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Coffee in hand, Lowell? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lowell's EMS dispatchers just earned world-class recognition again.
  • What new disaster-rescue skills Lowell firefighters are mastering this week.
  • Why New England's nuclear energy future was debated in Lowell

Also on today's calendar: Fall Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PrideStar Trinity EMS Center Earns ACE Re-Accreditation (insidelowell.com) — Lowell's PrideStar Trinity EMS Communications Center has again earned elite ACE re-accreditation, confirming its dispatchers meet rigorous international standards for emergency medical calls. Operating 24/7 across northeastern Massachusetts, the center handled over 6,000 emergency calls last year, providing CPR, childbirth, overdose and other lifesaving instructions before ambulances arrive.
   

2. Mass. firefighters learn to cut through steel, stabilize buildings (photos) (masslive.com) — Lowell firefighters are among 27 from across Massachusetts undergoing intensive rescue training in Bridgewater, learning to cut through steel, stabilize collapsing buildings, and free people trapped under heavy debris. The free, 80-hour state program builds specialized skills that could prove critical during local disasters or serious accidents back home.
   

3. NGA Brings New England Governors' Teams Together for Regional Nuclear Policy Summit (nga.org) — UMass Lowell's Rist Institute just hosted New England energy officials and experts for a regional summit on the future of nuclear power, putting Lowell at the center of big decisions about the grid. Leaders discussed safety, community engagement, and how advanced nuclear technologies might help meet the region's growing electricity needs and keep energy affordable.
   

4. MCC receives $2 million to expand life sciences career pathways (lowellsun.com) — Massachusetts is investing over $5.2 million in life sciences training, with programs in cities including Lowell aimed at preparing residents for in-demand biotech and advanced manufacturing jobs. Middlesex Community College will receive more than $2.1 million to expand its robotics and automation lab, giving students hands-on skills that local employers like medical device manufacturers are seeking.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On a more pleasant note.
    Celebrated with 60 family and friends our 50th wedding anniversary at the Newport PlayHouse on Sunday. An amazing time. (Nextdoor Westford St - Wilder St)
  • I have a Generac Model 6500 generator for sale.
    Can run 10.5 hours on a full tank of gas. Starts right up. Can power the average furnace. $200 Cash in perosn. Needs tires replaced and an oil… (Nextdoor Lower Highlands - Callery Park)
  • Brink's Inc. posted a job opening for Coin Machine Operator in Lowell. Apply here.
  • Microchip Technology, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Specialist (Wafer Fab) in Lowell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lowell here.

Ok Lowell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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