Benefits are again available to Andover
Two years ago, Andover became the easternmost town in the Vital Communities/NH Saves regional effort to weatherize houses. The program and its benefits are again available to Andover residents; coincidentally, the city of Concord has just begun its own Weatherize initiative. In case you’ve forgotten, NH Saves is a long-standing program funded by the state’s […]
Watch this preseason athlete in spring of 2021
The Lees-McRae men’s indoor track & field team has been picked to finish eighth in the 2020-21 Conference Carolinas Preseason Poll, the league office announced on Wednesday. Senior Tristin Bertie (Cleveland, Georgia. / White County) and sophomores Camden Donovan (Andover, New Hampshire/ Merrimack Valley) and Christopher Lomax (Elkin, North Carolina / Elkin) were all recognized […]
Event included a meeting, food, and fun
The descendants of Gilman & Hannah Hersey gathered for their 123rd annual Hersey Reunion on August 1, 2020 at the East Andover home of Bob and Rita LaPlante Norander. Due to COVID-19, it was thought best not to meet at the Newfound Lake home of Helen LaPlante Duchesne. Helen, age 91, is our oldest member, […]
Visit their farm stand at 72 Main Street
When Malora Moore and Joe Rice, the proprietors of Crow Tree Farm, were looking for a new home two years ago, they were looking for more than a place to start their business. What they were looking for, and what they ended up finding here in Andover, was a place where they could live off […]
Dave Grover served in Iraq after September 11
THE EMPTY CHAIR In our home we have a tradition Whenever we gather there, We count the table settings But always add an empty chair. We speak of love and life together And take some time to share, Remembering those who are missing And thus the empty chair. It’s an act of solidarity And a […]
Cherry Fenton helped to publish the earlier Beacon
The good natured joke in the front office at AE/MS used to be that the school should put Cherry Fenton on the payroll. This fond memory comes from Gail Parenteau, former Administrative Assistant, as she related other memories about the woman she knew as someone who was completely dedicated to her family. “Her family was […]
Julia Currier earns award; plans to attend UNH to pursue Masters Degree
Julia Currier, daughter of Bruce and Kellie Currier of Bow, and Granddaughter of Clyde and Shirley Currier of Andover, graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2020 from the University of New England, in Biddeford, Maine, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She received the Senior Award of Excellence for Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies. […]
Served with medical team on USNS Comfort in NYC
On Saturday, May 16, my wife Gail and I shared a very happy event with our neighbors on Maple Street. Our neighbor and friend LT Derek Hinkley returned after seven weeks of service in New York City. Derek and his wife Trish moved up to Andover from Florida in May of 2016, due to their […]
He has earned the title for top individual fundraiser
Having almost reached the 97 year mark, Frank Haley still plans on completing his 18th annual walk for sight. Over the past 17 years, Frank has maintained the title of top individual fundraiser, bringing in more than $102,000 to help provide funds for the services and programs of the New Hampshire Foundation for Sight, formerly […]