Scarlet Knights Head To Sectional Finals After Beating Belmont, 61-34

Seniors Mello and Lumb lead North Andover to Sunday's Division 2 North finals at Lowell's Tsongas Arena.

It was a tale of two halfs as North Andover High School Girls' Basketball team survived a torrid defense by opponant Belmont in the first 16 minutes to win going away in the second half, 61-34, in the Division 2 North semifinals held at Burlington High School Tuesday, March 5. The Knight's senior co-captain Michaela Mello scored 10 of her 14 points in the critical third quarter as North Andover (15-8) outscored a error-proned Belmont (13-10) squad, 18-7, to open up a close first half game into a run away. Fellow senior and co-captain Morgan Lumb was the game's high scorer with 21 points, 15 of those from five three pointers including three in the first half to provide the Knights a 24-22 lead at half-time. Junior forward Mackenzie Mello …

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Freezing? Warm Up With Local Chili

Don't turn up the heat this winter, just buy some chili!

Are you frozen yet? Temperatures are dropping and ice is hardening in North Andover. We are amidst the grimmest and coldest times of the winter. There is a chance of snow in the upcoming days, and forecasts have our low temperatures in the 20s throughout the upcoming week. With a solid three or four months before spring, we need to thaw! Luckily, North Andover is home to some fantastic restaurants that make one of winter’s epic comfort foods, chili. Check out these three spots in North Andover to warm up, chill out, and savor some hot, steamy chili. 1. Boston Chowda We have to start with the town’s authority on all things soup. Boston Chowda tops our list because of its three different types of chili offered. First of is the Paul Revere …

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Tell Us: How Would You Describe North Andover?

A thought-provoking discussion about your town.

We often hear people ask, "What is North Andover like?" And the more specific, cringeworthy version, "Is North Andover like Andover?" We thought it would be fun to have a discussion thread about what makes us North Andover. And we're interested to know how you describe North Andover to people who don't live here. Is North Andover unique, or similar to other New England towns? How would you describe your town to out-of-towners? What about North Andover should out-of-towners know about? Let us know what you think in the comments. And as always, keep it clean.

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NA_Resident

4:47 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012

I grew up in the "trailer trash" and I've done pretty well for myself. Most of the kids that I came up with me have done well too. That was a pretty nasty generalization and indicative of the town's ongoing holier than thou attitude. I'm not surprised to see its still alive and well.   more ›

Last Chance: Deadlines to Know This Week

A few deadlines you may want to keep in mind.

Welcome to Last Chance, a new feature that will provide a list of upcoming deadlines that you may want to know about. We’ll feature the latest deadlines to take a class, join a bus trip to Foxwoods or register to vote. Here is a list of important dates that North Andover residents will want to know this week. 1. Absentee Ballots Applications for abentee ballots must be received by Town Hall by Monday, March 26, at noon. 2. Winter Parking The winter parking ban will be lifted on April 1. 3. Town Meeting The 2012 Town Meeting Warrant will close on March 30.

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Meet Your Neighbor

Meet Your Neighbor: Kathy Stevens

Kathy is a long time North Andover resident.

Meet Your Neighbor is a new series that introcues you to North Andover community members.  Today's featured community member is Kathy Stevens, a long time North Andover resident.    Patch: How long have you lived in North Andover? Kathy: When I was born during World War II my father was with the Coast Guard in the Pacific. My mother lived with her parents on Osgood Street. My mother was born in North Andover in 1919. Patch: What's your occupation? Kathy: Retired which means Volunteer.  I participate in the activities of several North Andover nonprofits including Friends of the Library Book Sale, North Parish Red Bow Fair, North Andover Historical Society Board of Directors, and League of Women Voters Voter Education programs. Did you see …

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Tracey Zysk

7:45 am on Monday, February 13, 2012

Kathy embraces North Andover with her whole heart !   more ›

The Andovers a la Carte

Five Splendid Soups Perfect for Wintertime

Have a nice, hot soup as the thermometer drops this weekend.

Snowy Saturdays in winter are perfect for a tepid, thick, and hearty soup. With temperatures expected to drop over the weekend and into the week ahead, today we focus on some splendid soups that you can find locally. 1. Rasam Soup Bollywood Grill in North Andover has a soup that can cure the winter blues and maybe even your winter cold. The Rasam Soup, for only $4.95 is a South Indian delicacy made from lentils. It is very spicy, warm, and tangy. Mustard seeds and tamarind are part of the soup’s unique composition. 2. Japanese Miso Soup At Tokyo Steakhouse in Andover, the Japanese Miso Soup is a must before or alongside any of their incredible entrees. One serving of the Miso Soup is $2.95, and consider trying the Onion A La Japanese Soup …

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Five Local Healthy Dishes

This week we tour the Andovers with a focus on health foods.

Perhaps you have some new gift cards, received a holiday bonus, or are just itching to get out of the house, but one thing is for sure, it’s time to go out to eat! The holidays have come and gone and many of us are succumbing to the annual new year’s resolution of getting fitter and becoming healthier. Or, perhaps you are a person who needs no excuse to eat healthily when eating at a restaurant. Whatever be your situation, this week we’ll tour the Andovers with a focus on health. 1. Grilled Rainbow Trout Having Joe Fish nearby is a luxury that Merrimack Valley residents should take advantage of. You’ll definitely be sampling Joe’s best if you try the Grilled Rainbow Trout. The dish costs $14.99 and today’s theme shines through with the …

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Five Local Vegetarian Dishes

Not a meat eater? Not a problem.

The holiday season is upon us and many people enjoy roasting a turkey or some prime rib around this time of year. Some of us, however, abstain from eating meat. Be it for religious, personal, or health reasons, not all of us consume meat. This edition of Andovers A La Carte is for those of you who are vegetarian or just in the mood for something without meat. Check out these five vegetarian dishes you can find locally: 1. Roasted Vegetable Pappardelle Yella Grille is tucked into downtown Andover and features a Mediterranean menu with Lebanese flair. The Roasted Vegetable Pappardelle is a popular meal available for $16.50. The pappardelle pasta is served with roasted squash, Vidalia onions, zucchini, and wild mushrooms. The dish is …

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Three Local Skating Opportunities

Spend an afternoon skating with the Warriors, Santa, or your friends and family.

The holidays are synonymous with ice skating. Some prefer the fast action of hockey and some enjoy the elegance and grace of figure skating. Whatever be the case, there are some of us that are truly at home on skates. Casual skating is great exercise and an excellent opportunity to work out your legs. Skating can be invigorating and precise or also relaxed and leisurely.  So if you haven’t laced up in a while or need to get in the holiday spirit, check out one of these great skating opportunities. 1. Skate with Santa and the Warriors Lawler Arena on the campus of Merrimack College has seen some incredible games in the last few years. The Warriors have had a great home record and soared to the top ranking in the nation recently. On Saturday…

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Cougars and Lions Battle in U10 Action

The two North Andover youth teams competed over the weekend.

The following was submitted by the North Andover Soccer Assocation.  The U10 boys North Andover Lions played a terrific exciting game against the North Andover Cougars on Saturday October 22. It was a battle but the Lions fell stronger and stronger into their system of play as the game progressed. The game featured, among other things, incredibly powerful and well-placed shots by target ANDREW HOWARD. At the end of the game the team was convinced that he is left-footed. But he’s not – he’s right-footed! Target CLAY URSU was equally powerful until struck down by an injury in the game. In the midfield the game featured width and anticipatory runs by left and right midfielders NICK BARRET, ETHAN FINNEGAN, GRAHAM PETERSEN, and HAYDEN KNIGHT, …

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