David French, June 24, 2013

David French, June 24, 2013

Mr. David W. French, 58, of Franklin died Monday, June 24, 2013, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born September 20, 1954, in Franklin, the son of James L. French Sr. and Verna Mae (Paradie) French. Dave lived in Franklin most of his life and was a graduate of Manchester Memorial High School, Class of […]

In Memory of Paul E. Sanborn

The Sanborn family expresses many thanks for the cards and warm thoughts given to us for our loss and the thoughtful blessings for Paul. We give our warmest thanks for the kind and loving messages and visits that Paul so enjoyed in the last weeks of his life. His smiles and laughter will be one […]

Imagination Inn, July 2013

Santa Claus in July?

By Doreen Perreault, Imagination Inn
Imagination Inn, July 2013

It’s been a busy summer here at Imagination Inn. Whether we are dancing in the raindrops, jumping puddles, running through the sprinklers, or splashing in the water, it’s always a sunny day here at the Inn. We enjoyed celebrating Independence Day and decorating stars and stripes. Our classrooms were red, white, and blue along with […]

Don Cline Pursues Varied Interests, Each Rich in History

By Aaron Hodge, Beacon intern
Don Cline Pursues Varied Interests, Each Rich in History

Don Cline of Andover is not partial to idleness; a consequence of eager interest. One glance at the property he and his wife, Lorraine, own reveals a panoply of pursuits – a sugarhouse to the right, a healthy garden to the left, a 33-acre conserved wood lot – and, neatly tucked away at the border […]

Andover Boy Scouts Earn Shooting Badges

Camping out and Wilderness Survival badge, too

By Doug Bent, Assistant Scoutmaster
Andover Boy Scouts Earn Shooting Badges

As the end of school nears, the Boy Scouts also begin to gear down. However, the Boy Scouts still keep busy. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Firecracker 5K footrace on the Fourth of July and who bought kettle corn – both are fundraisers for the Boy Scouts. The past spring […]

East Andover Village Preschool, July 2013

First prize in the Fourth of July parade!

By Alicia Colby, EAVP teacher
East Andover Village Preschool, July 2013

Did you know that our Big Bad Wolf was the one and only Joanne Jones? With her assistance and the teamwork of our families, East Andover Village Preschool (EAVP) won first place for our float in Andover’s annual Fourth of July parade. Thank you, Jill Jones Grotnes for your creativity and leadership as we prepared […]

Meredith Cline Named to Dean’s List

Meredith Cline Named to Dean’s List

Meredith Cline was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring term at the University of New Hampshire, earning high honors. Meredith is a junior in the Peter T. Paul School of Business and Economics (formerly Whittemore School of Business and Economics). She was a freshman orientation leader this summer and is a Resident Assistant […]

Michaela Trefethen Earns President’s List Honors

One of five out-of-state students so honored

Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina announced that Michaela Trefethen of Andover has been named to the President’s List for the spring semester, one of only five out-of-state students to be awarded that honor. President’s List students compile a perfect 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale.  

Could Mouth-To-Snout Resuscitation Save a Pup’s Life?

Fortunately, the Resslers didn't have to find out

By Connie Ressler, for the Beacon

My husband Ralph and I own a nine-year-old boxer, Maxwell. Our good neighbor Don Clendenen has called him “your child.” This may be true, as our grown kids and grandkids live in far-away states. Recently, Maxwell and Ralph were concurrently sick. Maxwell was treated at Avalon Animal Hospital in Franklin by a DVM. Ralph was […]