On Saturday, October 1, for the third straight year, Proctor Academy’s Carr Field and the Northern Rail Trail will serve…
If you build it, they will come. But who? Over the 10 years when Friends of the Northern Rail…
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a one of a kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string…
Schools View all
AE/MS Students Remember Terrorist Attacks an…
Students in grades six through eight at AE/MS participated in the annual Day of Remembrance. In all Social Studies classes, the students discussed the importance…
Proctor Dining Commons Opens Its Doors
Proctor Academy opened the doors to its new dining facility on September 11. After a year’s worth of construction, Proctor’s greenest building ever…
Cross Country Season is Here
Andover Middle School’s cross country season is upon us. Official practice started on August 22, and the first meet was on September 20.…
Opinion View all
Mary Anne Broshek on General Election Ballot
Many thanks to all those who came out to vote on September 13. I’m happy to report that I received 257 write-in votes in…
A Positive Focus on Law Enforcement
With such a negative national focus on law enforcement officers, I feel it is important to share what wonderful experiences we have had…
Governor, Democrat, Steve Marchand
I have the strongest record of fiscal responsibility in an executive position, and the most progressive values and policies, of anybody running for…
US Senate, Republican, Jim Rubens
I’d be honored to be your US Senator. I’ve worked with my hands as a tree surgeon. I’ve started and run 10 businesses…
Andover Organizations View all
Our fall schedule is underway with lots of spiritual opportunities going on. Sunday School for children began on September 18Â under the direction of Bonnie Wesley. This runs during…
The first meeting for FY 2016-17 took place at the Highland Lake Grange Hall on Wednesday, September 14 at 10 AM. It was a well-attended meeting with…
On Saturday, October 8 at AE/MS from 10 AM to 3 PM, the Andover Service Club (ASC) is sponsoring an Art and Craft Fair with vendors from neighboring…
Philbrick Cemetery Receives a New Gate
Town Hall Basement gets Overdue Clean Out
Historical Society Receives Three Significant Donations
Historical Society Hosts Marcia Schmidt Blaine of Plymouth University
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Births
Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015
Trevor and Evan St. Clair
Born: Beckett David Pontbriand
Born: Clemmens Robert Baker
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Kids
EAVP Sets the Pace for the School Year
Salisbury Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Hosts Haunted Hayride and Spooky Walk
Wilmot Community Association Hosts Halloween Party
Andover Boy Scouts Starting in September
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Other People News
Michaela Trefethan Marries in North Carolina
Local Yoga Instructor Brings “Breathing for Peace” to Ukraine
Nicole Donovan Earns Highest Honors at UNH
Mackenzie Donovan Becomes Docent at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
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Around the World
Around the World with the Beacon: Nicholas Terwilliger in Castine, Maine
Around the World with the Beacon: The Provosts Cruise to Bermuda
The Beacon Hikes Buckskin and Paria
Around the World with the Beacon: Marissa and Emily Laro in Amsterdam
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Deaths
Nellie Phelps Clay, September 17, 2016
Robert J. Downes, September 12, 2016
Beatrice K. Hackett, September 11, 2016
William Hurd, August 18, 2016
Sports View all
Register Now for Youth Field Hockey
Registration is now open for Merrimack Valley Youth Field Hockey for grades three, four, five, and six. Practices and games are generally Wednesday evenings and Sunday…
History View all
Helen Duchesne Shared Her Memories at Schoolhouse
At last month’s Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse open house, held on September 11, Tina Cotton graciously agreed to videotape one-room schoolhouse alumni. Helen Duchesne, author of In Our Time,…
Fifty Years Ago in Andover: October 1966
More good old news from the Andover, West Andover, East Andover, Potter Place, and Cilleyville ““ Gossip ““ columns of the Franklin Journal Transcript collected by Mrs. Gerald…
Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse Open on Sunday, September 11
Spread the word! We are looking for people with personal stories of attending a one-room schoolhouse. For history’s sake, please come! The Tucker Mountain One-Room Schoolhouse will be…
Outdoors View all
Signs of the Changing Seasons
Fish and Game Club Enjoys Successful Barbecue and Auction
Ausbon Sargent Holds Annual Meeting in New London
Winter Weather Will Push Loons to Leave
FNRT Minutes, August 17, 2016
Hike at Woods Without Gile Property in Springfield on Saturday, October 1
Summer Season a Success for Andover Cycling Club
Arts View all
Enjoy a Night of Comedy and Magic
For a dazzling display of comedy, dexterity, personality, and a touch of the bizarre, Bryson…
Saint Andrew’s Presents Bellehouse on October 16
Danbury Featured in Ornament Collection
New Hampshire Storytelling Alliance presents the Annual White Mountain Storytelling Festival
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Hosts Craft Exhibition “Over the Rainbow”
Other Organizations View all
COA Chapin Senior Center, October 2016
37 Pleasant Street PO Box 1263 New London, New Hampshire 03257 603-526-6368 Â Â kearsargecoa.com October…
Wilmot Historical Society Hosts Cracker Barrel Program
Warner Fall Foliage Festival Begins Friday, October 7
Franklin VNA and Hospice Hosts “Consider the Conversation”
The Little Nature Museum of Warner Hosts Harvest Moon and Nature Fest
Business View all
Franklin Savings Bank Unveils New Logo
Franklin Savings Bank (FSB) is pleased to announce the launch of a new logo and a…
