Today is Friday, Nov. 30. Here are five things you need to know. Cool Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Trees Raffle: The Senior Center is raffling off decorative trees. Deck the House: Don't forget to enter our "Deck the House" contest for the chance to win $100,000 for your town. Parking: The Winter Parking Ban starts this weekend. This Day in History: In 1782, the United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. In 1897, Thomas Edison's own motion picture projector had its first …

Today is Thursday, Nov. 29. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. in the North Andover High School library. Trees Raffle: The Senior Center is raffling off decorative trees. Parking: The Winter Parking Ban starts this weekend. This Day in History: In 1929, U.S. Navy Lt. Comander Richard Byrd completed the first airplane flight over the South Pole. In 1947, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution that called for the division of …

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 28. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 40s most of the day, with cloudy skies. YMCA Closed: The Andover/North Andover YMCA is closed today due to a water main break. Meeting: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Trees Raffle: The Senior Center is raffling off decorative trees. This Day in History: In 1582, William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway were married. In 1942, 491 people died in a fire that destroyed the Coconut Grove in Boston. In 1943, President Franklin Roosevelt, British …

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 27. Here are five things you need to know. Cold Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Give Back: Today is Giving Tuesday. Check here for opportunities to give back to your community. Meeting: The School Committee Drama Fee Subcommittee will meet at 5 p.m. in the North Andover High School library. Trees Raffle: The Senior Center is raffling off decorative trees. This Day in History: In 1901, the Army War College was established in Washington, D.C. In 1910, New York's Pennsylvania Station opened. In 1978, San Francisco …

Today is Monday, Nov. 16. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Cyber Monday: Today is Cyber Monday. So get online and look for bargains. Sushi: Sick of turkey leftovers? Our featured restaurant this weekend was Thyme Japanese Cuisine. Check them out. Parade: Check back this morning for Santa Parade photos and add yours. This Day in History: In 1942, the movie "Casablanca" had its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. In 1917, the National Hockey League was officially formed…

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 21. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 40s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Fundraiser: The Third Annual Cystic Fibrosis Night will be held Friday night at Rolf's. Shopping Weekend: Is your local business having deals for Black Friday and/or Small Business Saturday? Post them here. Facebook Contest: Help us pick the next North Andover Patch Facebook cover photo by voting on the ones submitted for the contest. This Day in History: In 1620, the Pilgrims on the Mayflower reached Provincetown. In 1877, Thomas …

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be around 50 degrees most of the day, with cloudy skies. Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall. Shopping Weekend: Is your local business having deals for Black Friday and/or Small Business Saturday? Post them here. Facebook Contest: Help us pick the next North Andover Patch Facebook cover photo by voting on the ones submitted for the contest. This Day in History: In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. In 1925, Robert F. …

Today is Monday, Nov. 19. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Thanksgiving: Do you have Thanksgiving recipes you'd like to share? Add them here. If you're not planning to cook, here are some places at which you can dine out that day. Black Friday/Small Business Saturday: Do you run a local business and planning to have great deals Friday and Saturday? Let us know. Email Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com. Get on Patch: Patch is a community site, and that means it's your site. Here's how to get your …

Today is Friday, Nov. 16. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 40s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Theater: North Andover's April Foley is starring in a production of Sunset Boulevard tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Merrimack College Rogers Center for the Arts. Sandy Help: Turtle Farm is loading a truck to bring goods down to Hurricane Sandy victims. Also, Patch has a program on Twitter in which you can help raise money with a simple tweet. Get on Patch: Patch is a community site, and that means it's your site. Here's how to get …

Today is Thursday, Nov. 15. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the North Andover High School library. Sandy Help: Turtle Farm is loading a truck to bring goods down to Hurricane Sandy victims. Also, Patch has a program on Twitter in which you can help raise money with a simple tweet. Get on Patch: Patch is a community site, and that means it's your site. Here's how to get your local organization consistent exposure on Patch. This Day in …

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 14. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Contest: Your photo could be the next cover photo for North Andover Patch Facebook Page. Trash Delay: Trash pick-up is delayed one day today due to the holiday. Meeting: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. This Day in History: In 1851, Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" was first published in the United States. In 1969, Apollo 12 launched for the moon from Cape Kennedy. In 1972, Blue Ribbon Sports became …

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 13. Here are five things you need to know. Rainy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s most of the day, with rain throughout the day as well. Contest: Your photo could be the next cover photo for North Andover Patch Facebook Page. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Trash Delay: Trash is delayed by one day due to the holiday. This Day in History: In 1927, the Holland Tunnel opened to the public. In 1940, the Walt Disney movie "Fantasia" premiered in New York. To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.

Today is Monday, Nov. 12. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 50s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Vets' Day: Here are some local deals for Veterans Day. Election Results: Curious how your precinct voted? Check out the town Web site for a precint-by-precinct breakdown of Tuesday's results. This Day in History: In 1872, a fire destroyed about 800 buildings in Boston. In 1935, United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis and other labor leaders formed the Committee for Industrial Organization. In …

Today is Friday, Nov. 11. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Veterans Day: The Veterans Day Parade will be Sunday at 11 a.m. Check back for details this morning. Sandy Relief: A local organization is collecting items to send to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Election Results: Curious how your precinct voted? Check out the town Web site for a precint-by-precinct breakdown of Tuesday's results. This Day in History: In 1872, a fire destroyed about 800 buildings in Boston. In 1935, United Mine…

Today is Thursday, Nov. 8. Here are five things you need to know. Snowy Start: The nor'easter is expected to dump some snow and rain on us this morning, with temperatures in the low 40s by the afternoon. Power Outages: National Grid has activated its Emergency Response System to deal with outages caused by the storm. Meeting: The Community Preservation Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Election 2012: Still have political fever? You can check out our collection of posts from Election 2012 in a specially dedicated topic page. This Day in History: In 1793, the Louvre Museum in Paris …

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here are five things you need to know. Cool and Sunny: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Election Day: Today is Election Day. Polling is at North Andover High School until 8 p.m. Patch the Vote: Patch will have election coverage all day and evening, so keep checking for updates. Join us on Facebook and Twitter too! Photos: Instead of just standing outside with signs all day, you can also post your election spirit here. This Day in History: In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the 16th president of the United…

Today is Monday, Nov. 5. Here are five things you need to know. Cool and Sunny: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Trick-or-Treat: Post your trick-or-treat photos here. Elections: Tomorrow is Election 2012. Check here for your local election guide. Deadline: The deadling for absentee ballots is today at 12 p.m. This Day in History: In 1844, a grizzly bear underwent a successful cataract operation at the Zoological Garden in California. In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt became the first president to win a third term in office. In 1946, …

Today is Friday, Nov. 2. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Postponed: As crews clean up trees and wires, trick-or-treating has been postponed until Saturday. Vote: Make sure to vote in our Pet Costume contest. Photos: Upload your photos of the Hurricane Sandy here. This Day in History: In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill establishing a federal holiday on the third Monday of January in honor Martin Luther King Jr. To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31. Here are five things you need to know. Rainy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s most of the day, with scattered showers throughout the day as well. Power Outages: Much of the power restoration in town is complete. National Grid is working to restore power to the rest of the town. Stay with Patch for updates on that. Postponed: As crews clean up trees and wires, trick-or-treating has been postponed until Saturday. Photos: Upload your photos of the Hurricane Sandy here. This Day in History: In 1922, Benito Mussolini became prime minister of Italy. …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 30. Here are five things you need to know. Hurricane: We're still feeling the impact from Hurricane Sandy today. Expect strong winds and heavy rainfall. Stay with Patch for storm updates. No School: Schools have been closed for the day. Power Outages: There are widespread power outages in town. National Grid is working to restore power. Stay with Patch for updates on that. Photos: Upload your photos of the Hurricane Sandy here. This Day in History: In 1938, Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds" aired on CBS radio, and many believed it was a real newscast. To find more …