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. […]

Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, December 2014

A very sweet, affectionate fella

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Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, December 2014

Say hello to Ringo! This handsome guy came to the shelter as a stray so his history is a bit of a mystery. We do know that he is a very affectionate fellow with a sweet disposition. He enjoys being held and receiving attention. Ringo has a bit of an independent spirit and seems to […]

Winter Market Has Your Locally-Made Holiday Ready

Shop on December 6 in Danbury

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Winter Market Has Your Locally-Made Holiday Ready

Have a locally made holiday this year by giving your family and friends a holiday gift purchased from the 24 annual Danbury Holiday Craft Fair and Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, December 6th. Held in the Danbury Grange Hall, across from the firehouse in Danbury, the doors open at 9 am. Downstairs in the Blazing […]

Senior Luncheons Slated for December and January in Wilmot

Make reservations a week ahead

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Senior Luncheons Slated for December and January in Wilmot

The next Senior Luncheon is scheduled at noon on Thursday, December 18, at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn in Wilmot. A hearty ham or turkey supper with home-baked cookies for dessert is on the menu. The entertainment will be provided by Susan Cancio-Bello, who will play seasonal favorites on the piano. There will […]

Volunteers Complete Bell Cradle and Steeple Restoration Project

Repairs should last a long time

By Joyce Bourdon, for the Beacon
Volunteers Complete Bell Cradle and Steeple Restoration Project

The restoration project on the Andover Congregational Church has been completed. A big thank you to all the volunteers from the Andover Church and the community who worked on the project. The volunteers who helped on the Bell Cradle and Steeple restoration project were: John Bourdon (lead), Joyce Bourdon, Greg Bourdon, Gary Cassidy, Jim Emerson, […]

Holiday Craft Fair and Cookie Walk Benefit Wilmot Groups

December 6 in New London

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Holiday Craft Fair and Cookie Walk Benefit Wilmot Groups

The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society (WLAS) will be hosting its famous Cookie Walk from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, December 6 as part of the Wilmot Community Association’s Holiday Craft Fair.  The Cookie Walk will be held at the site of the former middle school gym, now New London Rec., at 119 Cougar […]

LRGHealthcare Serves Meat Without Unnecessary Antibiotics

Helping build sustainable food systems

Press release

Friday, October 24, Lakes Region General Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital served over 200 meals that featured meat raised without non-therapeutic antibiotics. Joining alongside Health Care Without Harm and more than 200 other hospitals across the country (49 in New England and 1 of 2 in the state of New Hampshire), LRGHealthcare celebrated Food Day […]

Holiday Swap on December 6 at AE/MS

Bring items to swap before 9 AM

By Janet Moore, Holiday Swap

The Holiday Swap will once again share gym space with the AE/MS wreath-decorating workshop on Saturday, December 6. It will be open from 8 AM to noon and provide residents with an opportunity to choose items appropriate for holiday gift giving. You may drop off donations the day before at the AE/MS gym, or you may bring […]