KNP Korner — March 

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KNP Korner — March 

Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners (KNP) is a nonprofit dedicated to building a community where neighbors help each other flourish. We collaborate with over 40 community partners serving 10  towns in the Kearsarge region, matching the needs of neighbors with committed volunteers who can help in short-term or longer-term situations. KNP anticipates some wonderful new beginnings throughout […]

KACC Welcomes The Beacon to the Area

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The Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome The Beacon to our area, as the issues start popping up in the towns around the mountain. The Beacon shines a light on area events and happenings both in and all around the Kearsarge region. We’d like to introduce you to a few of our […]

Franklin VNA and Hospice 1st Annual 5K

Saturday, April 27, at 9 AM

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Franklin VNA and Hospice 1st Annual 5K

The Franklin VNA and Hospice is hosting our 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk, on April 27, starting at 9 AM. The race will begin/end at the Paul Smith Elementary School, 41 Daniel Webster Drive, Franklin. All proceeds will help benefit the Franklin VNA and Hospice and the families and patients we serve. Run as an individual or […]

Blazing Star Grange Plans GAAWD’s Country Network

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Have you ever heard of New Hampshire’s tranquil, beautiful areas referred to as God’s Country? The Danbury Country Store certainly had and came up with “GAAWD’s Country,” referring to our little section of the state — the towns of Grafton, Alexandria, Andover, Wilmot, and Danbury.   Having approval from the store to use “GAAWD’s Country,” Blazing […]

News from Andover Fish & Game Club

Derby results and upcoming rabies clinic

By Rich Gross
News from Andover Fish & Game Club

The Andover Fish & Game Club’s Kids Ice Fishing Derby, on February 24, on Eagle Pond in Wilmot, went very well. Registered were 39 kids, and 20 fish were caught (17 pickerel, 2 perch, and 1 trout).  The trophy winners were: Longest Pickerel, Colin Szilagyi, 25” (a beauty); 2nd Longest Pickerel, Dillon Laroche, 22½”; 3rd […]

Willa Coroka of The Magpie’s Apprentice to Speak 

Andover Garden Club, Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 PM

By Chris Dixon

Please join the Andover Garden Club as Willa Coroka visits us for a second time and presents another in her series of great programs — this time on companion Planting. Willa hails from Chester, New Hampshire, and is a seasoned gardener, propagator, and an engaging and energetic speaker.  Come hear about plants that when planted […]

“Jazzpirations” at the Andover Coffeehouse

Featuring Cinnamon Blomquist, Friday, April 19

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“Jazzpirations” at the Andover Coffeehouse

Cinnamon Blomquist is a professional flutist whose musical passion is jazz. She’ll share this love with the audience when she brings “Jazzpirations” to the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, April 19. The event will be held in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, where music will begin at 7 […]

Reverend Cinnamon to Perform at Andover Coffeehouse

Now streaming services on FB live

By Donna Thompson & Rev. Bill Blomquist

Everyone at Andover Community Church hopes you had a wonderful and blessed Easter. Now it is time to get ready for the spring! Holy Week and Easter: we had deeply rich celebrations of the last week of Jesus’ life. Palm Sunday was loud and boisterous, Good Friday’s service portrayed a dramatic replay of the crucifixion […]

Andover Fish & Game Club Scholarship Applications

Submission deadline May 15

By Tanja Cloutier
Andover Fish & Game Club Scholarship Applications

  Applications are now being accepted for the Andover Fish & Game Club Memorial Scholarship. The AFGC Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 to provide financial support to students majoring in conservation or an environment-related program. Applicants must be enrolled in a conservation or environment-related certificate/degree program at a recognized college/university; be registered for classes in […]