The Andover Beacon | Our Hometown Newspaper

Conservation Groups Encourage People to Enjoy Local Greenspaces

Come enjoy our local greenspaces, whether it is for a walk, bird watching, sketching, or doing trail work. This summer the Ausbon…

July 17, 2022 • Read

Donations to Beacon’s Annual Fund Drive Help Keep You Connected

“What does the Beacon do for me?” We’re glad you asked that question! The Beacon’s most important role in our community will…

July 19, 2022 • Read

Owners of Drake’s Place Announce Sale of Eatery and Market

As many of you may have heard, Drake’s Place Eatery and Market was recently sold to a young family from Grafton. Reopening…

July 19, 2022 • Read

Proctor’s 2022 Graduates Pursue Athletics and Arts

The Class of 2022 consistently astounded us with their performance in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in the art studios…

July 17, 2022 • Read

COA Chapin Senior Center August Schedule

Monday, August 1, 2022 Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM Enjoy year-round walking without…

July 17, 2022 • Read

Summer Provides Lots of Fun and Learning for Pre…

We are enjoying summertime here at EAVP, spending all the time outside. We are getting creative with bringing materials outside to stay cool, like water beads in the water table and a slip ‘n’ slide down our hill. We were…

Proctor's 2022 Graduates Pursue Athletics and Ar…

The Class of 2022 consistently astounded us with their performance in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in the art studios and stage. The exploration of different interests and passions that took place at Proctor has laid a foundation…

Proctor Prepares for the 2022-2023 School Year

As we flip the calendar to August, preparations for the 2022-2023 school year at Proctor Academy are well underway. The first students will arrive on campus on Friday, September 2, and in total 380 students will attend Proctor this year,…

Proctor Woodlands Building Nears Completion for …

The final project in the $40M+ Campaign for Proctor, the new Proctor Woodlands Building will open its doors for the first time to students this September. Serving as a gateway to Proctor’s 2,500 acres of woodlands for science classes and…

AE/MS Returns to Normalcy, and Finishes the Year…

Summertime greetings to the greater Andover community from your friends at the Andover Elementary/Middle School! Although the past year was awkward for all of us at times, we enjoyed a wonderful finish for our AE/MS community! With the momentum we…