Daily
Lowell
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lowell High School seniors Deborah Goncalves and S Naung Naung Lay have been awarded UMass Lowell Tsongas Scholarships that cover full tuition, fees, room & board for four years of college. They will pursue mechanical engineering and exercise science, drawing on their strong academic and community service records. Inside Lowell
- ➤ Brady McCarron from downtown launched his campaign this morning to represent Lowell, Dracut, Tyngsboro, and Dunstable for a Greater Lowell Regional Technical High School Committee slot. The race now includes four candidates while current members Fred Bahou and Ralph Hogan are expected to run for re-election. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Howe, a DPW foreman with 12 years of service in Lowell, was honored as a Hometown Hero by Wellpoint today at DPW headquarters — his work keeping roads safe during storms and year-round was celebrated. Inside Lowell
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lowell Girls Lacrosse is launching its 2026 season on Sunday, April 12 with over 105 players competing in different age groups from Littles to Grade 7-8. The season includes both MYL Classic and MYL Select League games at Westford and other nearby fields (players comprise both returning and new members). Inside Lowell
-
A Khmer Swan Lake
8 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique interpretation of a classic ballet in a vibrant cultural setting.
-
Khmer New Year Parade 2026
12:30-1:00 p.m. — Lowell Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate Cambodian culture with vibrant dances, music, and delicious food!
-
The Town and The City Festival - Day 1
12:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Free entry — Experience the bummer pop sounds of Boston's future teens band featuring amy, daniel, maya, and colby.
-
The Town and The City Festival 2026
May 1-3 — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — All ages event — Celebrate local music and arts with a vibrant lineup of artists in downtown Lowell.
-
The Far Out: The Town & The City Festival
9:45 PM - 1:45 AM — Old Court Irish Pub And Restaurant — Entry fee varies — Celebrate music and arts in Lowell's vibrant downtown with a festival inspired by Jack Kerouac.
-
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate Jack Kerouac's spirit at this multi-day music and arts festival featuring diverse performances throughout Lowell.
-
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM - 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate artistic expression and music in the spirit of Jack Kerouac in downtown Lowell.
-
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Various pricing options — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts throughout Lowell.
-
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5-12 p.m. — Warp and Weft — Free entry — A vibrant celebration of music and arts inspired by Jack Kerouac's spirit in downtown Lowell.
-
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with music and arts throughout downtown Lowell.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The smaller the change, the easier it is to stick to.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Lowell
Welcome to the Daily Lowell, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lowell, Massachusetts community. If you like the Daily Lowell, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lowell.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lowell and across Massachusetts. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Lowell
A free Lowell community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailylowell.com/sitemap