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A PRESIDENTIAL candidate made a surprise, and low-key visit to Lowell on Saturday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders was seen strolling down Merrimack Street early in the afternoon, and somehow managed to not draw much of a crowd.

LOWELL — This school year, children will delve into Southeast Asian culture with an illustrated, multilingual book translated by University of Massachusetts professors and other community members.

NASHUA, N.H. — Pitchers are measured by all types of numbers, from their height and weight, to the velocity of their fastball and their earned run average.

LOWELL —A level-funded budget will maintain city services, but residents should expect some infrastructure updates and big ticket purchases this coming fiscal year, officials say.

LOWELL — This school year, children will delve into Southeast Asian culture with an illustrated, multilingual book translated by University of Massachusetts professors and other community members.

CHELMSFORD — Jennifer Melanson wasn't looking for a new job when she learned of the new community services coordinator position created in town.

LITTLETON - A roofer was injured Friday morning when he accidentally discharged a nail into his knee with a pneumatic nail gun.

GROTON — The state Municipalities Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that would allow a land swap and the creation of a retention pond that would curb flooding near a residential development.

Victor Hugo Gomez, the man Dominican authorities say was behind the shooting that severely injured former Red Sox superstar David Ortiz, insisted he is innocent and even said he fears for his life in a seven-minute video posted Friday after his

LOWELL — Don't bother calling an Uber to the corner of Palmer Street and Middle Street on weekend nights.