Today is Tuesday, May 17. Here are five things you need to know: Rain Drops Falling on Our Heads: Keep that umbrella handy and watch out for those big puddles. The rain will continue today, with temperatures in the mid-50s. NAHS Sports: If games aren't rained out, the girls varsity tennis team will play against Triton Regional at 3:30 p.m., and the boys varsity and JV baseball teams will play against Wilmington at 3:45 p.m. at North Andover High School. Parking Space Raffle: The North Andover Parent Advisory Council for Children with Special Needs is having a raffle. For a $1 donation, you …

Today is Monday, May 16. Here are five things you need to know: Rain, Rain, Rain: Break out that umbrella and watch for those puddles. Today is expected to be a rainy one, with showers throughout the day and temperatures in the 60s. Home Buying: The YMCA in Methuen is hosting a First Time Homebuyer Seminar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 129 Haverhill St., Methuen. Meetings: The Finance Committee Meeting will be at 6:45 p.m., and the Planning Board Meeting will be at 7 p.m., both at Town Hall. Fundraiser: Bill Tompkins of Tompkins Landscaping is having a daily fundraiser to benefit the New England …

Today is Friday, May 13. Here are five things you need to know: Sunny Friday: Temperatures are expected to be in the 60s throughout the day with mostly sunny skies. Fitness: It's National Women's Health Week, and Fitness Together is giving away free assessment and three personal training sessions. For the kids, the Champion Factory is having Open Gym from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fundraiser: Bill Tompkins of Tompkins Landscaping is having a daily fundraiser to benefit the New England Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For $30 you can get a ticket to a Lowell Spinners game and …

Today is Thursday, May 12. Here are five things you need to know: Spring is Back: Temperatures are expected to be in the 60s with more sun shining than yesterday. For Parents: The Kittredge School Council PTO Meeting will be tonight at 7 p.m. at Kittredge Elementary School. For Kids: The Youth Center High School Fitness Meeting will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at North Andover Youth & Recreation. For Pets: Patch recently featured a new pet food/supply store in town called Ciao! Bow Wow. Check it out. This Day in History: In 1943, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered during World War II. In …

Today is Wednesday, May 11. Here are five things you need to know: More of the Same: Temperatures are expected to be in the 60s today with showers possible. Sports: Weather permitting, the Scarlet Knights boys varsity tennis team will play against Hamilton Wenham at 4:30 p.m. at North Andover High School. History: The North Andover Historical Society will present "Andover Families and the American Revolution" at 7 p.m. at 1453 Academy Road. Local researcher Kim Whitworth will detail Andover's connection to the American Revolution. The Good Life: The Andover/North Andover YMCA is having a new …

Today is Tuesday, May 10. Here are five things you need to know: Cool and Wet: Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s today with showers possible throughout the afternoon. No Town Meeting Today: In case you hadn't heard, Town Meeting was postponed from today until June 7. Sports: The Scarlet Knights girls varsity tennis team will play against Manchester at 3:30 p.m. at North Andover High School. The boys varsity and JV baseball teams will play against Ipswich at 3:45 p.m. at the high school. The boys varsity and JV lacrosse teams will play against Ipswich at 4:30 p.m. at the high school …

Today is Monday, May 9. Here are five things you need to know: More Spring: Weather is expected to be pretty nice throughout the day, with temperatures in the 60s and mostly clear skies. Gardening Time: Today may be a great day for planting, so get started on those gardens. For some helpful gardening tips, check out Wendi Roy's column, Wendi's Garden. Women's Health: Today marks the start of National Women's Health Week. Check our directory for local fitness centers and organic food markets. Blogging: Local Voices, a new Patch feature spotlighting local bloggers, is up and running. Check it …

Today is Friday, May 6. Here are five things you need to know: Here Comes the Sun: Temperatures are expected to be around 70 degrees today with lots of sun. Sign of Spring: It was a long winter, but Smolak Farms is finally opening for the season today. Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: In the mood for some music and early-1980s nostalgia? North Andover Middle School will perform "Footloose"  at 7 p.m. at North Andover Middle School. Mother's Day: Still looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? Well check these out. This Day in History: In 1915, Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run while playing…

Today is Thursday, Cinco de Mayo. Here are five things you need to know: El Clima: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s with clouds and chance of showers throughout the day. Desayuno Para la Madre: The Senior Center is having a Mother's Day Breakfast at 9 a.m. at North Andover Council on Aging/Senior Center. Juego: The Scarlet Knights girls lacrosse team will play against North Reading at 3:45 p.m. at North Andover High School. Precios de la Gasolina: Prime Mart has gas at $3.89 a gallon for regular. La Historia: In 1862, the Battle of Puebla took place and is celebrated today as …

Today is Wednesday, May 4. Here are five things you need to know: Thunder Possible: Temperatures are expected to be in the low-60s with showers likely and thunder storms possible. Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: In the mood for some music and early-1980s nostalgia? North Andover Middle School will perform "Footloose"  at 7 p.m. at North Andover Middle School. Blogging: Are you a local blogger, or aspiring to be one? Have your blog on Patch. Here are some reasons you may want to. Cheap Gas: Prime Mart on Turnpike Street has gas at $3.89 for regular. This Day in History: In 1932, mob boss Al Capone…

  Today is Tuesday, May 3. Here are five things you need to know: Cloudy but Mild: Temperatures are expected to be in the low-60s today with clouds most of the day. Victory:Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed Sunday night after many years in hiding. See what some North Andover residents had to say about these developments and share your reactions as well. Town Meeting Postponed: Due to a missed deadline for the Finance Committee report, Town Meeting has been postponed until June and the location moved to the middle school. Attention Bloggers: Are you a blogger or would like to be one? …

Today is Monday, May 2. Here are five things you need to know: May Sunshine: Temperatures are expected to be in the low-60s today with sunny skies. Victory: Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed in Pakistan. Give us your reactions, and check with Patch for local reaction to this stunning development. Sports: The Scarlet Knights girls varsity tennis team will play against Newburyport at 3:30 p.m. at North Andover High School. The girls varsity and JV softball teams will play against Pentucket at 3:45 p.m. at the high school as well. Meeting: The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m…

Today is Friday, April 29. Here are five things you need to know: Muggy and Wet: Today is supposed to be about 70 degrees with high humidity and a chance of showers throughout the day. New Chief: There is a Board of Selectmen meeting today at 4 p.m. to interview the two finalists for the interim police chief spot. Check with Patch afterward for results. Knights Lacrosse: If the game isn't rained out, the NAHS boys varsity lacrosse team will play against Masconomet at 7 p.m. at North Andover High School. Carnival: You have probably noticed the rides over at 1600 Osgood Street. North Andover …

Today is Thursday, April 28. Here are five things you need to know: Warmth, Maybe Showers: Today's temperatures are expected to be in the 70s again with some morning fog and chance of afternoon showers. Arbor Day: Today is Arbor Day in North Andover. So get out there and plant a tree. Knights at Bat: The Scarlet Knights boys varsity and JV baseball teams will play against Amesbury at 3:45 p.m. at North Andover High School. Mosquito Prep: There will be a Board of Health meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall with a presentation on plans to spray for mosquitoes. This Day in History: In 1919, the League…

Today is Wednesday, April 27. Here are five things you need to know: Heating Up: The clouds just don't seem to want to leave, and there may be showers, but the temperature is expected to be in the high-70s today. Knights: The NAHS boys and girls varsity track team is scheduled to race against North Reading and Pentucket at 3:30 p.m. at North Andover High School. And weather permitting, the girls varsity and JV softball teams will play against Lynnfield  at 3:45 p.m. at the high school as well. Attention Bloggers: Are you a blogger or would like to be one? North Andover Patch is looking for …

Today is Tuesday, April 26. Here are five things you need to know: More Rain: Don't put that umbrella away. Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s throughout the day, and it's expected to rain all day too. Bring Your Blood: The American Red Cross is having a Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Methuen YMCA, 129 Haverhill St. And a Tree: Arbor Day is Thursday, so you might want to plant a tree that day. Knights in the Rain: If it's not rained out, the NAHS boys varsity and JV lacrosse teams will play against Triton Regional at 4:30 p.m. at North Andover High School. This Day in History: In…

Today is Monday, April 25. Here are five things you need to know: More April Showers: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s, and rain is expected to fall throughout the day. Meetings: The Festival Committee is meeting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The Board of Selectmen is meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Spring Bulbs: North Andover Parents Advisory Council has partnered up with Flower Power and is selling spring flower bulbs. NAPAC receives 50 percent of all sales. You can purchase the flowers online. Cheap Gas: SoLo Gas on Osgood Street has gas at $3.71 a gallon for regular. This Day …

Today is Friday, April 22. Here are five things you need to know: Sunny Day: Skies are expected to be sunny today, with temperatues in the low-50s and less wind than yesterday. It's a great day to plant a tree. Green Day: Today is Earth Day, a day when we reflect on our planet and find ways to promote its health. Check back with Patch today for ideas on things you can do to celebrate your planet. Take a photo of yourself planting a tree or doing some other environmental act, and we'll put it on Patch! Coffee Day: If you bring a ravel mug to Starbucks today, they will fill it with a …

Today is Thursday, April 21. Here are five things you need to know: Bright and Windy: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s today with sunny skies and high winds. Whiz Kids: Know a kid who deserves recognition? Nominate them for Whiz Kid. Email Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com. Meetings: The Commission on Disabilities Issues will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall. The Community Preservation Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Green Kids: Imajine That is having a Go Green program from 2 to 3 p.m. Kids can celebrate the planet …

Today is Wednesday, April 20. Here are five things you need to know: April showers: Grab your umbrella. It's expected to be rainy all day. Soccer: The Andover/North Andover YMCA is hosting soccer clinics this week, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., for kids 8-12, coached by licensed coaches. Kids can keep their soccer skills fine tuned during their vacation. Tea Party: There will be a Merrimack Valley Tea Party Meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at 32 Park St., North Andover. Almost Easter: Looking for Easter stuff? Check back this morning, because Patch has a post about where to find Easter stuff in town. This …