Interview with TJ McCarthy

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Lowell Assistant City Manager for Public Works TJ McCarthy tells us what to expect when the Textile Memorial Bridge closes for repairs.

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Interview with Tim Murray

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray discusses State House issues.

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Weather Watch

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Been getting the feeling we’re not in Kansas any more? Meteorologist and UMass Lowell alumnus Rich Hamel discusses the apparent increase in extreme weather…and why he’s been out chasing tornadoes.

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Interview with Bob Childs

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Bob Childs, an instructor at UMass Amherst’s Stockbridge School of Agriculture, tells us why a little bug–the Asian Longhorn Beetle–is striking fear into the hearts of arborists and tree-lovers, not to mention trees!

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Interview with H. Heusmann

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

H. Heusmann, waterfowl biologist with MassWildlife, looks at possible causes for the recent duck deaths on the Merrimack River and updates us on the avian flu.

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Sunrise Bookshelf

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Literary critic, columnist, bibliophile and Lowell native Nicholas Basbanes discusses his latest book, Editions & Impressions: Twenty Years on the Book Beat, and offers some “Nick’s Picks.”

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Interview with Steven Baddour

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

State Senator Steven Baddour discusses the Turnpike Authority’s growing debt problems and a Senate rescue plan. He also weighs in on mass transit’s potential in an era of high gas prices.

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Interview with Frank Talty, James Blatchford and Brenton Hyde

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

UMass Lowell Political Science Prof. Frank Talty and students James Blatchford and Brenton Hyde preview their attendance at the Democratic National Convention.

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A Conversation with Marty Meehan

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan discusses the start of the school year, plans for student housing, student loans and more.

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Interview with Adam Baacke

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Lowell’s Assistant City Manager for Planning and Development Adam Baacke, takes a look at Lowell’s residential and commercial development projects.

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Interview with Joyce McLaughlin and Carole King

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

UMass Lowell Financial Aid Director Joyce McLaughlin and Associate Director Carole King discuss the impact of MEFA backing out of student loans.

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A conversation with Rep. Niki Tsongas

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas weighs in on Capital Hill issues and initiatives.

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Interview with Christine Scott

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

New Lowell School Superintendent Christine Scott discusses her appointment and educaton issues.

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Interview with Jamie Eldridge

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

37th District Candidate for State Senate Jamie Eldridge weighs in on his campaign and the issues.

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Interview with Pamela Flaherty

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Middlesex Community College Dean of Students Pamela Flaherty tells us about her certification as a team member of the School Threat Assessment and Response System.

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Interview with Blaise MacDonald

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

It may be mid-summer but you just know Bob’s thinking SCOOORRRRRE! UMass Lowell Men’s Head Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald reports on UMass Lowell’s upcoming youth hockey school and the coming season.

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Interview with Maura Smith

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Maura Smith, director of Development & External Relations at the Lowell Community Health Center, previews Community Health Center Week.

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Interview with Michael Goldman

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Obama’s been playing on the big stage of the middle-east while McCain’s taken to the small stage of town hall meetings. Democratic political consultant and Tufts University Lecturer Michael Goldman reviews the campaigns’ summer performances.