Extreme Heat: What You Should Know

Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death.

Thunderstorms, Hail Possible this Afternoon

Forecast calls for biggest threat after 2 p.m.

Second Earthquake in Two Days in New England

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit early Wednesday near Cranston, R.I.

SEE: Best Pluto Image From NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft

The image is the last and most detailed image of Pluto sent to Earth before the moment of closest approach, which was at 7:49 a.m. Tuesday.

Photo: First Great White Shark Tagged Off Cape Cod This Summer

It was the second great white sighting off the Cape Cod coast this season.

Weather Alert: Possible Thunderstorms, Flooding Wednesday in Andover

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Wednesday because there could be heavy downpours.

First Great White Shark Tagged Off Cape Cod This Summer

It was the second great white sighting off the Cape Cod coast this season.

Thunderstorms to Roll Through Andover

The timing of the threat potential will be roughly from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect For Andover

The main risk with any strong to severe thunderstorm will be isolated, damaging wind gusts and hail the size of quarters.

UPDATED WEATHER: Looking Increasingly Like Wet And Loud For Andover

Updated forecast includes heavy thunderstorms.

Watch: Jupiter, Venus Dance in June's Skies

The celestial light show is expected to reveal itself nightly throughout the month.

Andover Garden Club Presents Liz Barbour of Creative Feast

Barbour's Topic Will Be "Feasting From our Local Farms: The Benefits of Eating Locally"

A Walk in the Park? New 'Find Your Park' Site Launched by National Park Service

The new site hooks you up with the nearest park quickly, and encourages visitors to share stories and experiences about them.

Heavy Rain Will Lead to 'Significant' Snowmelt

Rain will be heavy at times on Thursday.

Massachusetts On Track for Sustainable Transportation

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hopes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent lower than 1990 by 2050.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Andover?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

How Green Is Andover?

Does Acton make it easy for you to live an earth-friendly lifestyle? What do you wish was different?

How Can I Get Rid of Yard Waste?

This week's You Ask...Patch Answers addresses the upcoming curbside leaf collection.

Hazardous Waste Collection Day on May 18

The Town of Andover Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is next weekend.

Zero Waste Day on Saturday

The Andover Recycling Committee is holding their annual Zero Waste Day on Saturday, May 4th, from 9am to Noon, at Brickstone Square lower parking lot.

Where Can I Get Rid of My Hazardous Waste?

This week's You Ask...Patch tells you how you can finally get rid of that car battery or old motor oil sitting in your garage.

Five Things to Know: Earth Day Clothing Swap

Before you start your day here are five things to know.

Conservationists Urge Legislators to Fund Clean Water Projects

Advocates come together to let legislators know the water system needs funding to stay sustainable.

5 Things You Might Like to Know, March 26: Green Advisory Board

Before you start your day here are five things you might like to know.

Author and TV Host to Talk at Garden Club Meeting

Roger Swain, PBS host and author, will be visiting Andover to talk to Andover Garden Club members at their next meeting March 5.

Five Ways to Repurpose Materials for Golf

Check out five items that you may have thought were trash but can really be used for golf!