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Also, don't miss Electronics Recycling Event on the North Andover Patch calendar

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Hello North Andover! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Smolak Farms' cider donuts draw crowds from across Massachusetts
  • How North Andover rolled to a 5–0 win over Methuen
  • North Andover remembers the life of resident Nancy M. Gloor

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• We Ranked 9 Massachusetts Cider Donut Shops From Tasty To Totally Irresistible (takingthekids.com) — Smolak Farms in North Andover earns a prime spot on this statewide cider donut list, with its award-winning bakery, pick-your-own orchards, hayrides, and family-friendly playground. If you are craving a fall outing close to home, you can head to 315 South Bradford Street for fresh donuts, other baked treats, and plenty of space to picnic and explore.
   

• High school roundup/scores: Late goals lift Belmont to thrilling soccer win (bostonherald.com) — North Andover girls soccer fans can celebrate a dominant 5–0 win over Methuen, led by a hat trick from Avery Damour in Merrimack Valley Conference play. The broader roundup covers scores from soccer, cross-country, field hockey, golf, and volleyball across Massachusetts, giving context on how other nearby schools are starting their fall seasons.
   

• Obituary: Nancy M. Gloor, 83 (thereadingpost.com) — North Andover is mourning longtime resident Nancy M. Gloor, who passed away peacefully on September 7 at age 83 after spending the last 12 years of her retirement in town. Raised in Stoneham, she worked as a librarian and in her husband's business, loved gardening, summers in New Hampshire, cross-country road trips, and was devoted to her family and many dogs.
   

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  • The Friendly Toast Restaurant posted a job opening for Dishwasher (Part time Weekends Required) in North Andover. Apply here.
  • Brightview Senior Living posted a job opening for Utility/ Dishwasher, Part Time in North Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Andover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boxford

  • Ipswich vigil to honor lives lost to substance use (thelocalnews.news)
  • QMJHL 2026-27: Meet the 59 New Englanders on rosters (hockeyjournal.com)
  • Andover Eighth Grader Shares an Inside Look at Austin Prep Convocation (patch.com)

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Wilmington

  • Road Closures Coming Up Due To Work In Wilmington (patch.com)

Ok North Andover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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