Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Danielle McFadden, president of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, met with Jean Phelps, CEO of Incompass Human Services, at Wellpoint Studios on August 27 and they discussed that Incompass now owns its Chelmsford building—adding details on its programs and how Lowell residents can get involved. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Maura Healey and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus awarded $15 million in HDIP funds to create 829 new homes in six cities—484 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell received $1.3-million to build 24 housing units, add commercial space and house Sophia’s Greek Pantry, with New Royal, LLC and Patrick Tighe as sponsors. The project will restore the historic 1912 storefront and support local downtown revitalization. Inside Lowell
- ➤ Bill H.3594 seeks to protect librarians and library staff from harassment during good faith work—after incidents in Tewksbury and Chelmsford—and has support from local Representative Tara T. Hong. Some critics say that its language, which could expose staff to fines or imprisonment, adds legal risk and may not work as intended. Inside Lowell
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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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Lowell Irish Festival
2-8 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a day of lively Irish music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
5 days — National Personal Training Institute — $1750 — Master the fundamentals of C# programming through hands-on training.
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MasterChef All-Stars Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling culinary battles live with your favorite MasterChef stars and gain insider tips.
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Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race — Free entry — Experience a thrilling showcase of all-terrain, human-powered sculptures blending art and engineering.
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September CHOP Dinner
5:30-7 p.m. — Lowell Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a Fall Festival themed dinner featuring soul food and live music.
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The Witcher in Concert
3:30-9:00 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Celebrate a decade of The Witcher 3 with a live orchestral performance featuring stunning visuals and special guests.
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