NORTH ANDOVER -- For the last 13 years, Jeff Mejia has been the engine behind Northern Essex Community College’s baseball success. He’s racked up wins, moved 150 players on to four-year schools, and ...

While some higher education leaders believe 3-year bachelor's degrees could increase accessibility, others warn about the negative effects on students.

In a first for Massachusetts, two colleges will offer three-year bachelor’s degrees in the fall of 2027. The Board of Higher Education on Friday approved pilot programs at Merrimack College and ...

Coming up: Upper Central Street Walking Tour on the Andover Patch calendar ...

A junior, Wilson provided a dynamic 1-2 punch with fellow all-star Jason Bilo, leading the Lions to a 14-win season. He ...

The initial FY2027 appropriations markup includes 16 projects across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.

The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce plans a Networking Mixer and Bowling Night at Merrimack College this Thursday. The ...

Merrimack College had a lot of success last season, and it leaked into their recruiting class. With so many names to go over, ...

The local legislative delegation secured $16.7 million in state funding earmarks for different North Andover priorities as part of the fiscal 2027 state budget.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beaches in several North Shore communities are closed just as the heat starts building in New England. The beaches closed after a ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...