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This weekend, we’re encouraging you to get outdoors for a plays, plant sales, and art markets. Plus, we’ve found virtual live shows, weaving workshops and more!

If you are looking to join a CSA (community-supported agriculture), look no further. We have a list of local CSA’s throughout the Merrimack Valley.

New York Rangers center and North Andover native Colin Blackwell considers himself a “Swiss Army knife” for the NHL team. We talk growing up in the MV, hard work, and, of course, hockey.

In light of racial tensions, Christa Brown created The Free Soil Arts Collective to amplify and strengthen the voices of people of color.

On this week’s list of exciting news from the MV, MCC selects it’s fifth president, Baker announces more Phase 4 reopening plans, small businesses get digital assistance and more.

The Trustees have completed the first phase of a multi-year public garden rejuvenation project at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

This weekend, celebrate mom with indoor and outdoor art shows, classical concerts, flower markets and more. Plus, don’t miss our special Mother’s Day Eats section for local offerings!

U.S. Representative Lori Trahan talks about her Lowell roots, the Capitol riots and what lies ahead in 2021.

My relationship with language remains constant. It can be rocky, but anything you care about requires tending, and fertilization. 

In this week’s harvest of local news, UML announces vaccination mandate, The Trustees’ restoration project receives a game-changing grant, and much more.

Check out the work of local artists during Western Avenue’s May Outdoor Art Market, make a delicious meal with Cucina Aurora’s unique infused olive oils, and more exciting things to do in the MV this weekend.

This week, UML celebrated Earth Day with grants for ‘green’ projects, Rep. Trahan announced $500 million in funding for Mass. child care providers, and more of the latest local news.