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Lowell
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Lowell Community Foundation CEO Jay Linnehan will be honored as this year’s Acre Champion for his efforts to combat food insecurity and support local recovery—his leadership has doubled the Foundation’s endowment to $70 million. The 6 Degrees of the Acre gala is set for June 26 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hellenic Cultural Center located at 41 Broadway Street in Lowell—music, raffles, games and food by YouthBuild will support CBA’s community programs. Inside Lowell
- ➤ At its April 30 Annual Meeting, the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation awarded ten grants totaling $503,500 to local organizations supporting food, shelter and youth work in Lowell. Trustees reviewed 15 regular and 9 mini grant applications and approved two multi-year commitments—funding projects that will benefit the community. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a budget meeting on May 27th, Vice Mayor Yem led discussions after Mayor Rourke was absent. Councilors approved a $617 million budget and moved $2 million from the stabilization fund to help with a $4 million shortfall in school funding—while they also debated a $3.6 million parking loan and future parking fees. Inside Lowell
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts Pirates will host the Jacksonville Sharks today at the Tsongas Center at 7:05 p.m. The 2-5 Pirates hope to break a three-game losing streak after their last win on April 19 — the Sharks are 6-2 and winning three in a row — as both teams look to shift their season's momentum. Inside Lowell
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June Open Studios & Outdoor Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts — Free entry — Explore vibrant art studios, enjoy the outdoor market, and catch live performances this summer.
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The Beach Boys Live
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Cost Info TBD — Experience the iconic sounds of summer with legendary music from The Beach Boys.
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2025 UMass Lowell Women’s Leadership Conference
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau — Registration required — A day of inspiration with influential speakers and networking opportunities to empower women leaders.
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Tulsa Oilers at Massachusetts Pirates
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Varied ticket packages available — Enjoy an exciting indoor football matchup with the Massachusetts Pirates.
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Happy Together Tour 2025
7-10:30 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the hits of the '60s and '70s with an evening of nostalgia alongside iconic bands.
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Already Dead CD Release Show
9 PM – 3 AM — Koto Asian Fusion — Cost not specified — Celebrate the release of Already Dead's new CD with special guests Vauli, The McGunks, and Autumn Astronaut.
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