Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Thursday, Jan. 12, courtesy of Andover News.

A.M. Briefing

4 Things To Know Today
  1. Episode 15 of Though Shall Not Suffer, a podcast about witch trials, will feature Richard Hitt speaking about the Andover phase of the Salem Witch Hunt. The episode premiers tonight.
  2. Permits for open burning season, which runs from Jan.15-May 1, are now available online (more info).
  3. Andover Youth Services is offering a new baking class for middle schoolers (more info).
  4. REMINDER: I will be holding re-scheduled Andover News Publisher’s Office Hours at Town Market Andover (429 South Main Street) today from 9:15 to 11 a.m. This is a chance to drop in, say hello, ask questions, make suggestions or register complaints. Just look for Dave Copeland, the big bald guy buried in a laptop. Event details on Facebook.
Sports: AHS boys basketball beat Chelmsford, 74-35 on Tuesday, while the girls beat Lowell 57-21. Anna Foley had 14 points and Amelia Hanscom had 12 for the top-ranked Warriors (8-0).
Weather: Cloudy this morning, off-and-on showers this afternoon. High of 41. Up to 1/2 inch of rain tonight, low of 39. Rain continues tomorrow morning (Weather Channel).

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

Today's Top Stories

Event Will Highlight Andover's Mental Health Resources

Learn about mental health services available in Andover at panel discussion and resources fair at South Church on Jan. 29.

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Andover Police Log, Jan. 4-10

Check out the calls that Andover Police responded to in this week's police log.

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MLK Day 2023: What’s Open, Closed In Andover

Martin Luther King Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 16 this year. Here's a list of what's open and closed on the holiday.

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Happening today:

Government
7:50 am: Andover High School Building Committee
12:30 pm: Andover Council on Aging Program Committee

Community
9:15-11 am: Re-scheduled Andover News Publisher’s Office Hours at Town Market Andover (429 South Main Street). This is a chance to drop in, say hello, ask questions, make suggestions or register complaints. Just look for Dave Copeland, the big bald guy buried in a laptop. Event details on Facebook.

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Discover Your Past Genealogy Club
3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (HS group)
5 pm: Pokemon Club
7 pm: Writers Group

Virtual Events
7 pm: Merrimack Toastmasters

Happening tomorrow:
At Memorial Hall Library
3 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Teens

Recreation
7:30 pm: Andover Youth Services High School Movie Night

Sports
3:30 pm: AHS boys swimming vs. Haverhill
7 pm: AHS girls basketball at Central Catholic

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