Andover Teams Help Making Strides Walk Top $588,000

Seventh year above $500,000 for Concord event

By Kimberly Laro, Making Strides
Andover Teams Help Making Strides Walk Top $588,000

On October 20, the 21st Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event was held at Memorial Field in Concord. Over 5,000 participants raised $588,561 to fund critical research, programs, and patients services of the American Cancer Society. In 1993, the first Making Strides events were held, and the Concord event raised $3,000. This year, over 300 […]

Seniors Luncheons Resume at Wilmot’s Red Barn

Sign up for the November 21 fete by November 15

By Lindy Heim, WCA
Seniors Luncheons Resume at Wilmot’s Red Barn

Senior Luncheons are being offered at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at noon on the third Thursday of the month. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and support services for seniors in our county. […]

Wilmot Harvest Luncheon Draws Crowd of 80

Gourmet meal from local growers and food producers

Press release

In its commitment to bringing neighbors together, the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) sponsored the Harvest Home Luncheon on Saturday, September 28 to showcase locally grown and produced foods and products. The event was a great success. Lots of local growers, food producers, and dedicated volunteers participated. Nearly 80 people enjoyed the four-course gourmet meal. Many […]

WCA Celebrates 50 Years Serving Wilmot and Surrounding Towns

Potluck at the Red Barn on October 26

Press release

The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will celebrate its first 50 years of bringing neighbors together with a potluck supper starting at 5:30 PM on Saturday, October 26 at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. Bring your favorite dish to share with your friends and neighbors. The WCA will provide beverages and dessert – a […]

Laura Powers’ Cookies Kick Off Holiday Events at the Red Barn

Decorate holiday cookies on November 19

Press release

The Wilmot Community Association has several workshops, activities, and programs lined up for November and early December at the Red Barn.  Holiday Sugar Cookies Learn how to decorate holiday cookies with Laura Powers of Andover-based Extraordinary Taste starting at 6 PM Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) Red Barn on 64 Village […]

Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Precious

Domestic short-hair cat with a sweet disposition

Press release
Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Precious

This is Precious! This girl definitely lives up to her name with her sweet disposition and loving spirit. Precious is a domestic short-hair, adult, female. She is spayed, litter box trained, and current on all her vaccinations. She is very affectionate and is quite content to sit quietly in your lap. Precious sustained a broken […]

Support Breast Cancer Research Shopping at Tanger

Savings through October 25

Press release

Pink is a bold color so significant that women everywhere know what it stands for immediately – it stands for hope! This fall, Tanger is offering its shoppers a way to join the fight against breast cancer with its annual PinkSTYLE campaign. From September 12 through October 25, the 20th annual Tanger PinkSTYLE Campaign will […]

New London Hospital, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Affiliation Takes Effect

Stronger clinical services, lower spending

Press release

On September 16, the proposed affiliation between New London Hospital (NLH) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (D-HH) was cleared to move forward by the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General, having previously received a similar clearance from the New Hampshire Charitable Trusts Unit of the same office. Leading up to these decisions, a lengthy due diligence […]

Roast Pork Dinner at First Baptist Church in New London

Saturday, October 26 from 5:30 to 7 PM

Press release

A Harvest Supper will be held at the First Baptist Church on Main Street, New London on Saturday, October 26, from 5:30 until 7 PM. Roast pork with “all the fixin’s” and apple crisp for dessert will be prepared by “Chef Superior” Jeff Heath and his staff. Cost of the meal is $12 for adults, […]

Brenda’s Ride with Friends Raises Over $11,000 to Fight Cancer

Oncology patients at LRGHealthcare to benefit

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Brenda’s Ride with Friends Raises Over $11,000 to Fight Cancer

Fifteen-year breast cancer survivor, Brenda Ganong, recently hosted the 11th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends: Fighting Cancer One Mile at a Time. The day was a huge success raising $11,200 for the oncology patients at LRGHealthcare. Brenda’s Ride started in 2003 with just 35 participants and has continued to grow with each passing year. The […]