Five Things That Made Our Week: April 17 to April 23

The week was rainy, but that didn't stop North Andover from having an eventful week. It started out with patriotism and a marathon and ended with props to our planet and a holy weekend.

• Patriots Day: Monday was Patriots Day, a day we commemorate the On Monday, we featured local patriot, lifelong resident and World War II hero with a video profile. We also asked residents on the anniversary of the Civil War.
• On the Run: The Boston Marathon was Monday, and there was an
• Scarlet Knights: from charging ahead. Early in the week, the girls lacrosse team The boys team, however, didn't do so well. They lost to Danvers 3-2. The Knight Hawks Youth Soccer team managed to
• Feeling Green: Earth Day was Friday, and North Andover had plenty of ways to as well as a new idea for The town had also had a and a in last week.
• Easter Weekend: Friday was Good Friday, the start of Easter weekend. And we looked at the concept of and introduced you to our non-bunny Pets of the Week (both of whom would make a great Easter addition to a loving home)