TOPSHAM — The Ellis River Riders of Andover held a versatility trail challenge at the first Maine Equine Supershowdeo. This event is a timed event. The horse and rider must pass through an obstacle course and are given a score of 0 to 5 for each obstacle based on horsemanship and the willingness of the […]
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Andover holding photo contest
ANDOVER — The Andover Photography Contest will be exhibited on Saturday, Aug. 6, downstairs in the Town Hall. Photographs are placed into four subject groups. Group A – Portrait; Animal and landscape color prints for photographers 17 and older. Group B- Color and black & white, 11 years to 16 years. Group C – Color […]
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Volunteers tend Appalachian Trail in Maine
ANDOVER — Six young dedicated volunteers labored tirelessly in the backcountry during last week’s extreme heat to improve one of Maine’s most popular recreational assets — the Appalachian Trail. The AT is one of the world’s longest and most used hiking trails. It extends along the Appalachian Mountain backbone, 2,174 miles, from Georgia’s Springer Mountain […]
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Maine wardens to resume search for lost swimmers at Lower Richarson Lake
ANDOVER, Maine (AP) — Divers from the Maine Warden Service are planning to resume their search for two Boston men missing in Lower Richardson Lake in Andover. Officials say 26-year-year-old Hoang Vo and 30-year-old Phil Le were last seen Friday when they decided to go swimming while camping with a large group. On Sunday, Edie […]
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Pay it forward movement feeds Andover schoolchildren
ANDOVER — Four women with $20 each from redeemed bottles were told three years ago to “go forth and multiply” it in a “Pay It Forward” challenge from the First Congregational Church of Andover. Sharon Hutchins, Philena Chaisson, Beverly Swan and Sandra Savage did just that, igniting what has become an annual, two-church and community-wide […]
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Andover barn, ell destroyed by fire
ANDOVER — Fire destroyed an Andover barn and damaged an attached home in a blaze that required the efforts of fire departments from six communities Monday evening. No injuries were reported. State Fire Marshal investigators believe the fire at 203 Upton Road was caused by two children playing with matches or a lighter, Andover Fire […]
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Andover forms committee to keep town school open
ANDOVER — Following a two-hour community meeting on Saturday morning to consider options for keeping Andover Elementary School open, upset residents formed an advocacy committee. The group will work to keep the school open, and organize and start a telephone contact campaign aimed at the 13 SAD 44 School Board members who voted on Monday […]