Fournier’s Barber Shop Grows with Franklin

Shop on Central Street opens early

By Ken Wells

First thing in the morning, most businesses on Franklin’s Central Street were just opening up, but some were earlier risers. Right next door to Brother’s Donuts, Fournier’s Barber Shop was already plying their trade in sharp haircuts and flowing conversation when I walked in. The first customer of the day was getting a haircut and […]

Amy Fecteau of Cedartree Farm Says “The Earth is my Church.”

Their farm provides local meat and vegetables

By Mario Ratzki
Amy Fecteau of Cedartree Farm Says “The Earth is my Church.”

“The earth is my church,”says Amy Fecteau of Cedartree Farm located at 262 Franklin Road in Salisbury. Since 2017, when Amy and husband Stephen first opened their farm on their 10 acres of pastures in Salisbury, they have been working 7 days a week to provide meats and vegetables for the discerning buyers in Andover, […]

Epson Perfection V500 Photo Copier for Sale

Epson Perfection V500 Photo copier for sale.  Usually $393.32, excellent condition, gently used $70.00, priced to sell.   8 Atco/Logan Vintage 35mm slide cases, $10 each; $50 for the lot. For more information, call 404 401-7064.

Come Visit Our New Store

Pet friendly

Come Visit Our New Store

The Cilleyville Barn is a new business located at 856 Main Street, in Andover. Known for decades as Blackwater Farm, it’s been a rooming house, a mink farm, a gas station, apartments, and now an interesting store. We’ve been here since 1976 (having spent 26 years in Alaska; and back and forth to Andover). Now […]

Merrimack County Nursing Home Celebrates Successes

Offers new approved LNA licensing course

Press release

“I’m thrilled to see Merrimack County at its best, and as it serves as a shining example for other counties to follow suit,” said Representative Deborah Aylward, who is a member of the County Delegation submitting this piece of news.  The Merrimack County Nursing Home, in Boscawen, as well as the Merrimack County Board of […]

NHEC Votes to Return Two Million in Capital Credit Payments

Credits are from 1984, '85, and part of  '86

Press release

The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) Board of Directors has approved the return of over $2 million in capital credit payments to members and former members. The 2023 capital credit retirement will result in the payment of all remaining capital credits from 1984, all of 1985, and part of 1986. Approximately 10,000 current members who […]

White Sparrow Market Presents The Exchange Schedule for 2023

First market is Saturday, June 3

By Tiffany Perkins
White Sparrow Market Presents The Exchange Schedule for 2023

We are very excited to be starting yet another year at The Exchange! This year we have quite the variety of vendors, both new and familiar, coming to showcase their small businesses! Come discover a mix of items ranging from handmade to vintage, with a dash of farm goods, all in a country setting. We’ll […]

Kim Pease’s Business Keeps Things Abuzz on Tucker Mountain

Beekeeping, farming, and pet caregiving 

By Laurie Zimmerman
Kim Pease’s Business Keeps Things Abuzz on Tucker Mountain

Whether giving midday walks for dogs, working on hive preparation for tens of thousands of bees, or caring for her two horses, two sheep, four dogs, and two cats, Kim Pease is never just sitting around enjoying the view from her sloping back fields on Tucker Mountain. Kim is a pet caregiver, beekeeper, and farmer. […]