Lancaster Exits Congressional Race, Backs Andover's Nguyen
Andover state Rep. Tram Nguyen gained ground in the race for the 6th Congressional District Saturday. Dr. Mariah Lancaster ended her own campaign and endorsed Nguyen, according to a report from Andover MA News. Elsewhere, a new sushi restaurant announced its first Massachusetts location…
State Rep. Tram Nguyen picked up a notable boost in the race for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District after a rival candidate dropped out and threw her support behind Nguyen, according to a report from Andover MA News.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Lancaster Drops Out Of Congressional Race, Endorses Andover's Nguyen": Dr. Mariah Lancaster has ended her campaign for the 6th Congressional District seat and endorsed state Rep. Tram Nguyen of Andover, according to Andover MA News (read it at https://andovermanews.com/lancaster-drops-out-of-congressional-race-endorses-andovers-nguyen/).
"New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats": A new sushi restaurant is opening its first Massachusetts location in Andover with free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent app discount for its debut, per Andover Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/andover/s/koexq/new-sushi-spot-debuts-first-ma-location-with-freebies-cheap-eats).
"Growing to give back: The Giving Garden 'a community effort to support the larger community'": A Merrimack Valley community garden project is drawing volunteers to grow produce that supports area residents in need, according to The Eagle-Tribune (read it at https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/growing-to-give-back-the-giving-garden-a-community-effort-to-support-the-larger-community/article_a42c844c-4b99-4819-a7d5-908fe3fa4a42.html).
COMING UP
The Andover Recreation and Andover Soccer Association's inaugural golf tournament is scheduled at Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Road, with play organized as a foursome scramble using two drives from each member per hole, according to the town's calendar listing (read it at https://andoverma.gov/m/calendar/event/detail/9904). North Andover High School's football team hosts Westford Academy on Friday, Sept. 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Duane Stadium, according to MaxPreps (read it at https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/football/game/north-andover-vs-westford-academy/9-4-2026/?c=918bb819-c966-40d7-8237-dba28cf263ab).
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.
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