New Poetry Continues to Arrive at Eagle Pond

Poets make pilgrimages from all over

By Mary Lyn Ray
New Poetry Continues to Arrive at Eagle Pond

Not everything happening at Eagle Pond Farm, home of poets Jane Kenyon and Donald Hall, is apparent in furnishings restored to the house or books returning to bookshelves. Back in 2019 when the farm was being sold, and a nonprofit was being created to be steward of it, we were committing to more than preserving […]

Andover Fish and Game Bucks-Only Results

There were 22 deer registered in the pool this year

By Rich Gross
Andover Fish and Game Bucks-Only Results

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Bucks-Only Deer Pool. Thanks to everyone for their support of the Club and the Deer Pool. There were a total of 22 deer registered in our pool this year. 1st Place, Jeremy Hill: 208 lbs., 10 pt. 2nd Place, Matt Braley: 207 lbs., 10 pt. 3rd Place, Jeff […]

Ausbon Sargent Protects 5.12 Acres in Andover, NH

Press release
Ausbon Sargent Protects 5.12 Acres in Andover, NH

Ausbon Sargent is happy to share that a conservation easement has been finalized on a 5.12-acre property in Andover, with frontage on the Northern Rail Trail, Route 11 and Sucker Brook.  The McDonough property, owned by the Town of Andover, lies between two of Ausbon Sargent’s existing easements. Nestled between the 54.25-acre Roger Hersey easement […]

New London Hospital Conducting Community Health Assessment

Help by completing the survey

By Jenn Alford-Teaster, MA, MPH, Program Manager, Community Health
New London Hospital Conducting Community Health Assessment

Every three years, New London Hospital Association (NLHA) conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the needs our community is most concerned about and the conditions impacting the health and well-being of our region’s residents. The CHNA helps inform hospital services and community health initiatives and is also used by community organizations […]

Parichand’s Plan for Franklin’s Whitewater Park Makes a Splash

White Water Park is central to Franklin's revitalization

By Ken Wells

The newly finished whitewater course is the centerpiece of the revitalization efforts in Franklin. It culminates in a human-made wave feature at Mill City Park, in view of the historic trestle over the Winnipesaukee River. Why is the whitewater so important to Franklin if the majority of Franklin residents never dip a paddle in the […]

Wilmot Historical Society Puts Warrant on Town Ballot

Press release

At a public meeting on February 13, the Wilmot Historical Society (WHS) gave a PowerPoint presentation showing how they might collaborate with the Town of Wilmot regarding use of the town’s property at 14 North Wilmot Road. Because of a previous mandate, the voters must decide how this land will be used. To this end, […]

COA’s March 2024 program listing

Press release

Friday, March 1, 2024 Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first […]

Meet the Chief – Community Drop-In and Conversation at the Red Barn

1st of Thursday drop-in sessions March 7

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Meet the Chief – Community Drop-In and Conversation at the Red Barn

WILMOT – Please join the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) at 9 AM, Thursday, March 7 for the first in a series of casual Drop-in sessions at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road. These Drop-in sessions, scheduled the first Thursday of every month, will give members of the community an opportunity to get together with your […]

WCA Slates 16th Black Fly Blitz

9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, in Wilmot Flat.

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WCA Slates 16th Black Fly Blitz

WILMOT – After a four-year hiatus, the Wilmot Community Association’s Black Fly Blitz is back! Serious runners, casual competitors, and avid walkers should mark their calendars for the WCA’s 16th Black Fly Blitz 5K run/walk. The event starts at 9 AM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, in Wilmot Flat. For the safety of runners, […]