If you haven’t spent much time in the city of Kalamata, Greece, you might be surprised that many locals have stories to share about connections to friends or family members 4,700 miles away in Lowell, ...

LOWELL — Exports from Kalamata, Greece usually come in the form of olives, but Thursday, the city’s own mayor visited Lowell to commemorate and honor a newfound connection between the two cities.

Kalamata olives are a classic in Greek cuisine characterized by their large size, deep purple color and meaty texture. Their name comes from the city of Kalamata in Greece’s southern Peloponnese, ...

Better yet, I’ve been buying these olives for $2.99 for the last decade, and the Trader Joe’s website says a solid supplier ...

LOWELL — Political and educational leaders will travel to Kalamata, Greece, Wednesday night on the second leg of their sister-city expedition. Lowell, which boasts an extensive history and community ...