Created group focused on artifact recovery
FRANKLIN — Long before I retired, I had the opportunity to purchase and renovate a historical building located in the town of North Brookfield, Massachusetts. During the remodeling phase of this building, my team and I recovered over 200 artifacts that were directly tied to the building and the town of North Brookfield. I had […]
Plans to hike Appalachian Trail to Mt. Katahdin
ANDOVER — I am one of a few women over 70 who plan to be on top of Mount Katahdin in September or October this year. Only 50 people over 70 years old have completed the Appalachian Trail (AT), a 200-mile hike through 14 states and over several mountains. The oldest male was 83, completing […]
ANDOVER — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John J. Kaiser, Sr., age 80, who passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. John was born on December 31, 1944, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to the late Theodore and Ruth Kaiser. He was predeceased by his siblings, Theodore Kaiser, Jr., Ruth Fulham, and James […]
ANDOVER – Philip L. Abair, 70, of Stewart Street, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the New London Hospital. He was born in Lebanon, NH on February 13, 1954, the son of Edward Joseph Abair and Eunice E. (Mason) Eastman. Phil graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School in North Sutton, NH and took many classes […]
ANDOVER —- Wyatt Matthew Carleton, 17, passed away tragically in a car accident, on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Wyatt was born on September 21, 2007, in Laconia, the son of Jim and Crystal (Cole) Carleton. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, hiking and swimming, but was most passionate about skiing. He felt most at home and […]
Dedicated to group of One-Wheelers
The Andover One-Wheelers, November, 1992 Amid the balloons and bands and floats And all the tall buildings and crowds, They pedaled their way down Broadway, The whole avenue their stage. They wound downtown in amazing precision, With great big smiles on their faces. Little children shouted for joy! Everyone clapped and cheered to see the […]
Mary Lyn Ray explores children's love of nature
Celebrated author Mary Lyn Ray, of Danbury, has received numerous accolades, including Amazon’s Editor’s Pick for Best Children’s Books in 2024, for her just-released When You Find the Right Rock, with delightful illustrations by artist Felicita Sala. What could be better, in The Granite State, after all, than an award-winning children’s book about rocks? In […]
With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Williams Diven, age 92, on September 9, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Jane was born in Philadelphia to James Burnham and Dorothy Williams. She graduated from Germantown Friends School and Keuka College. Jane married George Diven in […]
EAST ANDOVER — Mark E. Thompson, 76, dad, grampa, friend, passed away peacefully at the Concord Hospital on November 15 with his family, friends, and companion at his side. Mark was raised and lived in East Andover throughout his lifetime. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1966. He married the love of his life, […]