Community efforts from 1819 to today
The current Andover Beacon is publishing its 100th issue this month. The method of spreading the news of things of interest that were happening in Andover over the last 250+ years is sketchy at best. Neither the Eastman nor the Chaffee town histories make mention of any newspapers in Andover. John Eastman in his history […]
LRGH and Franklin Hospital are first in state
Lakes Region General Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital (part of the LRGHealthcare family) are the first two hospitals in the state to be part of the New Hampshire Meat Hospital Program, an initiative designed to provide institutions with locally raised meat for their patients, visitors, and staff. The long-term goal of the program is to […]
Prothesis fitter scheduling appointments
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 […]
“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 […]
Beloved doctor to be recognized
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 […]
Incentives and rebates help create a six- to eight-year payback
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 […]
Join the Andover Lions on a Party Deck
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 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.
Saturday, July 6 in South Danbury
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 […]