Today is Friday, Oct. 26. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Hurricane: There's a good chance Hurricane Sandy is heading this way. Stay with Patch for storm updates. Halloween: Trick-or-Treat is planned for Wednesday. Deciding Factors: What's the biggest thing impacting your vote for Congress this year? This Day in History: In 1774, the First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia. In 1825, the Erie Canal opened in upstate New York. In 1970, the comic strip "Doonesbury" premiered in…

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24. 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. Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Costume Contests: Patch is having two Halloween costume contests. Upload a photo of yourself in costume and you could win $5,000. Also, upload a photo of your pet in costume and you could win a $50 gift card. Debate: What are your thoughts on Monday's third presidential debate? This Day in History: In 1645, the First Church of Christ at Cochichawicke was …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 23. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Senator Visit: Sen. Scott Brown was in North Andover yesterday. Check out coverage of that this morning. Debate: What are your thoughts on last night's third presidential debate? Foliage Pics: Post your Autumn foliage photos here. This Day in History: In 1915, approximately 25,000 women marched in New York City demanding the right to vote. In 1929, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged, which started the stock-market crash …

Today is Monday, Oct. 22. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Bad Sunscreen: In case you're still using sunscreen this season, watch out. One brand is being recalled for painful occurrences. Foliage Pics: Post your Autumn foliage photos here. Halloween: What spots in town do you think are haunted? This Day in History: In 1879, Thomas Edison conducted his first successful experiment with a high-resistance carbon filament. In 1939, the first televised professional football game was telecast …

Today is Friday, Oct. 19. Here are five things you need to know. Rainy Day: Temperaures are expected to be in the mid-60s most of the day, with rain throughout the day as well. Meteor Shower: Don't miss the Orionids Meteor Shower before it ends. Treat Recalled: Certain dog treats at Target have been recalled. Costume Contests: Patch is having two Halloween costume contests. Upload a photo of yourself in costume and you could win $5,000. Also, upload a photo of your pet in costume and you could win a $50 gift card. This Day in History: In 1781, British Gen. Charles Cornwallis surrendered to …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 18. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Debate: The 6th District congressional candidates debated last night at North Andover High School. Check for the coverage of that this morning. Costume Contests: Patch is having two Halloween costume contests. Upload a photo of yourself in costume and you could win $5,000. Also, upload a photo of your pet in costume and you could win a $50 gift card. This Day in …

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Debate: The 6th District congressional candidates will be in town tonight for a debate from 7 to 8 p.m. at North Andover High School. Voting: The deadline to register to vote is today. Information can be found at the Secretary of State's Web site. Costume Contests: Patch is having two Halloween costume contests. Upload a photo of yourself in costume and you could win $5,000. Also, upload a photo of your pet in costume and you …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16. 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. Meeting: The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Voting: The deadline to register to vote is Wednesday. Information can be found at the Secretary of State's Web site. Flu Clinic: There will be a Family Flu Clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Andover High School. This Day in History: In 1829, the first modern hotel in America opened, the Tremont Hotel in Boston. In 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid on Harper's …

Today is Monday, Oct. 15. Here are five things you need to know. Rainy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 70s most of the day, with rain most of the day as well. Meeting: The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Voting: The deadline to register to vote is Wednesday. Information can be found at the Secretary of State's Web site. Letters: Have an opinion about the election? Submit a Letter to the Editor to Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com. This Day in History: In 1914, Congress passed the Clayton Antitrust Act. In 1951, "I Love Lucy" premiered on CBS. In 1962, the Cuban …

Today is Friday, Oct. 12. Here are five things you need to know. Chilly Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s most of the day, with partly cloudy skies most of the day. Chimneys: With the temperatures dropping, you'll want to start lighting those fireplaces soon. But before you do, remember to have your chimney cleaned. Starbucks Recall: Starbucks is recalling certain peanut butter products due to salmonella. Live Chat: State representative candidate Karin Rhoton joined us for a live chat yesterday. You can read the transcript here. This Day in History: In 1492, Christopher …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 11. Here are five things you need to know. Autumn Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 50s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Live Chat: State rep. candidate Karin Rhoton is joining us today at 12 p.m. for a live chat. Cereal Recall: A popular cereal is being recalled because of metal mesh fragments. Debates: Don't miss our coverage of yesterday's congressional and Senate debates. This Day in History: In 1932, the first telecast of a political campaign aired. In 1975, "Saturday Night Live" was broadcast for the first time. George Carlin was the guest …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9. Here are five things you need to know. Cool and Rainy: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s most of the day, with rain most of the day as well. Trash Delay: Trash pick-up is delayed by one day this week due to the holiday. Flu Shots: Get ready for flu season. Flu shots will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall. 1781, American forces defeated British troops in Yorktown, Va., in what would be the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. In 1888, the Washington Monument was …

Today is Monday, Oct. 8. Here are five things you need to know. Cool Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Holiday: Today is Columbus Day. Government buildings are closed. Photo Uploads: Did you take lots of great photos at the Topsfied Fair? Upload them here if you'd like to share. (hey, that rhymes) Letters: Got an opinion? Submit a Letter to the Editor to Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com. This Day in History: In 1915, the Battle of Loos ended during World War I. In 1952, "The Complete Book of Etiquette" was published. In 1956, Donald James …

Today is Friday, Oct. 5. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: temperatures are expected to be in the low 70s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Open House: The Fire Department is having a Fire Safety Open House on Saturday featuring fire safety demonstrations. Who Won: Who do you think won Wednesday night's presidential debate? See what your neighbors are saying and join in the discussion. Letters: Speaking of debates, it's election season and we know you have a lot on your mind. Submit a Letter to the Editor to Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com. This Day in History: In 1919, Enzo …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 4. Here are five things you need to know. Rainy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60s most of the day, with rain throughout the day as well. Debate: Check out the Presidential Debate live we had here on Patch last night. Letters: Speaking of debates, it's election season and we know you have a lot on your mind. Submit a Letter to the Editor to Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. This Day in History: In 1648, the first volunteer fire department was established in New York. In 1931, the comic strip "…

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 3. Here are five things you need to know. Cloudy Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 70s most of the day, with cloudy skies. Debate: You can check out the Presidential Debate live here on Patch tonight. Meeting: the Economic Development Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Recall: Stop & Shop is recalling certain kinds of peanut butter crackers. This Day in History: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared that the last Thursday of November would be recognized as Thanksgiving Day. In 1954, "Father Knows Best" premiered on CBS. In 1955, "The Mickey …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2. Here are five things you need to know. Warm Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s most of the day, with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Meeting: The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Local Tragedy: A local man was killed in a car crash over the weekend. Debate: The Senate candidates Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Scott Brown had their second debate last night. Check here for coverage. This Day in History: In 1920, the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates played the only triple-header in baseball history. In 1924, the Geneva …

Today is Monday, Oct. 1. Here are five things you need to know. Clearing Up: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 60s most of the day, with some clouds as well. Meeting: The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Peanut Butter Jam: Certain kinds of peanut butter have been recalled due to salmonella. See the list here. Lettuce Alert: Fresh Express hearts of romain have been recalled. This Day in History: In 1880, Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps. In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile. In 1946, 12 Nazi officials were sentenced …

Today is Friday, Sept. 28. Here are five things you need to know. Cool and Rainy: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s most of the day, with rain throughout the day as well. Live Chat: We had a live chat with Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday. You can read the transcript here. Peanut Butter Jam: Certain kinds of peanut butter have been recalled due to salmonella. See the list here. Pics & Clips: Got photos you want to share with the community? Add them to Pics & Clips now! This Day in History: In 1787, Congress voted to send the new Constitution to the state legislatures for their …

Today is Thursday, Sept. 27. Here are five things you need to know. Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies. Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 5 p.m. at North Andover High School. NFL: Angry about the NFL refs? Feel free to vent your frustration here. Pumpkin Tree: Check out these photos of a "pumpkin tree" at Smolak Farms. This Day in History: In 1779, John Adams was picked to negotiate peace terms with the British. In 1825, George Stephenson operated the first locomotive that hauled a passenger train. In 1979, Congress …