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Lowell
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Danielle McFadden, President of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, met with representatives from the Merrimack Valley Food Bank to discuss the differences between food banks and pantries, its programs, upcoming SNAP changes, and a golf tournament that will be held on September 8. Inside Lowell
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded a $549,500 PRISM III literacy grant to Lowell Public Schools last week to buy reading materials for grades 5-8—Superintendent Liam Skinner said the funds will help close achievement gaps and boost instruction quality in middle schools. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lowell has hired Aaron Fox as its first Chief Utility Officer, a new role created in the FY2026 budget to merge the city’s water and wastewater departments—City Manager Thomas A. Golden, Jr. said Fox will guide major sewer and water improvement projects worth $175M and $99.8M to meet federal mandates. Inside Lowell
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
8 PM – 6 PM — Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center — Free entry — Celebrate Southeast Asian culture with long boat races, live performances, and family-friendly fun along the Merrimack River.
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593 FEST Featuring Tierra Canela and Juanita Burbano
9 PM — 79 Dutton St — Ticketed event — Experience live music from Tierra Canela, Juanita Burbano, and Rock Star at this vibrant festival.
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Local History Meeting: Dick Howe on the Founding of Lowell
6-7:30 p.m. — Pollard Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore the remarkable transformation of Lowell from a farming community to a bustling city.
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Crystal Ship - The Ultimate Doors Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Ticket prices unknown — Experience the magic of The Doors' music brought to life by the ultimate tribute band.
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Fort Hill Fair
11 AM – 3 PM — Rogers Fort Hill Park — Free admission — Enjoy a day filled with local crafts, raffles, food, and family-friendly activities.
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One Night of Queen
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Tickets start at $81 — Experience a spectacular tribute to the legendary band Queen.
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