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Two Great Concerts Offered in July in New London

Two Great Concerts Offered in July in New London

Summer Music Associates presents two sensational concerts in July in New London: The Rastrelli Cello Quartet with guest violinist, Lindsay Deutsch,…

June 23, 2019 • Read

Chapin Senior Center – July 2019 Program List

Enjoy a Free 15-Minute Chair Massage Thursday, July 18 Appointments beginning at 10 AM Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an…

June 20, 2019 • Read

Franklin VNA & Hospice Hosts Dementia Conversations with Alzheimer’s Association

Maybe it started subtly, Dad started getting lost driving to places you thought he knew how to get to. Mom missed a…

June 20, 2019 • Read

Executive Councilors Mike Cryans and Andru Volinsky Address Local Residents

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July 1, 2019 • Read

Activities Abound at AE/MS Last Day of School

Activities Abound at AE/MS Last Day of School

AE/MS Last Day! The last day of the school year is a busy one at Andover Elementary Middle School. The 2018-19…

July 1, 2019 • Read

Report from Concord

With the end of June comes the end of the regular legislative schedule. The House and Senate have read each other’s bills…

June 22, 2019 • Read

New London Barn Playhouse Announces 87th Summer Season

Award-winning New London Barn Playhouse presents its 87th season starting June 6th Tickets and information…

June 20, 2019 • Read

Andover’s Oldest Homes

Is your home one of Andover’s oldest? Check out the list of 206 Andover homes…

June 22, 2019 • Read

Andover Police Respond to 279 Calls In May

The Andover Police Department handled 279 Calls for Service during May, including: Animal Stray: 1…

June 20, 2019 • Read

70 Years and Counting

70 Years and Counting

Going back to a time without computers, cell phones, Smart phones, Tablets, Kindles or any type of chip…

February 1, 2019 • Read

The Artist of Artist Hill – Part 2

Mary Weston, Andover’s First Artist, Launches her Career After Mary Pillsbury’s idealistic, foolish attempt, at the age of…

October 26, 2018 • Read

Andover Historical Society Has Another Successful Old Time Fair

Andover Historical Society Has Another Successful Old Time Fair

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August 23, 2018 • Read

The Andover Poor Farm

The Andover Poor Farm

In earlier times, towns such as Andover had the moral and legal obligation to assist those townspeople in…

July 17, 2018 • Read

Activities Abound at AE/MS Last Day of School

Activities Abound at AE/MS Last Day of School

AE/MS Last Day! The last day of the school year is a busy one at Andover Elementary Middle School. The 2018-19 school year officially closes and plans are already underway for the fall. The morning is filled with games…

Mental Health Awareness Campaign to be Presented to AE/MS Teachers

Mental Health Awareness Campaign to be Presented…

Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s R.E.A.C.T. Mental Health Awareness Campaign provides individuals throughout New Hampshire and Vermont with tips about how to deal with signs of emotional suffering and with resources for support and help. The R.E.A.C.T campaign was developed to provide clear next…

Art Show at AE/MS

Art Show at AE/MS

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Congratulations, Andover Middle School Graduates!

Congratulations, Andover Middle School Graduates…

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Congratulations, MVHS Graduates!

Congratulations, MVHS Graduates!

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Andover Graduates From Proctor Announce College Plans

Andover Graduates From Proctor Announce College …

The following Andover residents, who are graduating from Proctor Academy, have announced their college plans. Matthew Bent, University of New Hampshire Hannah French, Central Connecticut State University Amanda Hinds, Colgate University Julian King, Hartwick University Ezra Jenifer, Wesleyan University Britta…

4th Grade NH State House Visit

4th Grade NH State House Visit

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May 27, 2019 • Read

SHARE Day 2019

The Andover Elementary/Middle School thanks all members of the community who made SHARE Day 2019 possible.…

May 24, 2019 • Read

Andover Organizations

History Exhibit & Pop Up Museum on Fourth of July at the Hub

History Exhibit & Pop Up Museum on Fourth of July at the Hub

The Andover Historical Society (AHS) will hold a special two room exhibit in the Andover Hub from 9 – 2 PM…

June 25, 2019 • Read

Galileo Galilei “The Starry Messenger” Draws A Crowd In Andover

Galileo Galilei “The Starry Messenger” Draws A Crowd In Andover

Galileo Galilei, or rather actor Michael Francis playing the part of the famous 17th century scientist, captivated and entertained the audience…

June 23, 2019 • Read

Andover’s Oldest Homes

Is your home one of Andover’s oldest? Check out the list of 206 Andover homes “built before 1900” on page X…

June 22, 2019 • Read

Political Conversation is Alive and Well in Andover

Letters in the May and June issues highlight two contrasting…

June 24, 2019 • Read

Report from Concord

With the end of June comes the end of the…

June 22, 2019 • Read

Did Your State Representative Really Vote on your Behalf?

While you are going to work everyday to make a…

June 22, 2019 • Read

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Born: Clemmens Robert Baker

You’ve Got Mail

You’ve Got Mail

East Andover Village Preschool April News

Winners of Andover Fish & Game Club’s Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby

News From East Andover Village Preschool

Other People News

Frank Haley’s Annual Walk for Sight

Erin Hanscom Graduates from Ithaca College

Foodstuffs: His Name is Kevin Roark…Prepare to Dine

Wilmot Woman Wins Kathy Anderson Scholarship

Around the World

The Beacon Around the World

The Beacon Around the World

Around the World with the Beacon: Michelle Lambert and Joanne Edgar

Around the World with The Beacon

Around the World with the Beacon, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Peter J. Vercellotti

Peter J. Vercellotti

Nancy J. Fredette, June 19, 2019

James (Jim) Brown, February 25, 2019

Fern Winnifred (Huff) Rickards, June 9, 2019

44 Kids Enjoy AF&G Spring Trout Derby

The Andover Fish & Game Club held their Spring Trout Derby on May 11. 44 kids were in attendance and 85 trout were caught.…

June 3, 2019 • Read

Fiddlehead Ferns

Fiddlehead Ferns

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May 20, 2019 • Read

June Programs and Events at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Kirkwood Gardens Day Saturday, June 1, 9:00 to Noon Stop by Kirkwood Gardens for the annual Kirkwood Gardens Day plant sale. Gain inspiration from…

May 20, 2019 • Read

Lace up for the FSB 150th 5K

Ausbon Sargent Will Host Its Annual Easement Monitoring Workshop

NH Residents Encouraged to Learn More about Wildfire Awareness

Sophia and David Reynolds Win in Division Championship

Sophia and David Reynolds Win in Division Championship

Andover’s Reynolds family continues to shine when it comes to being fast runners. At the recent high school Division II Championship Games, Sophia and…

March 1, 2019 • Read

AE/MS Track Team Has Successful Season

AE/MS Track Team Has Successful Season

The Andover Middle School track team started practice on April 1st. Twenty six excited middle schoolers from 5th through 8th grade were ready to…

June 29, 2018 • Read

Lions Club Christmas Basketball Tournament Results

The Andover Lions held their 7th annual Middle School Christmas tournament at Proctor Academy. The boys division was won by AEMS Eagles defeating Weare…

February 1, 2018 • Read

AE/MS Girls Basketball Team Battles Franklin Girls

Camden Donovan Takes First in Indoor Track Event

Andover Recreational Youth Basketball Update

Calling all Talented Youth, Sign up for CFA First Friday Talent Show

Calling all Talented Youth, Sign up for CFA First Friday Talent Show Join the Center for The Arts…

July 14, 2019 • Read

Two Great Concerts Offered in July in New London

Andover Libraries News and Views

Other Organizations

South Danbury Church Announces Fair

Save the date! The South Danbury Church Fair is on Saturday, July 27, from 9 AM to 2…

June 24, 2019 • Read

Franklin VNA & Hospice Reminds Us to Stay Safe in the Sun

Bountiful Programs Prevail at the Wilmot Market

Effort to promote sustainable slopes

When the National Ski Areas Association put out the call for member resorts to join in the NSAA…

June 19, 2019 • Read

The Refinery Restaurant Plans to Open in June

New Horizons Hair Changes Hands

Turtles Basking in the Sun

Turtles Basking in the Sun

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May 18, 2019 • Read

Walking the Boundary

Early January Sunset from Chase Hill Road