In the News

Getting up to speed: Officials, Comcast announce broadband internet project in Gardner By: Stephen Landry GARDNER — Residents in the north part of the city are rejoicing at the news that homes in the area will soon be equipped with high-speed internet access. City officials recently announced a new initiative in partnership with Comcast that will provide high-speed internet access to… Read more »

Lawrence receives $5.1M in lead paint removal grant money By: Jill Harmacinski LAWRENCE — The city has been awarded $5.1 million in federal grant money to continue removing lead paint and related hazards from homes and buildings.  "Ridding our housing stock of the lead is key to ensuring the promise of public health, during this respiratory pandemic and… Read more »

Trahan, Howard, Nuon condemn arrests of youth protestors in Cambodia By: Emma Murphy LOWELL — Three local leaders are speaking out against the recent arrests of youth activists by the Hun Sen regime in Cambodia. U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan, Vanna Howard, the Democratic candidate for the 17th Middlesex District seat at the Statehouse, and Lowell City Councilor Vesna Nuon issued a recent… Read more »

STRONG Act would authorize $600 million in funding to support teacher residencies, help fast-track prospective educators into the workforce By: Melissa Hanson Congresswoman Lori Trahan has introduced legislation that would help support teachers during the coronavirus pandemic, which would authorize $6 billion in funding for programs including teacher residencies. Trahan, who… Read more »

Flu shots for Veterans By: Lori Trahan As we head into flu season, doctors and medical experts agree it is absolutely essential that we get our flu shots. Not only will it help to protect each of us from the seasonal flu, but it will also reduce the burden on our health care system if we experience another surge of COVID-19. That’s why I wanted to share some important news from the VA… Read more »

Gardner Fire Chief Richard Ares honored on the eve of his retirement as U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan officially announces $240K grant for his department By: Stephen Landry GARDNER — Fire Chief Richard Ares was honored by local and area elected officials as he prepares to call it a career after nearly half a decade on the job. Ares will retire on Wednesday, Sept. 30, after 47 years with the… Read more »

Investment can ease the pressure on teachers  By: Lori Trahan With Labor Day far in the rearview mirror, families across Massachusetts are focused on one thing: back to school. As one of the few members of Congress with school-aged children, I know the challenges parents are facing heading into this school year – coordinating schedules, setting up a classroom in a quiet… Read more »

Trahan, other reps, push for new stimulus bill By: Chris Van Buskirk and Michael Norton BOSTON – Arguing U.S. Senate Republicans have not yet offered a viable deal for a COVID-19 relief package, three U.S. House Democrats from New England, including Lori Trahan of Westford, called on their Republican colleagues in the upper chamber Thursday to sit down at the negotiating table and… Read more »

Rep. Trahan joins congressional leaders in call for action on coronavirus relief bill By: Jordan Frias Representative Lori Trahan was among several congressional leaders calling for action on coronavirus relief legislation on Thursday. Trahan and colleagues from Rhode Island and Connecticut are demanding that the latest coronavirus relief bill be passed now that the country has… Read more »

A Shining Light in Dark Times By: Lori Trahan It can be easy to take for granted the natural beauty of Massachusetts in our everyday lives. Too often, we find ourselves rushing between work and family commitments, especially during this moment where the boundaries between work and home life are increasingly blurred. It’s difficult to make time for a trip to enjoy the outdoors or… Read more »