Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Superintendent Liam Skinner discussed the Lowell Public School system's latest MCAS results (following his recent evaluation by the School Committee) as part of the Daily Pulse. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Ed Kennedy died from pneumonia complications last night at Lowell General Hospital—he served the 1st Middlesex District since 2019 and had been in and out of the hospital since early September. He also served on Lowell City Council and as Middlesex County Commissioner and is survived by his wife, two children, and three grandchildren. Inside Lowell
- ➤ The Healey-Driscoll Administration is working with UMass Lowell to create advanced nuclear and fusion energy roadmaps that will guide research, manufacturing and future power generation in Massachusetts — the four-month project will gather input from industry, government and community partners and release its plan by the end of the year. Inside Lowell
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Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — All ages welcome — Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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Fall Classic: Rob49 Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Tsongas Center — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy an energetic night with Rob49 in Lowell, MA.
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Whispers of Andromeda Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Taffeta Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience a captivating musical journey with Whispers of Andromeda as they perform their evocative works.
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UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Western Michigan Broncos
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Check with sales for season tickets — Catch an exciting college hockey matchup in Lowell.
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The Jins Live
7-8 p.m. — Taffeta — Tickets from $53 — Experience an unforgettable performance by The Jins in Lowell, MA.
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Ruthie Foster Concert
8-11 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful journey of Ruthie Foster as she celebrates her tenth studio album Mileage.
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John Cleese Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — VIP options available — Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python with a screening and Q&A with John Cleese.
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Crafting Herbal Salves and Lip Balms Workshop
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — SUTRA STUDIO — Members: $40, Nonmembers: $50 — Immerse in the art of natural skincare by crafting herbal salves and lip balms.
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BCI’s Lowell Learning Center’s Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat
4-6 p.m. — Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular, sensory-friendly Halloween with crafts, games, and candy for families with children aged 1 to 10.
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UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Providence Friars
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Season tickets available — Catch the excitement of college hockey as the River Hawks take on the Friars.
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