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🌱 How two UMass Lowell Fulbright wins could boost students back home
Lowell, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Lowell! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How two UMass Lowell Fulbright wins could boost students back home
- Why a Worcester man remains jailed after a violent Lowell police encounter
- Why New England’s governors are heading to UMass Lowell next month
Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two UMass Lowell professors named Fulbright U.S. Scholars (lowellsun.com) — Two UMass Lowell professors have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars, bringing international research opportunities back to benefit local students. Management professor Jose Godinez will study business ethics in Spain, while economics chair Shakil Quayes will modernize microfinance data systems in Bangladesh, both strengthening UMass Lowell’s global ties and classroom teaching in the Mill City. 
2. Police: Man shouted ‘suicide by cop' while brandishing scissors (lowellsun.com) — A recent Lowell District Court hearing detailed how a Worcester man is being held without bail after an alleged violent incident that began with a domestic assault and ended in a tense confrontation with Lowell police. Prosecutors cited his prior armed robbery conviction and the new allegations, while his attorney argued extra detention was unnecessary because he’s already held on a parole detainer.
3. Healey will host regional summit on nuclear, fusion tech (recorder.com) — Gov. Maura Healey plans to bring all six New England governors to UMass Lowell’s Rist Institute next month for a summit on advanced nuclear and fusion energy and how it might lower regional power costs. While focused on broad energy policy, the gathering puts Lowell at the center of high-level discussions about future technologies and potential investments that could shape Massachusetts’ energy landscape.
4. The Column: New Rourke Bridge a ‘site' to behold (lowellsun.com) — Lowell’s new $303 million Rourke Bridge is rapidly taking shape over the Merrimack, with construction platforms now stretching from Pawtucket Boulevard toward the Highlands. The column also explains why Sea Dog’s planned brewpub in Lowell stalled over a denied state liquor license, and tracks growing statewide backlash against Flock license-plate cameras that could influence future local policing debates.
5. Girl removed by Lowell Police from data center forum speaks out (bostonherald.com) — A 14-year-old Cambodian-American Lowell resident is speaking out after a viral video showed a Lowell police officer removing her from a packed public forum on data centers at Butler Middle School. Her story highlights concerns about how youth and residents of Lowell’s Sacred Heart neighborhood are treated, as well as ongoing worries about noise, air quality, and expansion of a large local data center.
📸 Around Lowell
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
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Intermediate English Class
Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Literacy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only) Main Branch, 4
6:30 pm -
Early Voting - State Primary →
Lowell, MA Calendar, 276 Broadway, Lowell
8:00 am -
Summer Storytime
Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack
10:30 am -
Bookmobile Stop at Eagle Park
Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Bookmobile
11:00 am -
Bookmobile Stop at St. Louis Park
Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Bookmobile
12:00 pm -
Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Storytelling
Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Virtual Programming - Register to receive participation informatio
2:00 pm -
Bookmobile Stop at St. Lord Memorial Pool
Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Bookmobile
3:00 pm -
Englesby PTO Popsicle Party
Dracut Public Schools 2063 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Early Voting State Primary →
Dracut, MA Calendar, 62 Arlington St, Dracut
8:00 am -
3D Crochet - Amigurumi Ice Cream Cones - Experienced class
Chelmsford Public Library McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)
5:30 pm -
Select Board Meeting →
Chelmsford, MA Calendar, 50 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford
6:00 pm -
Parker School Tour
Chelmsford Parker Middle School
9:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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-- The Patch AM Team
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