34th Annual Kayak Run on New Year’s Day in Franklin

First Day Franklin includes heated tent

Press release

The year 2015 will start with a thrill in Franklin on Thursday, January 1, as we welcome kayakers splashing and slicing through snow- and ice-filled Class IV rapids. This year marks the 34th annual New Year’s Day run on the Winnipesaukee River. It is a sight to see. Choose Franklin invites all businesses, organizations, and […]

Blazing Star Grange Hosts Local Community Food Discussion

Farmers and community members consider sustainability

Press release

The final program of the Blazing Star Grange two-year sustainability series was held on November 8 at the Blazing Star Grange Hall in Danbury. Thirty people attended the program, each having some connection or belief in the need for a more sustainable community. The purpose of this discussion was to gather together farmers, local businesses, […]

Grace and Hope Church Established in Andover

Meets in Potter Place Masonic Hall

By Karen Heavey, pastor, GHCC

Let me introduce myself. My name is Reverend Karen Heavey, pastor of the newly established Grace and Hope Community Church (GHCC), now located in Andover. I was asked: What made you decide to come to Andover? I smiled and answered, “Why not!” Besides, that is the name of the road where we are located – Cilleyville […]

Andover Service Club Enjoys Christmas Luncheon at 74 Main

Tai Chi teacher at November meeting

By Mary Ofenloch, Andover Service Club president
Andover Service Club Enjoys Christmas Luncheon at 74 Main

On the morning of November 12, the Andover Service Club (ASC) met for their monthly meeting at the Highland Lake Grange Hall. After opening words, committee reports, and organizing the final details for the annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale, sign-up sheets were distributed for the annual Christmas luncheon at 74 Main, in New London, on December […]

Wilmot Express Brings Holiday Fun on December 14

All aboard at 4 PM at Wilmot's Red Barn!

Press release

Fun for the whole family will be on track starting at 4 PM Sunday, December 14. Thatis when the young and young-at-heart can climb aboard the third annual Wilmot Express, a town-wide holiday celebration. The Wilmot Express is a joint effort by the Wilmot Community Association (WCA), the Wilmot Volunteer Fire Department, and the Wilmot […]

WCA Holiday Craft Fair on December 6

65 vendors will be on hand

Press release

A record number of 65 vendors will participate in the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) annual Holiday Craft Fair set from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the New London Outing Club’s Indoor Center, 114 Cougar Court, New London. Admission is free, and includes a raffle ticket for items donated by the […]

KREM Receives Grant to Meet People’s Emergency Needs

Ministry serves Andover and area towns

Press release

Kearsarge Regional Ecumenical Ministries (KREM) was recently awarded a grant from The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation to support KREM’s ongoing ecumenical mission of meeting emergency needs of people in the Kearsarge/Sunapee region when other services are not available. “Emergency needs of those in our area will definitely be on the rise now that the […]

Pancakes, Plus Your Picture with Santa Claus!

Saturday, December 20, in Franklin

Press release

The Franklin Area Lions Club presents its annual Santa and Mrs. Claus Pancake Breakfast at the Soda Shoppe, Central Street, Franklin, on Saturday, December 20, from 7:30 AM- 10 AM. Tickets to the event are $5 each. Included in the ticket price are blueberry, chocolate chip, or plain pancakes and syrup, sausage, and juice, milk, or coffee. […]