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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Lowell public servant Edward Kennedy, known for his lively storytelling and community dedication, is remembered during calling hours today from 3 to 7 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street. His funeral will begin on Wednesday with a 10 a.m. service and an 11 a.m. mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack Street. Inside Lowell
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After 30 years at Market Basket, executive Sue Dufresne was fired for sharing secret company details and showing loyalty to Arthur T. Demoulas—she is one of eight top managers let go during a shakeup. Dufresne said her firing continues a trend against workers who support the Demoulas family. Inside Lowell
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Lowell will open a new security operations center on its campus at the Wannalancit Business Center—funded by a $300,000 grant from MassTech to help protect local cities and defense companies from cyber threats. The center will provide expert cybersecurity guidance to governments, nonprofits and businesses while giving students paid career-connected experience within the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Mayor Bill Samaras joined the Daily Pulse studio on October 6th to preview tomorrow’s City Council meeting—he offered his views on the latest Market Basket developments. Inside Lowell
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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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Saint Anselm Hawks vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks Women's Basketball
1-1 a.m. — Costello Athletic Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup as the Hawks battle it out on the court.
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