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News from June 2023

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July 15: Black Joy Sculpture Unveiling

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 29, 2023

All are welcome to the July 15 unveiling of Black Joy, a new public art sculpture in downtown Lowell.

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Trahan, Bipartisan Coalition Lead Introduction of Youth Poisoning Protection Act

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 22, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Mike Carey (R-OH-15), Katie Porter (D-CA-47), and Chris Stewart (R-UT-02) as well as Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would ban the consumer sale of products containing high concentrations of sodium nitrite, a meat-curing chemical that can be lethal when ingested.

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Trahan, Edwards, Cassidy, Ossoff Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Rein in Data Brokers

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 22, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, partnered with Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) and Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Ossoff (D-GA) to reintroduce the Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange (DELETE) Act.

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Trahan Statement on House Republicans’ Attempt to Impeach President Biden

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 22, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after voting against legislation proposed by House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden.

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July 5 to September 27: Lowell Senior Center Art Exhibition

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 28, 2023

The Lowell Council on Aging Senior Center's mission is to promote the well-being and independence of adults over the age of 60.

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City of Lowell Unveils New Black History Trail in Downtown

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 27, 2023

In advance of Lowell's Juneteenth celebrations, eleven new permanent Black history markers were installed throughout downtown Lowell in recognition of various sites and individuals important to the city's Black heritage.

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Merrimack Valley News area weekly mass times

By Merrimack Valley News | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Merrimack Valley News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Middlesex County’s student-to-teacher ratio hits 11.8:1 in 2021-2022

By Merrimack Valley News | Jun 21, 2023

In Middlesex County, the ratio of students fell 2.5% during the 2021-2022 cycle, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Q&A

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness is focused on helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data continue to evolve, become more commonplace, and increase in complexity.

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Student-to-teacher ratio in Norfolk County fell in 2021-2022

By Merrimack Valley News | Jun 20, 2023

In Norfolk County, the ratio of students fell 2.4% during the 2021-2022 cycle, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Trahan Defends Boston Children’s Hospital During Congressional Hearing

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 14, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) defended Boston Children’s Hospital during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee hearing on legislation that would block critical federal funding for teaching programs at children’s hospitals that provide gender-affirming care.

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Bipartisan Trahan Bill Highlighted in Hearing on Pandemic Preparedness

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 13, Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s (D-MA-03) Disease X Act of 2023 was highlighted in a legislative hearing hosted by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee.

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Norfolk County: White students were the most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By Merrimack Valley News | Jun 17, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 63.5% of the 98,678 students enrolled in Norfolk County were considered white, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Merrimack Valley News area weekly mass times

By Merrimack Valley News | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Merrimack Valley News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Middlesex County enrolls mainly white students in 2021-22 school year

By Merrimack Valley News | Jun 16, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 57% of the 210,167 students enrolled in Middlesex County were considered white, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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June 19 - 21: Central Street Bridge Closure

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Please be advised the construction team expects to close traffic through the Central Street Bridge in both directions on Monday, June 19, Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21.

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Trahan Statement on the Federal Indictment of Donald Trump

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 9, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump was unsealed.

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June 16 - 18: Festivals in Lowell

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 14, 2023

The Holy Trinity Lowell Greek Festival kicks off Friday, June 16, 4:00PM, at the Hellenic American Academy and continues through Sunday.

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June 14 - 16: Thorndike Street Project Traffic Advisory

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Please be advised of upcoming dates and effects on traffic with the Thorndike Street Project beginning Wednesday, June 14.

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Trahan, Burgess, Crenshaw, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Pandemic Preparedness Legislation

By Merrimack Valley News Report | Jun 11, 2023

On June 6, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Michael Burgess (R-TX-26), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), and Susie Lee (D-NV-03) introduced the Disease X Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation that will help ensure the United States works rapidly to prepare for and develop the necessary medical countermeasures to combat future pandemics.