Daily Videos

Barn Dance at the Groton Grange

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Barn Dance at the Groton Grange

NDA plays Case in state volleyball championship

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:40:39 -0800

Notre Dame Academy loses to Case High School in the state championship game at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro.

News conference on Rt113 hit-run

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:29:39 -0800

Lowell Police Lt. Tim Crowley and Deputy Supt. Arthur Ryan hold a news conference about the arrest of a 17-year-old Methuen girl who they say is responsible for hitting 12-year-old Kelvin Savanhmixay in a crosswalk on Rt. 113 Wednesday.

Pepperell Paper site redevelopment meeting webcast

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:31:09 -0800

Pepperell residents get a chance to comment on three scenarios for redevelopment of the former Pepperell Paper mill site, at a meeting held by the Mill Site Study Committee.

Sun Spotlight: Dakota O'Driscoll

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Sun Spotlight: Dakota O'Driscoll

Appleton-Hamilton groundbreaking

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:59 -0800

State and local officials break ground for the Appleton Mills-Hamilton Canal District project.

Veterans Day at the Life Care Center

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:38:24 -0800

Veterans Day at the Life Care Center

Flag retirement ceremony in Tyngsboro

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:06:41 -0800

Tyngsboro Amvets hold a Veterans Day ceremony to retire about 3,000 American flags by burning them appropriately.

Hudson, N.H., fence dispute may head to court

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:25:29 -0800

The Radziewiczes' request for selectmen to intervene on their behalf was debated at length at the board's meeting last night. But in the end, a majority of the board decided not to intervene in the couple's dispute with the ZBA.

Lowell's Oriakhi starting center at UConn

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800

Lowell resident Alex Oriakhi is making an immediate impact as starting center on the nationally-ranked UConn men's basketball team.

New employee under probe at old job in Revere

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:28:06 -0800

PELHAM -- Newly hired Pelham Library Director Bob Rice is being investigated by the Suffolk County District Attorney's office for claims made by his former employer, the city of Revere.

Voters' Reaction

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:35:33 -0800

Voters' Reaction

Fair Vote Lowell organizer talks about the ballot question

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:25:49 -0800

Victoria Fahlberg, organizer of Fair Vote Lowell campaign (for ballot question), talks about the ballot question.

Cashman retires a day after criticizing selectmen

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:41:20 -0800

TYNGSBORO -- A day after she rebuked selectmen for their personnel decisions, Town Administrator Rosemary Cashman notified the board yesterday that she plans to retire from her position, effective Jan. 2.

Lowell Election Night Webcast

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:43:40 -0800

Dennis Shaughnessey anchors The Sun's election night coverage from the Blue Shamrock.

Patrick Murphy elected to Lowell City Council

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:22:26 -0800

Patrick Murphy talks about his successful City Council campaign.

Kazanjian speaks to supporters after loss

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:34 -0800

Lowell City Councilor Alan Kazanjian speaks to supporters after failing to win re-election.

Rosemary Cashman rips board

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:33:12 -0800

Town Administrator Rosemary Cashman led several key Town Hall employees in publicly scolding the Board of Selectmen during last night's meeting for the board's recent decision not to hire acting Town Treasurer Kerry Colburn-Dion permanently.

Alan Khazei runs for US Senate

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:07:30 -0800

Alan Khazei, social entrepeneur and founder of City Year, is running for US Senate.

Michael Capuano on the Senate campaign trail

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:06:31 -0800

U.S. Representative Michael Capuano on the Senate campaign trail in West Roxbury Oct. 24

A professional ghost hunter

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:40:11 -0700

NASHUA -- CC Carole has spent a night locked in a "haunted" mansion with howling voices. She was nearly squashed to death by a ghostly train in a pitch-black, 5-mile-long tunnel.

Niki Tsongas endorses Coakley

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:25:39 -0700

Niki Tsongas endorses Coakley

The Journey of Brandon Eang

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700

The Journey of Brandon Eang

Police Taser demonstration

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:45:39 -0700

TYNGSBORO -- Sgt. Mark Bourque announced the arrival of the Tyngsboro Police Department's new Taser program last night with a very loud, primal scream that lasted a full five seconds.

Dracut vs Chelmsford - Oct. 23, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:03:24 -0700

First half and half-time of Dracut-Chelmsford game at Beaudry Field. (Webcast suspended due to rain early in third quarter.)

Double homicide in Lowell

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:36:17 -0700

LOWELL -- Lowell and State Police were at the scene of an early-morning double homicide at 7 Marshall Terrace Friday after neighbors reported hearing gunshots and police discovered two brothers fatally shot.

Wii Bowling: Tyngsboro seniors top Sun reporter

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Tyngsboro seniors bowl over Lowell Sun reporter John Collins in their weekly Wii Bowling videogame at the Tyngsboro Senior Center.

Co-defendant 'relieved to let truth out' in murder case

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:44:40 -0700

Co-defendant 'relieved to let truth out' in murder case

Special Olympics Fall Equestrian Tournament

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:26:09 -0700

Special Olympics Fall Equestrian Tournament

Car fire at VFW

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:41:19 -0700

Car Fire at VFW

Meadow Creek Golf Club tees off with new clubhouse

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:39:44 -0700

DRACUT -- After three years, golfers who come to play at Meadow Creek Golf Club will finally have a new clubhouse.

Tyngsboro Campground

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Tyngsboro Campground

Nobel Peace Prize reaction

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:17:30 -0700

nobel peace prize reaction

Woman charged with theft of Jimmy Fund canister

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Dracut police station surveillance video shows a woman allegedly stealing a Jimmy Fund donation canister from the lobby on her way out of the building.

Graveyard vandalized in Lowell

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:17:46 -0700

The cemetery was desecrated over the weekend -- more than two centuries after it was opened -- when vandals toppled or destroyed dozens of gravestones.

Garrison House barn raising

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:11:29 -0700

Volunterers erect historically accurate shed at Garrison House

Condemned houses in Dracut

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

94 Hampson Street, Dracut

Ashley O'Neill won't skip meetings

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:40:00 -0700

Tyngsboro Selectwoman Ashley O'Neill says she will not miss any Board meetings.

Death investigation in Lowell

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:37:44 -0700

Police investigate a death in a second-floor office in downtown Lowell.

Paul Kirk appointed interim U.S. Senator

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:04:06 -0700

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick appoints Paul Kirk to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy, until the special election on Jan. 19.

Teen falls five stories inside Lowell mill building

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:23:51 -0700

Teen falls five stories inside Lowell mill building

Fire near Flying Change Stable in Chelmsford

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:03:34 -0700

Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire behind Flying Change Stable at 124 Proctor Road Wednesday morning. None of the stables caught fire, officials said, but a log-cabin-style home behind the stables sustained heavy fire damage.

Crowding at Lowell Humane Society

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Jill O'Connell, executive director, Lowell Humane Society

Arshile Gorky opening at the Whistler House Museum

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Arshile Gorky opening at the Whistler House Museum

How to shop a farmers market with a chef

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:05:36 -0700

Chef Tyson Podolski of Summer Winter Restaurant

Editorial Board Meeting with Paul Reville

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:03:25 -0700

Editorial Board Meeting with Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville on September 15, 2009

Police investigate shooting scene

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:47:43 -0700

Chelmsford Police Officers investigate shooting scene

Rosita Lee Music Center 50th year

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Rosita Lee Music Center, which was founded in Lowell in 1960, is now entering its 50th year in business at their current studio location in Hudson, N.H.

The Space Preview

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

The Space Preview

Tewksbury 9-11 8th anniversary program

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:58:08 -0700

The Tewksbury 9-11 Memorial Committe holds an observance of the eighth anniversary of the attacks.

Blowing the shofar

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Dennis McHugh, with Rabbi Shoshanna Perry of Congregation Shalom in Chelmsford, demonstrates the blowing of the shofar for the High Holidays, to mark the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Special Olympian plays harmonica for his girlfriend

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Ben Demers plays a tune for his girlfriend Meghann Dinsmore. The two Pelham residents are members of the Nashua Special Olympics team.

Interview with CultureFest Director

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Interview with CultureFest Director

Lt. Col. Campbell in Afghanistan

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Pepperell native, Lt. Col. Robert Campbell, is working on counter-insurgency in Paktya Province, Afghanistan, as commander of a US Army squadron.

5-year-old falls 3 stories from window

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:14:47 -0700

A 5-year-old boy fell from a third-floor window at 23 Dane Street in Lowell. He was flown by LifeFlight to Children's Hospital in Boston, but died later in the evening.

Kindergarten Governor: Lynch attends first day in Pelham

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:00:02 -0700

NH Gov. John Lynch visits Pelham Elementary School to celebrate the first-ever day of public kindergarten in Pelham, one of the last eight towns to comply with a state mandate to offer kindergarten.

Hello Stiletto Shoe Club meets in Chelmsford

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Women wear their favorite high heels for a friendly competition, as the Hello Stiletto Shoe Club meets at Moonstones in Chelmsford.

Fueling Efficiency

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:59:18 -0700

Foley, 42, of Dracut, recently purchased AquaTune's distributorship for New England and pitched the benefits of the device to Billerica police. The department installed it on one of its cruisers last week.

Funeral of Senator Ted Kennedy

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:48:24 -0700

The funeral Mass for Sen. Ted Kennedy is held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston.

Sen. Kennedy wake at JFK Library

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:51:31 -0700

Sen. Edward Kennedy wake at JFK Library

Carjacking on Gorham Street

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:54:26 -0700

Brookline man charged with stealing SUV from gas pump

Cong. Niki Tsongas remembers Sen. Edward Kennedy

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:45:59 -0700

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas remembers Senator Edward Kennedy

Senator Panagiotakos remembers Senator Edward Ken

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:49:10 -0700

Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos remembers Senator Edward Kennedy

Hudson selectmen fire Benson's roofing contractor

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:44:56 -0700

In a 5-0 vote, Hudson, N.H. selectmen fired Kevin Langill of Merrimack, a roofing contractor hired to repair four buildings on the former Benson's Animal Farm site.

Pastor Edith Stevquoah reacts to Senator's death

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:51:48 -0700

Pastor Edith Stevquoah of Christ Jubilee Church in Worcester reacts to Senator Kennedy's death.

Merrimack Valley residents react to Sen. Kennedy death

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:39:31 -0700

More reaction to the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy, from Greater Lowell area residents.

Lowell residents react to Senator's death

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:47:00 -0700

Lowell residents react to Senator Kennedy's death

Vigil for bicyclist Aaron Shickman

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:23:29 -0700

Vigil for bicyclist Aaron Shickman, 41, who died of injuries suffered when he was struck by an SUV at Middlesex and Pawtucket Streets in Lowell on August 19, 2009.

Lowell High football begins practice

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:24:04 -0700

Lowell High's football season kicks off with three days of non-contact conditioning practice led by head coach Al Pare.

NIki Tsongas talks health care at WCAP

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:40:52 -0700

NIki Tsongas talks health care at WCAP

U.S. Rep. John Olver at Sentinel & Enterprise

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700

U.S. Rep. John Olver spaks to the editorial board of tthe Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise.

Bicyclist gravely injured in crash

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:04 -0700

LOWELL -- A 41-year-old bicyclist was airlifted by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital yesterday just after 1:30 p.m., after being struck by an 18-year-old woman driving an SUV at Middlesex and Pawtucket streets.

The "Elephant Barn"

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:36:04 -0700

The Elephant Barn at the former Benson's Wild Animal Park in Hudson, N.H.

Southeast Asian Water Festival in Lowell

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:27:53 -0700

Boat races, music, and food are among the attractions at the 2009 Southeast Asian Water Festival on the Merrimack River in Lowell.

Lowell twins meet Wahlberg on 'Fighter' set

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:30:47 -0700

LOWELL -- Twins Emily and Hannah Cohn have something worth fighting over. The 18-year-old lifelong residents of the Centralville section of Lowell have an autographed poster signed by actor Mark Wahlberg.

Obama health care town hall meeting in Portsmouth, NH

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:41:11 -0700

President Obama pushes for health care reform at a town hall meeting at Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, N.H. on August 11, 2009.

Tyngsboro debates local meals tax

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Tyngsboro selectmen host a public forum on the proposed .75 percent local option meals tax. Speakers included Sal's Pizza owner Keith Tassinari (against) and Finance Committee member Ken Times (in favor).

Gunfire on Lowell street

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:10:14 -0700

LOWELL -- Eduardo Lugo was taking a shower last night when he heard the pops, four in a row, then a pause, and then two more -- and after he got out of the shower he realized the small Mitsubishi he shares with his daughter was one of two cars struck

Julia Child visits Barnes & Noble

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:47:20 -0700

Julia Child visits Lowell Barnes & Noble on May 8, 1997

President Obama at Portsmouth, N.H. High Shcool

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:23:48 -0700

President Obama at Portsmouth, N.H. High Shcool

Reigning world yo-yo champion John Higby

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:40:15 -0700

TOWNSEND -- John Higby is the reigning yo-yo champion of the world, having appeared at venues such as The Late Show with David Letterman. But yesterday he was performing at Hawthorne Brooke Middle School.

Tsongas health care meeting in Hudson Pt1

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:55:59 -0700

Complete uncut webcast of Cong. Niki Tsongas' second town hall meeting on health care, at Hudson High School in Hudson, Mass., August 11, 2009. Part 1: Tsongas' opening statement.

Tsongas health care meeting in Hudson Pt2

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:28:58 -0700

Part 2 of complete webcast of Cong. Niki Tsongas' second town hall meeting on health care, at Hudson High School in Hudson, Mass., August 11, 2009.

Tsongas health care meeting in Hudson Pt3

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:48:26 -0700

Part 3 of complete webcast of Cong. Niki Tsongas' second town hall meeting on health care, at Hudson High School in Hudson, Mass., August 11, 2009.

Tsongas health care meeting in Hudson Pt4

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:38:50 -0700

Part 4 of complete webcast of Cong. Niki Tsongas' second town hall meeting on health care, at Hudson High School in Hudson, Mass., August 11, 2009.

Tsongas health care meeting in Hudson Pt5

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:11:27 -0700

Part 5 of complete webcast of Cong. Niki Tsongas' second town hall meeting on health care, at Hudson High School in Hudson, Mass., August 11, 2009.

Tsongas health care meeting in Hudson Pt6

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:29:11 -0700

Part 6 (conclusion) of complete webcast of Cong. Niki Tsongas' second town hall meeting on health care, at Hudson High School in Hudson, Mass., August 11, 2009.

Jingle all the way

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:13 -0700

Andrew Vallario, a former teacher hits it big on the advertising airwaves

Fred Doyle, Lowell City Council candidate

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:05:22 -0700

Kinder, gentler Doyle tries for council again

Tsongas health care forum attracts overflow crowd

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:22:12 -0700

An overflow crowd which police estimated at about 1,000 people greeted U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas's open forum in Chelmsford Saturday morning. The Town Hall gymnasium was closed after it reached its capacity of 220.

Lowell Quilt Festival

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:17:52 -0700

Breathtaking work draws thousands to various venues.

Fire ravages Lowell home

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:54:26 -0700

LOWELL -- A three-alarm fire that broke out at 31-33 Auburn St. just before 4 p.m. yesterday all but destroyed the two-story building, located in a congested area near Lowell Superior Court.

Search for missing boater in Nutting Lake

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:48:57 -0700

The search for the boater who vanished in Nutting Lake Wednesday night turned up nothing yesterday, even as divers scoured weed-infested water for the man throughout the day. The search was called off just after 7:30 p.m.

Police and FBI search for something in backyard

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:14:09 -0700

Police and FBI search for something in the backyard of 132 Baldwin Rd. in Billerica.

Golf Tips: Correcting a hook

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Golf pro Allen Santos explains what causes a hook, and how to fix it.