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Andover Conservation Commission Approved Minutes 1/9/19

Condensed from approved minutes Members Present: Jerry Hersey, Tina Cotton, Alan McIntyre, Mary Anne Broshek, Jesse Schust and Paul Currier Minutes The…

February 23, 2019 • Read

Three Rivers Foundation Awards First Scholarship

The Three Rivers Foundation has selected Justine Short (Laconia) to receive a $2,400 scholarship. Ms. Short, a student at Lakes Region Community…

March 1, 2019 • Read

George Thomas Upton, February 4, 2019

George Thomas Upton died peacefully at his home at Oakley Place in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 95 on February 4,…

February 21, 2019 • Read

Kearsarge Chorale Kicks-Off Spring Concert

Kearsarge Chorale, under the direction of Donald R. Cox, began rehearsals on January 28 in preparation for its spring concert, titled “It…

February 21, 2019 • Read

John K Delaney, 2020 Presidential Candidate Visits

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February 21, 2019 • Read

Concord Regional VNA Announces March Senior Health Clinic in Andover

Concord Regional VNA is holding a Senior Health Clinic at the Andover Hub, 157 Main Street in Andover, on Tuesday, March 19…

February 20, 2019 • Read

Full Moon Snowshoe/Hike at Clark Lookout in New London

We Hope You’ll Join Us on a Full Moon Snowshoe/Hike at Clark Lookout in New…

March 19, 2019 • Read

Thanks for the Walk Down Memory Lane

To the Editor: I lived in East Andover until I left for college and enjoy…

February 22, 2019 • Read

Selectboard Approved Minutes 2/4/19

Condensed from approved minutes: Members Present: Marj Roy, Town Administrator; Vicky Mishcon, Select Board Chair;…

February 23, 2019 • Read

Town News

History

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

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August 23, 2018 • Read

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

Schools

Proctor Academy's Unsung Hero of Heat

As we enter the heart of winter, the previously dormant smokestack of the Walt Wright Biomass Plant has begun spewing vapor again, and Proctor Academy will rely on Dana Newton to ensure we all receive heat. If you are ever…

Sophia and David Reynolds Win in Division Champi…

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 David Reynolds both won in the 3000 Meter Event. David set a school record with a…

AE/MS Second Graders Learn About 'Earth Changes'

Second graders spent 5 weeks studying about Earth Changes and the causes, effects and impacts those changes have on our planet and our lives. They worked in partnerships (which is a very challenging thing to do for 5 weeks) and…

AE/MS Second Grade Annual Heart Healthy Valentin…

Second graders held their annual (over 12 years now) Heart Healthy Valentine Restaurant at AE/MS. They enthusiastically served the third graders to reward them for performing the duty the year before, and invited the staff of the school to eat…

S.H.A.R.E. DAY - 30 Years!

When printed in the March edition of the Beacon, we credited Gisela Darling for this article when it was actually written by Margo Coolidge. Wow! Have 30 years gone by fast! It seems like yesterday when a small group of…

Nick Fairall Visits A.E.M.S.

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AE/MS Student Activities Include “Escape Room” Exercises

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February 1, 2019 • Read

Wonderful Holiday Season at East Andover Village Preschool

We had a wonderful holiday season at EAVP, with Grandparents’ Day, and a classroom holiday party. Grandparents’ Day was a huge success with a record 43 grandparents in…

January 29, 2019 • Read

Andover Organizations

Andover Historical Society Announces 2019 Raffle

Each year the Andover Historical Society organizes a fundraising raffle, the proceeds of which help defray the everyday expenses of running…

March 19, 2019 • Read

Andover Service Club Invites New Members

For 60 years, dedicated women from Andover and surrounding communities have been working together to be of service to the community…

March 19, 2019 • Read

New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family Craft Project

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March 1, 2019 • Read

Opinion

Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon

Dear Editor: Because of the fantastic women in the Kearsarge/Lake…

February 23, 2019 • Read

Report from Concord

New Hampshire’s democracy is one of the oldest and purest…

February 22, 2019 • Read

Thanks for the Walk Down Memory Lane

To the Editor: I lived in East Andover until I…

February 22, 2019 • Read

Births

Born: Elizabeth Paige Richardson, August 9, 2015

Trevor and Evan St. Clair

Born: Beckett David Pontbriand

Born: Clemmens Robert Baker

Kids

East Andover Village Preschool April News

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

News From East Andover Village Preschool

Andover Recreational Youth Basketball Update

Other People News

Foodstuffs: His Name is Kevin Roark…Prepare to Dine

Wilmot Woman Wins Kathy Anderson Scholarship

Andover High School Reunion

Frank Haley Continues the Walk

Around the World

Around the World with the Beacon, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Around the World with the Beacon: Atlee, VA

Around the World with the Beacon: Fort Myers, Florida

Around the World with the Beacon: Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Deaths

The Andover Lions Club Remembers Jim Goody

George A Kidder, March 8, 2019

James William Goody, February 24, 2019

Ruth E. Kelley

Outdoors

Volunteers Maintain Ice Rink

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March 1, 2019 • Read

Winners of Annual Ice Fishing Derby Announced

The Annual Annual Andover Fish and Game Ice Fishing Derby was held on Highland Lake in East Andover on February 2. In this derby,…

March 1, 2019 • Read

Stone Wall Mapping

NH Stone Wall Mapper You can’t help noticing the innumerable stone walls arrayed across the NH landscape, but then again perhaps they seem so…

February 22, 2019 • Read

Ragged Mountain Mushing: It’s All About the Dogs

FNRT-MC Board Meeting Draft Minutes 1/16/19

Ausbon Sargent Preserves Frazier Brook Farm in Warner

Sports

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