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Nallie Pastures

This May has been colder than last. This fact might be lost on city dwellers and suburbanites, but it is not lost on Steve Hall of Nallie Pastures. Like all farmers, Steve depends upon the land, and his livelihood–his very survival– is in the hands of Mother Nature. Steve knows […]

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RSD AT VD

By Dave Perry On Record Store Day… Just as in 2020, this year’s Record Store Day is pandemic-altered into “drops.”Last year, it was divided into a day each in August, September and October. In 2021, we will celebrate Record Store Day on June 12 and July 17, both Saturdays. Vinyl […]

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Dainty Dots

Continuing our series on historic and salvaged pieces around Mill No. 5, we would like to draw your attention to the doors of the fourth floor bathrooms and the Pizzuti Photography Studio door. These glass doors are distinctive from other doors in the building because of their glass beading. These […]

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The Farmers and Makers Behind TFM

If you have not yet visited the Farm Market on Sundays, it is time to go! The Farm Market vendors are made up of food and food related products providing staple items to create your weekly meals such as fruit, veggies, bread, meat and eggs and specialty items such as […]

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Making Impressions

May and June is the time to celebrate the mother and father figures in your life, and to recognize recent graduates. Sending a card in the mail is a time-honored tradition. Plus, who doesn’t love to receive a beautiful card in the mail? Sweet Pig Press, on the 4th floor […]

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Old is New

You’ve ventured the hallways and shops of Mill No. 5, but did you know that the beauty and magic of the indoor streetscape was created from salvaged storefronts, vintage signs, and ornaments from Lowell’s rich architectural history? One of our favorite things to witness is the look on a newcomer’s […]

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