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Hello Lowell! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Memoirs of new lives, a LEGO city build, and sustainable coffee roasting + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Stories of resilience and growth: Fifteen Abisi Adult Education Center students share memoirs of new lives in Lowell, paired with Ratana Heng’s photos, on display at City Hall as part of Art in City Hall -- explore the full exhibit.
Protecting creative communities: Massachusetts' proposed Creative Space Act would let cities create cultural land trusts funded by fees on new development, protecting artist workspaces from displacement. Lowell could see changes if bill advances -- see the creative-space plan.
Sustainable roasting in focus: On July 19, Wavelength Coffee Roasters’ cofounders told WBZ how their Massachusetts roastery uses renewable energy to roast coffee, a cleaner approach likely to perk interest among Lowell coffee drinkers -- read the full story.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treasure hunt, upgraded: If your living room is begging for something with a story, Hitiques mixes antique, Art Deco, and mid-century modern gems with upcycled furniture and quirky shelf candy like books, games, toys, even Warhammer. Stop by this week, poke around, and you might walk out with the piece you didn’t know you needed.
Beat the heat, Lowell: Because sometimes the AC and a box fan just aren't cutting it, Mulligan Park Splash Pad is the low-effort, high-smiles way to cool off fast. Pack a towel, let the kids zigzag through the sprayers while you sip iced coffee and actually finish a podcast.
Brunch that hits right: When the craving for a no-nonsense breakfast sneaks up, Star Cafe delivers the good stuff... think a legit House Omelette with golden home fries, crispy chicken and waffles, and strong coffee that rescues weekday energy levels, plus friendly vibes that make it your easy go-to this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
A window quote that takes an hour and costs you nothing. No showroom, no sales runaround, no obligation to buy anything. A design consultant comes to you, measures your windows, walks you through the options, and leaves you with an exact price and timeline, that's the whole visit. Keep the quote as long as you like and decide whenever you're ready, or don't. Booking takes about a minute. *Book your free visit →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌙 DCR Summer Nights @ Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary | Thursday (7/23) at 4:00 PM – Summer evenings call for a free series of family-friendly wandering at Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lowell, with hands-on stations that keep kids, and adults, curious. Think nature, food, and farming with Mass Audubon and Mill City Grows. Fresh air, minimal screens, maximum bedtime cooperation.
🧱 Brickworks: Build This City @ Pop Cultured | Friday (7/24) at 11:00 AM – If your knees need a timeout from Folk Fest, duck into Pop Cultured for Brickworks, a LEGO city of Lowell, built by you, your kids, and the neighbor who still loves minifigs. Air-conditioned, free, and steps from the footbridge, through the brick tunnel on Prescott.
🧺 Andover Farmers Market Week 6: Picnic & Play in the Park @ The Park | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Pack a blanket and your cornhole aim, the farmers market turns the park into a picnic and live music hangout. Meet the Andover Soccer Association, sneak a yoga stretch, donate to Village Food Hub, expect producer-only goods, and find it by the Gazebo off Bartlet.
💦 Splash Bash @ Andover/North Andover YMCA | Saturday (7/25) at 1:00 PM – Cool off with a proper pool takeover, complete with the big inflatable Wibit, slip-and-slide antics, sprinklers, and water games that wear out the kids and your inner teenager. It’s free, open to everyone, and delightfully soggy, just know spots are limited.
🎩 Probably Magic: Magic Variety Show @ The Fallout Theater | Sunday (7/26) at 7:30 PM – Last time was a full house, so they’re doubling down on card tricks, comedy, and eyebrow-raising reveals. The magic variety show returns July 26, delivering that delightful “okay, but how” feeling, and enough dry laughs to keep your smartest friend quiet for a minute.
🎤 4EverFab @ Tewksbury Public Library | Monday (7/27) at 6:30 PM – Summer in Tewksbury means lawn chairs and singalongs, and at the Summer Concert Series 4EverFab brings the Beatles, nicely played. Settle in for harmonies that hold up, choruses you somehow still know, and the realization that your air guitar has aged better than your knees.
🎷 Jazz Ensemble Summer Concert @ Chelmsford Town Common | Tuesday (7/28) at 7:00 PM – Tuesday evenings on the Town Common, Chelmsford Community Band's Jazz Ensemble keeps a decades-long tradition swinging, with volunteer locals playing under the stars. Pack that trusty folding chair, a blanket, and bug spray, then settle in for smooth charts, friendly chatter, and summer air.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Lowell report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 4%
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph. This house is wildThis magnificently renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath corner-lot home feels brand new from top to bottom, with a new roof, kitchen, baths, floors, quartz counters, plumbing, electric, HVAC, and more. Sunlit rooms flow easily from the fireplaced family room with wet bar to the eat-in kitchen, spacious dining room, oversized game room, private office, deck, and rear yard.
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