Adrien Mailhot, October 25, 2014

Adrien Mailhot, October 25, 2014

Adrien E. Mailhot, 94, of Manchester passed away on October 25, 2014, at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Home in Tilton. Adrien enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and playing the slot machines at Foxwoods. He was known as the best-dressed pool player around the city. He also enjoyed riding around in his golf cart, but most of all […]

Heather Makechnie Honored with Spirit of New Hampshire Award

Her focus is on volunteerism

By Lauretta Phillips, for the Beacon
Heather Makechnie Honored with Spirit of New Hampshire Award

When I asked Heather Makechnie for the interview that would bring about this article, she agreed conditionally. The condition was that we focus on volunteerism. I agreed. But first let’s get a little background on Heather herself. Heather and her husband Art have raised seven children, all boys. They have 15 grandchildren, with twin girls on the […]

East Andover Village Preschool, December 2014

Elizabeth Janvrin, EAVP

It is hard to believe that we are headed into the holiday season of 2014 already. East Andover Village Preschool kicked off the holiday season by inviting our grandparents for our annual Grandparent Gingerbread event. All of the houses looked delicious, and it is always special to spend that time with members of our family. […]

Selina Jacobs Joins Andover Afterschool Staff

By By Diane Adams, Andover Afterschool Program
Selina Jacobs Joins Andover Afterschool Staff

Happy Holidays everyone! We here at the Andover Afterschool Program want to thank everyone who participated in our fundraiser and donated to the food drive for the Andover Food Pantry. Every year we use the fundraiser money to replace broken or lost toys, games, and puzzles. We also replenish our outdoor toys and sleds. This […]

November Filled with Excitement at Imagination Inn

2015 marks fourth year for the Inn

By Doreen Perreault, Imagination Inn
November Filled with Excitement at Imagination Inn

November was a month filled with seasonal excitement, frosty mornings and warm winter jackets. We collected acorns, made leaf creations, and jumped in piles and piles of leaves. On November 19, children invited their Grandparents to our Annual Grandparent Pie Social. Parents donated pies and families came together as we welcomed the beginning of the […]

Andover Girl Scouts Collect Toys for Tots

At AE/MS Christmas Concert on December 11

By Madison Colby and Sophia Reynolds, Andover Girl Scouts

Please help the Andover Girl Scouts with a toy drive to benefit the Toys for Tots Program. The collection will take place at the Christmas Concert at AE/MS on December 11. There will be a collection box in the lobby to donate new, unwrapped toys.

M. Billie Dube, October 23, 2014

M. Billie Dube, October 23, 2014

M. Billie Dube, 70, of Andover,  passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at New London Hospital after losing her battle with cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 5, 1944 and was the daughter of Charles and Iris Thompson. She grew up in Bolsters Mills, […]

Charleen Shank, November 12, 2014

Charleen Shank, November 12, 2014

Charleen Shank, 75, of Northfield went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 after a period of declining health. Charleen was born in Franklin and lived most all of her life in Andover. Charleen was preceded by her parents Edward and Katherine Barton of Andover. She leaves behind two daughters, Jody […]

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