Breast Cancer and Beyond Gathering in Laconia

Prothesis fitter scheduling appointments

Press release

The June Breast Cancer and Beyond gathering will be on Monday, June 10, from 4:30 to 6  PM. The Oncology Boutique Closet will be collecting hats and/or head covering donations. Any ideas or suggestions for treatment of hair loss or any other side effects from breast cancer treatments would also be welcome. The casual gathering […]

Another Successful Westside Clinic Safety Fair

Press release

“Keeping Kids Safe” was the theme at the 7th Annual Westside Safety Fair held at Westside Healthcare on Wednesday, May 22. Sponsored by the LRGHealthcare Community Education Department, many parents and caregivers in the community look forward to this annual event as a fun and interactive way to educate children by engaging them with skilled […]

Cancer Survivors to Celebrate Life at LRGHealthcare

Beloved doctor to be recognized

Press release

A Cancer Survivors Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 6 from 3 to 6 PM in the Lower Level Conference Rooms at Lakes Region General Hospital. Cancer survivors, their families, and all members of the community are welcome to join in the celebration, which will honor cancer survivors and their caregivers. “Cancer Survivors Day […]

Converting an Old Andover House to Solar

Incentives and rebates help create a six- to eight-year payback

By Ken Wells, for the Beacon
Converting an Old Andover House to Solar

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 […]

Be a VIP at the Fisher Cats Game on July 15!

Join the Andover Lions on a Party Deck

By Bill Leber, Andover Lions Club

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

By Bernice Nowell, Blackwater Grange

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.  

Andover High School Plans Summer Reunion

Saturday, July 6 in South Danbury

By Judy Perreault, AHS ’53

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 […]

Andover Lions are Planning a Busy Summer

Seeking new members to help serve the community

By Joyce Egge, Andover Lions Club

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. […]

New London Hospital and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Move to Closer Affiliation

Press release

New London Hospital (NLH) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (D-HH) have negotiated an affiliation agreement, beginning a review process aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two institutions. Under the affiliation, NLH will integrate its governance and certain clinical, financial, and administrative activities with Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Subject to certain approval powers reserved to D-HH, the hospital will retain […]