Monthly Archive for July, 2013

The Messenger – July 26, 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 26, 2013 (pdf)New London concerned with dogs at large

At Monday’s meeting, Mag Francis of Wilmot Center Road met with the Selectmen to express her frustration with dogs running at large in Elkins. She recounted several recent incidents, including; a woman being attacked by two…

Weare investigation leads to multiple arrests

A Weare police investigation into drug activity has resulted in the arrest of an Auburn man and a raid and an arrest in Manchester last Thursday night. Weare Police Sgt. Joseph Kelley testified in the Circuit Court-Manchester District Division that the investigation and reverse sting …

Sunapee Police are “Above the curve”

Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill addressed the question that was brought up at the last Board of Selectmen’s meeting regarding how well equipped the Sunapee Police Department is relative to security cameras in the station and in the…

25th Annual Balloon Fest & Fair overcomes the weather

Heavy downpours and oppressive heat and humidity held the crowd down at this year’s 25th Annual Hillsborough Balloon Fest and Fair, but organizers still consider it a success. Profits from the event are split evenly between the Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. The Balloon Fest Committee was again proud to partner with…

Henniker Rotary Club’s “Fire On The Mountain” Chili Fest returns

Scheduled for August 25 at Pat’s Peak, the Henniker Rotary Chili Fest, Fire on the Mountain, has become one of our area’s biggest and best attended summer events. There is something at Chili Fest for everyone. Kid activities, live music with Jeff Dearborn and Contoocook Blues Society, variety of vendors, food…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 25, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 19 – 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 19, 2013 (pdf)Four people hospitalized

Three people involved in a multiple vehicle accident on Route 101 in Peterborough were taken to Monadnock Community Hospital, and a fourth was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on Sunday. Police reports indicate…

Three-year-old girl drowns at Perkins Pond

The State Police Marine Patrol was called to a home on Sunapee’s Perkins Pond just before noon on Sunday on a report of a possible drowning. When they arrived, Marine Patrol officers Shawn Jeanson and James Yazinski were told 3-year-old Sidney Joy Allen was…

Goffstown mother leaves baby in hot car

A 25-year-old Goffstown mother is accused of leaving her 2-year-old daughter in a parked vehicle at a Hannaford supermarket parking lot on Tuesday, police said. Sarah Jordan was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after leaving…

International Russian Folk Troupe featured at Henniker Concert

A rare treat is in store for attendees on July 23, when the Town of Henniker Summer Music Series presents, SATTUMA, a versatile and internationally acclaimed family folk troupe from Russia. Sattuma has been engaging audiences, in songs and tunes from the Finnish, Karelian and Russian traditions since…

Hillsboro-Deering revamps bus routes

The Hillsboro-Deering School District has revamped bus routes this year. Working with First Student Transportation, the administration worked with three goals in mind:

• Transport students to and from school safely

• Reduce the number of buses used and the budget spent on transportation

• Minimize the length of bus routes where possible

Along several routes, a central point within a…

Greenfield hosts Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike and Trail Run Races

The Seventh Annual Hampshire 100, hosted by the Eastern Fat Tire Association (EFTA), will be held on August 17 & 18, 2013 at Oak Park in Greenfield, NH. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Crotched Mountain Foundation’s Accessible Recreation and Sports program, which brings people with disabilities together with family and friends in a range of accessible recreational and sport…

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The Messenger – July 12, 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 12, 2013 (pdf)Newport man’s bail increased to $25,000

Thomas Meade, 19, of Newport had his bail increased from $1,000 to $25,000 personal recognizance at his arraignment in Sullivan County Superior Court last Monday. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and is believed to be the getaway driver during a…

Francestown’s Scoby Pond Beach closed

Milfoil treatment took place at Francestown’s Scoby Pond on Tuesday July 9th. This round of treatment used herbicide to control non-native milfoil in several areas of the pond, mostly along the northern and..

Deering Selectmen fire Town Administrator Craig Ohlson

The Deering Selectmen have issued the following press release following a non-public meeting on Tuesday night. “Contrary to the rumors that have been noted recently in the public sphere, Town Administrator Craig Ohlson has not submitted his resignation to the Town. While that possibility was…

Warner approves $163,663 for new truck

The Warner Selectmen recently held a Public Hearing on the purchase of Highway Equipment. Matt Waite, Director of Public Works is asking for their permission to replace the 1986 Mack dump truck. He presented two options, a 2014 Freightliner 10 wheeled dump truck for…

Newport man one of six facing felonies

A Newport man is one of six suspects arrested in a recent Claremont drug sweep who now are facing felony charges in the Sullivan County Superior Court. Jonathan Baldwin, 27, of Newport has been charged with selling a variety of…

H-D School Board hires baseball field engineers

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor John Butler introduced Bradlee Mezquita, Vice President of Tighe & Bond Environmental Engineers of Portsmouth to the Hillsboro-Deering School Board at Monday’s meeting. Mezquita was there to discuss the drainage problem at the…

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The Messenger – July 5, 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 5, 2013 (pdf)Hillsboro Balloon Fest & Fair marks 25th Anniversary

The Hillsboros Balloon Fest & Fair marks its 25th Anniversary when it kicks off on thursday July 18th at grimes Field. Running through July 21st, the event offers something for the entire family. Bands, dancers, and magicians, are just some of the free entertainment available throughout the expanded weekend. Balloons lift off…

The Violettes have deep roots in Warner

I recently had the honor and privilege of attending a small gathering at the Violette household in Warner where Dick, Alice and their children were celebrating Dick and Alice’s 75th wedding anniversary; they were married on June 10, 1938 in Hillsboro. Although Alderic O. “Dick” Violette is a long time…

Early morning fire destroys Warner home

Warner Fire Chief Ed Raymond reports that a cell phone caller at about 3 a.m. reported spotting flames a home at 73 Old Main St. The two-story home of Julian Locke was heavily damaged. When firefighters arrived the home was…

Hillsboro District Food Pantry raises $9,339 for Feinstein Challenge

Thanks to a great fundraising team, this year’s second annual Feinstein Challenge was a phenomenal success. In addition to those shown in the photo, Sharon Otterson worked tirelessly on the effort. The Hillsboro District Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who was a part of this effort. Your hearts have been seen, and we think they are beautiful. We thank those of you who…

Selectmen sign 2nd PILOT Agreement

If the Antrim Selectmen are anything, they are consistent. On Thursday, they signed a second Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with Antrim Wind Energy following a public hearing on Monday night. A prior agreement was thrown out by the Superior Court as it was not negotiated in public. The new agreement, as did the old, calls for a payment of…

Newport Town Offices recovering from lightning strike

The Newport Selectmen, leaders of “The Sunshine Town,” spent a portion of Monday night’s meeting assessing the damage caused by a recent lightning strike on Town Hall. Town Manager Paul Brown detailed the damage caused by a lighting bolt which blasted an 8-inch hole in the roof of the historic building. The hole has been covered with a piece of Plexiglas while the town seeks …

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