2+ hour, 35+ min ago (237+ words) NORTH ANDOVER " The Fire Department used the jaws of life to free two people trapped in a vehicle following a three-car crash on Great Pond Road Monday afternoon. NORTH ANDOVER " The Fire Department used the jaws of life to free two people trapped in a vehicle following a three-car crash on Great Pond Road Monday afternoon. The call came in just after 1 p.m. for what was first reported as a two-car crash on Flats Bridge, Acting Deputy fire Chief Jeff Crosby said. But when crews arrived, they found there were three vehicles involved, two of which were in an "almost" head-on collision. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Where are the best places to shop? Who gives the best haircut? Who cooks the best burger? Vote for "Best…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago (455+ words) Thousands of runners and walkers celebrate as they finish the 36th Annual Feaster Five Thanksgiving Day Road Race in Andover. ANDOVER " The Feaster Five Road Race, a Thanksgiving Day tradition featuring family, fun, fitness and apple pie, takes over downtown Andover next week expecting more than 7,000 runners and walkers of all ages to join this special event. When runners line up at the starting line this year, they will be chasing two well known targets: Bruins legend and Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara and World Marathon Champion Becca Pizzi for the brand new Can You Catch Them Challenge. There is a new challenge in the 2025 Feaster Five Road Race. Beat former Bruins great Zdeno Chara, on right, or long-distance running star Becca Pizzi, on left, and you will help the MVS Scholarship Fund presented by Schneider Electric. Long-time Feaster Five race…...

4+ day, 35+ min ago (255+ words) NORTH ANDOVER " Jeffrey Diminico was one of five children brought up in a Catholic family that attended St. Michael Parish. A former parish priest, Rev. Walter Cuenin, befriended his family, entrenched himself in their lives and holiday celebrations and eventually sexually assaulted Jeffrey when he was a teenager, he said. Special Weather Statement until FRI 9:00 AM EST Jeffrey Diminico, right, formerly of North Andover, and his wife, Paula. NORTH ANDOVER " Jeffrey Diminico was one of five children brought up in a Catholic family that attended St. Michael Parish. A former parish priest, Rev. Walter Cuenin, befriended his family, entrenched himself in their lives and holiday celebrations and eventually sexually assaulted Jeffrey when he was a teenager, he said. "He almost immediately latched on to our family," said Diminico, who revealed the sexual abuse Thursday in a meeting with his attorney,…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago (400+ words) NORTH ANDOVER " After a thorough process, the town has found its next leader of Youth and Recreational Services to replace its retiring executive director. North Andover Youth Center Director Rick Gorman. NORTH ANDOVER " After a thorough process, the town has found its next leader of Youth and Recreational Services to replace its retiring executive director. The Select Board confirmed Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues' appointment of Joseph Agosto as the new director of Youth and Recreational Services, effective Jan. 5, 2026, at its Monday meeting. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Where are the best places to shop? Who gives the best haircut? Who cooks the best burger? Vote for "Best of the Readings" by Dec. 20. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) It was certainly a wild winter season in the Merrimack Valley Conference pools with Haverhill High sweeping to its first regular season title in 30 years and Methuen-Tewksbury taking the co-ed division. It was certainly a wild winter season in the Merrimack Valley Conference pools with Haverhill High sweeping to its first regular season title in 30 years and Methuen-Tewksbury taking the co-ed division. Andover assumed its usual power role, taking the MVC Championship meet for the girls and Billerica surprised in winning the co-ed Division....

1+ week, 4+ day ago (249+ words) Founding families William and Mary Peck and Egle and Kenneth Pedini with Head of School Barbara Orlowtiz, center, at the Andover School of Montessori's 50th anniversary celebration Nov. 1. Current parents of students at'Andover School of Montessori, from left to right,'Alyssa Schumsky and Barghavi Govindarajan enjoy themselves at the school's 50th anniversary celebration Nov. 1.' Andover School of Montessori faculty members, from left to right, Danielle Gaudet and Carolina Tristao attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the school at an event at the Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut, Massachusetts, on Nov. 1. Attendees raise their paddles for "The Founders' Fund for Teaching Excellence" during the Andover School of Montessori's 50th anniversary celebration at Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut, Massachusetts, on Nov. 1. Alumni parents Brian Pan, Danhua Zheng, Jane Lin, and John Zhuang with Head of School, Barbara Orlowitz, center, at the Andover School of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (278+ words) LAWRENCE " A combination of more than $800,000 in city, federal and private funds will be used to create Bay State Road Park. The city, Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, Groundwork Lawrence, the New Balance Foundation and Serrano & Serrano Construction hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in late October. To pay for the new park, the city contributed $20,000 in free cash and secured $568,000 through the Community Development Block Grant program. In addition, Groundwork Lawrence received $95,000 in CDBG funds and the New Balance Foundation awarded a $150,000 grant LAWRENCE " A combination of more than $800,000 in city, federal and private funds will be used to create Bay State Road Park. The new outdoor space will sit between McFarlin Court and Jordan Street, right next to the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club at 136 Water St., officials recently announced. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (148+ words) After not playing football as a sophomore and junior, Josiah Mercedat has emerged as a top defensive back for Andover High, helping lead them into the Division 1 quarterfinals. Andover's Josiah'Mercedat breaks up this pass intended for Haverhill's Riley Faulkner. After two years away from football, Mercedat has returned in style. ANDOVER " It would have seemed impossible, not that long ago, that Andover's Josiah Mercedat would find himself in the position he's in today. For the past two years, it seemed borderline out of the question that he would be playing football at all, let alone starting at defensive back for the Golden Warriors against the premier power in Massachusetts, two-time defending state champion Xaverian. Andover High defensive back Josiah'Mercedat is also a key member of the Golden Warrior basketball team. The guard was a promising newcomer to the varsity team…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (203+ words) ABOVE: Members of the North Andover marching band march during the North Andover Veterans Day parade Tuesday. LEFT: Capt. Connor Flynn speaks to the crowd at the North Andover Veterans Day ceremony at the middle school auditorium Tuesday. Army veteran Joseph LeBlanc, left, and Marine Corps Capt. Connor Flynn and Retired Army Full Col. Daniel Flynn, stand in front of the new plaque at the North Andover Middle School auditorium. BELOW: Veterans stand during the North Andover Veterans Day ceremony at the middle school auditorium Tuesday. Veterans stand during the North Andover Veterans Day ceremony at the middle school auditorium Tuesday. Scouts march in the North Andover Veterans Day parade Tuesday." Members of the North Andover marching band march during the North Andover Veterans Day parade Tuesday." Members of North Andover Police and Fire Departments march in the annual Veterans…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (249+ words) Rifles were fired in honor of fallen soldiers at the annual Veterans Day service at Ballardvale Green. Nancy Retelle sits with grandson Orrick Reynolds, 2, and daughter Colleen, whose husband served in the Marine Corps before his passing in 2024. LEFT: Andover High School marching band drum major Ben Pelt leads a song. BELOW: Saxophone players with the Andover High School marching band, from left, Arnav Chanderasekhar, Noboru Takeuchi, Cat Burkett, Arnav Josh and Nam-Quan Bach practice before the annual Veterans Day service. ABOVE LEFT: Director of Veterans Services Mark Comeiro, right, leads the Pledge of Allegiance alongside town officials. ABOVE RIGHT: Director of Veterans Services Mark Comeiro, right, receives a round of applause from attendees including, from left: State Rep. Tram Nguyen, Select Board member Kevin Coffey and Andover Fire and Rescue Chaplin John Paul. The crowd listens during the annual…...