Lloyd Perreault Talks about the History of East Andover

At East Andover fire station on April 28

By Ken Wells
Lloyd Perreault Talks about the History of East Andover

So much of the natural and historic character of our small New England towns seems to remain “just the way it was,” but quite a bit has changed over the years. It takes the long memory of a story-teller like Lloyd Perreault to tell how fires, natural disasters, and yes, highway construction and development too, […]

Barbara Jean Hibbs — May 6, 2024

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Barbara Jean Hibbs — May 6, 2024

Barbara Jean Hibbs of Havertown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at the age of 86. Barbara was born in New London, New Hampshire, to John F. Rivers and Elinor C. Rivers (Hall) on July 18, 1937. She graduated from Colby Junior College (now Colby-Sawyer) in 1957. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, […]

Popular Sap-2-Syrup Event Highlights Local Maple Production 

Tour, East Andover to Trail Side Sugar House

By Ken Wells
Popular Sap-2-Syrup Event Highlights Local Maple Production 

On Saturday, March 2, Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) hosted a fun excursion called the “Sap-2-Syrup” tour, starting at the Graves conservation easement. Participants from New London, Andover, and other nearby towns were welcomed onto the East Andover property by owner Sandra Graves. It was a perfect day to enjoy the commanding view of […]

Howard D. George — March 7, 2024

Howard D. George — March 7, 2024

Howard D. George, 88, of Bridge Road, Andover, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the White River Junction VA Hospital. He was born in New London on September  22, 1935, the son of William and Grace (Whitaker) George. He was a lifelong resident of Andover. Howard served in the U.S. Army Paratrooper Rangers from 1954-1957. He was […]

Cecelia A. (Yeager) Richardson — March 5, 2024

Cecelia A. (Yeager) Richardson — March 5, 2024

Cecelia A. (Yeager) Richardson, 65, of Campground Road, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, surrounded by family. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on December 31, 1958, the daughter of the late Russell Yeager and Anna “Lolly” (Bierczynski) Sprague. Cecelia attended Andover Elementary School and graduated from Franklin High School […]

Corine A. (Benoit) Keyser — February 17, 2024

Corine A. (Benoit) Keyser — February 17, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, at the age of 82, Corine (Benoit) Keyser, passed away, following several months of declining health. Born in Franklin, she was the daughter of Laura (Bellrose) and Austin Perry. Corine was a graduate of Penacook High School and in her lifetime held various occupations. She worked at Beede Electric Co.; she […]