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Proctor Academy Joins Special Olympics for Field Day

Each fall, Proctor Academy students and faculty join forces with Special Olympics New Hampshire to host a fun day on Carr…

August 26, 2018 • Read

LRGHealthcare Golf Classic a Great Day & Big Success

LACONIA, NH – The LRGHealthcare Golf Classic, held on Monday, August 13 at Laconia Country Club, was a great success raising $47,958…

August 21, 2018 • Read

S. Danbury Church to Participate in 104th Annual Danbury Grange & Community Fair

Thank you from the South Danbury Church to everyone who participated in our August events – the Town-wide Yard Sale, the Antique…

August 21, 2018 • Read

Northern Rail Trail Raffle Winners

The Friends of the Northern Rail Trail recently awarded prizes donated by local businesses in their summer raffle to support trail work…

August 21, 2018 • Read

Andover Cribbage Moves to Tuesday Nights

After an August break, Andover Cribbage Night will resume on Tuesday nights, beginning on Tuesday, September 4 from 6 to 8 PM…

August 21, 2018 • Read

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…

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…

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…

July 24, 2018 • Read

Town News

History

Andover Historical Society Has Another Successful Old Time Fair

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August 23, 2018 • Read

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

Schools

AE/MS is Teeming With Activity as First Day of S…

As I entered the school late this morning, it was almost overwhelming with the amount of activity taking place. After a couple of inquiries I was able to find Mrs. Parenteau, the school secretary, who had a small desk set…

Proctor Academy Joins Special Olympics for Field…

Each fall, Proctor Academy students and faculty join forces with Special Olympics New Hampshire to host a fun day on Carr Field. Last year, a new format to the event afforded an opportunity for Special Olympians to compete alongside…

Proctor Welcomes 107 New Students

Proctor Academy remains a school in high demand within the boarding school market school year as its Admissions Team enrolled 107 new students. Proctor’s educational model focused on experiential learning, an integrated Learning Skills program, and five term-long off-campus programs…

Proctor Academy Fall Athletic Schedules Publishe…

Proctor Academy’s athletic department has published the Fall Term athletic schedule to its website: www.proctoracademy.org/Page/On-Campus/Athletics. Community residents are encouraged to attend athletic contests at Proctor free of charge. Be sure to come out and support Proctor Athletics and all of…

Proctor Welcomes New Faculty and Staff Members f…

With the departure of a number of faculty and staff this past spring due to retirement and the pursuit of other endeavors, Proctor welcomes new faculty members to the classroom, new coaches to the ski hill, and a talented group…

LEGO Robotics Club New Season

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…

August 15, 2018 • Read

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…

August 6, 2018 • Read

Andover Organizations

Andover Congregational Church News

Hope this finds all looking forward to the changing seasons. God is about to bless us with the most colorful time…

August 25, 2018 • Read

Andover Cribbage Moves to Tuesday Nights

After an August break, Andover Cribbage Night will resume on Tuesday nights, beginning on Tuesday, September 4 from 6 to 8…

August 21, 2018 • Read

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

Opinion

Wood Sutton Has Recycling Plan

To the Citizens and Patrons of the Town Dump, Evidently…

September 19, 2018 • Read

Elizabeth Gabert

I LOVE THIS COUNTRY… our past, our present and our…

September 6, 2018 • Read

Susan Chase

I'm writing to show my support for the candidacy of…

August 21, 2018 • Read

Births

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Born: Clemmens Robert Baker

Kids

Center for Arts Fall Classes and Events for Children

AS SCHOOLS OPEN,DMV REMINDS DRIVERS TO STOP FOR BUSES

Report From East Andover Preschool

On-Site Ed Education

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

John Williams Burgess, August 11, 2018

Donna McMullen Allen Smith, August 3, 2018

Eileen T. (Cassidy) Neville, August 21, 2018

Chauncey Rosman Fenton, Jr., July 31, 2018

Outdoors

American Bittern and Great Blue Heron in East Andover

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September 20, 2018 • Read

Ausbon Sargent Invites You to a Star Lake Farm Celebration

Ausbon Sargent Invites You to the 29th Annual Tree Farm Field Day to be Held at Star Lake Tree Farm in Springfield, NH Saturday, October 13,…

September 20, 2018 • Read

New Hampshire Hunting Seasons Start September 1

CONCORD, NH —Hunting season in New Hampshire kicks off on September 1 with the opening of black bear and gray squirrel seasons. Archery seasons…

September 20, 2018 • Read

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Seasons Start October 1

NH Pheasant Season Opens October 1

Squam Lake Natural Science Center October Programs & Events

Sports

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…

June 29, 2018 • Read

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