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Five Things That Made Our Week: March 27 to April 2

Election drama and pot brownies topped our headlines list.

What a week in North Andover. Things started out calm and quiet, but then an amazingly close election, a surprise snowstorm and some pot brownies turned the town upside down.

Here are five things that made our week:

Election 2011: This year's election came to a head this week as Turnout was low, and the day seemed uneventful. But then, the results were read and in a surprise upset, There was even talk of a recount, and the But by the end of the week, it was announced that

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Pot Brownie Prom: In a shocker, several kids were taken to the hospital from the junior prom after allegedly It is suspected that as many as 19 kids may have eaten the brownies. The prom was ended early, and the matter is still under investigation by school officials and police.

'Sno Joke: much to the horror of spring enthusiasts in town. The storm dropped several inches of snow, but by Saturday night most of it had melted.

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Facebook Bullying: In other North Andover High School news, a 16-year-old student was arrested this week after police said he violated a harassment order issued after he The student was arraigned in Lawrence Juvenile Court Wednesday.

Athletes and Animals: Merrimack College hockey star after signing a tw0-year deal with the Ottawa Senators. And moving on to spring sports, North Andover Patch's Athlete of the Week was NAHS And if you're looking for a four-legged companion, our


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