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Hi there, North Andover! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • North Andover soprano joins elite 2026 Santa Fe Opera apprentice roster
  • Why was the former North Andover officer finally allowed home for Christmas?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in North Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Breezy with a little snow, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and quite cold, with a high of 22 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Fe Opera Names Apprentice Singers For 2026 Season (ladailypost.com) — A North Andover soprano, Kerrigan Bigelow, has been selected for the Santa Fe Opera’s prestigious 2026 Apprentice Program for Singers, joining 44 other young vocalists from around the world. Over 13 weeks, she’ll perform chorus and named roles, work with renowned faculty, and appear in special August performances with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra.
   

• Former North Andover police officer who was shot by fellow officer released from custody - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A former North Andover police officer who was previously shot by a fellow officer has been released from custody with GPS monitoring after completing court-ordered alcohol testing. The judge’s decision follows months of legal back-and-forth tied to a restraining order incident at her North Andover home. She says she’s grateful to be home with family for Christmas while awaiting trial.
   

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  • Report of bomb threat at school in Groveland, Massachusetts.
    8:19AM on Dec 22: Reports of a bomb threat at Dr Elmer S. Bagnall Elementary School on School Street in Groveland, per local source Tyler Merullo. No… (Nextdoor )
  • "Avoid the area" for police activity in Salem, Massachusetts.
    4:56PM on Dec 22: State and Salem Police are investigating near Harbor Street and Park Street, with possible street blockages. (Nextdoor )
  • Starbucks posted a job opening for shift manager - Store# 07773, NORTH ANDOVER ROUTE 114 in North Andover. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in North Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Andover here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2nd Floor Of Andover Town Offices Closed For Renovation (patch.com)
  • RTX's Raytheon Awarded $1.7B Contract to Deliver Four Patriot Fire Units to Spain (designdevelopmenttoday.com)
  • Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) CFO James Schmidt Sells 5,000 Shares (marketbeat.com)

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  • Massachusetts mayor accused of not being able to speak English after requesting a translator during city hearing (theblaze.com)

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