Marlon Pitter Connector Editor There is a reason playoff systems exist: to determine a true champion. Last week, Sports Editor Shane Foley ranked the top eight donut shops in Lowell, but with the Final Four just around the corner, it’s time to crown Lowell’s true Starch Madness champion. First Round Dunkin’ Donuts (1) vs. Donuts…
Starch Madness: The best donut in Lowell
Shane Foley Connector Editor March Madness appears to be a temper tantrum that has consumed the country, with everyone from Celtics guard Avery Bradley to President Barack Obama submitting brackets with their selections for the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. The Connector wanted to participate in this as well, however we didn’t want to make…
“We’re back!” Market Basket returns
Al Gentile Connector Editor “Everybody keeps saying it’s going to be taught in schools,” says Fletcher Street Market Basket General Manager Scott Ivers. Late Wednesday night, a deal worth $1.5 billion brought control of Market Basket, a staple for decades to the citizens of Lowell and New England, back into the hands of Arthur “Artie…