Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
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🎓 Education
UMass Lowell’s multichannel camera—launched on May 3 from New Zealand on a NASA balloon mission—studied natural airglow to improve understanding of the ionosphere.
Professor Supriya Chakrabarti and Sunip Mukherjee are now analyzing the images as they refine the instrument for future satellite missions.
🏛️ Government
Last Friday, the Lowell Police Department, Officer Winn’s family and city officials dedicated a memorial Hero Sign at Ecumenical Plaza on Lewis Street to honor the fallen officer +who died in the line of duty in 1971+.
City officials said similar markers will be installed at other sites on future anniversaries +to help keep his sacrifice alive+.
Today, the City of Lowell and Lowell Public Schools are at odds over next fiscal year's spending as a City Manager letter shows combined funds of $271,489,114 for FY 2025—while a School Committee proposal calls for a $4-million cut in city cash.
Officials declined to comment and debates will continue today at city council and on Thursday at School Committee meetings.
🎉 Lowell Events
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Turn It Up Dance Challenge
May 9-11 — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Registration required — Experience a weekend filled with dance competitions and awards in a vibrant atmosphere.
Artist Reception: One and One make One
3-5 p.m. — Arts League of Lowell — Free entry — Celebrate the collaborative exhibit by Margarida Correia and Coleman Rogers in a welcoming gallery atmosphere.
LOWELL: Free HIV and STI Health Clinic
4-6 p.m. — Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers | Lowell — Free entry — Offering free, quick, and confidential HIV and STI testing for the community.
Dizasterpiece
7-10 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Cost not specified — Experience the energetic live performance of A Skylit Drive blending screamo with pop influences.
Massachusetts Pirates vs. Jacksonville Sharks
7-10 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Tickets Required — Enjoy an exciting night of Mass Pirates Football while honoring military personnel and first responders.
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