Kearsarge Chorale Fall Concert

Grand Opening a Success for MI-BOX of Central New Hampshire

Tilton, NH – August 8 – Local self-storage operator MI-BOX of Central New Hampshire held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, with the…

August 16, 2018 • Read

NH State Legislature Beer Caucus

CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire State Representatives who attended the Special Legislative Session on July 25 were each paid $3 for their…

August 16, 2018 • Read

New Exhibits Open at Center For The Arts Micro Galleries

New London NH– Center for The Arts Lake Sunapee Region is pleased to present these new exhibitions in their Micro Galleries with…

July 26, 2018 • Read

Source Separated Recycling Program to Begin Soon

The market for Single Stream Recycling (all recyclables in one container) has collapsed and the cost for Andover to ship out its…

July 24, 2018 • Read

Victor Harrison Phelps, Wednesday July 18, 2018

Andover, NH-Victor Harrison Phelps , 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 18, 2018. He called the Merrimack County Nursing Home in…

July 22, 2018 • Read

Local Area Republican Meeting

The Merrimack County Republican Committee will be hosting a meeting for all Republicans and like-minded independents in the towns of Andover, Danbury,…

July 22, 2018 • Read

Kearsarge Magazine’s Southern NH Art & Gallery Guide Wins Apex Award of Excellence

Grantham, NH – July 16, 2018 – The Southern New Hampshire Art & Gallery Guide,…

July 18, 2018 • Read

Selectboard Approved Minutes, June 18, 2018

Condensed from approved minutes: Meeting convened at 6:30 PM. Members Present: Marj Roy, Town Administrator;…

July 16, 2018 • Read

“Little Women the Musical” Takes the Stage at New London Barn

Following the wildly successful run of Camelot, the New London Barn Playhouse invites you to…

June 29, 2018 • Read

Town News

History

The Andover Poor Farm

In earlier times, towns such as Andover had the moral and legal obligation to assist those townspeople in…

July 17, 2018 • Read

John Hodgson’s Book on Richard Potter Still in the News

John Hodgson’s new book on Richard Potter continues to win attention. Recently he spoke about it in Keene…

May 27, 2018 • Read

Richard Potter Featured in New Exhibit at AHS Museum

A new Andover Historical Society exhibit focuses on the life and times of Richard Potter, “America's first black…

May 25, 2018 • Read

A Secret Garden in Potter Place

Potter Place was a very busy village within the Town of Andover in the early 1900's. It was…

May 25, 2018 • Read

Schools

I hope everyone has been having a great summer! This article is information for any student entering 5th through 8th Grade this year who is interested in joining the LEGO Robotics Club. I am sending emails out now announcing…

Remembering David Pilla

It is with the greatest sadness that we share news with the Proctor community that longtime faculty member Dave Pilla passed away Sunday afternoon. His sudden passing leaves our community with an immeasurable void, and only the smallest solace can…

Building Project in Full Swing at Andover Elemen…

AE/MS is a very busy place this summer! The building project is in full swing six days a week. Much has been accomplished already! The additions to classrooms on the left side of the building have seen amazing progress. The…

Navigating Grief: Ship, Shipmate, Self

This article was posted on Proctor Academy’s Blog The Buzz. We thought because Dave Pilla’s life touched so many people at Proctor and beyond, that it would be appropriate to reprint it in the Beacon. “Grief is the price we…

Andover Babe Ruth Team Grateful to Proctor Acade…

I can not recall the last time the town of Andover had its own 13-15 year Babe Ruth baseball team. This year we hopefully started a tradition that will continue with the help of Gregor Makechnie, Mark Trombley, and Gary…

Proctor Academy Welcomes 105 New Students for 20…

During the first week of September, 105 new students will arrive on Proctor's campus for the 2018-2019 school year, bringing the school's total enrollment to 370 students for the third straight year. As is the case each year, the majority…

PickUp Patrol is Coming to AE/MS

The staff at AEMS piloted the Pickup Patrol application for the last few months of the 2017-2018 school year. Because it was such a success we are ready…

June 29, 2018 • Read

AE/MS Track Team Has Successful Season

The Andover Middle School track team started practice on April 1st. Twenty six excited middle schoolers from 5th through 8th grade were ready to show their skills running,…

June 29, 2018 • Read

Andover Organizations

Andover Service Club Begins 60 Years of Service

In June, 1958, when 22 Andover ladies met to form the Andover Service Club (ASC), they wanted the emphasis of this…

August 19, 2018 • Read

Andover Congregational Church News-August 2018

Hope this finds you all enjoying the summer months! Before you know it, Labor Day will be upon us and we…

July 30, 2018 • Read

Artists and Crafters Needed for Jingle Bell Fair

The Andover Service Club (ASC) is sponsoring its fourth annual art and craft show “Christmas in October at the Jingle Bell…

July 27, 2018 • Read

Opinion

David Karrick Announces Run for State Representative for Merrimack District 25

My name is David Karrick, and I celebrated America’s birthday…

July 18, 2018 • Read

Caroline Moulton Supports David Karrick for State Representative

Andover has two State Representatives in the State House in…

July 18, 2018 • Read

Representative Natalie Wells Seeks Second Term

I thank everyone who gave me their vote of confidence…

June 24, 2018 • Read

Births

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Born: Clemmens Robert Baker

Kids

Report From East Andover Preschool

On-Site Ed Education

Kids Fishing Derby Winners Announced

AE/MS Fourth Grade Enjoys Family Night

Other People News

Donald Hall, Renowned Local Poet Dies at Age 89

Foodstuffs: His Name is Kevin Roark…Prepare to Dine

Wilmot Woman Wins Kathy Anderson Scholarship

Andover High School Reunion

Around the World

Around the World with the Beacon, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Around the World with the Beacon: Atlee, VA

Around the World with the Beacon: Fort Myers, Florida

Around the World with the Beacon: Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Deaths

Chauncey Rosman Fenton, Jr., July 31, 2018

Adele F. (Aucoin) Haynes, August 1, 2018

Eric W Hauptman

Howard Wilson

Outdoors

Annual Garden Party at Peabody Home in Franklin

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August 16, 2018 • Read

Water Quality Tested at Bradley Lake

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August 16, 2018 • Read

Be Bear Smart as You Enjoy the Remaining Summer Season

The cool nights are a constant reminder that the summer season is coming to an end and fall will soon be upon us. Despite…

August 15, 2018 • Read

Hike Smart and Hike Safe – Get Your Hike Safe Card

HLPA’s Annual Boat Parade & Ice Cream Social

Unexpected Visitor at Norander’s

Sports

Lions Club Christmas Basketball Tournament Results

The Andover Lions held their 7th annual Middle School Christmas tournament at Proctor Academy. The boys division was won by AEMS Eagles defeating Weare…

February 1, 2018 • Read