On exhibit through June
ANDOVER — I took a quick down-and-back trip to Boston before an expected snowstorm to retrieve the vibrant and playful paintings by artist Susan Blatt, for our next exhibit at Proctor Academy. Susan’s angular corner studio in SoWa Boston is spacious and light-filled, showcasing her paintings and framed works on paper. I discovered Susan’s art […]
Friday, March 21, 7 PM; East Andover Grange
ANDOVER — The New Hampshire-based Americana string band, The Treetellers, will be featured at the Friday, March 21, Andover Community Coffeehouse, playing original tunes, Appalachian mountain music, country blues, and newgrass. The monthly Coffeehouse is held at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, with music beginning at 7 PM. The band includes Scott […]
Coats and sweaters half-price all month
ANDOVER — Feeling the chill? The Andover Thrift & Gift Shop has you covered, literally! Get new and gently worn women’s and men’s coats and sweaters for half price during the month of March. Take your pick from many popular labels, styles, and sizes. The shop also carries a nice selection of men’s designer-labeled shirts, […]
On January 8, according to New Hampshire law, we held our first House Session of the year. We voted on proposed changes to House Rules. I had submitted a floor amendment to Rule 33 which read: Floor Amendment to House Rule 33 Proposed by Rep. Andrus Amend House Rule 33 to read as: 33. Designating […]
Involves extracting medicinal properties from herbs
Folk tinctures are a simple, time-honored method of extracting the medicinal properties of herbs using alcohol. This method is popular among herbalists because it’s easy to do at home and requires minimal equipment. Folk tinctures are a great way to preserve the potency of herbs and create long-lasting remedies for various ailments. This is the […]
Goal is to improve partnership between school and Town
On September 23, the Andover/Proctor Liaison Committee met for their fall meeting (the group meets quarterly) to discuss updates from both the local community and the Proctor community. The charge of the Committee, as set forth in its founding in 2000, is to improve communications, partnership, and collaboration between Town Officials and leadership at Proctor […]
East Andover – Wanda Louise Smith, 78, passed away in Englewood, Florida, on August 17, 2024, after a brief illness. Wanda was born in New London, New Hampshire, on April 22,1946, the daughter of Leona and Burton Prescott. She attended Andover High School and graduated from Franklin High School. Most of her life she lived […]
ANDOVER – Michelle M. Tilton, 55, passed away at her home on August 2, after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was born August 3, 1968, in Newton, MA, to Thomas Bowen and Janet (Baker) Davis. She was a proud resident of Andover. She spent her life taking care of the people she loved no […]
Angelique Luro and Liliana Folta
ANDOVER-I had the pleasure of visiting Angelique Luro’s and Liliana Folta’s art studios this summer. Entering their art studios was like stepping into another world. What an honor, and how exciting it was, to see the many different stages of their processes that bring their work to life. Both artists use bold color palettes, evoking […]