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Kearsarge Area April Senior Lunch

The last Kearsarge Area Senior Lunch of the season will begin at noon on Thursday, April 18, at the First Congregational Church…

March 21, 2024 • Read

“Jazzpirations” at the Andover Coffeehouse

Cinnamon Blomquist is a professional flutist whose musical passion is jazz. She’ll share this love with the audience when she brings “Jazzpirations”…

March 17, 2024 • Read

Reverend Cinnamon to Perform at Andover Coffeehouse

Everyone at Andover Community Church hopes you had a wonderful and blessed Easter. Now it is time to get ready for the…

March 17, 2024 • Read

Andover Service Club Opens Application Process for Scholarships

The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2024 Scholarship Awards has begun. Awards are based…

January 22, 2024 • Read

April Events at the Andover Libraries

Spring has sprung! If April showers are keeping you indoors, swing by the libraries for great reading material and awesome events. Mini…

March 22, 2024 • Read

Forecasting New Hampshire’s Energy, Political, and Climate Future

You can stand far above the countryside on the rocky outcrops of Mount Sunapee, Mount Kearsarge, or Ragged Mountain. On a sunny…

March 21, 2024 • Read

SHARE Day Returns to AE/MS

SHARE Day, which stands for “See How the Arts Reach Everyone,” was started by…

March 18, 2024 • Read

Pleasant Places to Visit in Andover in 1893

Around the turn of the 20th century, many city dwellers escaped the summer heat by vacationing in the country.…

March 15, 2024 • Read

Earth Week Celebrations Return to Andover for Fourth Year

Earth Day is celebrated every year worldwide on April 22. On this day, organizations and…

March 21, 2024 • Read

Town News

History

Record Snowfall Blankets New Hampshire

The lights flicker wearily, and sleety snow raps on the kitchen window. Mom and I are eating dinner…

March 20, 2024 • Read

Pleasant Places to Visit in Andover in 1893

Around the turn of the 20th century, many city dwellers escaped the summer heat by vacationing in the country. Some even spent…

March 15, 2024 • Read

An 8 Year Old’s Adventures with Bessie

Every animal living on our tiny farm on Route 11 has a job to do – the cat,…

February 17, 2024 • Read

Finally, Andover Becomes Home to the Hedén Family

It is 1946; the deed was officially transferred. David and Ellen, my parents, were the proud owners of…

January 24, 2024 • Read

Schools

The Diary of Anne Frank at the Newport Opera Hou…

Newport, NH: Mount Royal Academy’s Knights Theater, in partnership with the Newport Opera House Association, will be performing the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning show, The Diary of Anne Frank by Goodrich and Hackett, adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, on…

Proctor Sees Benefits of Strong Adolescent/Paren…

As educators, we at Proctor see real value in students learning to live and learn independently from their parents, as they navigate roommate conflict, independence around meals, homework, and laundry, and academic work. In fact, up until a few years…

Proctor Athletics Begins Spring Season in April

Proctor Academy’s athletic teams are poised to start their spring season as they return from Spring Break. All athletic contests are open to the public, and Proctor’s Athletic Department encourages those in the greater Andover community to drop in for…

SHARE Day Returns to AE/MS

SHARE Day, which stands for “See How the Arts Reach Everyone,” was started by a small but very active PTO in 1988. This special day at Andover Elementary/Middle School brings artists, craftspeople, technology wizards, athletes, and musicians from Andover and…

East Andover Village Preschool Open House and En…

It is that time of year again. Enrollment is available for the 2024/2025 school year for children ages 3 to 5. We can accept a small number of children who are 2.5 years old and potty trained. We will be…

AE/MS 2nd Grade Students Host Heart Healthy Brea…

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AE/MS 2nd Graders Host Heart Healthy Breakfast

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February 22, 2024 • Read

AE/MS Second Grade Hosts Heart Healthy Breakfast

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February 22, 2024 • Read

Andover Organizations

Andover Community Church News

As I write this, the sun is shining, a great day to get some yard work done. We can’t wait to…

April 18, 2024 • Read

New Artisanal Gifts at Andover Thrift & Gift Shop

Award-winning artist Susan Monty has a beautiful collection of original art on display at the Andover Thrift & Gift Shop. Susan’s…

April 15, 2024 • Read

Kids Spring Trout Fishing Derby

Andover Fish & Game Club’s 27th annual Kids Spring Trout Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 18, at Highland…

April 15, 2024 • Read

Opinion

State Representative Outlines Ways for Residents to Get Financial Assistance

According to the NH Fiscal Policy Institute:” The total amount…

April 17, 2024 • Read

Deborah Aylward’s View from Concord — April

The NH Journal reports: “SB 563, sponsored by Sen. Bill…

March 29, 2024 • Read

Louise Andrus’s View from Concord — April

The trees are budding, maple syrup season is almost over,…

March 29, 2024 • Read

Births

It’s a Boy!

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Kids

Andover Sisters Wake Up With America

Summer Reading Program Rocket Launch

Girls with Attitude Turn Lemons into Backpacks

New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Awards Grant

Other People News

The Beacon and the Phelps Sisters in Boston

Popular Sap-2-Syrup Event Highlights Local Maple Production

German Style Kakao Wins Gold

Donating to Veterans’ Wish List Makes Perfect Valentine’s Gift

Around the World

The Beacon Around the World

Around the World with The Beacon – Portugal

Around the World with The Beacon – Germany

Around the World with the Beacon – Australia

Deaths

Howard D. George — March 7, 2024

Cecelia A. (Yeager) Richardson — March 5, 2024

Corine A. (Benoit) Keyser — February 17, 2024

James D Ford – February 4, 2024

Outdoors

Early Loon Death from Lead Tackle Ingestion

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) want to remind anglers about the ban on lead sinkers…

April 18, 2024 • Read

Finding and Pointing Out Spring’s Firsts

Now that May is finally here, we hope that we’ve seen the last soggy snows and freezing temperatures of April (T. S. Eliot’s “cruelest…

April 18, 2024 • Read

Highland Lake Experiences Ice Out on St. Patrick’s Day

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March 22, 2024 • Read

FNRT February Board Meeting

Highland Lake Resident Canada Geese Return

Beach Cleanup in Honor of Earth Day

Sports

Andover Recreational Basketball: Season in Review

Andover Recreational Basketball closed out their season during the last week of February after three months of practices and games. While the records of…

February 22, 2024 • Read

Andover Youth Baseball Gears up for Exciting New Season

The Andover Youth Baseball (AYB) program, a beloved institution in the community, is gearing up for another exciting season. With four teams (TBall, Rookies,…

April 19, 2023 • Read

Andover Recreation Needs Soccer and Basketball Directors

After a successful winter season of basketball and skiing, Andover’s Recreation Committee is looking to next fall’s soccer season with excitement. Sign-ups for fall…

March 22, 2023 • Read