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The survey commissioned by Goodwill Northern New England found that 62 percent of respondents were likely to create a DIY costume this year.

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The survey commissioned by Goodwill Northern New England found that 62 percent of respondents were likely to create a DIY costume this year.

The 52-year-old Methuen man was running across I-495 when he was hit by a car near the Andover town line. The driver also was hospitalized.
The Dunkin' at 105 Chelmsford St. was one of seven restaurants that held a Cancer for a Cause raffle from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6.
At the session, residents can register to vote in the general election. They also can register at the Town Clerk's office and at the polls.
The crackdown is part of Operation Commuter Shield, which is targeting excessive speeding, aggressive driving and other vehicle infractions.
The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Forefather's Cemetery.
The main event features Methuen's Rick "Genghis" Hawn taking on Brazilian Gesias Cavalcante. Tickets range from $60 to $250.
The Warriors received 6 of 9 1st-place votes, earning the top spot in the conference preseason poll for the first time in program history.
The donations were part of Papa Gino's Pizza My Heart program, which is in its 29th year and coincides with National Fire Prevention Month.
Featuring flavors like fruity pebbles, maple bacon and strawberry shortcake, Rocco's will be at Tuscan Village Holiday Market in November.
Sponsored by Andover Coalition for Education (ACE), the festival kicked off Saturday with the inaugural Scarecrow Family Fest.
During the week of Oct. 23-29, the library will feature virtual and in-person programs for adults and children.
Justin Dutton already was in custody on an unrelated crime and now is charged with theft by unauthorized taking, which is a Class A felony.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Andover.
Learn more about programs and services to help with paying your bill and lowering your energy costs.
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The North Andover Police Department will once again be participating in the 23rd National Take Back Initiative.
The company, which creates products used to refurbish hydroelectric dams, has moved its headquarters from Billerica.
The event on Saturday raised approximately $3K for Wilmington-based Hope and Friendship Metastatic Breast Cancer Foundation.
Claussen, who has been at the school since 1992, was honored by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem.