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Guided Walks Offer New Look At North Andover Trails

Guided walking tours offering a fresh look at North Andover's trails and landmarks drew coverage Monday, Aug. 10, according to the Andover Townsman. The feature invited residents and visitors to see familiar corners of town on foot rather than by car. The Eagle-Tribune's Hats Off to Sen…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026

This week's North Andover, Massachusetts obituary notices column, covering August 3 through August 9, 2026, carries one qualifying obituary: Roberts, Michael Peter, 77, of North Andover, who died Thursday, August 6, 2026. His arrangements are being handled by Conte Funeral Home, with th…

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North Andover Defenseman Signs With Twin City Thunderbirds

North Andover defenseman Zach Papapetros signed with the Twin City Thunderbirds for the 2026-27 season, per a hockey transaction report published Sunday. Papapetros, a 6-foot, 170-pound right-shot blueliner, had the move confirmed on Aug. 9 according to Elite Prospects, whose headline "…

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North Andover Farmers Market Draws Steady Sunday Crowds

North Andover's weekly farmers market keeps drawing steady Sunday crowds as the summer season rolls on. An Aug. 8 Eagle-Tribune calendar item, "North Andover's farmers market popular Sunday stop," pointed to the market's continued pull for residents each week as part of the paper's loca…

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Andover Conservation Staff Report Rise In Spotted Lanternfly Sightings

Conservation staff in neighboring Andover report a rise in spotted lanternfly sightings and are mapping the invasive insect's local spread. The development came in an item headlined "Andover Tracks Rise In Spotted Lanternfly Sightings," per North Andover Patch, which covers community ne…

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Healey Signs Immigration Protection Law, Calls It Nation's Strongest

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping immigration protection law this week, calling it the nation's strongest. North Andover Patch flagged the signing of the so-called Protect Act as its top headline in Thursday, Aug. 6 coverage, part of a broader statewide pushback against …

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Senate, House Primary Races Intensify Ahead Of September Vote

Massachusetts' Democratic primary races for U.S. Senate and the 6th Congressional District sharpened this week as the September 1 vote nears. Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton traded pointed attacks in a debate, with Markey accusing Moulton of courting a "MAGA" crowd and…

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Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis, Urges North Andover Donors

Blood donations in Massachusetts have hit a four-year summer low, prompting an urgent Red Cross appeal to North Andover donors. North Andover Patch reports the shortage is not keeping pace with hospital demand this summer, and the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Separate…

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Baby Opossums Rescued On Marblehead Street After Resident's Call

Five baby opossums were rescued from Marblehead Street Thursday after a good Samaritan reported their mother dead nearby, per North Andover Patch. The animals were removed from the scene and taken for rehabilitation, according to the outlet's report. Elsewhere, coverage continued of fir…

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North Andover Firefighter Returns To Duty After Shooting Investigation

North Andover firefighter Justin Aylaian has returned to duty following a 2025 incident in which his former fiancée was shot during a police interaction, according to North Andover Patch. Separately, congressional candidates including Jamie Belsito met for a debate held in North Andover…

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