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North Andover VFW to dedicate war on terror memorial Sept. 11
North Andover VFW Post 2104 will dedicate a new Late 20th Century Conflicts and Global War on Terror Memorial at Patriots Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
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Andover opens first sensory garden at Chandler Road
Andover's Commission on Disability opened the town's first sensory garden on Aug. 13 at 138 Chandler Road, the first public amenity at the site where voters approved a $5 million Phase 2 recreation project in June.
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Andover Recreation opens fall registration with expanded preschool, earlier summer sign-ups
Andover Recreation's new Fall/Winter Program Guide expands the Curious Explorers Academy preschool to five days a week, offers Kid Care at all five elementary schools, and moves summer 2027 registration to Dec. 16, with community events from Howl-o-Ween to Winter Fest filling the calendar.
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North Andover VFW to dedicate war on terror memorial Sept. 11
North Andover VFW Post 2104 will dedicate a new Late 20th Century Conflicts and Global War on Terror Memorial at Patriots Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Community
North Andover VFW to dedicate war on terror memorial Sept. 11
North Andover VFW Post 2104 will dedicate a new Late 20th Century Conflicts and Global War on Terror Memorial at Patriots Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Community
New pipe major carries on Andover band's Scottish tradition after founder's death
Ben Adelman became pipe major of the Andover/North Andover-based Campbell Highlanders Pipes & Drums after founder Bruce Campbell's death in June, and he and his wife Evangeline performed a free outdoor concert at Langley-Adams Library in Groveland on Aug. 14.
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Cashman steps in as Andover High interim athletic director
Kerry Cashman, a nine-year assistant AD who also coaches girls basketball and unified sports, takes over as Andover High School's interim athletic director for 2026-27 after Wayne Puglis's departure.
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Merrimack College students trek 100 miles on Camino de Santiago
Ten students from Merrimack College in North Andover walked more than 100 miles across Portugal and Spain during a summer 2026 pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, the college's fourth annual trek and second on the ancient route.
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Pomps Pond children's series wraps with storyteller finale
Good Pickin' Farm brought baby goats, chickens and bunnies to Pomps Pond on Aug. 11 as part of Andover Recreation's free summer children's series, and storyteller Todd Goodwin closes the eight-week lineup Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m.
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Andover peace group holds 81st Hiroshima anniversary vigil downtown
Merrimack Valley People for Peace held its annual Hiroshima vigil in front of Old Town Hall in downtown Andover last week, continuing a tradition the North Andover-founded nonprofit has maintained since the mid-1980s.
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Andover High football raises $47K at inaugural alumni golf tournament
Andover High football's inaugural Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament at Andover Country Club on July 27 raised approximately $47,000 for youth scholarships and high school equipment, drawing 144 golfers and honoring two-time state champion Glenn Verrette with a Humanitarian Award.
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Andover Farmers Market celebrates 20th season on Bartlet Street
The Andover Farmers Market is celebrating its 20th season in 2026, with vendors like Farmer Dave's and Gaouette Farm filling stalls every Saturday at 34 Bartlet St. through Oct. 17.
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Andover committee finalizes plans for RevFest 250 drone show, concert on Oct. 3
Andover's 250th Anniversary Committee meets Thursday, Aug. 6, to finalize plans for RevFest 250, a major community celebration on Oct. 3 featuring a drone show, concert, artisan fair, historical reenactors and food vendors.
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Drop off old bikes for free Saturday at Andover recycling event
Green Day Recycling hosts a free bicycle drop-off and electronics recycling event Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Augustine church in Andover, with bikes of any condition accepted for reuse at no charge.
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Dwayne Haggins brings blues and soul to Stevens-Coolidge gardens Thursday
Framingham-based country, blues and soul artist Dwayne Haggins performs at the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Summer Concert Series in North Andover on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., with food vendors on site and tickets starting at $12 for Trustees members.
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Registration full for Andover's preschool Truck Day on Aug. 6
Andover Recreation's Community Helpers Truck Day on Thursday, August 6, lets children ages 1-6 climb fire engines and police cars at Old Shawsheen School, though online registration already shows the event at capacity.
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Memorial Hall Library needs Andover readers to hit one million minutes by Aug. 15
Memorial Hall Library's Summer Reading Challenge is two weeks from its Aug. 15 deadline, and staff say reaching the community goal of one million reading minutes is going to be close. If Andover hits the target, the library will host a free outdoor party with circus acts, ice cream, and a librarian dunk tank.
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