Candidate – David Nesbitt – State Representative Merrimack District 26

By David Nesbitt
Candidate – David Nesbitt – State Representative Merrimack District 26

I am David Nesbitt, and I am running to represent the Merrimack 26th floterial district.                 I am a New Hampshire native, brought up in a military family and thus experienced life in different parts of America and Western Europe.  As a result, I approach problems with a […]

Candidate Statement – Louise Andrus – State Representative Merrimack District 5

By Louise Andrus
Candidate Statement – Louise Andrus – State Representative Merrimack District 5

I am a native New Hampshire conservative candidate and the Incumbent in the House of Representatives for Merrimack County District 1: Andover, Danbury, and Salisbury (one seat). Due to redistricting, I will now be a candidate for District 5: Andover, Danbury, Hill, Salisbury, and Webster (two seats). I am not a politician. Rather, I work […]

Candidate – Chris Sununu – Governor

By Governor Chris Sununu
Candidate – Chris Sununu – Governor

Today in New Hampshire, unemployment is at its lowest rate in history, and we had the fastest growing economy in the nation in the second quarter by GDP growth. Throughout the COVID pandemic, New Hampshire was rated the #1 state for personal freedoms while also having one of the lowest death rates in the nation. […]

Candidate Statement – Ken Wells – State Representative Merrimack District 5

By Ken Wells
Candidate Statement – Ken Wells – State Representative Merrimack District 5

I’m Ken Wells, and I’m seeking re-election as your State Representative. You might ask, “Why, in these crazy times, would any reasonable person step up to do this?” A fair question… In one way or another, I’ve spent most of my adult life helping others. I reject the idea that the rules of life must […]

Breakdown Shows November 8 Election Party Platform Comparisons

Libertarian Party included on ballot for three races

The definition of a party platform (from YourDictionary.com) is “a set of beliefs that are accepted as characteristic of a particular political party and presented to the public to help the public know the principles and values for which that party stands.“ We are all inundated with ads and mail, but a party’s platform can […]

Library Invites Public to Say Goodbye to Librarian 

Press release

Priscilla Poulin, the Librarian at the Andover Library, is retiring after 16 years! Stop in to say hello to Priscilla, celebrate her career at the Andover Public Library, and enjoy some donuts and coffee on Saturday, October 29, from 11 AM – noon at the Andover Public Library.

Emergency Energy Bill Passes Legislature; Help Available This Winter

From the NHEC October Newsletter

Press release

In the October newsletter from the New Hampshire Electric Co-op, the lead article informs the public about recent legislation regarding help with energy costs this winter. As part of a bill passed by the New Hampshire Legislature and signed by Governor Sununu last month, $35 million in funding for emergency energy assistance will be available […]

State Issues Cyanobacteria Bloom Advisory for Hopkins Pond

Advisory in effect until bloom has subsided

Press release

 A cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Hopkins Pond (Adder Pond) in Andover. The bloom was first observed on October 1, appearing as a cloudy brown color in the water. By October 6, green surface streaks appeared near the shoreline. Samples collected and reviewed  revealed cyanobacteria (Chrysosporum) in concentrations up to 3.1 million cells/mL in […]

League of Women Voters Explains Two Ballot Questions

They do not take a position on either question

Press release

Two questions will be on the November 8 ballot statewide. The League of Women Voters New Hampshire, a non-partisan grassroots organization, offers this explanation to help voters understand the questions and decide how to vote. We do not take a position on either question. Question 1 The intent of this question is to amend the […]

Ballot Offers Two Votes for District 5 State Representative

Bring ID to polls; absentee voting

By Lee Wells

The election is on Tuesday, November 8, at Andover Elementary/Middle School. The polls will open at 8 AM and will close at 7 PM. Be sure to vote. Democracy works best when everyone votes. Do your homework and be an informed voter.  Read the candidate statements in the Beacon.  Check out the sample ballot in […]

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