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Butterflies of Merrimack County

Wilmot- Join butterfly enthusiast George DeWolf for an introduction and overview of butterflies at 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 28 at the…

July 21, 2024 • Read

Hub Hosts Rock, Blues ‘n’ BBQ Fundraiser Event

Time is running out! Admission is limited! Reserve your seats now for the Sunday, July 28, Rock, Blues ‘n’ BBQ event, an annual…

June 19, 2024 • Read

New London Hospital Announces 98th Hospital Days

New London. Dartmouth Health member New London Hospital (NLH) is pleased to announce the 98th Hospital Days fundraising initiative, bolstered by a…

June 20, 2024 • Read

Salisbury Free Library News

Salisbury – Happy Fourth of July! The library will be closed on the Fourth. Our summer reading program is in full swing!…

June 20, 2024 • Read

Salisbury Farmers Market Is Open

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June 20, 2024 • Read

Salisbury’s Old Home Day

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

June 20, 2024 • Read

News and Events in Wilmot

Free Classes for All at the Red Barn Looking for local fun and free…

June 20, 2024 • Read

AE/MS Dedicates Hallway to Gretchen Hildebrand

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June 20, 2024 • Read

Town News

History

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

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

As Rep. Adam Schiff opened the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in January 2020, he began…

July 23, 2024 • Read

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

Schools

Proctor's Class of 2024 Pursues Passions at Next…

Andover – Each year approximately 20% of the Proctor Academy’s graduating class goes on to compete in collegiate athletics or pursue an arts degree in college. The Class of 2024 has contributed significantly to Proctor’s afternoon programs and arts over…

Proctor Welcomes New Students and Faculty/Staff …

As we flip the calendar to August, preparations for the 2024-2025 school year at Proctor Academy are well underway. The first students will arrive on campus September 1, and in total 393 students will attend Proctor this year, including 117…

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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June 20, 2024 • Read

Gretchen Hildebrand Retires from AE/MS After Over 40 Years

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May 30, 2024 • Read

Andover Organizations

Judy Perreault Wins the Wooden Barn Quilt

Andover – The Andover Garden Club, a branch of The Hub, recently held a fundraiser to offset the cost of the…

July 22, 2024 • Read

New Hub-KNP Collaboration Launches in Andover

Andover – Readers of the Beacon may have seen that residents needing rides to some activities at The Andover Community Hub…

July 22, 2024 • Read

Cool Spots in Town Available to Residents

Andover – Keeping one’s cool is increasingly important as New Hampshire is expected to face more extreme-heat days during the summer…

July 22, 2024 • Read

Opinion

Andover Resident Reacts to “violent and hateful” Political Display

Andover – A resident on Franklin Highway in Andover has…

July 26, 2024 • Read

The “U” in USA Stands for “United” – Uncle Sam Needs You!

Andover – The summer of 2024 has been one of…

July 23, 2024 • Read

Louise Andrus’s View from Concord

Happy Fourth of July. Hope to see you during the…

June 28, 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

Balloons a Hit

Saving Money and Financial Independence

68-Year-Old Grandmother Arrested by NYC Police

Former Teacher Wesley McNair Speaks

Around the World

Around the World with The Beacon

The Beacon Around the World

Around the World with The Beacon – Portugal

Deaths

Kenneth E. Newcomb – July 24, 2024

Joan Marie Biron, July 12, 2024

Lisa Marie Evans, July 5, 2024

Karin Joyce Forsberg, June 25, 2024

Outdoors

Highland Lake Loon Update

It was reported in the last issue of The Beacon that our loon pair had begun nesting off the island and near the big…

July 25, 2024 • Read

Loon on Highland Lake in Early July

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July 23, 2024 • Read

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

The Highland Lake Loons Have Returned

Canada Geese with their Goslings on Highland Lake

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