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Digging into the History of Fashion in the Merrimack Valley Part 2: Lowell

The Merrimack Valley played a defining role in shaping the American textile industry and the history of fashion manufacturing in the United States. While Lawrence became known for its massive mill complexes, the industrial story truly begins in Lowell, Massachusetts.  A city widely known and recognized as the birthplace of large scale textile production in America. 

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Top 10 Winter Hiking Trails in New England

At The Merrimack Company, winter doesn't mean staying inside.  It means slowing down, layering smarter, and embracing the quieter version of the outdoors that New England does so well.  

Here are 10 of our favorite winter hikes across New England, plus what we bring with us and the playlist we've been building for cold weather days on the trail.

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Project Merrimack: Battling Combined Sewer Overflows in the Merrimack Valley

...the Merrimack Company is launching "Project Merrimack," a new initiative aimed at alerting locals of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) events and enhancing community awareness. At its core, Project Merrimack will provide simplified and centralized CSO notifications. Our alerts will strip away confusing technical jargon and provide a single update to inform residents and authorities when extra precautions need to be taken.

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