Here's the latest on creating a cultural hub dedicated to Jack Kerouac in Lowell
The Jack Kerouac Estate and musician-song writer Zach Bryan have teamed up to transform the historic Saint Jean Baptiste Church in Lowell into the future site of the Jack Kerouac Center.
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Law enforcement investigating overnight explosion at Harvard Medical School
No injuries reported in what is believed to be an intentional act. -
Massachusetts to pay for heating assistance with leftover funds — for now
Governor Maura Healey said the state still has $13 million in federal funds from last year that it can use in the short-term. -
Local authorities debate: How much sewage in Boston-area rivers is too much?
Environmental advocates want that number to get down to zero. But the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority says it’s more responsible to allow limited “combined sewer overflows” and save money for ratepayers in infrastructure upgrades. -
Leominster father whose daughter was subject of viral ICE encounter released
Edwards Hip Mejia’s story gained national attention and drew outrage from Massachusetts’ governor. -
Lawrence braces for November as federal SNAP program runs out of money
41% of city residents rely on federal food assistance, among the highest rates in the state. -
Wicked Strange: Easton's Satanic Sawmill
Folklore author and host of the New England Legends podcast Jeff Belanger shares the story of the Selee Mill, an 18th century sawmill that was rumored to be run by imps from Hell. -
GBH Daily: Would you eat 200-year-old candy?
GBH News’ video team stopped by Ye Olde Pepper Companie in Salem to sample centuries-old treats. -
Mass. residents with Jamaica ties worry about destruction but eager to rebuild
After deadly Hurricane Melissa, locals are sending money and trying to contact family and friends who’ve lost power, sustained property damage and likely lost their crops for this harvest.
