Is the Beacon on the right path to endure?
I doubt that any publisher of a small, rural community newspaper has ever viewed the future of their publication with confident optimism. The need for the paper is there, certainly; the work is important; but in a small community, the base of support is so small! Gathering, preparing, and publishing local news for a city […]
Community efforts from 1819 to today
The current Andover Beacon is publishing its 100th issue this month. The method of spreading the news of things of interest that were happening in Andover over the last 250+ years is sketchy at best. Neither the Eastman nor the Chaffee town histories make mention of any newspapers in Andover. John Eastman in his history […]
Incentives and rebates help create a six- to eight-year payback
Twenty-five years ago, as newlyweds, my wife and I fell in love with an old house in Andover, and it became entwined in our story. We first saw the place on a day when mud season had exploded into glorious spring! Daffodils were poking up, Mount Kearsarge loomed in the distance, and we saw pileated […]
Join the Andover Lions on a Party Deck
The Andover Lions Club has reserved a Party Deck for dinner and the baseball game at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) versus the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) on Monday, July 15, at 7:05 PM at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. The Lions are inviting the members of the communities of Andover […]
Blackwater Grange #152 met on May 9 with seven members present, Master Clayton Powell presiding. Deputy Neil MacDonald and his wife Gale were present. He brought greetings from State Master Jim Tetreault and General Deputy Arthur Merrill. The Lecturer’s program was jokes and quizzes. The Grange meets next on Thursday, June 13.
Saturday, July 6 in South Danbury
The 2013 Andover High School reunion is just around the corner; can’t believe another year has passed. I had an aunt that said “the older you get, the faster the time goes by,” and I guess she was right. I look forward to seeing classmates from near and far. Some live right here in town […]
Seeking new members to help serve the community
The Andover Lions hosted an Open House on April 22 at 6 PM at Naughty Nellies for prospective new members and former members. An ice cream social with many toppings was provided by Naughty Nellies and was a big hit. We have one new member, Mrs. Laura Danforth, and are working on welcoming another one. […]
Our April meeting was our Guest Night which consists of members inviting someone to attend with them, bringing a dish to share, and having an enjoyable evening of great food, fellowship, and wonderful entertainment. This year we held it at the East Andover Grange Hall. We had 48 members and guests. A short meeting was […]