Mapleshade Farm Owner Bales Hay to Sell for Local Gardens
By Sue Nelson
123rd Annual Hersey Reunion Observed Physical Distancing
Event included a meeting, food, and fun
By Rita Norander
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, […]
Couple Turn Andover Home Into Sustainable Farm and Bakery
Visit their farm stand at 72 Main Street
By Gabriel Lopez Low
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 […]
“The Empty Chair”, A Poem Written by Former Andover Resident
Dave Grover served in Iraq after September 11
By Submitted by Sandy Miller; Written by Dave Grover
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 […]
Friends Remember Cherry Fenton For Her Dedication to Family
Cherry Fenton helped to publish the earlier Beacon
By Shelley Geoghegan
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 […]
Clyde and Shirley Currier Share News of Granddaughter’s Graduation
Julia Currier earns award; plans to attend UNH to pursue Masters Degree
By Shirley Currier
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. […]
A Warm Welcome Awaits After Seven-Week Deployment
Served with medical team on USNS Comfort in NYC
By Pecco Beaufays
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 […]
Frank Haley’s Amazing 18th Annual Walk For Sight
He has earned the title for top individual fundraiser
By Lauretta Phillips
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 […]
Linda Mitchell Honored by Lake Sunapee VNA
Staff excellence award to an "amazing" LNA
Press release
Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice (LSRVNA) presented its annual staff and volunteer excellence awards at its Annual Meeting on February 13. The staff award, known as the “Imagine the Possibilities” award, was presented to Andover resident Linda Mitchell, LNA. Starting as a home health aide and now a licensed nursing assistant, Linda has been […]
Elizabeth C Whitman, March 15, 2020
Elizabeth C. Whitman, 91, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, formerly of Weston, Massachusetts, died on March 15, 2020. She was the wife of the late David A. Whitman; the mother of Carter Whitman of Andover, New Hampshire. Services to be announced. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pauline Revere Thayer Memorial Pension Fund for […]