It is still hard for me to believe that the June issue of The Beacon is the last issue of the newspaper. I want to thank every person that has been involved for a job well done. Especially, I want to ...

An unassuming, Mr. Peabody-looking fellow by day, by night, Senator Dan Innis takes to his keyboard and tells it like it is, no holds barred! I invite readers to see Senator Innis in action in this Ne ...

ANDOVER — There’s too much going on at The Andover Community Hub to list it all, but here’s a taste of things continuing or coming up in June. For information on any of these, email ...

Shown enjoying good food and each other’s company at the April Senior Lunch at The Andover Community Hub are Judy Perrault (back to the camera) and (circling right to left) Lloyd Perrault, Tina Cotton ...

Decatur Creek Band, accomplished New Hampshire-based musicians and singer/songwriters. ANDOVER — The Decatur Creek Band will return to the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, June 20. The ...

ANDOVER — Like many of you, we are saddened by the decision to end distribution of The Beacon. As Christians, we understand life brings us “from glory to glory” and there are seasons for just about ...

ANDOVER — I write again about Mary N. Chase, honored by a historical marker outside the Stone Chapel. Chase moved to Andover in 1899 to teach at Proctor Academy, joined the Andover Unitarians, and was ...

Three Rivers Wreath & Plant Company family-owners (clockwise, upper right) Kirk Weyant and wife Jill get ready for spring. Fundraiser items include: Cherry Tomato grow kit (bottom right). Zinnia, ...

Kathy Vashro on the Appalachian Trail, with the Blue Mountains in the background. ANDOVER – So many things to say, and I’m going to start by introducing myself. My name is Mojo. Well, that is my trail ...

Left to right- Leo Paquin, Chair, Franklin Business and Industrial Development Corporation (FBIDC), a nonprofit, and Janna Thompson, Assistant Vice President/Banking Office Manager, Bank of New ...

Then: The above image is looking north on Main Street, circa 1880, from in front of the Congregational Church (out of frame to the left). FRANKLIN — In the 1800s, West Franklin was just “Franklin”, ...

Vulgar Brewing Company operates at 378 Central Street, next to Marceau Park in downtown Franklin. Co-owners (upper right) Damon Lewis and Jason Harrington. The taproom (bottom right). Fermentation ...