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Morning North Andover! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where in North Andover can you hike to sweeping fall views?
  • What sentences did the armed North Andover jewelry store robbers receive?
  • How busy is North Andover's fire department at the new Amazon warehouse?

Also on today's calendar: North Andover Knights on the Run 5k and Kids Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 11 Dirt-Cheap Fall Day Trips In Massachusetts That Are Worth Taking This Year (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured budget-friendly fall escapes is Weir Hill in North Andover, where you can hike lakeside trails, climb Half Mile Hill, and catch views stretching to New Hampshire. The guide gives you parking details on Stevens Street, notes that entry is free and dogs are welcome on leash, and suggests exactly how to tailor the hike to your energy level.
   

2. New York, Pennsylvania men plead guilty in North Andover jewelry store robbery (shrewsburypost.com) — Two men from New York and Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to the July 2025 armed robbery of Milos Joyeria in North Andover, admitting to masked threats, a firearm, and a police chase along Route 125 and I-495. They received seven to twelve-year state prison sentences plus probation, must avoid the victims and store, and are required to maintain employment after release.
   

3. Firefighters have responded to this R.I. Amazon warehouse around 200 times since it opened last year. What's going on? (bostonglobe.com) — North Andover's massive Amazon warehouse has generated 71 emergency calls this year, mostly medical, and recently handled a conveyor belt fire where workers evacuated safely, according to local fire officials. The story compares those numbers to a Rhode Island facility seeing far more frequent calls and raises broader questions about Amazon's emergency procedures, equipment placement, and impact on local fire departments.
   

4. Staying Even: Merrimack Men's Soccer Opens Conference Campaign With Three Consecutive Draws (merrimacknewspaper.com) — Merrimack College men's soccer in North Andover has opened conference play with three straight 1-1 draws, staying unbeaten but still chasing a first league win. The Warriors return to Martone-Mejail Field on October 10 to host Rider for Haverhill Town Soccer Night, giving local fans a prime chance to support the team's push for a breakthrough victory.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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