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NoteWorthy - 2/21/21 Massachusetts sewage notification bill passes, UML researchers pioneer breast cancer and COVID-19 detection and more updates from the MV. Eight Great Things To Do This Weekend - 2/18/21 From live music and art exhibitions to the kick-off of North Andover Restaurant Week, check out these great things to do in the MV this weekend. The 495 - This Week's Episode - Caroline Jolliffe Hungry? Join us this week on The 495 as we sit down with restaurateur Caroline Jolliffe, whose just-opened Newburyport restaurant The Joy Nest promises live jazz, boozy cocktails and a classic speakeasy environment. Little Bitz - Hoyt’s Buffalo But-a-Kiss Candy Driven by Valentine’s Day, chocolate sales are strong in February. Everything chocolate-covered, smothered, drizzled, and filled takes center stage. Eight Great Things To Do This Valentine's Day Weekend - 2/11/21 From orchestras to virtual theater, chocolate tours and vintage markets, we've found plenty of ways to celebrate this Valentine's Day weekend. The 495 - This Week's Episode - Tiny Arms Coffee Roasters This week we’ll talk with Kate Cutlip and Jon Santos from Tiny Arms Coffee. Their cafe is set to open at Western Ave. Studios in Lowell. Grab up a cup, sit back and join us live.

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NoteWorthy – 2/7/21

Lowell General Hospital shift its COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Program location, Trahan calls for additional funding for Merrimack River clean-up and more of the latest news from the MV.

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The 495 – This Week’s Episode – Richard Ravin

Sex. Weed. Revolution. Grilled tuna. Richard Ravin joins us to discuss his wild debut novel, “Nothing to Declare.” Ravin, a Newbury resident, has written for Salon and the San Francisco Examiner, and his work has earned high praise from his fellow writers.

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Tales from the Underground Railroad

Historian Juliet H. Mofford looks back at regional attempts to thwart slavery and protect the human rights of fugitives.

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Silk Stripes and Scattered Stars

The contributions of many Northern women to the Civil War effort have been overlooked because the Merrimack Valley was a long way from the front lines.

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NoteWorthy – 1/31/21

Education is the highlight this week as Haverhill High School graduates earn STEM fellowship, UML and MCC online programs top national rankings and more.

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Little Bitz – The Stevens Estate

Before the stately Stevens Estate atop Osgood Hill served as a regal gateway to new beginnings, it had a rich history of its own.

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The 495 – This Week’s Episode – U.S. Representative Lori Trahan

This week on The 495, we’re joined by very special guest U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan. We discuss the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol, as well as forthcoming internet legislation and the recently passed Great American Outdoors Act.

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NoteWorthy – 1/24/21

NECC grad receives Oprah Winfrey Scholarship, exciting virtual-reality health research from UML, and more news from around the MV.

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The 495 – This Week’s Episode – Matthew Thorne

Merrimack fans take note! This week on The 495, we discuss the state of our favorite river with Matthew Thorne from the Merrimack River Watershed Council. Then, we’re joined by Dr. Lien-Thu Dao of Haverhill Family Eye Care

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Hopping Cars: Lawrence – My Hometown

Hopping cars is what we called it. I don’t know how it started or how we got the idea but it was a dandy. It wasn’t a sport for the faint of heart.

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NoteWorthy – 1/17/21

Baker signs sewage public notification law and UML students design “smart” knee brace. Plus, MRT receives funds and more news from around the MV.

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The King of Swing – Methuen Fighter Calvin Kattar Eyes UFC Title

In January, Calvin Kattar will step into the octagon and face the fight of his lifetime. A win may earn him a shot at the UFC featherweight title.

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Since its inception in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation has maintained the clear mission to improve the quality of life for the people in the communities we serve by connecting caring donors with local nonprofit organizations that best serve the causes that matter most to them. Through well-planned charitable gifts, grants, legacy donations and scholarships, we help private and corporate donors make a more lasting difference on the quality of life in our community. Our network of private and corporate donors and other foundations trust us to manage their charitable giving with great care, diligence and responsibility. We accept their trust with a deep commitment to ensuring their generous gifts have a real and lasting impact on our community. 100 Merrimack Street, #202 / Lowell, Mass. / (978) 970-1600 / GLCFoundation.org
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