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🌱 UMass Lowell updates crime and fire data—have you seen this year’s report?

Coming up: Rainbow Bazaar Doll, Bear, and Toy Show on the Lowell Patch calendar

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Good morning Lowell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • UMass Lowell updates crime and fire data—have you seen this year's report?
  • How will No. 10 River Hawks start their new season at home?
  • How UMass Lowell's new office plans to partner with your neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bazaar Doll, Bear, and Toy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports Now Available (uml.edu) — UMass Lowell has released its latest annual security and fire safety reports, giving students, staff, and nearby residents a detailed look at campus crime statistics, fire incidents, and emergency procedures. The reports outline how the university handles threats, sexual offenses, and evacuations, and paper copies can be requested from the UMass Lowell Police and Life Safety and Emergency Management departments.
   

2. River Hawks Ranked No. 10 in Hockey East Preseason Poll (goriverhawks.com) — UMass Lowell's River Hawks hockey team will start the 2026–27 season ranked No. 10 in the Hockey East preseason coaches' poll, giving local fans an early sense of expectations. After a challenging 2025–26 record, they'll open at home against Clarkson on October 9 at the Tsongas Center, offering Lowell residents a chance to see how the team measures up.
   

3. UMass Lowell Launches Office of Community Engagement (insidelowell.com) — UMass Lowell has launched a new Office of Community Engagement to better connect the university's resources with partners across Lowell and the Greater Lowell region. Led by alumna Emily Byrne, the office will coordinate community partnerships, support student experiential learning, and invite local organizations and residents to share ideas and collaborate through forums and an online feedback form.
   

4. Man charged with fentanyl trafficking after fatal OD at Tewksbury motel (lowellsun.com) — A Lawrence man has been charged with fentanyl trafficking and cocaine distribution after an undercover operation tied to a fatal overdose at a Tewksbury motel, with the case handled in Lowell District Court. Investigators from multiple agencies coordinated a controlled buy in town, seized drugs and cash, and secured high bail while federal authorities placed an immigration detainer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Now Your New Floor Can Be Brought to Your Door —Emily David Read on Patch
  • Tiger is still missing as of August 20th my husband and I are still searching and contacting everywhere that we can , please if anyone sees him just snap a photo and send to 9786061258 with the location ( missing from Gershom Ave/sarah Ave area) we
    really miss him so much I can't stop thinking about him , please we appreciate all the help we can get as many eyes as I can throughout the lowell… (Nextdoor Riverside St)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Lowell Chili's in Lowell. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Allergen Cook - UMass Lowell - Fox Hall 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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