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Caleb Heath Earns Salisbury Historical Society Scholarship

Caleb Heath, 18, has been named recipient of the Salisbury Historical Society’s 2020 Scholarship. Heath, a senior at Merrimack Valley High School,…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Sign-Ups Open For On-Site Easement Monitor Training Workshop

While Ausbon Sargent has had to cancel most of their upcoming events, they are still able to hold their outdoor workshop on…

May 20, 2020 • Read

South Danbury Church Remains Active Helping the Community

Because of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s uncertain now to predict when public gatherings at the South Danbury Church can resume, so we…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Andover Resident Congratulates Beacon For May COVID Coverage

The Beacon and its staff are to be commended for the excellent May issue coverage of the coronavirus story in Andover. Many…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Members Feel Blessed To Have Co-Pastors During Challenging Time

Greetings from the Andover Community Church (Anglican). I thought some of you might like to know a little bit about our new…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Andover Police Department Response Statistics for April 2020

The Andover Police Department handled 188 Calls for Service during April 2020, including: Abandoned Vehicle: 1 Assist Citizen: 5 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 11…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Teacher Faced A Sad Reality When Going Back To Classroom

While I knew it was coming, the e-mail hit me right in the heart. Teachers…

May 23, 2020 • Read

Notes Mark Pages of Books Left Untouched Since March

Notes Mark Pages of Books Left Untouched Since March

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May 20, 2020 • Read

Students Leave Notes and Artwork on White Boards Before Going Home

Students Leave Notes and Artwork on White Boards Before Going Home

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May 20, 2020 • Read

Andover’s Early Road Maintenance Practices Changed with the Times

Andover’s Early Road Maintenance Practices Changed with the Times

This photo of the massive amount of effort involved in removing snow after a large snowstorm is believed…

May 22, 2020 • Read

East Andover Village Shown in an Old Postcard

This picture of East Andover Village is from a post card in my collection which probably belonged to…

March 27, 2020 • Read

Picture of Portsmouth School Found in 1896 The Granite Monthly

Picture of Portsmouth School Found in 1896 The Granite Monthly

After saying last month, in my article in the March issue of the Beacon, I hadn’t previously seen…

March 24, 2020 • Read

Andover Historical Society Joins Kickoff for Railroad Series

Andover Historical Society Joins Kickoff for Railroad Series

Want to learn more about the dramatic impact on New Hampshire’s people and places caused by the coming…

October 21, 2019 • Read

MVHS Class of 2020 (Andover students)

MVHS Class of 2020 (Andover students)

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Proctor Academy Class of 2020 (Andover students)

Proctor Academy Class of 2020 (Andover students)

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AE/MS Class of 2020

AE/MS Class of 2020

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AE/MS Principal Jane Slayton to Retire After 23 Years of Service

AE/MS Principal Jane Slayton to Retire After 23 …

This year has turned out to be a year of major changes for Andover, not the least of which was the announcement of a number of retirements of long-serving employees of the Andover Elementary/Middle School. Principal Jane Slayton, Administrative Assistant…

Vehicle Parade Being Held To Honor Five AE/MS Retirees

Vehicle Parade Being Held To Honor Five AE/MS Re…

On Friday, June 12, there will be a vehicle parade honoring five beloved professionals who are retiring from Andover Elementary/Middle School at the end of this term. All vehicles will assemble at Proctor Academy’s dining hall (Field House/Hockey rink) parking…

It’s Time To Celebrate The AE/MS 8th Grade Class!

It’s Time To Celebrate The AE/MS 8th Grade Clas…

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Teacher Faced A Sad Reality When Going Back To Classroom

While I knew it was coming, the e-mail hit me right in the heart. Teachers were given assigned days on a calendar to return to their classrooms and…

May 23, 2020 • Read

Proctor Moves Its 172nd Commencement exercises online

On May 30, Proctor will host its 172nd Commencement exercises online, recognizing the 103 members of the Class of 2020 (including six Andover natives). Like everything this spring,…

May 23, 2020 • Read

Andover Organizations

Draft Minutes FNRT-MC Board Meeting – May 20, 2020

Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Tom Frantz, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Jack Shields, Nita Tomaszewski Loyal…

May 23, 2020 • Read

Like All Organizations, Beacon Copes with COVID Impacts

Like All Organizations, Beacon Copes with COVID Impacts

Like businesses and organizations everywhere, The Andover Beacon has been scrambling to cope with the challenging impacts of the on-going COVID-19…

May 23, 2020 • Read

Potter Place Caboose Restoration Work On Track

Potter Place Caboose Restoration Work On Track

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May 23, 2020 • Read

New Hampshire’s Fight Against COVID; Testing Available

As of June 10, the New Hampshire Legislature is back…

May 29, 2020 • Read

Agree Or Disagree, Chris Sununu is the Governor of New Hampshire

I was very disappointed with an opinion article in The…

May 29, 2020 • Read

New Hampshire’s Fight Against COVID; Testing Available

As of June 10, the New Hampshire Legislature is back…

May 23, 2020 • Read

It’s a Boy!

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Summer Reading Program Rocket Launch

Summer Reading Program Rocket Launch

Girls with Attitude Turn Lemons into Backpacks

New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Awards Grant

$17,000 Divided Between 17 High School Graduates

Other People News

Clyde and Shirley Currier Share News of Granddaughter’s Graduation

Clyde and Shirley Currier Share News of Granddaughter’s Graduation

A Warm Welcome Awaits After Seven-Week Deployment

Frank Haley’s Amazing 18th Annual Walk For Sight

Linda Mitchell Honored by Lake Sunapee VNA

Around the World

Around The World With The Beacon

Around The World With The Beacon

Around the World With the Beacon in China

Charlie in Montreal

The Beacon Around the World

Dixie P. Mack – May 17, 2020

Dixie P. Mack – May 17, 2020

Wanda Lee (Sanborn) Walker

Theresa Pisani Lafiosca – May 7, 2020

Paul Timothy Stafford – May 9, 2020

A Final Spring Snow Coats the Blossoming Trees in May

A Final Spring Snow Coats the Blossoming Trees in May

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May 20, 2020 • Read

Tick Season Has Arrived; Learn How To Stay Safe

One of the great joys of warmer weather in New Hampshire is getting outside to enjoy that better weather and the natural beauty of…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Hikers Invited to Walk Eight Self-Guided Hikes in Eight Towns

Hikers Invited to Walk Eight Self-Guided Hikes in Eight Towns

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Ausbon Sargent invites you to explore some of the beautiful lands that you have helped preserve.…

May 20, 2020 • Read

Local Sugarhouse Operators Report About-Average Yield

Options Abound for People To Enjoy The Outdoors Safely

Greg Stetson of Winter Hill Maple Gets Ready to Boil Syrup

Andover Barn Events Wins Over Granite State Glass

Andover Barn Events Wins Over Granite State Glass

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February 20, 2020 • Read

Andover Barn Events Wins Over Granite State Glass

Andover Barn Events Wins Over Granite State Glass

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February 20, 2020 • Read

26TH ANNUAL FSB CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Franklin Savings Bank will host its 26th Annual Charity Softball Tournament on September 18 – 22, 2019 at Odell Park in Franklin. All proceeds…

September 18, 2019 • Read

Sophia and David Reynolds Win in Division Championship

AE/MS Track Team Has Successful Season

Lions Club Christmas Basketball Tournament Results

“The Misadventures of MarMar” Postponed Until June 13

“The Misadventures of MarMar” Postponed Until June 13

“The Misadventures of MarMar: The Case of the Stolen Ingredient” is a live virtual play created by Mark…

June 2, 2020 • Read

Old Horse Duo To Play For Online June Coffeehouse

Curbside Book Pick-Up To Begin June 1 At Andover Libraries

Other Organizations

Salisbury Farmers Market Will Open, But With Guidelines

The Salisbury Farmers Market will take place again this year. Because of COVID-19 we need to follow safety…

May 23, 2020 • Read

South Danbury Church Remains Active Helping the Community

Caleb Heath Earns Salisbury Historical Society Scholarship

Join A Club With No Dues – Edward Jones’ Coffee Club Is All Perks

Melissa Leintz, a local Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in New London, would like to extend an invitation…

April 2, 2020 • Read

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Response to COVID-19

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Members To Receive 26 Percent Rate Reduction

Town Librarian and a Volunteer Create Scarecrows

Town Librarian and a Volunteer Create Scarecrows

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October 21, 2019 • Read

Time to Put Up Scarecrows & Pumpkin People

Build Your Halloween Scarecrow or Pumpkin Person Again This Fall