Good morning, Lowell.

Recent ICE activity has affected Lowell Public Schools as some students' family members were detained or deported, leaving one Lowell High student to live alone after his father was deported.

Superintendent Liam Skinner emailed school leaders about the cases and said support staff including Alice Legrand (who works with the Department of Children and Families) are helping affected students while no enforcement has occurred on school grounds.

Last Wednesday at the Massachusetts State House, 16th Middlesex Representative Rodney Elliott of Lowell nominated teacher Andres Lopez for the 4th Annual Latino Educators Shine Awards—recognizing his work in teaching, coaching and community service at Lowell Public Schools.

Lowell — Greater Lowell Technical High School senior Nichollas Morais was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist, one of only 13 students in Massachusetts to receive the honor.

He is a Salutatorian and national SkillsUSA gold medalist who will study mechanical engineering at MIT after graduation.

Sean McDonough, a condo owner at 61 Market Street, filed paperwork this week to run for District 4 City Council and said he wanted to help keep people in Lowell as residents leave the city.

The 30 year old father who teaches special education (and served in the Peace Corps in Mozambique) will focus on improving downtown parking and quality of life issues as nomination papers become available June 10 with signatures due by July 22.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.