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LOWELL — Jury selection was scheduled to begin next Tuesday in the murder retrial of the Phan brothers, but the case has veered off course after prosecutors moved to introduce a new gang-related motive — a shift that drew objections from the defense and has contributed in delaying the start of the trial.

The conflict escalated when attorney William Dolan — now represen...


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Today is Saturday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2026. There are 348 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Jan. 17, 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade. He was put to death after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty the previous year.

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Organizers of the annual Lowell Folk Festival don’t get many days off.

Just weeks after that annual feast for the senses, combining music, food, crafts and storytelling from around the world, concludes each year, it’s already time to make preparations for the next iteration of this unique event.

While the tens of thousands of festival-goers who enjoy this event ...


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FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Art Museum announced earlier this month that it is now free admission for all.

While the museum first opened its doors to the public on April 17, 1929, it began in 1925 through Eleanor Norcross’s vision, a local artist who donated her collection and funds. Originally located in the historic Buckley High School building, later the city library,...


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I’ve been paying attention for a while now when people say “have a nice day.” What I’ve been noticing is how often it is said mindlessly. Thrown out as a habituated thing-to-say, rather than a genuine hope that my day be optimal. Have a nice day. Same to you.

It’s made me more aware of how I use the phrase myself, and the distinct change in people when I sincerely say ...


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