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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 28

Here are five things you need to know today, Oct. 28.

Here are five things you need to know today: ACT Andover Begins ‘Annie’: ACT Andover is beginning their theater production of “Annie” tonight at the 7 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike Road, North Andover. Tickets are $18.  Show times are 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. Football Vs. Dracut: Be sure to show your support for the Warriors as they battle Dracut tonight on their turf at 1540 Lakeview Ave, Dracut. The Warriors are following a huge win over Methuen last week.   Make Your Child a Halloween Star: Is your child an adorable sight with their Halloween costume? Well, upload it to our Patch Costume Contest. The Patch contest, sponsored by Heidi Klum, features a vacation giveaway and more. Gas …

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Andover Day Is Tomorrow!

This year's festival will feature music by 92.5 The River radio station and performances by Jason Spooner and Beatlejuice.

The Andover Business Center Association is pleased to present the annual Andover Day event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 25. This fun community celebration has been dubbed “the fall’s biggest street party” and is sure to kick off the season in style. The occasion is a great opportunity for the community to come together and support our local businesses. Last year, Andover Day attracted over 6,000 people and this year, with over 100 vendors representing all that the town of Andover has to offer, that number is sure to grow. The action will be held down Main Street with streets closed from Punchard Avenue to Elm Square. Food, entertainment, live music by Jason Spooner and Beatlejuice and …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 19

Check out more about a focus group at the high school and a haiku class on Whittier Court.

Here are five things you need to know today: Give Feedback For AHS Fine Arts: The Andover High School is looking for ideas, comments and concerns about the high school’s Fine Arts Program. The focus group begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Haiku Poetry Class: The Andover Senior Center is holding the regularly scheduled Haiku Poetry Class today at 3 p.m. at the center on Whittier Court. Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: Lukoil, Route 125 and Salem Street – $3.59/gallon; the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.59/gallon; Sunoco, 205 North Main St., $3.63/gallon. Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high temperature of 66 degrees, according to the National …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 15

Check out some Addison art work and find low gas prices in the area.

Here are five things you need to know today: Fire Flow Test on Saturday: The Andover Water Department will be doing a fire flow test on Saturday at the Brickstone Square properties. This may cause discoloration in the water for customers on Haverhill Street, York Street, Enmore Street, Burnham Road, and North Main Street. Find out more here. Addison Art Event: The Addison Gallery may not be reopening until October but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the art. The Andover Senior Center will be featuring two pieces from the Addison’s collections for interpretation by experts as well as attendees. This begins at 10:15 a.m. at the Senior Center on Whittier Court. Check out more here. Violin Lessons at Andover Schools: Andover Public …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 13

Learn more about violin lessons at Andover schools and a business expo in Lowell.

Here are five things you need to know today: Girls Soccer Hosts Billerica: The Andover girls soccer team will be facing Billerica today at Lovely Field. The game starts at 7 p.m. Check out the week’s schedule of AHS games this morning at 6 a.m. Violin Lessons at Andover Schools: Andover Public Schools are now offering Suzuki Violin lessons for kindergarten, first and second grade. The prices are “$225. per semester for group lessons, $375. per semester for semi-private lessons, and $450. per semester for private lessons.” Check out more here. Gas Prices: Gas has definitely been going down. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com:; the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.65/gallon; Lukoil, Route 125 and Salem …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 12

Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, Sept. 12.

Here are five things you need to know today: Varsity Football with NA: Andover took down North Andover in the varsity football season opener on Friday night. Check out a video and photo gallery today.   Lobster Tail Deal: Get $40 worth of fresh seafood for only $20 at the Lobster Tail Restaurant and Fish Market. The receives daily deliveries of seafood to offer the freshest possible product. Check out more about this Groupon deal here. Gas Prices: Gas has definitely been going down. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com:; the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.65/gallon; Lukoil, Salem Street and Route 125–$3.65/gallon; Sunoco, 205 North Main St., $3.65/gallon. Weather: Today will bring a 30 percent chance of …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 26

Here are five things you need to know Friday, Aug. 26

Here are five things you need to know today: Prepare for the Hurricane: What are you doing to prepare for Hurricane Irene. Check out a feature on how to prepare for minimal damage during a hurricane. You can find it here. Deal on Group Exercise: The Fitness for You on Turnpike Street in North Andover is offering unlimited group exercise classes in a week for $10. Check out more about this Groupon deal here. Back to School at Lyn Evans: Lyn Evans on Main Street is holding a Back to School sale featuring Longchamp hand bags starting at 10 a.m. Find out more here. Gas Prices: Gas has definitely been going down. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.59/gallon; Sunoco, 205 …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 22

Check out the weather forecast.

Here are five things you need to know today: Five Things To Avoid Mosquito Bites: The Town of Andover announced two weeks ago that the West Nile virus was found in Andover and they sprayed areas around town last week. Here are five ways to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes in your back yard. Find out more at here. Board of Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen are meeting tonight to discuss various issues that affect the town. Find out more here. Gas Prices: Gas has definitely been going down. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: Lukoil, Salem Street and Route 125, $3.65; the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.65/gallon; Sunoco, 205 North Main Street –$3.67/gallon. Weather: Today will bring a 50 percent chance of …

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Yard Sales Planned This Weekend

Check out yard sales in Andover, Tewksbury and Wilmington.

Summer is here and with the warm weather comes yard sales. Take some time this weekend to explore the many deals that are being offered in Andover and the surrounding communities. Check it out below: Town: Andover Address: 108 Lovejoy Road Day/time: Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m. Items for sale: Household goods and materials, baby items, clothing for everyone, books, toys, games, jewelry, electronics, DVDs, video games, pet supplies.   Town: Tewksbury Address: 2375 Main St. Day/time: Friday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday Aug. 13, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday Aug. 14 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items for sale: Various items   Town: Wilmington Address: 1102 Sandy Lane Day/time: Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30 a.m.  Items for sale: Lots of …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 9

Discover a deal on seafood and an event in the Park.

Here are five things you need to know today: Taking Down Vermont: Check out coverage of the second game of Eastern Little League World Series. Andover National took down Vermont, 17-1. Check it out at 6 a.m. Get 40 Prercent Off: Get 40 percent off of take out at Hometown Seafoods on Chestnut Street with this gift certificate deal. Find out more at here. Halloween in August: Bring the kids down to the Park for Halloween in the summer. Activities are scheduled and kids should come dressed in costume. Cost is $5 and it starts at 10 a.m. Find out more here. Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.73/gallon; Sunoco 205 North Main Street –$3.75/gallon; Lukeoil, Route …

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