The New York Mets announced the signing of UMass Lowell junior Jack Leathersich (Beverly).

It wouldn't be summertime without family activities in Greater Lowell, and officials at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell apparently agree. The venue plans a free concert series for all ages on Thursday evenings, beginning June 30. The so-called "Backyard Music Series," will be held fro 6-8 p.m. on the back lawn of the center along the Merrimack River.

Two years ago, Charlene Colameta was a typical student studying business at UMass Lowell. Little did she know that after an evening at a Lowell Spinners baseball game her life would take a series of twists and turns that she never could have predicted.

UMass Lowell field hockey star Sammy Macy of Tewksbury has been voted the nation's top collegiate female athlete in Division II. The honor was based on the results of national balloting among Division II schools as part of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards program, now in its 35th year.

UMass Lowell student David Harrington of Acton converted his 1996 Honda Civic into a wallet-friendly, fully electric car.

Chancellor Meehan discusses his view for the future of the University with the Lowell Sun editorial board.

A hardball journey that began on diamonds across the city of Beverly and took stops in Virginia, Cape Cod and at UMass Lowell will continue to the professional ranks as the New York Mets made Jack Leathersich the 162nd overall selection yesterday in the fifth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player.