The second annual craft fair held at Lone Mountain Campground last weekend went great despite the rainy and windy weather. Be looking for it to come back next year bigger and better, if that is even possible. The two new cabin rentals are being built right now and are coming right along. The campground has a wonderful store quite nicely stocked with just about everything you would need. When I visited my friend Missy I went in to register as a visitor and noticed that they have a variety of Dan-O’s spices. I absolutely love those so I need to make a return trip to stock up. Yum Yum Get Ya Some!
I hope all the wonderful dads had a great Father’s Day. Bob and I hosted my dad, our sons Brandon and Hunter, and also Hunter’s girlfriend Amanda. Burgers on the grill and homemade French fries were on the menu along with cobbler from The Southern Spoon in Bryant Pond—please check out her Facebook page. Everything is delicious and beautifully made! I purchased a strawberry rhubarb and mixed berry cobblers. They were a perfect way to top off the meal.
The 2026 moose lottery was held last weekend and alas my name wasn’t drawn. I did see a few familiar names on the list however. Good luck and safe hunting to all that were drawn.
I was very lucky to see a doe and her skipper on my trail camera a couple of weeks ago. There have been a few small bucks and a coyote also.
There are some wonderful happenings in town for our young residents and visitors alike. The Andover Volunteer Fire Department along with Jim Adler and the J.L. Adler Carpentry crew have pooled funds and donated time to build an awesome wooden playhouse in the village. It is a work in progress but, when finished, it will be a sight to behold. This is exactly why I love this town, amazing things like this happen here.
Another good thing is once again our Main Street, and other spots around town, are festooned with the American flags thanks to Per Tripp, the Andover Highway Department and other flag crew members. It looks picturesque.
Andover Olde Home Days seems like it will be here before you know it. Let me share a bit of info that I have so far:
Mark your calendars! Andover Olde Home Days kicks off Friday, July 31st, and there is plenty to look forward to right out of the gate. Friday evening on The Common runs 3–9 PM with food trucks, live music from Brad Hooper and James Rice, a local art show, and our first annual pie eating contest — open to all ages, with registration on the a common from 5–6 PM. Raffle buttons and Olde Home Days t-shirts will also be available for purchase on site.
In case you missed it, this year’s grand raffle prize was proudly donated by Clean Cut Painting, which includes two contractors for 10 hours each, plus up to $500 in materials, all put toward a project of your choosing. That’s a real, hands-on value worth $2,500.
Raffle buttons are available now at Mills’ Market, Pete’s Hardware, and Aroma Joe’s in Bethel, with drawings held at 1PM and 2:30PM on August 1 at the Gazebo.
And that’s just Friday. Saturday, August 1, brings another full day of community and fun! The full schedule is coming soon! Thanks go out to Claire for emailing me the info on the 73rd Annual Flower Show being held on Saturday August 1, 2026 at the Andover Historical Society Building. Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America. Categories
1. Statue of Liberty - Single Specimen, bottles provided by AHS.
2. Broad Stripes Bright Stars - Arrangement in red, white or blue container.
3. Purple Mountains Majesty - Arrangement using wooden container.
4. Amber Waves of Grain - Wildflowers, herbs, grasses.
5. National Parks - Ages 8 – under.
6. Happy Birthday America - Arrangement and container of your choice
Mountain greenery and accessories permitted. Please no artificial flowers. AHS will exercise all care, but cannot be responsible for loss or breakage. Entries need to be received between 5:30 and 7:30 PM Friday, July 31. Judging to follow.
First Place (Blue), Second Place (Red), Third Place (Yellow), Honorable Mention (White), Judge’s Award and Best in Show ribbons will be awarded.
Arrangements available for viewing all day Saturday. Please pick up arrangements Saturday between 3 and 3:30 PM (If possible, no earlier, no later.)
Just a reminder that the Town Office will be closed on Tuesday, June 30, for the Fiscal End of Year close-out.
The Town of Andover has a 1990 International 2554 single axle plow/dump truck, with 137,260 miles, for sale. The truck is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS using the bidding process. The truck sale includes the sander and wing plow but NO front plow. The Select Board has set a $5,000 minimum bid. Any questions about the unit can be directed to Per Tripp, Road Commissioner, at arc@andovermaine.gov or by calling the highway cell phone: 207-392-5063. Please submit bids to selectboard@andovermaine.gov
The Andover Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and has just changed its hours to 8-10 am. They will be closed this coming Tuesday the 30th for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. This is such a wonderful resource for Andover and the surrounding towns of Upton, Byron, Roxbury and Hanover. Quite a bit of hard work is put in by the many volunteers. They are always looking for extra hands. Please stop by during open hours on a Tuesday if you have any questions about volunteering.
If you have any news or events to share please send them my way diananadeau@ymail.com