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During the first Irving Rogers' tenure, the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune was founded in 1959 by finally merging the company's two newspapers into one afternoon paper. Irving Rogers Sr. was also the publisher who moved the company to new headquarters in North Andover. [9] During Rogers family ownership, the paper dropped "Lawrence" from its nameplate.
Lawrence is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River.At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 89,143. [2] Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the east.
Peter Giroux [7] has served as the community's General Servant for the majority of the Franciscans of Primitive Observance's existence. Fr. Andrew Beauregard was superior from 2015 to 2018. The catholic young adult group, Pure in Heart Lawrence, regards Andrew Beauregard as its spiritual director. [8]
The Bread and Roses Heritage Festival is an annual, open-air festival in Lawrence, Massachusetts that celebrates labor history, cultural diversity, and social justice. It is a free, day-long event featuring live music and dance, children’s activities, theater and spoken word performances, walking and trolley tours, ethnic food, Lawrence History Live! and information from local organizations ...
The state established the school board Lawrence Alliance for Education and appointed its members. [2] In 2014, WBUR reported there were higher test scores. [3] In 2021 groups of parents advocated for allowing for an elected school board to again govern the district. [4] In 2024, the school district selected Ralph Carrero as the next ...
Lawrence Heritage State Park is a history-themed public recreation area dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The state park comprises three separate units on or near the Merrimack River. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. [2]
The Sacred Heart complex is located in South Lawrence, on the west side of South Broadway, the major north-south artery through the area. It covers about 2 acres (0.81 ha) between Groton and Hawley Streets, occupying all but the western part of a complete city block.
The city of Lawrence was founded by industrialist Abbott Lawrence and the associates of the Essex Company as a model industrial city. In 1845 they company acquired land from then towns of Methuen and Andover and began construction on the North Canal and the Great Stone Dam.