Today is Thursday, Jan. 31. Here are five things you need to know. More Rain: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s most of the day, with rain showers throughout the day as well. Bradstreet: Check out the proposal to purchase the Bradstreet School here. Puppy Bowl: Upload photos of your pets dressed up for the Puppy Bowl. Election: Gov. Deval Patrick has named an interim senator to fill John Kerry's seat until the special election. This Day in History: In 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which would abolish slavery in the United …

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29. Here are five things you need to know. Warmer and Wet: Temperatures are expected to be around 40 degrees most of the day, with rain throughout the day as well. Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall. Care for Vets: Healthy Edge Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center is offering their services to veterans for free, through Veteran’s Day 2013. Snacks: Here is a list of where to buy Girl Scout cookies. This Day in History: In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" was published for the first time. In 1886, Karl Benz patented the first successful…

Today is Friday, Jan. 25. Here are five things you need to know. Less Freezing: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Stay Warm: Here are some tips on keeping warm. And make sure to keep the pets warm too. Snacks: Here is a list of where to buy Girl Scout cookies. Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteer mentors and also accepts donations to support their programs. As a Big Brother or Big Sister, you spend time with a young person from the area for a few hours, a couple times each month. Here’s more on how to volunteer or …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 24. Here are five things you need to know. Frigid: Temperatures are expected to be in the teens most of the day, with wind chills below zero degrees. Stay Warm: Here are some tips on keeping warm. Trash: Trash pick-up is delayed one day due to the holiday. Snacks: Here is a list of where to buy Girl Scout cookies. This Day in History: In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern California, sparking the gold rush. In 1922, Christian Nelson patented the Eskimo Pie. In 1924, the St. Petersburg, Russia, was renamed Leningrad. In 1985, …

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23. Here are five things you need to know. Frigid: Temperatures are expected to be in the teens most of the day. Meeting: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m at Town Hall. Trash: Trash pick-up is delayed one day due to the holiday. Skiing: Itching to hit the slopes? Here are some nearby locations. This Day in History: In 1789, Georgetown College was established in Washington, D.C., as the first Catholic college in the nation. In 1845, Congress decided all national elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 1907, …

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22 Here are five things you need to know. Snowstorm: There is a winter storm upon us, so make sure to stay with Patch for updates throughout the storm. School Alert: Check here to see if school is closed. Taxes: Trash pick-up is delayed one day due to the holiday. Skiing: Itching to hit the slopes? Here are some nearby locations. Learn: There's a new Real Estate School in town. This Day in History: In 1938, Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" was performed publicly for the first time. In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh during the Super Bowl. The 1973, in Roe v. Wade, the …

Today is Friday, Jan. 18. Here are five things you need to know. Cold Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-20s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. School Alert: There was a threat investigation at the high school yesterday. Taxes: Gov. Patrick is proposing an income tax increase. What are your thoughts? Skiing: Itching to hit the slopes? Here are some nearby locations. Learn: There's a new Real Estate School in town. This Day in History: In 1778, Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands for the British. In 1896, the x-ray machine was exhibited for the first time. In …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 17. Here are five things you need to know. Cold But Sunny: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Football: Patriots AFC tickets are going on sale today, and there are a limited number of tickets for the Jan. 20 game. Skiing: Itching to hit the slopes? Here are some nearby location Radio: A local blogger is on the radio tonight (and every Thursday night) from 7 to 9 p.m. This Day in History: In 1871, Andrew Hallidie received a patent for a cable car system. …

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16. Here are five things you need to know. Snow: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s most of the day, with snow in the morning adding up to about 3-to-4 inches of snow. Meeting: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Flu Shot: Many local pharmacies are out of flu shots. Doctors Express has reported that they still have vaccines. Energy Help: The Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund opened to applications on Wednesday. The fund is a cooperative effort between the state's energy companies, their customers and The …

Today is Tuesday, Jan 15. Here are five things you need to know. Cooling Down: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 30s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall. Flu Shot Shortage: Many local pharmacies are out of flu shots. Call your doctor to arrange to get one to avoid catching the flu. Heroes: The Northeast Massachusetts chapter of the Red Cross is looking for nominations for its annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards are presented in six categories during the annual Community Heroes Breakfast, which will be …

Today is Monday, Jan. 14. Here are five things you need to know. Warm and Wet: Temperatures are expected to be near 50 degrees most of the day, with rain throughout the afternoon. Meeting: The School Building Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at 1600 Osgood St. Winter Parking: It may not feel like winter, but the winter parking rules are still in effect. Pan-Mass: Registration opens for “alumni” of the Pan-Mass Challenge on Thursday for the 2013 edition, the bicycle ride that spans the state each summer. The 34th annual ride will happen Aug. 3 and 4 this year. Registration for “newcomers” …

Friday, Jan. 11. Here are five things you need to know. Still Mild: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Office Hours: State Rep. Diana DiZoglio will hold office hours from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Switching BAck: North Andover Middle School will be switching back to a traditional grading system. Curbside Trees: You may want to get your Christmas trees outside if you haven't done that already. Curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up ends today. This Day in History: In 1770, the first shipment of rhubarb was sent to America from London. …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 10. Here are five things you need to know. Still Mild: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Meeting: The School Committeewill meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Heroes: The Northeast Massachusetts chapter of the Red Cross is looking for nominations for its annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards are presented in six categories during the annual Community Heroes Breakfast, which will be held March 21 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Danvers. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 18. Click here for more …

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9. Here are five things you need to know. Winter Thaw: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Energy Help: The Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund opened to applications on Wednesday. The fund is a cooperative effort between the state's energy companies, their customers and The Salvation Army. It helps households in temporary crisis who do not qualify for federal or state assistance with the payment of their energy expenses. This…

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8. Here are five things you need to know. Warming Up: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall. Go Green: Here are some tips on being more eco-friendly locally. Curbside Trees: Curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up runs though Friday. This Day in History: In 1790, President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address. In 1815, the Battle of New Orleans began, because the British forces there had not yet heard that the War of 1812 had ended. In…

Today is Monday, Jan. 7. Here are five things you need to know. Cold Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 30s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Go Green: Here are some tips on being more eco-friendly locally. Curbside Trees: Curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up runs though Friday. This Day in History: In 1610, Galileo Galilei sighted four of Jupiter's moons. In 1789, Americans voted for the electors that would choose George Washington to be the nation's first president. In 1949, the announcement of the first …

Today is Friday, Jan. 4. Here are five things you need to know. Less Cold: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Cold Tips: Here are some tips on dealing with the arctic temperatures. Curbside Trees: Curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up runs though next Friday. Meteors: Don't miss this week's spectacular sky show. This Day in History: In 1935, Bob Hope was heard for the first time on network radio as part of "The Intimate Revue." In 1936, the first pop music chart based on national sales was published by "Billboard" magazine. In 1965, in his State of …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 3. Here are five things you need to know. More Cold: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the North Andover High School auditorium. Trash Delay: Trash pick-up is delayed one day this week because of the holiday. Meteors: Don't miss this week's spectacular sky show. This Day in History: In 1777, the Americans defeated British forces in the Battle of Princeton during the War of Independence. In 1825, the first engineering college in the nation, Rensselaer School, …

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 2. Here are five things you need to know. Cold Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Trash Delay: Trash pick-up is delayed one day this week because of the holiday. Cheap Gas: Prime Mart has gas at $3.27 a gallon for regular. Library Movie: The Stevens Memorial Library will not have a Wednesday morning movie today. This Day in History: In 1941, the Andrews Sisters recorded "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." In 1983, the musical "Annie" closed on Broadway. To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.

Today is Monday, Dec. 31. Here are five things you need to know. Cold Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 30s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The Planning Board will meet at 10 a.m. at Town Hall. New Year's Eve: Here are some local places you can go this evening for New Year's. 2012 Person: The North Andover Patch Person of the Year is Joyce Bradshaw. This Day in History: In 1879, Thomas Edison gave his first public demonstration of incandescent lighting in New Jersey. In 1946, President Harry Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. …