Monthly Archive for February, 2013

The Messenger – March 1, 2013

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Download The Messenger - March 1, 2013 (pdf)Weare man indicted on 41 child pornography charges

William Panagiotopolos, 41, of Weare has been indicted on 41 Class A felony charges of possessing child pornography. He faces a potential 615 years in jail as each charge carries a maximum 15 year sentence. The indictments come after a prolonged investigation that began last summer when…

Antrim-Bennington Lions hosting NH budget forum

The Antrim Bennington Lion’s Club held three Candidate Forums last October, two for the House races (District 1 and District 38) and one for the District 8 Senate race.  The elections are over, and our club hopefully helped in getting more…

Hillsboro Lions join HD Winter Carnival

The Hillsboro Lions Club was also a part of the Winter Carnival days at HDES. Three times a year the Hillsboro Lions Club donates a book for every child.  The Lions Club has donated close to…

Newport Selectmen restore Recreation Department cuts

The Newport Selectmen are working on a $6,937,239 operating budget which will generate a tax rate of $10.99/$1000 valuation, down from the 2012 rate of $11.26. However, if three warrant articles asking for $250,000 for…

Contoocook man arrested after high speed chase

A Contoocook man faces charges of resisting arrest, reckless driving and disobeying an officer. Police were looking for Lawrence Martell, 34, relating to a…

A trio of New United States Marines

Marine Corps Pvt. Christian D. Wilkins, son of Eric D. Wilkins, Sr of Antrim, Marine Corps Pvt. Brandon S. Matott, son of Lorrie and Larry Matott of Henniker, and Marine Corps Pvt. Jeffrey T. Oliver, son of Catherine L. and Jeffrey T. Oliver of Bradford, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training…

Hillsboro-Deering Spring Sports Signups

HDHS will have signups for Baseball, Softball and Track + Field on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 @ 2:10pm. Softball will meet in the Gym. Baseball will meet in the Cafeteria. Track and Field will meet in Room 222. All spring sports tryouts and practices begin…

Senior Lifestyles – Feb. 2013

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Feb. 2013 (pdf)How to shop your way to free retirement

For the first time, every American can now build their own nest egg by just doing their normal day-to-day shopping at places that they know and like. Accumulating a retirement nest egg after a lifetime of hard work has always been a core part of. One in every 10 weddings features an exotic locale, or at least a location…

Dogs foster activity while improving vascular health

Man’s best friend provides more than mere companionship. Dogs encourage humans to exercise daily — come rain or shine…

Tips for protecting your family’s financial future

Do you lay awake at night wondering if you’ll have enough money to pay the bills, let alone retire? Could you pay the bills at $170 to $350 daily if you or your spouse were disabled? Do you have an extra $100,000 a year for this care? Expect the unexpected. Be prepared. Many challenges which can ruin…

New treatment for patients with coronary artery disease

Whether you are at-risk for developing a heart condition or you’re one of the 13 million Americans who suffer from coronary artery disease, arming yourself with the facts you need to stay healthy can help…

2013’s hottest home trends and easy upgrades

When you’re ready to get started on your home’s new look, let these trends of the year be your design guide…

The Messenger – Feb. 22. 2013

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 22, 2013 (pdf)Sunapee Superintendent a finalist for ConVal job

The company hired to find a replacement for ConVal Superintendent Richard Bergeron has announced that it has narrowed the field of candidates to two finalists: Wayne Anderson, the current Superintendent of the Mount Horeb Area School District in Wisconsin and…

Antrim’s new police cruiser totaled during chase

On the evening of January 16th Antrim Officer Brian Lord attempted to stop a 2008 VW driven by Kyle Thompson, 19, of Ashland, who was driving on Route 202 in Antrim. When he turned on his blue lights, Thompson accelerated attempting to evade the officer. With Lord in pursuit,…

Horse injures 15-year-old Bradford girl

A 15-year-old Bradford girl was injured Saturday when she was hit by a horse while it was being hitched to a sleigh. Fire Capt. Laurie Brown said that horses were being…

U.S. Navy Seals say farewell to a fallen hero

Mike Monsoor was Awarded “The Congressional Medal Of Honor” last week, for giving his life in Iraq as he jumped on, and covered with his body, a live hand grenade, saving the lives of a large group of…

Henniker considers using water meters

Henniker Selectman Ron Taylor reported that he had attended a Water Commissioners’ meeting and they had discussed the possibility of installing meters for the Town’s water and sewer users. He said that meters would cost approximately…

Hopkinton continues Nordic Skiing dominance

One of these years another school will challenge Hopkinton’s dominance in Nordic Skiing, but it won’t be this year. After last week’s meet, the Hawks have now won…

The Messenger – Feb. 15, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Feb 15, 2013 (pdf)Newport may eliminate staff to balance budget

In order to present the Selectmen with a reduced town tax rate, Newport Town Manager Paul Brown has proposed eliminating two full-time positions and reducing another to a little over half time. A full-time…

Hillsborough Pride honors the Citizen and Business of the Year

Refusing to let a great tradition die, Hillsborough Pride has announced that it will host an annual banquet honoring Hillsborough’s Citizen and Business of the Year. When it was learned that the Chamber of Commerce would no longer…

ConVal para pleads guilty to sex charges

The former paraprofessional at ConVal High School charged with the felony of attempted aggravated felonious sexual assault and two counts of misdemeanor sexual assault of a girl he knew between the ages of 13 and 16, plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of sexual assault of a minor as…

Henniker ZBA reverses itself – bans weddings at Tree Farm

The Henniker Zoning Board of Adjustment’s rehearing of the Forester’s Tree Farm case lasted until past midnight last Thursday as both sides presented lengthy testimony. At a prior hearing, the ZBA had overturned the Town Planner’s cease and desist order which prevented…

Chamber to bring the Midway back to New London Hospital Days

New London Hospital and the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) are excited to announce the dates for the 89th Annual Hospital Days event and the return of the Midway. This year, Hospital Days will be…

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Sunapee 77 Wilton-Lyndeborough 33 It was close early as the Lakers led only 16-11 after one, but a 14-0 spurt to start the second changed everything. Erika Waterman led with 18 points with Faith Larpenter adding 14. Seniors Sydney O’Mara, Angelica Aguilera and Mariah Tenney contributed to the win…

Bridal Guide – 2013

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Brides trim bill with destination weddings

Tying the knot isn’t what it used to be. The wedding industry is as profitable as primetime football, celebrities compete for the shortest, most gimmicky marriages (72 days or less?) and the exotic appeal of a romantic getaway has led to the widespread popularity of destination weddings. One in every 10 weddings features an exotic locale, or at least a location…

Trend Spotter offers tips for a hip bridal shower

If you’ve been to a wedding shower recently, you’ve probably noticed the time-honored tradition is changing. “We monitor trends in both weddings and showers so we can incorporate the freshest and most modern themes in our cards,” explains Gale Thomson, American Greetings trend spotter. Thomson offers these tips for planning some of today’s top trendy bridal shower themes:…

A toast to the bride

Whether it’s an engagement party, bridal shower, the reception or post-wedding brunch, professional event planner Alison Hotchkiss knows a thing or two about creating memorable bridal celebrations. As the founder-owner of Alison Events, and author of “The Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding From Afar” (Chronicle Books), she’s produced stunning weddings all over the world. Whether you enlist the help of…

A guy’s guide to selecting the perfect engagement ring

Getting engaged is a very personal and intimate experience for a couple. But for many guys, the purchase of the engagement ring can be a bit overwhelming. Color, clarity, cut, carat weight; there’s a lot to consider. But by understanding the…

Engaged? Start planning now! A to-do list for brides-to-be

Preparing for the big day means planning a multitude of details; everything from the flower arrangements to that something blue must be decided upon well in advance of the ceremony. Here are some tips to help ensure your big day goes off without a hitch…

The Messenger – Feb. 8, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Ffeb. 8, 2013 (pdf)Sunapee teachers to pay 20% of health insurance

With only three questions and one comment, it took a small group of Sunapee voters took less than a half hour to approve all the articles presented at the school district’s Deliberative Session, including the operating budget of $10,696,896, which is down $3,169 from the current budget and whizzed through…

Celebrating the life of Captain Ron Marziano

Family, friends, co-workers at Monadnock Paper Mill and firefighters from around the State gathered at the Hillsboro-Deering High School gym on Saturday to celebrate the life of Captain Ron Marziano who died January 25th after a…

Man arrested after gunfire in Henniker

Police arrested two men in the Gin Gin Restaurant parking lot in downtown Henniker, one for firing a handgun after being attacked by the other. Joseph Wilcox, 51, of Sutton was charged with attempted aggravated…

Bradford voters face a choice of Town Hall locations

Bradford voters will be given a choice as to where they would like their Town Hall. Article 7 is a petitioned article authorizing the Selectmen to enter into a five year lease/purchase agreement to acquire…

Fourth Annual “Taste of Hillsboro”

Hillsboro NH Scholars is proud to announce the 4th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” event to be held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Hillsboro Deering Middle School in Hillsboro from 11 AM to 1 PM. Many local restaurants will be there to give you…

NHIAA/NHADA Scholor Athlete Awards

The NHIAA and NHADA presented their Scholar Athlete Award to the following Division III high school seniors who have excelled in athletics as well as academics while demonstrating outstanding school and community spirit and leadership:…

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