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Proctor Exhibits the Art of Jozimar Matimano

Jozimar Matimano is a fine art painter originally from the East Democratic Republic of Congo, Butembo, now living in Manchester, New Hampshire.…

November 30, 2021 • Read

Proctor Academy Winter Athletic Season Schedule

Proctor Academy’s winter athletic season is underway, and for the first time in nearly two years, spectators will be allowed to watch…

December 1, 2021 • Read

Peabody Place Gets Fundraising Help from Newly Formed Auxiliary

Peabody Place, Franklin, announces the formation of the Peabody Auxiliary, comprising a well-connected professional group of women interested in promoting and supporting…

January 14, 2022 • Read

Andover Police Department November 2021

The Andover Police Department handled 133 calls for service during November 2021, including: Abandoned Vehicle: 3 Animal Wild: 1 Assist Citizen: 4…

January 14, 2022 • Read

Andover Cooks Share Favorites: Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)

This recipe for Zimtsterne, German for Cinnamon Stars, is from The New German Cookbook written in the 1980s by my long-time best…

January 11, 2022 • Read

Little Tree Appears to be Hugging Bigger Tree

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January 11, 2022 • Read

2021 Property Tax Rate Decreases From 2020 by 2.1%

This article is a basic overview of the Town’s tax rate and is intended to…

December 3, 2021 • Read

“Tapestry Tuesdays” to Feature Lectures, Poetry Readings, and More

The Center for the Arts, Lake Sunapee Region is pleased to announce a new event…

January 14, 2022 • Read

Preschoolers Watch Pavers at Work from School Window

Happy New Year from East Andover Village Preschool! Some of our favorite learning experiences from…

January 14, 2022 • Read

Town News

History

Highland Lake Grange Was Built to Provide Secondary Education

NB: Most of the quotations in this article come from Ralph Chaffee’s monograph about this building; some are…

January 14, 2022 • Read

Rita Norander Remembers Her Father on Armistice Day

Each year on Armistice Day, I am especially reminded of my father, Benne LaPlante, and his service to…

December 2, 2021 • Read

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

Schools

AE/MS Returns to Greater "Normalcy" Despite COVI…

It has been a very busy and productive fall and winter here at AE/MS. Despite the many challenges and complications presented by the pandemic (the greatest of which is the disruption caused by COVID-related student and staff absences), I am…

AE/MS Eagles Basketball Team Plays Against Kears…

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Students Eagerly Embrace In-School Enrichment Cl…

One of the things that was greatly missed during the COVID shutdown of 2020, as well as during the hybrid schooling model that was in place last year, were extracurricular activities and social events. Knowing this, and wanting to make…

Preschoolers Watch Pavers at Work from School Wi…

Happy New Year from East Andover Village Preschool! Some of our favorite learning experiences from 2021 included our enthusiasm to explore nature, coming together during circle time for group conversations, and expressing our love of the seasons through art. As…

Women's Foundation Recognizes Sarah Morgart '22

In October, Proctor senior Sarah Morgart ‘22 presented a portion of her Academic Concentration capstone project during the dedication of the National Votes for Women Trail marker installed on Proctor’s campus in honor of former faculty member Mary N. Chase. …

Proctor's Fall Ocean Classroom Completes Voyage

For nine weeks this fall, 22 Proctor Academy students voyaged aboard the schooner Harvey Gamage along the eastern seaboard of the United States. While unfortunate weather patterns prevented the voyage from heading to the Caribbean as originally planned, the student…

Proctor Teams Earn Places in New England Tournament

Proctor’s fall varsity athletic teams combined for a 32-16-5 record, with both varsity girls’ soccer and varsity field hockey earning berths in the New England Preparatory School Athletic…

December 2, 2021 • Read

Proctor Academy Winter Athletic Season Schedule

Proctor Academy’s winter athletic season is underway, and for the first time in nearly two years, spectators will be allowed to watch hockey and basketball games. All spectators…

December 1, 2021 • Read

Andover Organizations

Locally Made Bottle Socks Help to Keep Hands Warm

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January 21, 2022 • Read

Application Process for 2022 ASC Scholarships Begins

The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2022 Scholarship awards has begun. Awards are…

January 20, 2022 • Read

Historical Society’s 2022 Calendar a Success

The Andover Historical Society was pleased to have the 12th annual fundraising calendars available in time for Christmas. It was quite…

January 20, 2022 • Read

Opinion

Representative Taken to Task for Spreading Misinformation

As a supporter of public education, I read with disappointment…

December 10, 2021 • Read

Infrastructure Projects Promise to Benefit Local Economies

The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into…

December 10, 2021 • Read

Parents Have a Voice in Their Children’s Education

This letter is specifically to the parents who feel they…

December 10, 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

John Cotton Receives Kim Ayers Environmental Award

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

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

Marcelle O. “Marci” Croteau – January 10, 2022

Daniel H. O’Neil, January 4, 2022

Homer W. Guillemette Jr., December 28, 2021

Bowen Warner Brinegar, December 19, 2021

Outdoors

Ragged Mountain Opens for Season on Friday, December 3

Ragged Mountain Resort opened for the 2021-22 winter season on Friday, December 3, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Operations continued Saturday and Sunday…

December 2, 2021 • Read

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