Aaron Curtis
@aaronscurtis.bsky.social
Multimedia journalist at The Lowell Sun. Covering the pulse of Greater Lowell with a focus on crime and breaking news. If you see a swarm of emergency vehicles in Greater Lowell, let me know. Acurtis@lowellsun.com.
Two-car crash in the area of 491 Dutton St in Lowell. No serious injuries, but outbound of Dutton is closed for a bit between Broadway and Fletcher.
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Two-car crash in the area of 491 Dutton St in Lowell. No serious injuries, but outbound of Dutton is closed for a bit between Broadway and Fletcher.
Hundreds turned out for the No Kings rally in Lowell. Speakers, music, and then a march downtown. A car full of young men drove by the rally multiple times to yell, “F&@% liberals,” among other things. Peaceful beyond that. Story from the events there and in Chelmsford later at lowellsun.com.
October 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hundreds turned out for the No Kings rally in Lowell. Speakers, music, and then a march downtown. A car full of young men drove by the rally multiple times to yell, “F&@% liberals,” among other things. Peaceful beyond that. Story from the events there and in Chelmsford later at lowellsun.com.
There’s a man over by the boathouse on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell who said his parakeet escaped its cage and is now stuck in a tree.
Anyone know anyone who can climb about 15 feet up into a tree and save Lovey the Parakeet? I circled the spot of where the bird apparently is.
Anyone know anyone who can climb about 15 feet up into a tree and save Lovey the Parakeet? I circled the spot of where the bird apparently is.
September 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
There’s a man over by the boathouse on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell who said his parakeet escaped its cage and is now stuck in a tree.
Anyone know anyone who can climb about 15 feet up into a tree and save Lovey the Parakeet? I circled the spot of where the bird apparently is.
Anyone know anyone who can climb about 15 feet up into a tree and save Lovey the Parakeet? I circled the spot of where the bird apparently is.
A search is on for an armed suspect spotted on the South Campus of UMass Lowell today. Police said in emergency radio broadcast that the suspect appeared armed with an AR-style rifle. Massive search ongoing.
September 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A search is on for an armed suspect spotted on the South Campus of UMass Lowell today. Police said in emergency radio broadcast that the suspect appeared armed with an AR-style rifle. Massive search ongoing.
Here’s the scene of an apparent hit-and-run crash involving a bicycle on Hillside St in Lowell. The bicyclist is on his way to Boston via MedFlight. Crews on scene said in radio report that he had a head injury with heavy bleeding.
August 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Here’s the scene of an apparent hit-and-run crash involving a bicycle on Hillside St in Lowell. The bicyclist is on his way to Boston via MedFlight. Crews on scene said in radio report that he had a head injury with heavy bleeding.
A bear sighting on School Street in Chelmsford this past weekend. Estimated to be about 170-180 pounds, this guy is indulging in a bird feeder buffet.
Wildlife experts strongly suggest taking down the bird feeders. Story tomorrow at lowellsun.com.
Wildlife experts strongly suggest taking down the bird feeders. Story tomorrow at lowellsun.com.
August 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A bear sighting on School Street in Chelmsford this past weekend. Estimated to be about 170-180 pounds, this guy is indulging in a bird feeder buffet.
Wildlife experts strongly suggest taking down the bird feeders. Story tomorrow at lowellsun.com.
Wildlife experts strongly suggest taking down the bird feeders. Story tomorrow at lowellsun.com.
Here’s some relatively crappy photos of the crash at the pump station in VFW, between Bridge and Aiken, in Lowell. An Audi sedan blasted through the fence and caused all sorts of damage. Vehicle ended up relatively close to a tank labeled “diesel” and “flammable.”
August 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Here’s some relatively crappy photos of the crash at the pump station in VFW, between Bridge and Aiken, in Lowell. An Audi sedan blasted through the fence and caused all sorts of damage. Vehicle ended up relatively close to a tank labeled “diesel” and “flammable.”
Lowell PD said a man was shot in the area of the South Common. His injuries appear to be non-life-threatening at this time. More info tomorrow morning at lowellsun.com.
July 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Lowell PD said a man was shot in the area of the South Common. His injuries appear to be non-life-threatening at this time. More info tomorrow morning at lowellsun.com.
A rainbow over Lowell
July 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A rainbow over Lowell
Another day has ended in Lowell.
“Meanwhile the sunsets are mad orange fools raging in the gloom” - Kerouac
“Meanwhile the sunsets are mad orange fools raging in the gloom” - Kerouac
June 24, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Another day has ended in Lowell.
“Meanwhile the sunsets are mad orange fools raging in the gloom” - Kerouac
“Meanwhile the sunsets are mad orange fools raging in the gloom” - Kerouac
Hundreds of people on hand for the No Kings demonstration in Chelmsford.
June 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hundreds of people on hand for the No Kings demonstration in Chelmsford.
Lowell PD just hauled off a man for what a witness said was an assault on Appleton St.
June 12, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Lowell PD just hauled off a man for what a witness said was an assault on Appleton St.
Here’s what it looked like at and near the intersection of Westford and Stevens in Lowell at about 5:15 pm today. Witnesses say a driver struck a parked car along Westford, kept going, and then crashed into Mill City Insurance. Driver hospitalized. Was conscious at the scene. More info later.
May 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Here’s what it looked like at and near the intersection of Westford and Stevens in Lowell at about 5:15 pm today. Witnesses say a driver struck a parked car along Westford, kept going, and then crashed into Mill City Insurance. Driver hospitalized. Was conscious at the scene. More info later.
Not sure if this is related to the missing boy, but what appears to be a laurel wreath in a tree, just off the Lowell Riverwalk along the Merrimack River. It was placed right about where authorities set up during the search.
April 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Not sure if this is related to the missing boy, but what appears to be a laurel wreath in a tree, just off the Lowell Riverwalk along the Merrimack River. It was placed right about where authorities set up during the search.
Here are some different angles of the Western Canal and Western Canal Wasteway.
April 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here are some different angles of the Western Canal and Western Canal Wasteway.
… The end of the Western Canal is what a map of the canal system identifies as the Western Canal Wasteway, which feeds rapidly into the Merrimack River.
April 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
… The end of the Western Canal is what a map of the canal system identifies as the Western Canal Wasteway, which feeds rapidly into the Merrimack River.
Here’s the scene along the Merrimack River in Lowell. Emergency crews are still looking for the 4-year-old boy who apparently ended up in the water. There are a lot of concerned citizens hoping for the best.
April 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Here’s the scene along the Merrimack River in Lowell. Emergency crews are still looking for the 4-year-old boy who apparently ended up in the water. There are a lot of concerned citizens hoping for the best.
Scene of a shooting on Cumberland, between Ludlam and Lilley, in Lowell. Individual was shot. MedFlight was requested. Working on getting some details.
April 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Scene of a shooting on Cumberland, between Ludlam and Lilley, in Lowell. Individual was shot. MedFlight was requested. Working on getting some details.
Here’s the pup who police said was attacked with a machete at Bishop Markham last week. He’s looking good and recovering at the Lowell Humane Society. LHS (a wonderful place that does amazing work) sent me the photo. I get a chance to visit him on Wednesday afternoon.
April 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Here’s the pup who police said was attacked with a machete at Bishop Markham last week. He’s looking good and recovering at the Lowell Humane Society. LHS (a wonderful place that does amazing work) sent me the photo. I get a chance to visit him on Wednesday afternoon.
Here are some images from the local segment of today’s national “Hands Off!” demonstration held near Lowell City Hall. Approximately 275 participants turned out.
April 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Here are some images from the local segment of today’s national “Hands Off!” demonstration held near Lowell City Hall. Approximately 275 participants turned out.
I forgot to mention that the pothole has been filled.
April 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I forgot to mention that the pothole has been filled.
Here’s the scene of a crash in the area of Middlesex and Riley roads in Tyngsboro. Serious single-vehicle crash. Driver has been transported. You can see the damage to the utility pole to the left of the SUV.
March 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Here’s the scene of a crash in the area of Middlesex and Riley roads in Tyngsboro. Serious single-vehicle crash. Driver has been transported. You can see the damage to the utility pole to the left of the SUV.
Having driven through the minefield of potholes that is Lowell city roadways, I’ve decided to document some of the notable examples. In the photograph is a fine specimen on Broadway, between Suffolk and Lewis, measuring approximately 22” length, 19” width, 5” depth.
March 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Having driven through the minefield of potholes that is Lowell city roadways, I’ve decided to document some of the notable examples. In the photograph is a fine specimen on Broadway, between Suffolk and Lewis, measuring approximately 22” length, 19” width, 5” depth.
Update on 5-alarm fire on Iron Horse Park in Billerica: Chief Robert Cole said they’re still fighting brush fires in area. Abandoned building that is now smoldering rubble is contained. Hotspots still being addressed. Investigation ongoing.
Pic of fire is courtesy of Rich MacDonald, of Tewksbury.
Pic of fire is courtesy of Rich MacDonald, of Tewksbury.
March 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Update on 5-alarm fire on Iron Horse Park in Billerica: Chief Robert Cole said they’re still fighting brush fires in area. Abandoned building that is now smoldering rubble is contained. Hotspots still being addressed. Investigation ongoing.
Pic of fire is courtesy of Rich MacDonald, of Tewksbury.
Pic of fire is courtesy of Rich MacDonald, of Tewksbury.
The damage done by a 2-alarm fire at a multi-family home at 446 Pawtucket St in Lowell on Wednesday night. Four people displaced, including a woman and her 6-year-old daughter. Full story later at lowellsun.com.
February 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The damage done by a 2-alarm fire at a multi-family home at 446 Pawtucket St in Lowell on Wednesday night. Four people displaced, including a woman and her 6-year-old daughter. Full story later at lowellsun.com.