Hannah French Gets Her Spring Turkey
She's been successful three years running!
Boscawen Agricultural Commission Events
Many learning opportunities, May through July
Press release
Here are some of our upcoming events: May 2014 Mulching for Weed Prevention Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 to 8 PM Boscawen Community Gardens, first right on Corn Hill Road, Boscawen Mulching is a great way to keep weeds under control in your vegetable garden, and it has the added benefits of conserving soil moisture, reducing […]
Weekly Farmers Market at Franklin Hospital
Tuesdays, 3 to 6 PM, starting June 3
Press release
Franklin Regional Hospital (FRH) is excited to once again host a weekly Summer Farmers Market in collaboration with the Franklin Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Coalition. Join local vendors on the FRH lawn every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 PM, beginning Tuesday, June 3, through the summer season. Encouraging a healthy lifestyle is the […]
Explore the Northern Rail Trail on National Trails Day
Choose from three tours on June 7
Press release
Walkers and bicyclists are invited to explore historic landmarks along the section of the Northern Rail Trail between Potter Place and Danbury on Saturday, June 7, which is National Rail Trails Day. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. It begins at 10 AM at the Potter […]
Training Session for Volunteer Land Stewards at ASLPT
Learn to monitor easements on June 11
Press release
On Wednesday, June 11, from 2 to 6 PM, help protect land by joining Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) for a training session to become one of our over 100 land steward monitors. As we proudly protect more properties, we continually need additional easement monitors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be in the woods […]
Kids Spring Trout Fishing Derby on May 17
Help stock Highland Lake on May 16
By Amanda Gross, AF&G volunteer
Winter is finally coming to an end (maybe), which means it is almost time for the Andover Fish and Game Club’s (AF&G) 19th annual Kids Spring Trout Fishing Derby. The derby will be held on Saturday, May 17, on Highland Lake Channel in East Andover. The event is for kids 15 years old and under. […]
Proctor’s Wellness 5K to Raise Awareness
Free t-shirts for the first 200 to register
By Chuck Will, Proctor Academy
The second annual Proctor Wellness 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 9:30 AM. Registration begins at 8:30. The start and finish will be on the turf field next to the hockey rink on the Proctor Academy campus. The event is open to all, and prizes will be […]
NH Moose Lottery Deadline is May 30
Apply online or mail in your application
Press release
Want to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall? The deadline for entering the New Hampshire moose hunt lottery is Friday, May 30. It costs just $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents to enter the lottery for a chance at the adventure of a lifetime. A total of 124 permits are proposed to be […]
Loons Have Returned to Highland Lake
Ice went out late on April 19
By Donna Baker-Hartwell, for the Beacon
I launched the canoe at 6:15 AM this morning (April 22- Earth Day) to the protest of one very loud honking Canada Goose. The geese and many ducks have been on the lake since the very first water opened up on the channel. The loons, however, need lots of open water to land and take […]
Relay for Life Gearing Up for June Event
Celebration for cancer survivors; fundraiser to fight cancer
Press release
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21. Everyone is invited to join in the event to help raise money and awareness about the American Cancer Society’s programs of cancer research, education, advocacy, […]