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1. Route 114 Road Work To Disrupt Travel Through Andover, North Andover This Fall (patch.com) — Drivers in North Andover should prepare for weekday lane shifts, delays, and changing traffic patterns on Route 114 as MassDOT continues its corridor improvement project through November 2026. Work includes demolition and utility work at several Turnpike Street properties, as well as excavation, paving, and safety measures that will keep pedestrian and emergency access open but slow regular travel.
2. Rescued North Andover Owl Released After Rodenticide Treatment, Leg Injury (patch.com) — North Andover residents can celebrate the successful rescue of an owl found weak and grounded on High Street, now released back into the wild after treatment for suspected rodenticide poisoning and a leg injury. Local Animal Control and Newhouse Wildlife Rescue are credited with saving the bird, while the case highlights growing regional concerns about rodenticide dangers to predators.
3. The Comeback That Made History: Merrimack Women's Soccer Tops Bryant for Gabe Mejail's 500th (merrimacknewspaper.com) — Merrimack College women's soccer thrilled the North Andover campus with a 2–1 comeback win over Bryant at Martone-Mejail Field, capped by Sophia Keogh's late game-winner. The victory delivered head coach Gabe Mejail his 500th career win, giving students and locals a memorable highlight on the eve of the new academic year.
4. Best high schools in Massachusetts (homenewshere.com subscription) — A new statewide ranking of Massachusetts high schools puts several elite private schools at the top, including Brooks School in North Andover at #16. The list, based on Niche data, weighs academics most heavily but also factors in diversity, activities, and community feedback, giving local families another reference point when comparing school options.
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