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Andover Congregational Church October News

Fall is here.- shorter days and cooler nights! Soon we’ll all be able to see more of God’s beauty as the trees…

October 5, 2018 • Read

FNRT-MC Draft Minutes Board Meeting 9/19/18

Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Jack Shields, Peter Southworth Friends; (from…

October 1, 2018 • Read

2nd Town Wide Yard Sale a Big Success

The second annual Andover Emergency Services Auxiliary, Town Wide Yard Sale went great! We were thankful for the perfect weather we received!…

October 1, 2018 • Read

For today’s Students, Library Cards Continue to be Part of an Incredible Team

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and this year’s students will be able to call on the Incredibles Team to help them…

October 1, 2018 • Read

Robert H Rohrer, August 31, 2018

WOODBURY – Robert H. Rohrer, 84, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formerly of Woodbury, Vermont, passed away on August 31, 2018, at The Mennonite…

October 1, 2018 • Read

AE/MS Cros Country Team Runs in Manchester Invitational

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October 5, 2018 • Read

‘Enchanted Forest’ Event at New Hampshire Audubon

The New Hampshire Audubon is pleased to announce that its annual Enchanted Forest will take…

October 1, 2018 • Read

Andover Community Coffeehouse Features Veteran Singer-Songwriter from California

All the way from northern California, and bringing rave reviews with them, the roots-folk duo…

September 22, 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 Cros Country Team Runs in Manchester Invit…

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

oAs the first day of school approaches, all hands are on deck to finish up the construction and have classrooms ready on time. The main entry to the school will now be through these doors leading to the lobby next…

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 for 2018-2019 School Year

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…

August 21, 2018 • Read

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

Andover Organizations

Andover Congregational Church October News

Fall is here.- shorter days and cooler nights! Soon we’ll all be able to see more of God’s beauty as the…

October 5, 2018 • Read

2nd Town Wide Yard Sale a Big Success

The second annual Andover Emergency Services Auxiliary, Town Wide Yard Sale went great! We were thankful for the perfect weather we…

October 1, 2018 • Read

New Sign at the Richard Potter Gravesite in Potter Place

The Andover Historical Society has recently installed a new sign at the Richard Potter gravesite in Potter Place. Mounted close behind…

October 1, 2018 • Read

Opinion

Thank you to Linda Rayner

Perhaps Andover residents have seen the red-headed and red-safety vested…

October 1, 2018 • Read

Silence is Not Always Golden

As an immigrant from Germany I have been exposed to…

October 1, 2018 • Read

About the NH Primary

I want to congratulate Bianca Acebron Peco for running a…

October 1, 2018 • Read

Births

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Born: Clemmens Robert Baker

Kids

News From East Andover Preschool

Center for Arts Fall Classes and Events for Children

AS SCHOOLS OPEN,DMV REMINDS DRIVERS TO STOP FOR BUSES

Report From East Andover Preschool

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

Robert H Rohrer, August 31, 2018

Lael Boyd-Robertson, August 31, 2018

Darrell James Lunn, September 9, 2018

Wanda L. (Bonk) Pierce, September 9, 2018

Outdoors

FNRT-MC Draft Minutes Board Meeting 9/19/18

Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Jack Shields, Peter Southworth Friends; (from Andover, Boscawen,…

October 1, 2018 • Read

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

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Seasons Start October 1

NH Pheasant Season Opens October 1

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