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Proctor Graduation Celebrates the Class of 2021

We spend an inordinate amount of our mental and emotional bandwidth working to align ourselves with our stated identities. Society repeatedly asks…

June 4, 2021 • Read

Flag Day Ceremony Will Include Distinguished Flag Burning

The American Legion’s Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 of Andover will hold a Flag Day Ceremony at 6:30 PM at the Andover Fire Station…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Plan a Trip to the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum This Summer

The Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner is now open for the season. Located at 18 Highlawn Road, just one mile up…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Research Project Teaches Second Graders Many Skills

Research Project Teaches Second Graders Many Skills

AE/MS second graders recently finished a research project creating slideshows of animals they wanted to learn more about. It was a challenging…

May 28, 2021 • Read

Local Correspondent Looking for Andover News Items

As a reminder to those who would like additional publicity for local community events, Andover organizations are encouraged to forward announcements of…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Volunteers Work on Native Garden Project at Potter Place

On May 2, about 20 volunteers came together to help initiate the first steps of the native garden project at Potter Place.…

May 28, 2021 • Read

Three-Day Celebration of Juneteenth Offers Programs

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire opens its three-day celebration of Juneteenth – a…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Through the Reading Glasses, June 2021

Drat, I have two confessions to make, and each involves not reading a book. In…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Bachelder Library New Acquisitions June 2021

Adult Fiction Eternal, Lisa Scottoline The Good Sister, Sally Hepworth The Music of Bees, Eileen…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Boston Post Cane Went to Al Eaton in 1967

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April 21, 2021 • Read

Frost Homestead Comes Full Circle Back to a Frost

Frost Homestead Comes Full Circle Back to a Frost

This is an update of the article originally written for the Beacon by Tim Frost in October 2012…

March 23, 2021 • Read

Local Hikers Discover Deserted Pyroligneous Acid Factory

Local Hikers Discover Deserted Pyroligneous Acid Factory

In mid-October 2020, while out on Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway (SRKG) Trail 10, Anne Hewitt and I decided to detour…

February 18, 2021 • Read

Tucker Mountain Road History Provides Background on Landmarks

Tucker Mountain Road History Provides Background on Landmarks

Note: This is a third companion article to the extensive set of articles on East Andover road history…

February 18, 2021 • Read

Andover Middle School’s Eighth Grade Graduates!

Andover Middle School's Eighth Grade Graduates!

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MVHS Graduates 10 from Andover

MVHS Graduates 10 from Andover

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Proctor Graduates Four from Andover

Proctor Graduates Four from Andover

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Andover Students Earn Academic, Artistic, and Athletic Honors

Andover Students Earn Academic, Artistic, and At…

The end of the school year at Proctor Academy provides an opportunity to recognize excellence of students. At end of year awards ceremonies, the following Andover residents were recognized: 2021 Commencement and Senior Awards Cotton Audio Visual Award: Cedar Kiedaisch…

Proctor Graduation Celebrates the Class of 2021

Proctor Graduation Celebrates the Class of 2021

We spend an inordinate amount of our mental and emotional bandwidth working to align ourselves with our stated identities. Society repeatedly asks us to make declarative “I am” statements on surveys, medical intake forms, or social media profiles. In doing…

Research Project Teaches Second Graders Many Skills

Research Project Teaches Second Graders Many Ski…

AE/MS second graders recently finished a research project creating slideshows of animals they wanted to learn more about. It was a challenging endeavor, and we want to share how it went. We had fun hearing from the students the reasons…

Third Graders Meet the Challenge of Invention Convention

Third Graders Meet the Challenge of Invention Convention

Invention Convention is a very challenging and fun activity. The kids in this convention work very hard to create inventions. Invention Convention is something third graders work on…

May 28, 2021 • Read

Warm Weather Presents Outdoor Opportunities for EAVP

Warm Weather Presents Outdoor Opportunities for EAVP

Registration spots are available for the ’21/’22 school year with full day and half day options. E-mail EAVP@nulltds.net for information. This month we want to send a…

May 28, 2021 • Read

Andover Organizations

Beacon Hopes for 2021 Donations from 300 Andover Households

The Andover Beacon’s value to the community depends critically on being in all the mailboxes around town, all year ’round. –…

May 28, 2021 • Read

Volunteers Work on Native Garden Project at Potter Place

On May 2, about 20 volunteers came together to help initiate the first steps of the native garden project at Potter…

May 28, 2021 • Read

Potter Place Freight Shed Receives New Shingles

Potter Place Freight Shed Receives New Shingles

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May 28, 2021 • Read

State Budget as Presented Likely to Increase Property Taxes

In the May Beacon, Louise Andrus states that “ Republicans…

June 4, 2021 • Read

Louise Andrus’ Report from Concord, June 2021

Thomas Jefferson once said, “I predict future happiness for Americans,…

June 4, 2021 • Read

Concern About Representative’s Call to Ban Critical Race Theory Instruction

In response to Natalie Wells’ letter in the April Beacon,…

June 4, 2021 • 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

Dr. Jonathan Mishcon Retires After 40+ Years of Practice

Costs of Going Solar Reduced by Tax Credits and Rebates

A Team of Steer Trains for Summer Fair Competitions

Highland Lake was Too Irresistible to Resist a Quick Jump

Around the World

Around the World with The Beacon

Around the World with The Beacon

Around The World With The Beacon

Around the World With the Beacon in China

Charlie in Montreal

Sarah Louise Clark – May 21, 2021

Sarah Louise Clark – May 21, 2021

Reginald “Reggie” Roy – May 20, 2021

Michael J. Havens – May 8, 2021

Majel M. Hawes – May 6, 2021

Gnawed Tree Shows Beavers are Hard at Work on Bradley Lake

Gnawed Tree Shows Beavers are Hard at Work on Bradley Lake

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May 28, 2021 • Read

Snapping Turtle Practices Social Distancing

Snapping Turtle Practices Social Distancing

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May 28, 2021 • Read

Do Your Part to Keep Andover’s Many Lakes Healthy

This helpful information from the New Hampshire Lakes Association is being offered by the Andover Conservation Commission to bring attention to ways Andover residents…

May 26, 2021 • Read

A Lone Loon is Seen Drifting on Highland Lake

Beacon Readers Ask for Resources to Create Pollinator Habitats

Barred Owl Caught on Camera While Resting in Tree

Corson Field Ready for Andover Girls Softball Season

Corson Field Ready for Andover Girls Softball Season

It was an incredible day on Saturday, April 10! The weather was perfect, and many people, families, and players came down to help with…

April 21, 2021 • Read

Andover Girls Softball Returns for 2021 Season

Andover Girls Softball Returns for 2021 Season

We are so glad to be back for the 2021 season! The players have been practicing, starting indoors at AE/MS, and now outside with…

April 18, 2021 • Read

Andover Youth Baseball to Have a Season This Year

Andover Youth Baseball (AYB) is excited to have a season this year! After a season-cancelling pandemic swept across the world last spring, we are…

March 20, 2021 • Read

Andover Rec Basketball Keeps Kids Active This Winter

Andover Barn Events Wins Over Granite State Glass

Andover Barn Events Wins Over Granite State Glass

Bachelder Library New Acquisitions June 2021

Adult Fiction Eternal, Lisa Scottoline The Good Sister, Sally Hepworth The Music of Bees, Eileen Garvin Not Dark…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Andover Library New Acquisitions June 2021

Through the Reading Glasses, June 2021

Other Organizations

Sunapee Region Arts Atlas is Coming This Summer

The Lake Sunapee Region Chamber has been working, as part of the Arts and Business Alliance, in partnership…

June 4, 2021 • Read

“Best Children’s Performer” Mr. Aaron to Visit Wilmot

Mark Your Calendars for Wilmot’s Curiosity Shop

NHEC Members to Receive Capital Credit Payments

For the first time in New Hampshire Electric Cooperative’s (NHEC) 82-year history, the company will begin returning a…

May 26, 2021 • Read

Opening of “Tack Room For Becky’s Gift” Exceeds Expectations

Celebrate Spring and Growth with a Plant from Edward Jones

NHEC Installs a New Utility Pole on Chase Hill Road

NHEC Installs a New Utility Pole on Chase Hill Road

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February 18, 2021 • Read

Andover Resident’s Dog Shows Holiday Cheer

You Can’t Be Serious! Ice Fishing without a Hole?