Jenn Coffey, Andover emergency responder and former state representative, testified before the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee on January 15 on HB 118, a proposed bill to give legal immunity to those who call 911 if someone is overdosing from drugs or alcohol. The Concord Monitor has the complete story and a picture of Jenn […]
Patricia A. Newton, 80, formerly of Lark Street in Franklin, died on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Forestview Manor in Meredith following a period of failing health. Pat was born in Northfield on October 18, 1932, daughter of George J. and Grace (Merrill) Limoge. She spent her youth and attended school in Franklin. Pat […]
Joan R. McCarter, 91, went home to be with her Lord on January 9, 2013, at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord. The daughter of the late Fred Sr. and Grace Hall, Joan was born on September 19, 1921, in Andover. Joan was a teacher for the Seabrook School System. She was a skilled painter and […]
Wallace B. Currier, 82, died at home in Salisbury on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Wally was born in Andover on March 3, 1930, the son of Glen and Etta Currier. He excelled in many sports, playing baseball and softball for six decades. He enjoyed bowling and golf for many years. He was especially proud of […]
Parent Appreciation Week comes in February
The excitement of the holidays at the East Andover Village Preschool was heightened by a visit from our local traditional Santa Claus. While the children worked during morning choice time, the faint ringing of sleigh bells was heard in our classroom, and, much to the children’s surprise, in walked Santa with a bag full of […]
Delighted, boisterous children were everywhere during the inaugural Wilmot Express – a collaborative, progressive event on December 9 in Wilmot. It was obvious that parents had fun, too. About 70 adults and 40 children made at least one of the three stops on the Wilmot Express. From the fabulous spaghetti supper at Chez Firehouse, the […]
From beehives to sledding to pigs in blankets!
Happy New Year everyone! We would like to thank everyone who participated in our fundraiser. We raised enough money to replace some old games and broken toys and restock arts and crafts. We are especially proud of the donation we made to the Heifer International program. Heifer International has worked to bring help, healing, and […]
Surprisingly, there’s no “other side of the aisle”
From the January 8 Concord Monitor Since winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives in November, 60-year-old Democrat Mario Ratzki of Andover has been spending 20 to 30 hours a week learning some of the ropes of state government. The experience has been a new one for Ratzki, a former Boston-area business […]
Pauline H. (Fisher) Corson, residing at Greenbriar Healthcare Terrace in Nashua, died on December 25, 2012. Mrs. Corson was born on February 17, 1916 in Keene, the daughter of Lyman C. and Viola (Demary) Fisher. She graduated from Keene High School in 1935 and moved to Andover, where she had been a clerk at Currier […]