Lowell
Coverage of Lowell in the Nexus archive.
- Massachusetts man charged in Albany bank robbery
A 37-year-old Massachusetts man was charged with third-degree robbery in connection with a bank robbery in Albany. William Panten of Lowell was arrested following the incident.
- Anti-data center billboard vandalized in west Michigan
A billboard in Lowell, Michigan, was vandalized when someone used a truck and ladder to alter its wording. Local resident Rob Schroeder stated the billboard was created and funded by a group of independent citizens to oppose data centers, and they are offering a reward for information leading to the vandal's arrest.
- DEA executes search warrant at Northwest Indiana animal hospital
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) executed a search warrant at the Lowell Animal Hospital in Lowell, Indiana. The hospital temporarily closed its doors just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday and announced the closure via Facebook, stating plans to reopen soon.
- Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
A data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, is causing environmental and health concerns for nearby residents, particularly in the Sacred Heart neighborhood, as heatwaves increase electricity demand and strain local resources. The facility's reliance on diesel generators and cooling systems worsens air and water quality, highlighting tensions around the AI industry's environmental impact.
- Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
A data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, is exacerbating environmental and health concerns during a heat wave by increasing electricity demand and emitting pollutants from backup generators. The facility's cooling systems and diesel emissions have sparked local debates over the environmental impact of AI-driven data centers, particularly in communities already designated as facing higher environmental risks.
- Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Heat waves in the U.S. are straining power grids and worsening air quality near data centers, particularly in Lowell, Massachusetts' Sacred Heart neighborhood. Residents like Eileen Castle express concerns about environmental and health impacts from industrial cooling systems and diesel generators. Experts warn that data centers' energy and water demands during extreme heat could harm local air quality.
- The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of the A.I. Boom
A 350,000-square-foot data center in Lowell, Mass., is now located near homes, having previously served as the Lowell Bleachery and Dye Works and the Prince Spaghetti factory. The article highlights the unseen costs of the AI boom through this site's transformation.
- Illegal Alien Indicted for COVID-Relief Fraud and Federal Assistance Benefit Fraud
A Dominican national unlawfully residing in Lowell has been indicted for using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain pandemic relief funds and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
- Lowell Father and Daughter Arrested for Tax Fraud
A father and daughter from Lowell were arrested for allegedly operating temporary employment agencies without collecting and paying employment taxes, leading to federal tax charges.
- Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Hiding More Than $6 Million in Payroll
A Lowell man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to payroll tax avoidance and workers’ compensation insurance fraud, admitting to hiding over $6 million in payroll.
- This Vermont town embraced a wind farm. Solar is a different story.
The Vermont town of Lowell has embraced a wind farm but faces challenges with solar energy adoption. The community uses a 44-acre open space for public events and recreational activities.