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Good morning North Andover! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • North Andover native linked to coverage of Stefon Diggs’ legal trouble
  • How’s a North Andover native dissecting the Bruins’ latest slump?
  • How a North Andover graduate helped shape New England radio history

Also on today's calendar: Paul D’Angelo’s 11th Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Show and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with snow flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 24 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stefon Diggs faces felony charge stemming from alleged incident in early December (985thesportshub.com) — North Andover readers may note that a local native, Sports Hub writer and podcaster Matt Dolloff, is credited in coverage surrounding serious legal charges against Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault counts from a December 2 incident, which he denies, while the team and his attorney say they’re cooperating with authorities as the case proceeds.
   

• Sports Hub Underground: What's behind the Bruins' ugly losing streak? (985thesportshub.com) — A new Bruins-focused podcast episode features North Andover native Matt Dolloff breaking down the team’s recent rough losing streak. He and co-host Ty Anderson dig into scoring woes, defensive lapses, and goaltending concerns, while questioning whether coach Marco Sturm’s message is getting through. It’s a Boston-wide sports conversation with a hometown voice at the mic.
   

• Hurd Trades Stories of His Dad, Prominent WHAV Chief Engineer From 1948-1952 (whav.net) — A former WHAV chief engineer who graduated from North Andover’s Johnson High School in 1938 is being remembered through stories shared by his son during a visit to the Haverhill radio station. The piece traces his path from local schools to WHAV, WHDH, and RCA, highlighting his devotion to radio, wartime engineering service, and the legacy he left in New England broadcasting.
   

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