In this issue

Top stories

What a ride: Mark Mollica has grown Black Tie Limousine into the premier North of Boston service.

Winter escapes: There's no place like home, but these vacation destinations are the next best thing.

Happy 200th: The venerable Andover Bookstore celebrates a milestone. Look back at this historical treasure's early beginnings.

Extreme Makeover - Andover Edition: Two locals sign on for31/2 months of workouts, nutritional guidance, wardrobe assistance, beauty and dental work, all courtesy of local businesses.

Departments

Dining Out: A shout out to Andover's new Mediterranean-style restaurant Yella.

Catching Up With: Merrimack College grad AJ Edwards strums original music for fans in The Andovers and beyond.

In the Studio With: North Andover artist Lynn McLoughlin, who uses creativity to teach people about themselves.

Party People: Snapshots from the local social scene.

Those Other Andovers: Discover the story behind Andover, N.Y.

Then and Now: Back in the day, MBA candidates had to go to Boston to get their degree. Not anymore, thanks to a program at Merrimack College.

And much more.