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Happy Sunday, people of Andover! Here's what's happening around Andover today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 83 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Andover today:

1. Fallen Marine Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo returning to Lawrence as US marks 20 years after 9/11 (WCVB Boston)
2. Shawsheen Luncheonette Expected To Reopen With New Owner (Andover Patch)
3. Andover Public Schools: School Transportation Update- September 10, 2021 (Press Release Desk)
4. Community Support Coordinator Resigns Amid AYS Controversy (Andover Patch)
5. Brown, Beal combine for monster night in Andover varsity football opener (Eagle-Tribune)
6. Police: Lowell man charged for assaulting victim with golf club (Lowell Sun)
7. Andover Students Lead Push To Recognize Blue-Spotted Salamander (Andover Patch)

Today in Andover:

Andover Patch Notebook

• Phillips Academy: "Andover remembers 💙 On the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we look back on how Andover reflected then, and how this tragic moment in history also holds a place our the curriculum this fall. Our community will never forget the lives..." (Facebook)
• Memorial Hall Library: "Time to stock up on weekend reads! Happy #bookfacefriday from all of us at MHL!" (Facebook)
• Crafts in the Park, Andover: "Excited about seeing old friends and others who will be participating for the first time this year - save the date: Saturday, October 2 - never too early to think about late fall birthdays and planning ahead for Christmas! Fingers crosse..." (Facebook)
• Town of Andover, MA: "Update on Andover Youth Services: Learn about current and upcoming programs and more here: https://andoverma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=511" (Facebook)

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— Christopher Huffaker

About me: Chris joined Patch from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He covers Andover, North Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Tewksbury, and he looks forward to hearing from you. You can reach him at chris.huffaker@patch.com or 412-265-8353.

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