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Sewage bypass line may be finished today

Sewage bypass line may be finished today

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

HAVERHILL — Officials said crews are working to repair a massive sewage leak into the Merrimack River that led to a swimming ban at area beaches and shellfish…

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President Marty Meehan, UMass Lowell invest in the future

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

LOWELL — Before he sat down with The Sun to talk about his new charitable commitment of $1.5 million to UMass Lowell, President Marty Meehan met with a…

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The Five Minute Read

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Instruments donated to Lowell High students LOWELL — The Gerry & Franca Mulligan Foundation presented the students at Lowell High School with a donation of top-quality musical instruments…

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Walk for Hope

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

ANDOVER — Samaritans of Merrimack Valley hosted the ninth annual Walk for Hope on Saturday to promote mental health and suicide awareness. Those who attended the event at…

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Get your machines ready! Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race returns for the 8th year

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

LOWELL — The 10K Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race returns to the Mill City Saturday for the eighth year as teams combine engineering, art and a little determination to…

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Lawrence General, Holy Family hospitals rebrand with unified name

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

METHUEN — Across the Merrimack Valley, signs for three longtime health care institutions are coming down. On Tuesday, mayors, state legislators, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and other officials…

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Lawmakers meet to discuss health of Merrimack River

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NEWBURYPORT — Support for new projects addressing combined sewage overflows and updates on ongoing ones were discussed by dozens of local and state officials during Thursday’s meeting at…

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Rowing on the river: Scullers savor the challenges, beauty of the Merrimack

Rowing on the river: Scullers savor the challenges, beauty of the Merrimack

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Splash, whoosh, click. Splash, whoosh, click. Two rowers slide back and forth in the middle of their long skinny boats, gliding over the Merrimack River. It’s an eye-catching…

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Haverhill to borrow .4M to reduce CS0s, upgrade water lines

Haverhill to borrow $12.4M to reduce CS0s, upgrade water lines

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

HAVERHILL — The city will borrow $12.4 million for a project aimed at reducing the amount of combined sewer overflows reaching the Merrimack River. The City Council this…

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