Woolly sheep to bring shear delight to North Andover NORTH ANDOVER — Now that May has arrived, the sheep will soon be coming to town. The 40th annual Sheep Shearing Festival will take place Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Old North Andover Common. Besides numerous sheep, this event is expected to draw 100 crafters and plenty of food vendors, according to Jeffrey Coco, chairman of the town's Festival Committee.
From the community Andoverite honored as Blue Crew wins NEWMAC Championship For the second consecutive season, Wellesley College can lay claim to the NEWMAC Rowing Championship. The Blue's varsity eight edged out second-place Coast Guard in collecting their third overall title at the 2012 league championship on Lake Quinsigamond recently. The Blue also picked up the Florence Smith Jope Cup, given annually to the ...