A total of nine local organizations were recently honored by Franklin Savings Bank for their contributions towards improving the lives of individuals and families within the Central Lakes Region at the 5th Annual Fund for Community Advancement Event. The event recognizes non-profit entities who were recipients of a grant from the FSB Fund for Community […]
Franklin will soon be the newest home of a national program to engage, educate and connect local entrepreneurs. Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, monthly gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level. […]
Colonial Pharmacy, New London’s 50-year-old pharmacy and variety store is moving from its current location in the New London Shopping Center and building its own new state-of-the-art facility one quarter-mile away on Newport Road. They are expected to be in their new location by Fall 2017. Bill Faccone founded Colonial Pharmacy in 1967. It was […]
Seven members of New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) were named recipients of the 2017 NHEC Foundation Scholarships. Nearly 100 candidates applied for the $1,500 scholarships, which are available to high school seniors, students returning to college, and non-traditional students enrolled in an accredited, undergraduate educational or training institution. One scholarship is reserved for a student […]
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) will hold its 78th Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Prospect Hall on the campus of Plymouth State University in Plymouth. All Co-op members are welcome to attend. A spaghetti dinner will be served starting at 5 PM. The business meeting starts at 6 PM. and […]
Belletetes, Inc., held their Grand Re-Opening Ceremony at their new 17,000 square foot retail store in Andover, New Hampshire, on May 20. Customers were invited to enjoy burgers and hotdogs while listening to live music, take a tour of the beautiful new retail store, visit vendor displays and demonstrations, enter to win great prizes […]
Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, consumers lost more than $1 billion from scams initiated through the web in 2015. In recognition of Safer Internet Day on February 7, Franklin Savings Bank is providing seven tips to help consumers guard against online threats as […]
The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new driver licensing computer system later this month that offers improved reliability and enhanced functionality over the current outdated system. To minimize service interruptions, the DMV will conduct the transition to the new system over President’s […]
BirdsEyeView Aerobotics is a high-tech startup company that manufactures small robotic aircraft for everyday people. Previously based in Boscawen, our company’s continued growth lead to a search for more space, which we found in the former Dalbello office on Main Street. Andover’s affordability, centralized location, and access to wide open spaces for flying make it […]
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE MKT: BHB) (or “Bar Harbor”), the holding company for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, has successfully completed its merger with Lake Sunapee Bank Group (or “Lake Sunapee”), the holding company for Lake Sunapee Bank. The company is now the only community bank headquartered in Northern New England with a market footprint […]