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Franklin Opera House Presents the Rockin’ Daddios

On Saturday, September 25, for one night only, Franklin Opera House welcomes the Rockin’ Daddios to the stage. Tap your toes and…

August 30, 2021 • Read

FNRT Participates in National “Bike Your Park Day” Ride

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August 27, 2021 • Read

Clyde Currier Memorial Service Scheduled for September

A memorial service for Clyde Currier, who died at 92 on September 3, 2020, will be held on Saturday, September 25, at…

August 24, 2021 • Read

Hub Offers Return of Favorite Pre-Pandemic Events

A favorite pre-pandemic Andover Community Hub event, Paint and Sip, returns on Friday, October 1, and again on Friday, November 5, from…

August 26, 2021 • Read

Proctor Academy Comes Alive for 2021 School Year

As campus comes alive each September, we feel the familiar energy of adolescents coalescing around something they have been missing all summer:…

September 22, 2021 • Read

American Legion Post Holds Remembrance of September 11, 2001

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September 20, 2021 • Read

Bumper Tomato Crop is a Dream Come True

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September 20, 2021 • Read

Kearsarge Area Senior Luncheons Return for 2021 – 2022 Season

Organizers and sponsors of the popular Kearsarge Area Senior Luncheons are launching the 2021-2022 season…

August 27, 2021 • Read

Paint and Sip Class Puts Attendees in Touch with Their Creative Side

It’s possible there’s a last-minute place still available for the Friday, October 1 “Paint and…

September 21, 2021 • Read

Town News

History

Great-Grandson Writes About the Life of Harold John Huntoon

Author’s note: Given a choice of writing an autobiography/self reflection essay or a biography for my nonfiction class,…

July 22, 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

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

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

Schools

Proctor Academy Head of School Shares Memories A…

On September 11, 2001, I was just returning to school after burying our dad. My flight was supposed to leave on September 11, but I decided to return home to Oregon a day earlier because there was nothing left to…

Proctor's Ocean Classroom Embarks on Fall Term V…

Proctor Academy is delighted to announce a shift in fall 2021 Ocean Classroom programming aboard the Harvey Gamage of Sailing Ships Maine. For the past 28 years, Proctor’s term-long Ocean Classroom program has exposed high school students to the joys…

Proctor's 51st Wilderness Orientation Completes …

For the past 51 years, the first week of September at Proctor Academy has been synonymous with Wilderness Orientation. While last year’s Orientation program had to be altered due to COVID-19, Proctor’s 117 new students headed into the wilderness of…

AE/MS Eighth Graders Sell Mums for Class Trip

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AE/MS Begins New Year with New Programs and Oppo…

For most teachers across the country, the 2020-2021 school year will forever be known as “The Year That Shall Not Be Named” (with apologies to JK Rowling and Harry Potter fans around the globe). Although AE/MS is the same school,…

Preschoolers Learn About Caterpillars and Apples

This year we welcomed eight new children to our little school, joining the eight children returning from last year. We still have enrollment space for children three to five years old, with half day and full day options. We have…

Proctor Academy Comes Alive for 2021 School Year

As campus comes alive each September, we feel the familiar energy of adolescents coalescing around something they have been missing all summer: community. If you ask a student…

September 22, 2021 • Read

Fall Season is in Full Swing for Proctor’s Athletic Teams

Proctor Academy’s athletic teams are well into their fall seasons and experiencing success on the fields and on the trails. Proctor encourages local fans to take in a…

September 22, 2021 • Read

Andover Organizations

Outdoor Coffeehouse Performance was the Last One for 2021

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September 23, 2021 • Read

E-Bikes Available to Andover Residents for Free Test Rides

Interested in “test-pedaling” an electric bicycle? Here’s your chance! New London-area residents (including Andoverites) may register online to try out a…

September 23, 2021 • Read

Andover Democrats’ First Ice Cream Social Draws Large Crowd

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September 23, 2021 • Read

Opinion

Andover Library Trustee Clarifies Rights and Role of Libraries

Public libraries serve the whole community. Every public library operates…

September 3, 2021 • Read

Attendee of Wilmot Workshop on Race Shares Her Experience

On May 28, I attended the first of a two-part…

September 3, 2021 • Read

Authors of “Let’s Talk Race…” Clarify Intent of Book

As the authors, we were saddened and disappointed to see…

September 3, 2021 • 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

Former Head of School Mike Henriques Receives Award from Governor

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

Around the World

Andover Residents Reach the Muir Hut at Muir Pass, Yosemite

Andover’s Hartwells Show Off the Beacon at Yosemite National Park

Around the World with The Beacon

Around The World With The Beacon

Deaths

Stephen D. Gulick Jr. – September 1, 2021

Daniel S. Coolidge – September 3, 2021

Richard O’Brien – September 9, 2021

Jeannette (Gauthier) Walters – September 7, 2021

Outdoors

Andover Resident Shares Helpful Guidance About Migrating Geese

The information in this article was taken from the New Hampshire Lakes Association’s NHLakes.org/wp-content/uploads/11-Lake-Friendly-Actions-Along-the-Shoreline-Don_t-Invite-Canada-Geese-NH-LAKES.pdf. One of the great sounds of fall is the sound…

September 21, 2021 • Read

The Exchange Invites Shoppers to Visit Unique Market

Perhaps you’ve seen an ad for “The Exchange” somewhere in your travels? Or was it a sign on the side of the road one…

August 26, 2021 • Read

Squam Lakes Offers Many Program Choices for September

All About Birds Day Thursday, September 2, 10 AM to 4:30 PM. (last trail admission at 3:30 PM.) Celebrate birds and the opening of…

August 26, 2021 • Read

Ricky’s Cruise-In Seeks Participants with Classic Cars

FNRT Nominated to Rail Trail Hall of Fame

Franklin’s Profile Grows with Mill City Park Groundbreaking

Sports

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

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

Arts

Bachelder Library Acquisitions, September 2021

Adult Fiction Apples Never Fall, Liane Moriarty Beautiful World, Where Are You?, Sally Rooney Damnation Spring, Ash Davidson…

September 21, 2021 • Read

Franklin Opera House Presents World-Renowned “Harp Twins”

Andover Library New Acquisitions, September 2021

Other Organizations

CFA Invites Students to Enter Art and Writing Contests

The Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the following contests for local students and invites them…

September 23, 2021 • Read

CFA Offers Fall Foliage Photography Workshops

Wilmot Family Loses Everything in Fire, Needs Help

Business

Franklin Savings Bank Partners with Revision Energy

Franklin Savings Bank (FSB) will partner with Revision Energy to upgrade five of its locations to renewable solar…

September 23, 2021 • Read

Virtual Race Raises $15,000 for Local Food Pantries

Life Line Offers Affordable Health Screenings with Special Package Pricing

Just For Fun