Monthly Archive for October, 2011

In New Hampshire – November 2011

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Download In New Hampshire - November 2011 (pdf)Annual Alpaca Holiday Tour at Someday Farm

Come get a taste of winter in New England, with a small farm atmosphere and rural agriculture. Visit our animals in their festive barn, sip cider or cocoa by the fire while listening to holiday music while perusing our heated shop, featuring NH Made products by us!…

Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats at ROH Nov. 5

Illusion becomes reality at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 PM as the awe-inspiring Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats transport the audience to the mystical land of Shangri-La…where anything is possible! This multi-faceted, multicultural production thrills kids and adults alike with dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive Kung Fu, brilliant costumes and even a touch of Chinese comedy…

Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth, NH

Make plans now for the perfect holiday visit during Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth. Presented by cultural anchors The Music Hall and Strawbery Banke Museum, it’s a month of Strolls, Shows and Stayovers in the historic seaport of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Listed as “one of the Top 100 Events in North America” (ABA) and “one of the Top Ten Things not to miss in New England” (Boston Globe),Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth has people returning year after year to the small city that Travel Guide of America calls “the crowning glory of the New Hampshire Seacoast…

Historic Thanksgiving at Remick Farm

Learn about harvest festivals and how the foods of the Thanksgiving feast evolved over the centuries. The event features demonstrations of how the early 19th century meal was prepared – from the farm to the table – including plucking and dressing the turkey…

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 27, 2011 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – October 28, 2011

The Messenger – October 28, 2011

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Download The Messenger - October 28, 2011 (pdf)New Hampshire Audubon honors local residents

New Hampshire Audubon has announced the winners of its 2011 Annual Awards at their Annual Meeting. The Tudor Richards Award was presented to Geoff Jones of Stoddard. Geoff’s history of service is long and impressive…

Washington man arrested for assault

A Merrimack Valley Middle School teacher from Washington was arrested and charged with assaulting another employee at the high school…

Grand Jury indicts a Newport couple

A Newport man has been indicted for possessing bronze grave-stone markers stolen from the graves of Newport veterans. On August. 3rd, Justin Bennett, 26, and Marjorie Blaisdell, 31, were both charged with the Class B felony of unlawful possession or sale of grave site items…

Laconia Savings helping Food Pantries

The holiday season is growing near and local food pantry shelves are empty. Laconia Savings Bank is hosting a Feeding NH Food Drive through Thursday, November 10 in each of their 19 Community Offices…

Contoocook man crashes car into girlfriend’s house

Concord police have arrested a Contoocook man on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, after he crashed his car into the home of his ex girlfriend, Katey Myers and their infant son…

The history of Ocean Born Mary’s house

Her birth saved a group of Scottish immigrants aboard a ship bound for New England in 1720. During the grueling voyage, pirates intercepted and captured the vessel. Upon hearing a baby’s cry, the pirate captain promised to spare the lives of all on board if the mother named her newborn Mary, possibly after his beloved mother…

Girl’s Soccer

#7 Somersworth 2 #10 Hillsboro-Deering 1 Division III Preliminary The Hillcats played valiantly, surrendering solo goals in each half. Jade Clough tallied the Cats’ lone goal…

Boy’s Football

Newport 40 Farmington 0 QB Ben Bates hit Greg Beaulieau twice and Devin Wade on TD passes while Beaulieau and Ethan Gardner scored on the ground during a dominating performance…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 27, 2011 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – October 2011

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Download Senior Lifestyles - October 2011 (pdf)For caregivers: Dollars and sense about Medicare

Taking on the role of caregiver for an aging, disabled or seriously ill loved one can be emotionally challenging – and financially baffling. You want to ensure your loved one receives the best medical care available…

Five reasons to address your hearing loss

If you’re having problems hearing but haven’t yet done anything to address them, you’re not alone. If you’re experiencing trouble hearing, here are five reasons to get help and visit a hearing care professional:…

Warm up to cool-weather vacationing

If you’re planning a cool-weather vacation, but aren’t necessarily interested in snow sports, you can find a destination that will still allow you to enjoy the great outdoors. Keep three key considerations in mind as you search for your destination: climate, convenience and attractions…

How smart shopping can help transform your lifestyle

Eating right and exercising is something we all know we should do, but the follow-through can be harder than we think. You don’t need to take part in an expensive or radical health program to improve your life. Thinking long term and making small changes like shopping smarter and taking a closer look at what we eat can help improve our lives…

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 20, 2011 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – October 21, 2011

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Download The Messenger - October 21, 2011 (pdf)Weare couple arrested at anti-war protest

A prominent Weare couple was arrested on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C last week while protesting the wars in Iraq and Afganistan…

National retailer to locate in Hillsborough

Goodlettsville, Tennessee based Dollar General Corporation, the nation’s largest small-box discount retailer, is coming to Hillsborough. Plans are to locate a store on the corner lot owned by Craigen Maine across West Main Street from VIP Auto…

Beer and cigarettes stolen in Weare

The Weare Police are investigating a burglary at Lanctot’s Grocery in which thieves stole cigarettes and beer. A large battery was thrown through the front window to gain entry…

Newbury reaching out to those in need

Newbury Family Services Director Gail Bostic said Thanks-giving and Christmas baskets will be given out to those who have a need, in coordination with the South Newbury Union Church and Newbury Family Services…

Henniker considers switch from oil to wood

The Henniker Selectmen met with representatives of the Jordan Institute who presented the results of their Energy Audit on eleven town owned buildings; Highway Department, Police Station, Transfer Station, Water Treatment Plant, Fire Station, Town Hall, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Library, Community Center, Historical Society, and Grange Hall…

Secrets to texturing walls and ceilings

When it comes to home decorating, texturing can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car’s finish – hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wallpaper and even multiple layers of peeling paint can all be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of texture…

Boy’s Soccer

Bow 7 Hillsboro-Deering 1 The next time we arrange a homecoming celebration, don’t schedule the undefeated, (13-0) #1 ranked Falcons as an opponent. Bow controlled both ends of the soggy field to remain undefeated…

Girl’s Cross Country

Hillsboro-Deering 2nd Concord placed the top five runners at the Hillcat Invitational, finishing with 15 points to beat out host H-D, Conant and Hinsdale. H-D, placed Maggie Girard 10th, Avril Howe 12th, Aspen Dubuque 14th, Brianna Dumeny 16th, and Ainsley Bruno 18th…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 20, 2011 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 14, 2011

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Download The Messenger - October 14, 2011 (pdf)Newport man dies from gas fire burns

A spark from a electric drill ignited a gasoline fire which burned a 68-year-old Newport man over most of his body on Tuesday, as reported by Newport Fire Lt. Chris Amos. Clifton Labounty Jr. and his son were using the power tool to drill holes into the gas tank of a pickup truck when the fumes ignited…

Farmsteads of New England unveils expansion

A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Saturday morning at Farmsteads of New England, Inc.’s Rosewald Farm in Hillsboro. The recently completed building project included Phase II and III of FNE’s residential complex…

Henniker approves Pats Peak expansion plans

Pats Peak’s plans to add new trails and a lift to the ski area over the next five years were unanimously approved by the Henniker Planning Board Wednesday evening. According to General Manager, Kris Blomback, approval of the $1 million project will not effect any changes in the upcoming ski season, but new terrain will be added by next season, with all of the changes complete in three to five years…

Sunapee schools claim stimulus funds

The Sunapee School Board has agreed to create two temporary positions, funded with $55,000 in federal stimulus money…

Newport School Board at full strength

Howard Shultz was named to the Newport School Board over Leo R. Pacquin by a 2-1 vote of the remaining members. Liz Hennig and Richard Jacobs voting yes, and Jason Avery voting no. Acting Chairman Gordon B. Flint, Jr. held back his vote in case of a tie…

Boy’s Football

Newport 20 Epping-Newmarket 6 Up only 6-0 at the break, the Tigers opened it up in the second half, leading 20-0 before Epping-Newmarket could score…

Girl’s Field Hockey

Hopkinton 5 Conant 0 Brittany Marshall netted the hat trick as freshman keeper Maddy Bergethon was recording her fifth shutout of the season…

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Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 13, 2011 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

NH Homes & Home Improvement – October 2011

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Download NH Homes & Home Improvement - October 2011 (pdf)Dealing with exterior mold & mildew

After the winds have subsided, the rain has stopped and flood waters have receded, many homeowners find themselves facing the real challenge of a hurricane or tropical storm: the clean-up. Even if you are fortunate enough to escape major property damage, you may find your home’s exterior is covered with dirt, grime, mold and mildew, which is common after a storm…

Tips for a great lawn this fall

The approach of fall means different things in different parts of the country. While leaves begin turning from emerald to crimson in Maine, gardeners in Arizona may be just plotting out the vegetable garden. The cooler temperatures and increased precipitation make for an ideal climate in which to give the grass some attention. Taking a few simple measures will kick-off fall on the right foot…

Protect your deck this winter

Before the chill in the air turns into harsh winter weather, clean and protect your deck to prepare it for the long winter months ahead…

A guide for getting through emergency home repairs

From water and drainage systems to electrical and heating/cooling configurations, your home is a complex network of pipes, wires and electrical components that could require an emergency repair at any time…

De-stressing design decisions

Here are a handful of common design decision headaches and a few ideas for curing them:…

Secrets to texturing walls and ceilings

When it comes to home decorating, texturing can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car’s finish – hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wallpaper and even multiple layers of peeling paint can all be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of texture…

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Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 13, 2011 in Homefront - Quarterly Home & Garden Guide. Closed

The Messenger – October 7, 2011

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Download The Messenger - October 7, 2011 (pdf)Antrim Girls Shelter set to close

Lutheran Social Services, the operators of the Antrim Girls Shelter, the only girls shelter in the state, has announced plans to close the Antrim facility…

Antrim Selectmen vote 2-1 for special meeting

The Antrim Selectmen conducted a public hearing on the Planning Board’s request to place two articles before the voters at a special town meeting. The first was an amendment to the town’s Zoning Ordinance regarding Large Scale Wind Energy facilities in the town…

Selectmen OK hiring new police officer

Henniker Police Chief Ryan Murdough met with the selectmen to introduce the Department’s new part time officer and discuss his need for an additional full time officer and secretary…

Another School Board member resigns

SAU #43 gained a new Interim Superintendent but lost another board member at last week’s meeting. Donna Moyer of Stockbridge, Mass., was appointed the interim superintendent of SAU #43 covering Newport and Croydon…

2,400 Newport customers without power

Over 2,400 (72%) Newport customers were without power Tuesday after electricity burned through a utility pole. Public Service Co. of New Hampshire said an insulator apparently failed, allowing electricity to cut through the cedar pole near a substation in Newport…

Girl’s Soccer

Fall Mountain 1 Hopkinton 0 The hawks outshot the wildcats 11-5 but fell to their third consecutive one goal loss…

Boy’s Football

Laconia 34 John Stark 6 Carson Dunn ran for 90 yards but the Sachems were too powerful…

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Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 6, 2011 in The Messenger. Closed

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