Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, June 2014

Tom needs a mellow new home

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Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, June 2014

This handsome guy is Tom! Tom came to the shelter after his previous owners moved and left him behind. Tom is about seven years old. He is neutered, litter box trained, and up-to-date on all his shots. Tom is a bit shy, but he is learning to be more trusting of people. He is quite […]

Proctor Community Service Groups Help Out at WCA

Spring clean-up at the Red Barn and at Patten Park

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Proctor Community Service Groups Help Out at WCA

Twelve students and two instructors from Proctor Academy in Andover assisted the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) on May 3 with spring landscape clean-up at the association’s two properties in Wilmot. At Timothy Patten Park on Shindagan Road, the students raked the lawn and beach, moved picnic tables, and floated and secured a raft. Workers at […]

Kellie St Jacques Heads a Relay for Life Team

One of many Andover participants over the years

By Kellie St Jacques, for the Beacon

Hello! My name is Kellie St Jacques, team captain of the Relay For Life Team at New London Hospital. We are called the NLH Health Nuts. I have lived in Andover all of my life, and I am glad to share with you my connection with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Kearsarge/Lake […]

Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice, June 2014

Programs and activities

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Monday June 2nd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM Lebanon Sr. Center 10 Campbell St, Lebanon 10 AM – 12 PM Info: 603-526-4077 WIDOW TO WIDOW SUPPORT GROUP New London Office 107 Newport Rd, New London 10 AM – 12 PM Info: 526-4077 Tuesday June 3rd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM New […]

LRGH Needs Volunteer Drivers for Courtesty Cart

Six-passenger golf cart operates May to October

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Spring is here, and summer is right around the corner, which means the Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) Courtesy Cart is ramping up its shuttle service, and drivers are needed. The LRGH Auxiliary purchased the six-passenger golf carts to serve as a free Courtesy Shuttle to transport patients and visitors from their parking spaces to […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, June 2014

Programs and activities

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Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Mondays at 4:00pm Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at all […]

FRH Auxiliary Celebrates a Year’s Accomplishments

Always looking for enthusiastic new members

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Members of the Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary recently held their Annual Meeting to review initiatives of the past year and ways to best support the hospital and community services moving forward. Inspired by a long history of fundraising and philanthropic giving, the group welcomes new ideas, new requests, and new members. Held in November at […]

Colby-Sawyer Brings Facilities Management In-House

Former contractor's employees offered positions

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Colby-Sawyer College has opted to end its contract for the facilities management operations provided by Sodexo, effective July 1. These services at Colby-Sawyer include the Facilities and Housekeeping departments. While the change ends a long-term relationship with that branch of Sodexo, it will not affect the college’s separate contract with Sodexo Dining Services. Colby-Sawyer acknowledges […]

Franklin Community Day Plans Fun Events for May 10

Parade celebrates 100th anniversary of Mother's Day

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The 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 10, rain or shine. This year’s event, sponsored by Franklin Rotary, Franklin Savings Bank, and Watts Water Technology, will take place at Odell Park, located on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin. Activities will begin at 10 AM on Saturday when booths, games, […]

Area Business Women Offer Annual Scholarship

Applications due by May 24

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Franklin Business and Professional Women (BPW) is sponsoring the Velma Smith Dalphond Scholarship again this year. Through the years, Franklin Business and Professional Women has continuously presented the award to a woman for use toward her education. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need to a woman 25 years or older who works or […]