Honors Anne, his wife of 50 years
By Lauretta Phillips, for the Beacon

Frank Haley, 91, and his wife Anne will have been married 50 years this July. They do almost everything together, including the annual 3K Blind Awareness Walk-a-thon. Ann drives and Frank collects the money when they collect funds to support the programs that the New Hampshire Association for the Blind offer. Frank, being blind […]
Cousins Haley and Brittany Peters graduate in Vermont and Maine
Edna and Robert Peters are the proud grandparents of two granddaughters who graduated from their respective colleges on May 16 in Maine and May 17 in Vermont. Bob and Edna were able to attend both ceremonies. Haley Rachel Peters, daughter of Jeannette Shedd and the late Gary Peters, graduated from Marlboro College in Marlboro, Vermont, […]
From Hippie Hill video to The Giver
By Jim Connell, for the Beacon

There are indeed some interesting people here in the small village of Andover: like Robert Grasmere. You may have heard of Robert because of his role in the local Ragged Mountain Band. He co-produced and provided the video know-how for niece Lindsey Schust’s music video called Hippie Hill – a song about a local hangout […]
Many good memories of Grange activities and friends
By Doug Phelps, for the Beacon

Vic Phelps was born in 1926 and joined Blackwater Grange #152 when he turned 14 years old in 1940. His father Victor E. Phelps was already a member and probably influenced this decision. But as Vic reminisced, “there wasn’t much else to do in Andover in those days.” He remembers talk of having to ride […]
Business Admin major is pursuing her MBA
Press release

Meredith K. Cline of Andover received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from the Peter T. Paul School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. The commencement ceremony was held on UNH’s Memorial Field in Durham on May 16. Meredith graduated with honors and was recognized for her […]
Professor of Environmental Studies engages his students in active learning
Press release
The Board of Trustees of Colby-Sawyer College grants tenure to longstanding faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, service to the college, and scholarship. Andover resident Harvey Pine was among the faculty members so honored at the May meeting of the Board. Professor of Environmental Studies Harvey Pine is an expert in climate change, […]
A familiar face behind the counter at Lake Sunapee Bank
Press release
Brenda Brown, long-time teller and Customer Service Representative at the Andover branch of Lake Sunapee Bank, was honored at the bank’s annual Employee Recognition Event, which took place at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord on May 5. Brenda was recognized for 10 years of service at the bank.
Henry Joseph Bendel, son of Jay and Robin Boynton, graduated cum laude from Keene State College with a BS in sustainable product innovation and design. He received an award from the Fenton Family Dealership for one of his senior projects: the Thumbar, a device to screen blood alcohol level via thumbprint.
Granddaughter of Beth and Tim Frost
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering