Monthly Archive for October, 2014

In New Hampshire – Nov. 2014

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Download In New Hampshire - Nov. 2014 (pdf)Inn to Inn cookie and candy tour celebrates 18th anniversary

The popular Mt Washington Valley, NH inn to inn holiday cookie tour will offer the best selection of holiday cookies and candies, a new contest, gifts for guests and recipes. In Mt Washington Valley, NH “C” dominates the scene on the second weekend in December. “C” is for Christmas and also for cookies, candy, collectors’ ornaments and recipes amidst the Country Inns in the White Mountains. December 13-14, 2014 is the weekend the Country Inns in the White Mountains assure holiday revelers the ultimate in sweet dreams at…

‘Saving Portsmouth: The Preservation Crusades of Miss Dorothy Vaughan’

On June 20, 1957, the president of the Portsmouth Rotary Club at its monthly meeting in the Rockingham Hotel Ballroom introduced that morning’s guest speaker, a diminutive woman in a pink suit, sporting a straw hat trimmed in rosebuds. Some of the club’s all-male members recognized her as the person who had regularly shushed them as children when they had visited the Portsmouth Public Library: they were going to be addressed by the city’s head librarian, Miss Dorothy Vaughan. The speech Miss Vaughan gave that day has…

NH Open Doors, an annual statewide touring and shopping event

NH Open Doors, an annual statewide touring and shopping event on November 8 and 9, is a fun way to experience the best New Hampshire has to offer. During this weekend, visitors can purchase items made in New Hampshire (tax free), meet and talk with artists and craftspeople in their studios, sample fresh products from farmstands and orchards, and savor fine cuisine and wine at local restaurants. Participants are holding special activities, including…

The Machine performs Pink Floyd

The top Pink Floyd show in America, The Machine, electrifies the Rochester Opera House stage on Friday, November 7 at 8:00pm (Doors 7:00). The band intricately combines dazzling lights and theatrical stage displays to make every show an awesomely authentic Floydian experience. The New York based band performs a diverse mix of Pink Floyd’s extensive sixteen album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. The Machine has forged a…

Pontine presents Geppetto: Extraordinary Extremities Nov. 7-9

November 7-9, Pontine Theatre kicks off its 37th season with performances by NYC-based Concrete Temple Theatre. Artistic Director, Carlo Adinolfi, performs an original production, GEPPETTO: Extraordinary Extremities, at Pontine’s West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth NH. This is not the story of Pinocchio. But Geppetto does share more than a character’s name and profession with that fairy tale. The NY Times says it is…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 30, 2014 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 31, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 31, 2014 (pdf)Two new retail developments coming to Hillsborough

Hillsborough may at last be poised for another boom in commercial development. Michael Black is expected to renew his large commercial/residential development on Route 202 after he clears one more hurdle. Black’s project contains about 2.5 acres of wetlands. He has proposed dedicating a 64 acre conservation easement, which contains…

Five area women named in suit against Crotched Mountain

Two Hillsborough women are among those sued in a federal lawsuit filed against the Crotched Mountain School. The suit was filed by parents, who allege their young children were verbally and physically abused by staff members at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation facility in…

MaineLine Graphics relocates to Antrim’s former Frameworks facility

MaineLine Graphics, LLC has relocated to new corporate headquarters in Antrim, New Hampshire. The new Antrim headquarters offers 47,000 square feet of space, and the move was made to accommodate the company’s dramatic growth. MaineLine Graphics, which was previously located in Deering, is one of New Hampshire’s fastest-growing companies…

111 MPH in Sutton and New London

State Trooper Charles George, the tactical flight officer in the state police plane notified ground troopers of a speeding vehicle, on I89 in Sutton and maintained visual contact with it while cruisers were dispatched to a location ahead of the vehicle to intercept it. He clocked the vehicle several times in the town of New London, seven of those in excess of 100 miles per hour, the highest coming in at 111 mph…

Warner Masons honor their Veterans & Special Ladies

Warner’s Harris Lodge #91, Free and Accepted Masons held a special meeting to honor the Veterans of the lodge, Special Ladies and Special People on Sunday, October 19, 2014.  Most Worshipful Stewart L. Aronson, Grand Master of Masons in New Hampshire, paid an official visit to the lodge and with the…

Girls Field Hockey

#1 Hopkinton 1 #16 Mascoma 0 (2OT) Division III Preliminary Sierra Schuster assisted on Ireland Tawney’s loan goal to give the Hawks the win. #1 Hopkinton 1 #8 Sanborn 0 (2OT) Division III Quarterfinals In a pay-back, Ireland Tawney’s cross found Sierra Schuster who nailed the shot to send the Hawks to the Semifinals…

Boys Football

John Stark 10 HD-Hopkinton 7 The Redhawks played well on both sides of the ball for most of the game, and look to get back after it for the remaining week of the season, with their final game at Windham 10/31. Goffstown 44 Spaulding 10 Grizzlies quarterback Casey Gervais amassed 377 yards of offense running and passing, scored three touchdowns and passed for three more as the Grizzlies crushed Spaulding, 44-10…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 30, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 24, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 24, 2014 (pdf)Weare Chief resigns

Embattled Weare Police Chief John Velleca resigned last week, just as the NH Attorney General announced that there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against him, but that he belonged on the Laurie List of ethically compromised police officers, which requires him to disclose this incident should he…

Washington on guard after two burglaries

Washington Police are asking residents to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings and neighborhood activity after two burglaries. Police say both occurred in the Bailey Road area and both homes were unoccupied and appeared abandoned. Police advise that anyone seeing something that is out of place or…

Goffstown High School Theater Company presents “Dracula”

Halloween traditionally brings out all kinds of ghouls in Goffstown between the annual Halloween Parade and the ever-popular Trick-or-Treating in the town’s two commercial districts. This year the town will be visited by one of the most iconic monsters in literature. The Goffstown High School Theater Company will be performing Stephen Hotchner’s play Dracula, on October 31st and November 1st, at 7:30 p.m. at the Craig Hieber Auditorium, 27 Wallace Road. Adapted from Bram Stoker’s original novel, the play tells the story of…

Future Business Leaders of America elect HD Officers

On October 9th NH FBLA held its 43rd Fall Leadership Conference (FLW) at SNHU in Manchester. The FLW is an opportunity for members to attend workshops, listen to a motivational speaker, network and tour the campus. This year’s motivational guest speaker was Steve Gerety and his message was, “It’s Up to You” and focused on how…

Highly intoxicated New Boston woman arrested in Deering

On October 19th Deering Police Chief James Pushee was called out after duty hours when a passing motorist reported coming upon a driver who was sick on the roadside in West Deering. Pushee responded with Hillsborough Officer Parsons as backup. Deering Rescue was also called to respond to check the sick driver. Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver was very highly…

Girls Volleyball

Hillsboro-Deering 3 Stevens 0 The Hillcats won in a sweep, but the Cardinals made them earn it in close matches of 25-21, 26-24 and 25-19. Mascenic 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0 The Hillcats fell to 2-13 after being swept by Mascenic…

Boys Soccer

Souhegan 4 ConVal 0 The Sabers were in control. Noah Bell stopped nine shots for ConVal. Goffstown 2 ConVal 1 (OT) Ben Barrs and Dylan Skinner each scored their first goal of the season. Barrs scored the game-winner in the 96th minute. Nile Hertzler scored the lone goal for the Cougars…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 23, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

NH Bride & Groom – Oct. 2014

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Download NH Bride & Groom - Oct. 2014 (pdf)4 steps to finding the perfect engagement ring

There are a few big purchases in life that you really don’t want to mess up — a first house, a health care plan, a new car, and especially, the engagement ring for your loved one. According to The Knot, a popular wedding inspiration magazine and planning website, the decision is so important it takes consumers more than three months to find the perfect ring, and the average cost is $5,000. If you’re…

Find wedding bliss this Fall with these tips

Caterers, event halls and wedding planners are gearing up for fall wedding season, one of the busiest times of the year for hopeful couples. Fall guarantees exquisite photo opportunities without the heat of summer — and the wealth of in-season decorations are beautiful and…

Pre-wedding beauty tips to help out the bride

You want everything to be picture perfect for your wedding, including your smile. But like everything else about your big day, that perfect smile could require some work ahead of time. In fact, experts suggest starting your entire beauty regimen six months before the wedding. Here’s a complete pre-wedding beauty checklist…

Turn your fantasy fairytale wedding into reality

Every girl dreams of her fantasy wedding. It usually includes a Prince Charming standing next to her at the altar, saying “I do,” while surrounding by friends and family in a fairytale atmosphere. Now it’s time to turn that fantasy dream into reality. And while Prince Charming has been replaced with Mr. Right, the rest of the fairytale doesn’t have to change. Every bride should feel like a princess, and here are some ways to pull off the special wedding:…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 20, 2014 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 17, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 17, 2014 (pdf)Closing ConVal Middle Schools back on front burner

ConVal’s committee comprised of both School Board and Selectmen has recommended that the Conval School Board consider closing all of the district’s middle schools, with elementary schools serving K-8 students. The committee further recommends…

New Boston family wins photo contest

New Boston residents, the Niles family, celebrated the pure joys of summer with The Fresh Air Fund and were among the winners of The Fresh Air Fund’s 2014 Photo Contest. All winners were selected from the hundreds of pictures sent in by volunteer host families across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada, reflecting the memorable experiences they shared with…

Man dies falling off his ATV in Stoddard

A Londonderry man was killed Saturday afternoon in Stoddard after officials say he fell off his ATV. Fish and Game officials have identified the man as Kenneth Degraw, 55, of Londonderry. Officials report the crash occurred on Pitcher Mountain off Route 123 around 3:30 p.m. “The man was riding with friends when he…

Franklin man charged with felony DWI

A Franklin man involved in a crash in Canterbury on Sunday night has died, police confirmed Monday. Joseph Nelson, 24, of Franklin died of the injuries he suffered when the car he was driving crashed off Interstate 93 in Canterbury. State police said Nelson and a female passenger were thrown from the vehicle. The passenger suffered…

Wilmot Community Association hosts Halloween Party

Trick or treaters will find plenty of fun – and goodies too – at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) annual free Halloween Party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at the WCA’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, next to the U.S. Post Office in Wilmot Flat. Popular former first-grade teacher Mrs. O (Mary Jane Ogmundson) will kick off the event at 5 p.m. by…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 4 Prospect Mountain 1 Sara Ingalls threw it in to Mara Grady who opened the scoring. Hopkinton 4 White Mountain 0 Lily Scammon netted a pair of goal in three minutes to set the tone…

Boys Football

HD-Hopkinton 33 Londonderry 8 Henry Vianakopolos was 4 for 8 with 3 TD’s while all three of Liam Flanagan’s catches were for touchdowns. John Stark 14 Pembroke 13 Down 13-7 with Pembroke at mid field, the Generals took a stand and stopped them on a third and four to regain the ball. Adam King’s 38 yard punt return set up Drew McQuarrie’s TD pass to Jack McGrade…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 16, 2014 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Oct. 2014

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Oct. 2014 (pdf)Candlelight Open House Tour in Keene October 10th

Residents and visitors to Keene will be able to walk back into the 18th and 19th centuries on Friday, October 10th. Two of the historic homes on Keene’s Main Street, the Wyman Tavern and Horatio Colony House Museum, will hold candlelight open houses from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. This great family event offers an opportunity to view the…

Arts In Reach presents “Tablescapes” in Portsmouth

It was once thought of as a chore, but setting the table has since become an art form in its own right. That is, it’s an art to some of the area’s top designers. TABLESCAPES, an Arts In Reach fundraising event, brings New England’s top designers to the table, literally, to transform the ordinary into something beautifully…

Touring Europe? Must-see countries, cities, and sites!

Whether you’re a seasoned world traveler or going abroad for the first time, few global destinations deliver the blend of variety and accessibility that Europe does. Visiting Europe – especially on a guided tour – allows first-timers to immerse themselves into inter-cultural experiences and also offers veteran travelers lots of new things to…

Art Expo Event sponsored by Active Retirement Association

An Art Expo of ARA members’ work covering a wide variety of media, plus live music, refreshments, and good fellowship, will be featured at the next Active Retirement Association General Meeting, free and open to the public. The ARA offers programs reflecting the many interests of…

Fall is the best time to go camping in New Hampshire

The Fall season is always a popular time to go camping in New Hampshire: the temperatures are cool and the air is crisp and the landscape comes alive with vibrant colors. New Hampshire campgrounds provide a great base for fun activities, such as hiking, leaf peeping, apple picking, and fishing, and to enjoy the harvest festivals and Halloween-themed…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 9, 2014 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 10, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 10, 2014 (pdf)New state Welcome Centers hurting local businesses

Most people are celebrating the opening of the new northbound Welcome Center on Interstate 93, but not Bow Mobil owner Brian Lachance who estimates business has been down 20 to 30% each weekend since…

OSRAM SYLVANIA donates a truck to The Hillsboro Fire Dept.

OSRAM SYLVANIA held its annual Employee Appreciation on Thursday, celebrating the highly anticipated 2015 Ford F-150, the first truck of its kind to feature a full LED forward lighting system. This technology, assembled in OSRAM SYLVANIA’s Hillsboro plant, is on the best-selling truck in America. OSRAM SYLVANIA’s one of the few automotive light source manufacturers left in…

New Dunbarton sexual assault charges

The Dunbarton Police Department has announced additional charges have been filed against a Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16. Jesse Dagle, 21, of Eastpointe, MI has been charged with additional criminal offenses following a full investigation into the alleged assaults. On September 29th, Dagle was charged and now faces two felony and…

New Boston Police seize marijuana plants

At approximately 08:00 am, on September 13, 2013, following a three-month investigation, the New Boston Police Department executed a search warrant on Thompson Lane in New Boston leading to the seizure of 57 marijuana plants and evidence related to an extensive marijuana grow operation. Officers from the New Boston Police Department were…

Colby-Sawyer’s freestanding sustainable classroom

Colby-Sawyer College celebrated the grand opening of its freestanding sustainable classroom – the first commercial straw bale insulated building in the state of New Hampshire – located behind the Curtis L. Ivey Science Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2.30 p.m. President Thomas C. Galligan Jr. joined project leaders to share how the project connects to the college’s strategic themes and…

Girls Field Cross Country

John Stark 1st, Goffstown 2nd Grizzlies Liberty Gendron and Rebecca Zylak finished 1-2, but the Generals took four of the next six places to claim the win. John Stark 1st Hopkinton 5th Although the Hawks placed two runners in the top four and three in the top eight, they had to settle for 5th place as the Generals placed 5 in the top 24 to earn the victory…

Boys Soccer

ConVal 2 Manchester West 2 Noah Call and Ian Szep scored for ConVal, which surrendered the game-tying goal minutes after Szep scored on a penalty kick. Sunapee 3 Stevens 3 Sam Emery’s game winner came with just over 11 left in the game and the Lakers held on for a season sweep of the Cardinals…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 9, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 3, 2014

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Download Te Messenger - Oct. 3, 2014 (pdf)Firing of Police Sergeant Joe Kelley rescinded

Joseph Kelley, the Weare police sergeant fired by Chief John Velleca for allegedly falsifying documents has had that firing rescinded by the town. Kelley has not yet been reinstated, but may come later. Kelley was placed on medical leave shortly before the termination – for stress and anxiety related to the officer-involved shooting – and his employment record will now reflect that…

Antrim Wind Energy to file revised Wind Farm application

Antrim Wind Energy LLC anticipates filing a new application for its wind turbine project with the NH Sight Evaluation Committee in the coming months. Since the previous project was denied, the company has been working to address concerns that were…

Mount Sunapee Fall Festival & Pig Roast

Mount Sunapee will be hosting its 6th Annual Fall Festival and Pig Roast beginning Oct. 11. Skyrides will be running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and you can take a nice hike from the summit around to various ponds with gorgeous views of Central New Hampshire. They will be serving pulled pork, grilled chicken, cornbread, sides and desserts — all served outdoors. Live music is also…

Sunapee Drive-By Shooting

Sunapee Police have narrowed the list of suspects in a drive-by shooting late Sunday night at 17 Bradford Road. No injuries were reported despite the house being hit by multiple bullets. Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill believes the shooting was in retaliation for an earlier altercation. Interviews with witnesses and the possible suspects led the officials to request a search warrant of…

Deering couple arrested for kidnapping & assault

A Deering couple has been arrested on several charges in connection with a crime spree Thursday in which they allegedly severely beat, strangled and kidnapped a local woman who was left with a traumatic brain injury, police…

Girls Field Volleyball

Sunapee 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0 The Lakers won by progressively larger margins. Sunapee 3 Franklin 1 Rachel Malanga had 15 kills to lead the Lakers…

Boys Golf

Hopkinton 1st Crouch’s 41 earned co-medalist honors as the Hawks topped Profile and Sunapee.John Stark 1st Matt McFall chipped in a 50 foot eagle helping him earn medalist honors…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 2, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

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