Memorial Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby

February 29 with registration starting at 9 AM

Press release

The Andover Fish and Game Club is sponsoring its 36th Annual Willis Nowell Memorial Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby at Eagle Pond in Wilmot (off of Rte. 4) on Saturday, February 29, with a bad weather date of Sunday, March 1.  The Derby is for kids 15 and under.  Registration starts at 9 AM, and the […]

Film Portrays Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Documentary film being shown on February 7

Press release

On Friday, February 7, the documentary film RBG will be shown at 2:30 PM as part of the monthly First Friday Film series at The Andover Community Hub.  A documentary about the exceptional life, career, and enduring legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the film follows Ginsburg’s journey from her girlhood in […]

American Legion Post 101 Announces Award

Ronald Evans named Legionnaire of the Year 2019

Press release

At its meeting on December 17, 2019, Post Commander Bill Leber named Ronald Evans as the Legionnaire of the Year 2019, for his leadership and extraordinary effort to assist in many Post 101 projects, including the design and building of the POW-MIA Memorial which was donated to the Town of Andover and placed at the […]

Deer Pool Results Announced

Appreciation plaques awarded to two club members

By Beacon Staff
Deer Pool Results Announced

The Andover Fish & Game Club has announced the winners of the 2019 Deer Pool. Prizes went to ten hunters, out of 30 who entered the pool. Winners are as follows: Kevin Cook 205 lbs.; Al Morgan 198 lbs.; Mike French Sr. 190 lbs.; Rob Stewart 187 lbs.; Cory Stafford 187 lbs.; Mike Demers 183 […]

Peggy Hutter is Retiring

Stop by on February 4 to say goodbye

Press Release

The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust announces the retirement of their Communications Coordinator, Peggy Hutter. She has been with us for nine years. Drop by the office on Tuesday, February 4, to join in a celebration of her years as a part of our team. There will be snacks and cake from 4 to 6 […]

Acreage Added to Conservation Land in Danbury

Stiles/Fore Easement receives seven acres

Press Release

In 2002, Linford and Mary Ellin Stiles granted The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust a conservation easement on their 82-acre property in Danbury and in 2008, they transferred ownership of the property to Christopher and Jennifer Fore.  In 2019, the Fore’s purchased an additional 7-acre parcel of land adjacent to their 82-acre conservation easement and, […]

Volunteers Ensure Craft Fair’s Success

Recognition given to those who gave of their time

By Ann Davis, President
Volunteers Ensure Craft Fair’s Success

Thanks to more than three dozen hardworking volunteers, the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) annual Holiday Craft Fair was a terrific success. Without their able assistance, it would be impossible to organize and present this important fundraising event. We extend special thanks to Kathy Neuberger, chairperson of the craft fair, for her tireless work, and to […]

Wilderness First Aid Course Registration Open

Course offered by SRK Greenway at Colby Sawyer, January 25 and 26

Press Release

The SRK Greenway is excited to bring a SOLO Wilderness First Aid course on the weekend of January 25 to 26. The Wilderness First Aid Course will be taught in the Curtis Ivey Science Center at Colby Sawyer College in New London. The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast, […]

Experience Silent Movies With Live Music

Come see Musician Jeff Rapsis on January 19 at 2 PM

By Laura French

If you are longing to get out of the house for a fun winter afternoon activity, the New Hampshire Telephone Museum has the perfect solution!  Join them at the Warner Town Hall on Sunday, January 19 at 2 PM for a screening of the 1925 silent film, Seven Chances starring Buster Keaton.  Silent films aren’t […]