An announcement that Columbia Gas has finished inspecting the last of nearly 5,000 abandoned gas service lines throughout the Merrimack Valley has been greeted with a mix of relief and trepidation by local officials.

Holiday decorating with an Andona touch happens Dec. 21, as the local group hosts its fifth annual "Shine the Light" FUNdraiser.

The unexpected death of Dr. Jeffrey Leonard, a prominent orthodontist and strong supporter of the town’s youth hockey program, has jolted the community.

Andover's annual Santa Parade brought plenty of pageantry to the heart of the community — music, singing, dancing and eye-caching costumes.

Broken pipes flooded the Helen Thomas Simply Smashing store at 90 Main St. in October, forcing the popular store to close.

Liquor store owners are turning to the high court in Massachusetts to derail a possible ballot question reshaping the state's liquor license landscape and allowing Cumberland Farms and other food stores to sell beer and wine, a practice that's common in other states.

Breakfast is fuel for learning, according to nutrition advocates who say that Massachusetts should be doing a better job of delivering the first meal of the day to school children, particularly those from low-income families, who may otherwise skip it.

Anirudh "Ani" Murali has plenty to be thankful for, and he spent part of the Thanksgiving season sharing that message.

Members and staff of the Andover/North Andover YMCA logged thousands of miles on Expresso bikes during October, beating other YMCAs from around the country to become the Y Madness Expresso Bike Champions.

The treasured collection of 50,000 items at Andover's Center for History & Culture easily has at least one item representing every letter of the alphabet.

There were marching bands and dance troupes — big groups of entertainers who took the crowds by storm.

While plows scraped Andover's roads and residents shoveled their walkways and driveways, some local people had fun with the first snow of the season.

Sure, it's yet another new hair salon located at a just-renovated downtown building, but this one is different. It's a new trend among hair salons.

Steven Crowley is dedicated Andover Youth Services worker who understands the bullying and anxiety issues suffered by middle school students.

You are invited to give your opinion of Andover's government and its effectiveness.

The Eagle-Tribune and North of Boston Media Group are pleased to announce our fourth annual Vermont Teddy Bear giveaway.

Jay Leno's return to Andover last weekend was a treat for him and everyone who saw him in Andover.

An event last weekend helped usher in the holiday season in Andover.

If your holiday preparation includes taking time out for a Christmas celebration focusing on the birth of Jesus and readings from the Bible, Andover's Christ Church has an event for you.

For Andrew Harris, God's work began in Andover.

The holiday season is here — and traditional holiday events for Andover families are set to begin.

It's that time of year, when certain Thanksgiving guests arrive with a boxed Table Talk apple pie and a hearty appetite. They're hungry after a long run.

The town's firefighters want a new chief — but current Chief Michael Mansfield said he wants to work with the ranks to address their complaints of a hostile work environment, a lack of respect and other issues.

The Andover Senior Center, which is about to undergo substantial renovations, will soon be temporarily relocated to the Ballard Vale United Church at 23 Clark Road.

It's that time of year.

Andover Youth Services turns 25 this year and favorite native son Jay Leno is expected to attend the party.

From traditional 500-year-old hymns to ‘60s contemporary Christian music to a song by Lady Gaga, West Parish Church in Andover is known for the variety and excellence of its music.

Andover Country Club was the setting for an event where the community provided support to an organization that helps people in need.

The ramp in Andover from Interstate 93 north to Interstate 495 north was closed for a while earlier this week, when a tractor-trailer overturned there.

In its 11 years in operation, the Andover-based Brides Across America group has given more than 24,000 free wedding dresses to military and first-responder brides.