Lancaster Exits Congressional Race, Backs Andover's Nguyen
State Rep. Tram Nguyen picked up a notable boost in the race for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District after a rival candidate dropped out and threw her support behind Nguyen, according to a report from Andover MA News.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Lancaster Drops Out Of Congressional Race, Endorses Andover's Nguyen": Dr. Mariah Lancaster has ended her campaign for the 6th Congressional District seat and endorsed state Rep. Tram Nguyen of Andover, according to Andover MA News (read it at https://andovermanews.com/lancaster-drops-out-of-congressional-race-endorses-andovers-nguyen/).
"New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats": A new sushi restaurant is opening its first Massachusetts location in Andover with free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent app discount for its debut, per Andover Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/andover/s/koexq/new-sushi-spot-debuts-first-ma-location-with-freebies-cheap-eats).
"Growing to give back: The Giving Garden 'a community effort to support the larger community'": A Merrimack Valley community garden project is drawing volunteers to grow produce that supports area residents in need, according to The Eagle-Tribune (read it at https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/growing-to-give-back-the-giving-garden-a-community-effort-to-support-the-larger-community/article_a42c844c-4b99-4819-a7d5-908fe3fa4a42.html).
COMING UP
The Andover Recreation and Andover Soccer Association's inaugural golf tournament is scheduled at Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Road, with play organized as a foursome scramble using two drives from each member per hole, according to the town's calendar listing (read it at https://andoverma.gov/m/calendar/event/detail/9904). North Andover High School's football team hosts Westford Academy on Friday, Sept. 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Duane Stadium, according to MaxPreps (read it at https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/football/game/north-andover-vs-westford-academy/9-4-2026/?c=918bb819-c966-40d7-8237-dba28cf263ab).
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.