Monthly Archive for January, 2013

In New Hampshire – Feb. 2013

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A Celebration of Wine, Food and Song… From February to March, the Winter Wine Festival at the Wentworth by the Sea – A Marriott Hotel & Spa presents Celebrity Chefs, Winemakers, Masters of Wine, Grand Vintner’s Dinners, Flight…

High adventure in the Mt. Washington Valley

Mt. Washington Valley offers a number of outdoor adventure options for those that look for a more extreme thrill. Whether it’s above tree-line sightseeing, snowmobiling on the extensive trail system in the area, ice climbing, or winter weather observing atop Mount Washington, the White Mountains are…

How is maple syrup made?

The maple sugaring season in New Hampshire usually lasts about six weeks from mid-February to mid-April, depending on the location. When nighttime temperatures are below freezing and daytime wind chill temperatures rise to 35 F or more, the sap begins to run. It will not run every day if weather…

Snow Tubing at NH Ski Areas

During recent years snow tubing has continued to grow in popularity at Ski NH resorts as a simple, fun way to slide on snow. Snow tubing is as easy as sitting down and letting gravity do the work. Even if you’ve never seen snow before, your first tube ride can be…

The Soul of the Samurai – Currier Museum of Art

Manchester – Experience the mystery of the Samurai, a warrior class whose ancient code of conduct still guides contemporary Japanese culture and instructs modern martial arts. Weaponry, the most celebrated symbol of the Samurai, is noted for its…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 31, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

In New Hampshire – Jan. 2013

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The Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Opportunity Networks will hold the second annual Souhegan Valley Chili Chowda Cookoff on Sunday, January 27 from 12-4 PM at the…

Time to sign up for snowmobile safety classes

Winter is almost here, and snowmobile education classes are underway across the state. To operate a snowmobile in New Hampshire, any person age of 12 or older must have either a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License or have successfully completed an approved Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) Safety Education class taught by…

All Shook Up at ROH

C’mon Everybody! Shake it up in the club, set in a small Midwestern town in 1955, when Rochester Opera House Productions presents All Shook Up, the Broadway musical comedy featuring twenty-four Elvis Presley classics like Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Can’t Help Falling in Love and Don’t Be Cruel. Enjoy …

Cranmore Mountain Great Penguin Race

Purchase a rubber penguin for $5 and race it down the slope, where all proceeds benefit the Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum. Penguins can be purchased starting early December at the MWV Children’s Museum, the Settler’s Green Tubing Event, Cranmore Mountain, or…

Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Event

Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet Priced Accordingly. The 12th Anniversary of Jackson’s Snow Sculpting Competition where Sculptors create magical pieces of art frozen in time for everyone to enjoy! This event is a photographers dream. 2013 brings back…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 31, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Jan. 2013

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Jan. 2013 (pdf)The vital ingredient for chronic pain relief: self-management

For the 100 million American adults living with chronic pain, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Just as the causes of pain vary from person to person, the therapies that will bring relief are many and diverse. Yet one approach has proven universally helpful for people living with chronic health…

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, pse-nh.org

The concept of sharing our time and talents without the use of money has been a way of life in small towns and communities for generations. In our day and age, many people are far removed from family and friends and may not have many community connections. One way to connect with others in the area and help others is…

How to talk to a loved one about hearing loss

If you know someone suffering from hearing loss, it may be hard for you both to fully enjoy time together. You can help improve your loved one’s quality of life by addressing the problem with understanding and care. With a few simple steps, you can start the conversation and…

Preventing the spread of germs when away from home

Eighty percent of infections are spread by dirty hands, and when you’re at home, limiting your exposure to germs with an active hand cleaning schedule can become a familiar endeavor. Avoiding germs while you’re away from home is becoming easier as more businesses and public locations are providing…

Travel: Where are the hot places to be in 2013

There are two kinds of travelers out there: those who plan and those who wing it. But what they have in common is a love of travel and exploring new destinations. Whether you take two-day weekend trips or 10-day vacations, here are some must-see destinations that…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 31, 2013 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Feb. 1, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 1, 2013 (pdf)Newport to increase cost of burial in town cemeteries

The Newport Selectmen are proposing to increase the cost of burial lots as part of its now completed review of fees charged by all town departments. The proposals will be scheduled for a public hearing for being adopted. The new fees were set after a review of the…

Five area towns discuss potential withdrawal from ConVal

Twelve Selectmen from Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenfield and Hancock met at the Greenfield Meeting House last week to discuss rapidly increasing real estate taxes. Called at the invitation of Greenfield Selectman Rob Wimpory, the group recognized that 70% of their tax bills are from…

School Board/Budget Committee at odds

Ignoring the recommendation of the Newport Budget Committee, the Newport School Board refused to remove four articles from the 2013-14 School District warrant. Three of the articles add money to established…

Henniker Selectmen to adopt a pay-to-play athletic program

Chris Woodbury, Finance Chair of the Henniker Athletic Committee met with the Selectmen to proposed a pay-to-play fee schedule. The committee recommends a…

Deering group supports Deering’s Seniors

A group of concerned Deering citizens has been working diligently to acquire signatures for a petitioned warrant article in support of providing the senior citizens of the community with the services being offered through the…

Dynamic duo of John Stark gymnastics

The team has been having a great season. Their most recent meet on 1/24/13 was hosted by Exeter High School and attended by John Stark Regional High School, Northwood Coe-Brown Academy and Portsmouth Christian. Gia won…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 31, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Jan. 25, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 25, 2013 (pdf)$690 Permit fee for building a new house in Newport

As requested, Newport Planning and Zoning Administrator Julie Magnuson returned to the Selectmen with a new Building Permit Fee Schedule based on square footage rather than cost of construction. Although the method was altered, the result was much the same. As now proposed, someone building a…

HDHS’s Heidi Welch one of four finalists for “National Teacher of the Year”

The Council of Chief State School Officers has announced Heidi Welch as one of the four finalists for the 2013 National Teacher of the Year. The other three finalists for National Teacher of the…

Weare school bus involved in accident

On Friday January 18th Officer Nick Nadeau and Chief Gregory Begin of the Weare Police Department along with Weare Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus and a vehicle on…

Five people arrested for sale of drugs

A Newport man was among four people arrested last Friday and charged with the sale of controlled drugs. Corey Hale, 24, of Newport was arrested for the sale of cocaine. James Oberfeldt, 29, Judith Hess, 59, and William Mullen, 61, all of Claremont, were also arrested; Hess and Marshall for the sale of…

One hospitalized after Hillsborough fire

One person was hospitalized after a mobile home fire on Wall Street in Hillsborough early Thursday morning. Authorities believe the fire may have started in a bedroom as reported by one of…

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 51 Sanborn 48 The Hillcats snapped a four game losing streak with a close win over Sanborn. H-D was up early but Sanborn managed to tie the game at 48-48 with a…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 24, 2013 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

The Messenger – Jan. 18, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 18, 2013 (pdf)Police Chief’s semiautomatic gun raffle upsets many

In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police firearms raffle, which includes semiautomatic rifles, has caused some controversy across the state. The chiefs are selling…

Town of Antrim terminates Police Station contractor

The Town of Antrim contracted with Baybutt Construction Managers for two phases of the Antrim Police Station project. Baybutt partnered with Northeast Collaborative Architects for Phase 1 which was for the Pre-bond portion of the project which included…

Original Weare farmers market closing

Low attendance has forced the We Are One Farmers Market of Weare to close both its winter and summer markets. In a e-mail announcing the closing, organizer Wendy Stevens wrote…

Four people sought for robbery at Hobbs Jewelers

Peterborough Police are investigating the robbery of Hobbs Jewelers Tuesday evening. Police said around 5:15 p.m., four people went into the store and one of them showed a handgun and ordered an employee and her son to…

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Hinsdale 58 Newport 29 The Pacers trotted out to a 22-0 lead after one and the game was essentially over. Alex Stefan led the Tigers with 10 points. Newport 44 Hillsboro-Deering 43 The Hillcats led most of the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 17, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Jan. 11, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 11, 2013 (pdf)H-D teachers union files unfair labor complaint

The union representing the teachers in the Hillsboro-Deering School District have filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the School Board, claiming it bargained in bad faith during their recent…

Newport to remove 52 dead or dying trees on Corbin Road

Representatives of the NH Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Highway Maintenance met with the Newport Selectmen to discuss the 52 pine trees that are dead or dying along…

Weare man indicted for negligent homicide

The Merrimack County Grand Jury has indicted the Weare man who was driving when his girlfriend died in an automobile accident in…

91-year-old woman charged with vehicular assault

On January 9th, Officer Kim McSweeney and Chief Gregory Begin of the Weare Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a jack knifed tractor trailer at the intersection of Route 77 and Sugar Hill Road, where a…

Great Brook School a target for closure

Antrim’s Great Brook School may be closed if ConVal voters approve a petitioned article submitted by Peterborough attorney Mark Fernald and Gail Cromwel, a former School Board member from Temple. The article seeks to amend…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 10, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Jan. 4, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 4, 2013 (pdf)Final chapter in Bradford Road Agent saga?

The saga of the Bradford Road Agent continues as Marlene Freyler attended the last Selectmen’s meeting and said she noticed that $5,000.00 was paid out to Jeff Remillard. She asked what this meant, to which Chair Harry Wright responded that it means…

New London groups united in preserving recreation programs

One thing was evident at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the New London Selectmen and the Recreation Commission, Chad Denning’s shoes will be hard to fill. Denning’s resignation, after serving as Recreation Director for 7 years, has left the town searching for…

Henniker Community School students to learn about China

The sixth graders in Henniker will begin their long awaited opportunity to experience the Artist in Residency (AIR) program at the Henniker Community School beginning in January. The AIR program in Henniker is designed to enrich and expand the study of cultures from around the world; this year’s program will focus on…

New Highway Garage planned for Weare

Tim Redmond gave the Weare Selectmen a hand drawn sketch of the proposed Highway Garage for their review. It will be a stand alone building. Redmond said that they are trying to take a two phase approach, which he feels will be better monetarily. The two phase approach retains the use of the…

Antrim and Bennington teenagers arrested for home invasion and assault

The tears of family members were flowing as the three area teenagers, accused of a Christmas Eve home invasion in Peterborough, were arraigned on felony burglary charges in a Jaffrey courtroom last Wednesday. The three suspects: Dylan…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 3, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Dec. 2012

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Dec. 2012 (pdf)‘Til death do us part, but how do you handle ‘in sickness and in health’?

Apparently “in sickness and in health” can mean different things to men and women. As the population ages and the need for extended health care increases, a recent nationwide omnibus survey of 1,005 American adults shows that men and women approach the issue of long-term care planning and insurance from different perspectives…

Get the most from your mobile phone service

With more than 320 million mobile phones in the country, it’s no surprise that most Americans say wireless phone access is so important that it would be the last item they would give up if money were tight. With so many service plans and carriers, the mobile phone market can be expensive, confusing and…

Women face concerns about reaching retirement goals

Women today exude confidence, juggling work and home life responsibilities seamlessly. One area where they are not so sure of themselves though is their ability to maintain their standard of living during retirement. While women are taking greater responsibility for…

Boomerang kids: When your empty nest fills up again

With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own. These so called “boomerang kids” are popping up more frequently and when this situation is managed improperly, it can cause serious tension in a family. However, many parents are…

This Christmas opt to adopt a pet, save a life

Each year more than 4 million homeless pets are killed as a result of overpopulation, but families who adopt from animal shelters or rescue groups can help preserve these lives and support the growing trend of socially responsible holiday shopping. Best Friends Animal Society encourages families this holiday season to give the precious gift of life by…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 2, 2013 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

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