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The Highland Lake Loons Have Returned

The Highland Lake loons arrived back after an early ice-out on March 17th. I was able to confirm in early May that…

May 21, 2024 • Read

Lloyd Perreault Talks about the History of East Andover

So much of the natural and historic character of our small New England towns seems to remain “just the way it was,”…

May 22, 2024 • Read

Chapin Senior Center June 2024 Program List

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH —– 8:30 to 10 AM Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather.…

May 19, 2024 • Read

An Ode to Highland Lake

Summers as a kid in Andover begin and end with memories made at Highland Lake. There are so many, but the snippets…

May 19, 2024 • Read

Adoptable Pet Casey Jones Awaits a Home

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June 20, 2024 • Read

AHS Hosts Frederick Douglass Community Reading

On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist and heroic orator for liberty, delivered one of his most famous speeches in which…

May 23, 2024 • Read

A New Home is Planned for Andover’s Concord Stagecoach

Andover’s Concord Stagecoach (formerly owned by the Lion’s Club) is a rare example of the…

May 22, 2024 • Read

Town of Andover Highway Garage Completed

The month of May brought the Town of Andover’s Highway Garage project to contractual completion…

May 18, 2024 • Read

Salisbury’s Old Home Day

Salsibury’s Old Home Day will start on Friday, August 9, at the Maplewood Ballfield at…

May 20, 2024 • Read

Town News

History

History Mystery: Where is the Body?

The body is that of Mary N. Chase (1863-1959), the subject of my essay that highlights her place…

June 19, 2024 • Read

An Ode to Highland Lake

Summers as a kid in Andover begin and end with memories made at Highland Lake. There are so…

May 19, 2024 • Read

Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse Opens for the 2024 Season

A handrail has been installed 187 years after the Tucker Mountain School opened to provide education for the…

May 18, 2024 • Read

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

Schools

Gretchen Hildebrand Thanks Everyone for 47 Enjoy…

Thank you For 47 years I have loved being part of the AE/MS community. I want to extend my gratitude to everyone working in the school, who made the journey so enjoyable – especially those who no longer can hear…

Proctor Academy Bids Farewell to Six Long-time E…

Working at Proctor is a lifestyle, not a job. This year, we have six employees with more than 250 years of service to Proctor retiring. They have shaped countless lives and have shaped the culture of this school we all…

Proctor Academy Celebrates its 176th Commencemen…

Perfect weather, a well-orchestrated weekend of activities, and a commencement ceremony that was a splendid mix of happy, emotional, funny, and serious surrounded the 94 graduates of the Class of 2024 as we celebrated their class alongside family, friends, alumni,…

Annie MacKenzie New Assistant Head of School at …

Proctor’s Interim Head of School Steve Wilkins has announced that Annie MacKenzie, P’22, ‘24 has been appointed Proctor Academy’s Assistant Head of School. Annie steps into this role as a 25-year independent school veteran with extensive experience supporting young people…

AE/MS Dedicates Hallway to Gretchen Hildebrand

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Gretchen Hildebrand Retires from AE/MS After Ove…

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ANDOVER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER: The ASB meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Catherine Masterson, Assistant Superintendent. Board Present: Dan Newton, Steve Chella, Kayla…

May 22, 2024 • Read

AE/MS Principal Dennis Dobe Sails Into Retirement; Kelly George Takes the Helm

After three years at AE/MS, Principal Dobe will be retiring. Mr. Dobe navigated our school community through some pandemic induced rough waters, and through it all, he always…

May 22, 2024 • Read

Andover Organizations

Protecting Yourself against Identity Theft

The Andover Community Hub, in collaboration with the Andover Libraries, will host a presentation on Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft to…

June 20, 2024 • Read

Mobility on the Go Closet

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June 20, 2024 • Read

Zumba Comes to The Andover Hub!

A Zumba class will be offered at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main St., on Wednesdays, beginning July 17, 9:30–10:30 AM.…

June 20, 2024 • Read

Opinion

Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

People who know me have heard me voice significant concerns…

June 19, 2024 • Read

Deborah Aylward’s View from Concord – June 2024

On April 11, the House voted 239-132 OTP/A on proposed…

May 31, 2024 • Read

Investment Tax Repeal Benefits the Wealthy

Thank you Tyler Czarkowski for “America needs systemic change” (online,…

May 31, 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

Saving Money and Financial Independence

68-Year-Old Grandmother Arrested by NYC Police

Former Teacher Wesley McNair Speaks

Lloyd Perreault Talks about the History of East Andover

Around the World

Around the World with The Beacon

The Beacon Around the World

Around the World with The Beacon – Portugal

Around the World with The Beacon – Germany

Deaths

Abbigail “Abby” Jean Dukette-Cornell – June 15, 2024

Rev. Arthur C. Urie — May 29, 2024

Tina Marie French — June 3, 2024

Donald H. Tilton, Sr. – May 18, 2024

Outdoors

The Loons Are Nesting Again

The Loons on Highland Lake began nesting the week before Father’s Day. This year’s nest site is on the west side of the…

June 19, 2024 • Read

Wandering the Forest Reveals Hidden Marsh Marigolds

Beginning in March 2020 when the “COVID-19 lockdown” began, I decided to devote some time to wandering the forest of Dragonfly Farm. We had…

May 21, 2024 • Read

The Highland Lake Loons Have Returned

The Highland Lake loons arrived back after an early ice-out on March 17th. I was able to confirm in early May that the nesting…

May 21, 2024 • Read

Canada Geese with their Goslings on Highland Lake

FNRT Volunteers Open Trails after Downed Trees

Early Loon Death from Lead Tackle Ingestion

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