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Fish and Game Holds Annual Turkey Raffle

Andover Fish and Game Club’s Annual Turkey Raffle will be held at the Clubhouse on Channel Road in East Andover on Friday,…

October 19, 2024 • Read

Library Director Receives Scholarship to Attend Conference

Library Director Receives Scholarship to Attend Conference

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September 18, 2024 • Read

Library Director Thanks Everyone for Visiting The Library Booth

Library Director Thanks Everyone for Visiting The Library Booth

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September 18, 2024 • Read

Tools for a Good Conversation Even When You Disagree

ANDOVER — In these politically divisive times, having a conversation can be difficult when you find that your neighbor, friend, or family…

September 22, 2024 • Read

Salisbury Library Holds Pumpkin Painting Drop-in Days!

Salisbury Library Holds Pumpkin Painting Drop-in Days!

Salisbury — Join us on Tuesday, October 22, or Thursday, October 24, from 3 to 5:30 PM, for pumpkin painting. We know…

September 18, 2024 • Read

Writer Reminisces About Working at Andover’s Quimby’s Diner

“Quimby’s Diner, Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Open 6 AM to 8 PM” is stenciled on the glass door. A bell sounds…

September 23, 2024 • Read

Around the World with The Beacon – India!

Around the World with The Beacon – India!

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September 16, 2024 • Read

Andover Community Church News

As the days grow shorter and cooler and the leaves are turning color, so we…

September 22, 2024 • Read

Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail Returns

Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail Returns

The Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail is a charity haunted attraction located in central…

September 18, 2024 • Read

Quimby’s Diner, Part Two

In the summer of 1961, I was a rookie waitress at Quimby’s Diner, not quite 17, and a…

October 19, 2024 • Read

Writer Reminisces About Working at Andover’s Quimby’s Diner

“Quimby’s Diner, Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Open 6 AM to 8 PM” is stenciled on the glass…

September 23, 2024 • Read

Hersey Family Holds Their 127th Annual Reunion

Hersey Family Holds Their 127th Annual Reunion

Andover – The descendents of Gilman and Hannah Hersey gathered on August 3 for their 127th annual reunion,…

August 17, 2024 • Read

Author Reminds that “We the People” Need to Remember History

Hamilton, Washington and the Man Who Might ”Ride the Storm and Direct the Whirlwind.” © John A. Hodgson…

July 23, 2024 • Read

QR Code Makes it Easy to Follow A.E.M.S. Eagles

QR Code Makes it Easy to Follow A.E.M.S. Eagles

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AE/MS Soccer Success

AE/MS Soccer Success

The Eagles had to switch from a scheduled game to a scrimmage at the beginning of October. At first, a lot of the young athletes were disappointed, but Leighton Terwilliger — who was supposed to serve as the referee —…

Molly Leith and Corby Leith Hold Open Studios

Molly Leith and Corby Leith Hold Open Studios

Join Molly Leith and Corby Leith SAVE THE DATE! Open Studios, 10/12 and 10/13 10 AM to 4 PM At the Andover Community Hub 157 Main St, Andover, NH 03216 Old and New work for sale! petersenleithdesigns.com Insta: @mollypetersenleith…

Proctor Academy Home Athletic Schedule, October

Proctor Academy Home Athletic Schedule, October

Proctor Academy’s athletic department is excited to host a full schedule of fall athletic contests in October. An updated schedule for all teams can be found on Proctor’s athletic website (proctoracademy.org/athletics). Scheduled home varsity games for the month of October…

Proctor’s Interim Head of School Presents Weekly Blog

Proctor’s Interim Head of School Presents Weekly…

ANDOVER — Interim Head of School Steve Wilkins joins the Proctor community this year and is writing a weekly blog series on how the human brain learns. This lesson from early September interviews Dean of Teaching and Learning Derek Nussbaum…

Proctor Academy Hosts New Learning Opportunity

Proctor Academy Hosts New Learning Opportunity

ANDOVER — During the first week of September, 27 Proctor students participated in the inaugural Hornet Leadership Camp. Megan Hardie, Dean of Community Life and Class 2026 Dean, led the charge, alongside Class Deans Ellie Sperry (Class of 2028 Dean),…

AE/MS Gets an Energizing Start to the New Academic Year

AE/MS Gets an Energizing Start to the New Academic Year

As school went back into session, the students at AE/MS had their first assembly of the year. It was an opportunity to get to know their…

September 16, 2024 • Read

Mr. England of Ellis Music Visits AE/MS to Demonstrate Instruments

Mr. England of Ellis Music Visits AE/MS to Demonstrate Instruments

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September 16, 2024 • Read

Andover Organizations

New Tai Chi Classes Set to Begin

New eight-week Tai Chi classes will begin on Thursday, November 14, at The Andover Community Hub, for students at three levels:…

October 22, 2024 • Read

Workshop Focuses on Natural Solutions for Sleep and Stress Issues

Heading into the busy holiday season, people often feel over-stressed and may also have trouble getting enough sleep. A workshop focusing…

October 22, 2024 • Read

The Hub Presents Kids Cooking Classes

The Hub Presents Kids Cooking Classes

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October 22, 2024 • Read

Reader Clarifies Facts Regarding Senator Innis’s Record

In a previous issue of The Beacon, Stephen Pierce refuted…

October 19, 2024 • Read

Voter Clarifies Intent of Amendment Question on Ballot

Under current law, New Hampshire Supreme Court justices serve until…

October 19, 2024 • Read

Chronic Pain is Relieved through a Functional Restoration Program

My husband and I have suffered from chronic back pain…

October 19, 2024 • Read

It’s a Boy!

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Andover Sisters Wake Up With America

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

MV High School Holds Voting Registration Drive

MV High School Holds Voting Registration Drive

Father-Daughter Team Plays Pumpkin Checkers

ATFS Names this Year’s Outstanding Tree Farmers

First Voter of the Day Shows Up at Andover’s Polls

Around the World

Andover Traveler Takes The Beacon to Iceland

Andover Traveler Takes The Beacon to Iceland

Around the World with The Beacon – India!

Around the World with The Beacon

Around the World with The Beacon

Sylvia Melanie (Hand) Pott

Sylvia Melanie (Hand) Pott

Joyce B (Daughen) Austin Thomas – September 10, 2024

Henry L Stevens – August 29, 2024

Kathleen J (Salisbury) Kimball – August 27, 2024

Northern Lights Viewed over Andover Community Church

Northern Lights Viewed over Andover Community Church

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October 22, 2024 • Read

Of a Feather — Winter Birds

Of a Feather — Winter Birds

Autumn is not just a time when the summer birds depart; it is also when the winter birds arrive. In the first half of…

October 21, 2024 • Read

Wildlife Enthusiast Gives Highland Lake Update

Wildlife Enthusiast Gives Highland Lake Update

I spent a gorgeous weekend up at Highland Lake getting my parents’ dock and boat out. We could not have ordered better weather but…

October 19, 2024 • Read

Highland Lake Resident Searches for Signs of Eaglet

Of a Feather — The Long Goodbye

Highland Lake Bursts with Color as Autumn Approaches

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

Andover Rec Basketball Closes Out Season at End of February

Middle School Boys Basketball Team Gains Skills and Confidence

Andover Recreation Soccer Wrap-Up; Basketball Sign-Ups

Through the Reading Glasses

As we approach 2025, book reviewers have begun publishing their “best of the quarter century” lists, an effort…

October 21, 2024 • Read

Andover Public Library New Acquisitions

Santigie Shows Off Terror-Arium, an October Library Project

Other Organizations

WCA Presents Free Classes for All at the Red Barn

WILMOT — Looking for local fun and free activities? Join one of the many free classes at the…

October 21, 2024 • Read

Historical Society Announces Salisbury Christmas Fairs

Working with Wool Demo

Food and Housing May Increase When Inflation is Down

The two largest supermarket chain owners in the United States have been sued by the Federal Trade Commission…

October 21, 2024 • Read

Ragged Mountain Announces Deep Freeze on Price Increases

Andover Pizza Chef Hosts Classic Car Show on Fourth

Stowaway Bull Frog Hops a Ride on Paddle Boat

Stowaway Bull Frog Hops a Ride on Paddle Boat

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August 22, 2024 • Read

Blue Heron Frequents East Andover Brook and Field

Andover Transfer Station Bobcat Operator Gets Scare