Our Andover Libraries are incredibly grateful for all the support The Beacon has given us over the years. From printing our monthly acquisitions lists and events, to adding color photos t ...

Over 200 New Hampshire towns have their own town forest. These forests are assets to the community, providing an outdoor space to relax, unwind, and explore, as well as providing undisturb ...

The Andover Service Club is thrilled to announce the revitalization of the Welcome to Andover Committee. Its goal is to welcome new Andover neighbors who have recently moved to our beloved ...

FRANKLIN — Franklin Animal Shelter has made the difficult decision to close its doors. This sad news has caused me to reflect ...

The Fourth of July dedication this year recognizes the critical relationship the Town of Andover and Proctor Academy have had since the school’s inception in 1848. From Proctor Academy ...

The Andover Fourth of July Committee has been working diligently throughout the year to organize another memorable Independence Day celebration for the town, continuing a cherished local t ...

World leadership today requires commitment to multinational collaboration because we face global challenges that affect all nations and, in addition, they are existential, threatening our survival. Af ...

I want to express my sadness to see The Beacon come to an end. I could see the “writing on the wall” over the last couple years, though ...

The Andover Historical Society announces that the Tucker Mountain one-room school will re-open on Sunday, June 8,  from 1 PM to 3 PM. A collection of books, inkwells, pens, and other ...

Uh oh . . . while my grandkids and friend herded their mother into Newton Centre’s ice cream shop, I was let loose in the local bookstore, Newtonville Books. Yes, it had started in its namesake loca ...

This dam is located on Mill Brook just north of the railroad. It dates back to the 1830s. It was made of log cribbing pegged together with iron spikes. Massive stonework supported the ...

Sunday worship at the South Danbury Church is at 11 AM. Everyone is invited, and all are welcome. Thanks, caring thoughts, and well wishes for the future! The Beacon has been an excellent ...