Monthly Archive for March, 2015

The Messenger – March 27, 2015

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Download The Messenger - March 27, 2015 (pdf)Confessed quadruple arsonist given only 100 days

Newport Police Chief Jim Burroughs and area law enforcement personnel are frustrated with the 100-day sentence given to a confessed arsonist. Corey Hale was in Sullivan County Superior Court last week, facing charges he set fires at 11 Central Street, 6 Laurel St., 82 Maple St. and…

Group of St Anslem students observe Goffstown Selectmen’s meeting

Monday’s meeting, the Goffstown Selectmen welcomed Senator Lou D’Alessandro, a professor at St. Anslem College and several members of his government class to observe local government in action. Fire Chief Richard O’Brien appeared to request that the Fire Department be given the same exemption from the…

Peeps Diorama Contest again in Newport

The Newport Library Arts Center is pleased to host iconic Easter candy, PEEPS Dioramas Contest again this year. Dioramas will be on display from Saturday, April 4 to Saturday, April 11 during regular gallery hours, Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entry fee is $3 per diorama. Submissions may be…

Do New London Police spend too much time patrolling I-89?

Apparently a resident had complained to Selectman Peter Bianchi that the Police were spending too much time patrolling Interstate 89, instead of concentrating their efforts in town. At a recent meeting, New London Police Chief Ed Anderson informed the…

Sculptured Creations exhibit in Weare

John Bourque began carving wood sculptures thirty years ago. Now, his first exhibit is on view at the Weare Public Library. “From the Woods: A Sculpture Exhibit” is a sampling of a much larger body of work he has created, from fanciful wooden…

Trio of angry bus drivers confront the Newport School Board

A trio of Newport school bus drivers, Kurt Minich, Tim Maynard and John VanDenBerg, let the Newport School Board know just how angry they were over over the replacement of Transportation Director Diane Callum with Chad Howe, husband of Board member Shannon Howe. Appearing at the last board meeting, the…

Henniker Huskies win the Maine March Showdown

The Henniker Huskies Cold Springs RV Bantams brought home the trophy from the Maine March Showdown. The Huskies finished pool play 4-0 with 24 goals for and 6 against and nine different Huskies tallied goals during the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 26, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 20, 2015

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Download The Messenger - March 20, 2015 (pdf)Bow voters establish a full-day kindergarten program

Bow residents overwhelmingly approved a petitioned warrant article establishing a full-day kindergarten program at Bow Elementary School even though it lacked the endorsement of either the school board or the budget committee. By passing the $359,036 kindergarten appropriation, owners of a $250,000 home will pay…

New London Police Officers receive commendations for saving lives

At Monday’s Select Board meeting, New London Police Chief Ed Anderson was proud to present Life Saving Commendations to two of his officers, James MacKenna and Eben Lamson. On February 21st at about 12:30 p.m., Officer James MacKenna received a call from a male subject who advised 911 that he was going to commit suicide. MacKenna arrived at…

Henniker voters support both the Highway and Fire Departments

It took over two hours of debate on the article and two proposed amendments, but Henniker voters eventually approved a $1.2 million warrant article to cover the anticipated costs of rebuilding the town’s highway garage and replacing its fleet of five plow trucks and a…

Goffstown student wins Poetry Out Loud

Dessaline Etienne from Goffstown High School is the winner of New Hampshire’s tenth Poetry Out Loud championship. Nora Doyle from Plymouth Regional High School was selected as alternate champion. As state champion, Etienne receives $200 and travel expenses to compete at the…

Weare Middle School presents Oklahoma!

The Weare Middle School will present the musical Oklahoma! on Saturday, March 28 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 29 at 2 pm in the school Café. Tickets are $5.00 per person with a $20 family maximum for a family of five or more. Tickets will be available at the door. Created in 1943, Oklahoma! was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first Broadway musical collaboration. It depicts a slice of…

Boys Sports

#10 Goffstown 82 #15 St. Thomas 71 – Division II Quarterfinals. The Grizzlies hit 58% other second half shots erupting for 52 points advance to the semifinals against third seeded Bishop Brady. The Grizzlies shot 46 percent for the game and 12 for 23 from the 3-point arc. Robbie Girardin, who scored 15, and Mike Bailey, who scored 9, got them all from…

Girls Sports

# 1 Coe-Brown 50 #6 Goffstown 46 – Division II Championship. The undefeated and top seeded Coe-Brown girls’ basketball team won the Division II state championship game when senior Jenny Schlim blocked the Grizzlies’ Molly McQueeney’s layup attempt with under five seconds to go, preserving a two-point lead. The Bears went on to…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 19, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 13, 2015

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Download The Messenger - March 13, 2015 (pdf)Midnight assault leaves man in critical condition

Two people have been arrested in connection with a baseball bat attack that left a 20-year-old hospitalized in critical condition from a severe beating he received Monday night in the Daniel Plummer Road, Oakwood Lane section of Goffstown. The young man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was taken to…

Bailey upsets Fullerton – Hillsborough voters approve $6.69 million budget

Hillsborough Selectman Wendy Brien-Baker opened Town Meeting by presenting a certificate of appreciation to Highway Department employee Bill Dumais, whose quick reaction, along with Dennis Yeaton, prevented a disaster similar to the recent Henniker fire which destroyed the town’s highway garage and all its vehicles. The $6.69 million operating budget was quickly passed without…

Dunbarton crash still under investigation

A Concord man was charged with negligent driving after crashing into a vehicle in Dunbarton last week. Police said a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling in the area of Route 13 and Mansion Road when the driver tried to pull into his driveway. A Ford Expedition, driven by Theodore Johnson, struck the…

Henniker School Budget cut by $115,000 – health benefits nixed

The Henniker School District Warrant contained only five articles, but it took voters over three and a half hours to deal with them. The school board proposed a $7.51 million budget, which was up more than $300,000 over the current budget, and would have resulted in a tax increase of 65 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. Much of the debate centered on…

Amendment to reduce Hopkinton School Budget narrowly defeated

Hopkinton residents approved the School Board’s proposed $18.61 million budget, following a lengthy debate and an amendment to reduce the budget to last year’s level. Jean Prewitt offered the amendment to reduce the budget by $162,862 to $18.44 million, with no increase over the current amount…

Boys Sports

#4 Newport 76 #13 Raymond 49 – Division III Second Round. The Tigers easily avenged last year’s second round loss to the Rams with a convincing 76-49 victory. Andrew Houde scored 33 points off 13 of 23 shooting from the floor to lead the barrage. 15 of his points came in the second quarter, when Newport’s lead grew from 4 points after the first quarter to 37-20 at the half. Spencer Coronis finished with 11 points, while Noah Wade tallied 8…

Girls Sports

#6 Goffstown 51 #3 Bishop Brady 46 – Division II Quarterfinals. Brady’s Sarah Thomas passed the 1,000-point plateau last night when she buried a 3-pointer early in the second quarter, but it was Goffstown’s 3-point shooting that won the game. The Grizzlies hit nine 3’s, including four in the second half from Kathryn Howe, to pull off the upset victory over No. 3 Brady. Goffstown opened the third quarter with an 11-4 run sparked by a pair of 3s from Howe (15 points on five 3s, seven rebounds) to turn a five-point halftime deficit into a 33-31 lead midway through the frame. 5′-4″ freshman Sarah Doherty had 12 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 12, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – March 2015

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Download In New Hampshire - March 2015 (pdf)Gift from steward aids Great Bay Reserve Boardwalk

Twenty five years ago, the Great Bay Estuary received a gift. This gift — prompted by a threat from Aristotle Onassis to build the world’s largest oil refinery on Great Bay — was the permanent protection of the Estuary. In October of 1989, the Great Bay became part of a national network of Reserves and became known as the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Great Bay Discovery Center was built as the education headquarters of the…

Happy 150th anniversary to NH Fish and Game

This is a big year for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, as the state’s wildlife agency celebrates 150 years of fish and wildlife conservation in the Granite State. A growing collection of stories and photos celebrating Fish and Game’s fascinating history is being gathered on the Department’s website at…

The White Mountain Superpass on sale now

“College Superpass” to replace 4NH College Pass. Bretton Woods, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain and Waterville Valley Resort will again offer the popular White Mountain Superpass which is set to go on sale at all four resorts on Friday, February 20, 2015. The pass will be valid any day of the 2015-2016 winter season at all four mountains. There are no blackout date restrictions and passes come with…

Spring brings return of NH Maple Experience to The Rocks

As spring returns to the North Country this year, so does the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks Estate. Scheduled to run March 14, 21-22, 28-29 and April 4, the Maple Experience offers visitors a chance to learn about and participate in each step of maple sugaring, a treasured rite of spring in the area…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 8, 2015 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – March 2015

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Download Senior Lifestyles - March 2015 (pdf)Mobile technology helps seniors, caregivers monitor health

While 77 percent of Americans 65 or over own a cellphone, only 18 percent own a smartphone, according to Pew Research. However, with the development of larger phones and abundant features, now is the time for seniors to take a serious look at smartphone technology and the positive effect it may have on their..

What’s your path to retirement happiness?

A recent study, sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), found that approximately eight in 10 retirees are enjoying themselves in retirement, seven in 10 can afford a comfortable lifestyle, and two-thirds feel financially secure. The survey also indicated that few retirees characterize themselves as being bored, lonely or…

Active Retirement Association general meeting open to all

The Active Retirement Association offers programs reflecting the many interests of people 50+ years old, retired or not. Please join us to meet new friends and learn more about the ARA and its upcoming activities at our March General Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015, 1:30 pm, Durham Evangelical Church (sanctuary, upper level), 114 Dover Road (Route 108), Durham, NH. The program will feature..

How the Affordable Care Act may affect your tax refund

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) brings a lot of changes to this year’s tax code. Do you know if and how it will affect your tax refund? Here are tips from H&R Block to help you understand how your taxes and tax refund will be affected as a result of the biggest tax code change in more than…

Ask the Pharmacist: Exercise tips your heart will love

While exercise is important for everyone, regular aerobic activity can be critical to ensuring healthier outcomes for cardiovascular patients. Even a little exercise goes a long way. “Just 5-10 minutes of daily running, even at very slow speeds, can significantly lower the risk of mortality among…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 5, 2015 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – March 6, 2015

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Download New Boston Police undermanned - needs two officers New Boston Police Chief Jim Brace recently met with the Selectmen to inform them that Patrolman Leland Hunter has resigned as he could not qualify with a firearm. The town had a training agreement with him and he agreed to reimburse the town in equal installments beginning... Weare Selectmen seek officers' thoughts on hiring a new Chief The Weare Selectmen recently met with members of the Weare Police Department including Sergeants Frank Hebert and Kimberley McSweeney and Patrol Officers Shane Arsenault, Kenneth Cox, Austin Maguire, Brandon Montplaisir, and Sheila Savaria, to get their views on the process for selecting a new police chief and characteristics they would like to see in... Eagle Scout project would highlight 18 Antrim Mills Armed with maps, drawing sketches and a well designed plan, Henry Johnson, a member of Antrim Boy Scout Troop 2, met with the Selectmen to ask their support for his Eagle Scout Project, the installation of an Information Kiosk located at Goodell Park. Although there is... Man clocked at 109mph on I-93 in Bow Tommie Campbell, 38, of Manchester, was arrested Sunday for driving 109 mph on Interstate 93 in Bow. Trooper Dan Livingstone of Troop D observed a vehicle traveling along I-93 North in Bow at speeds of 108 mph in a 55 mph zone at 1:10 a.m. Sunday and operating erratically, swerving and narrowly missing other cars. The vehicle, which was later observed operating at a speed of... Newport holding firm on curtailment of ambulance service to other towns After holding a 2 hour Special Meeting, attended by most if not all of the Newport Fire/EMT Department and representatives of Newbury and Lempster Fire Departments, the Newport Selectmen held firm on their decision to curtail ambulance service to area towns. On February 9th, the board unanimously decided that Newport Fire/EMS would no longer provide non mass casualty incident service to... Boys Basketball # 6 Groveton 60 # 11 Sunapee 50 Division IV Preliminary Issaiah Chappell scored 35 points and grabbed 9 boards but it wasn't enough to keep the Lakers from being eliminated in the first round of the NHIAA Division IV playoffs. Sunapee led 18-11 after the first quarter, but Groveton cut the lead to 25-23 by halftime. The Eagles outscored the Lakers 14-5 in the third to take... Girls Basketball #1 Sunapee 46 #4 Littleton 43 Division IV Semifinals Down by a 10 point deficit early in the fourth quarter, it looked like the Sunapee's perfect 18-0 regular season would end badly, until the Lakers exploded for a 17-0 run to claim the win. The Crusaders were up with a 25-12 cushion in the first half and 36-28 entering the fourth. Littleton's Emma Bogardus, who finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds hit the opening shot to make it a 10 point hole. Sydney Clark led the comeback with a... (pdf)New Boston Police undermanned – needs two officers

New Boston Police Chief Jim Brace recently met with the Selectmen to inform them that Patrolman Leland Hunter has resigned as he could not qualify with a firearm. The town had a training agreement with him and he agreed to reimburse the town in equal installments beginning…

Weare Selectmen seek officers’ thoughts on hiring a new Chief

The Weare Selectmen recently met with members of the Weare Police Department including Sergeants Frank Hebert and Kimberley McSweeney and Patrol Officers Shane Arsenault, Kenneth Cox, Austin Maguire, Brandon Montplaisir, and Sheila Savaria, to get their views on the process for selecting a new police chief and characteristics they would like to see in…

Eagle Scout project would highlight 18 Antrim Mills

Armed with maps, drawing sketches and a well designed plan, Henry Johnson, a member of Antrim Boy Scout Troop 2, met with the Selectmen to ask their support for his Eagle Scout Project, the installation of an Information Kiosk located at Goodell Park. Although there is…

Man clocked at 109mph on I-93 in Bow

Tommie Campbell, 38, of Manchester, was arrested Sunday for driving 109 mph on Interstate 93 in Bow. Trooper Dan Livingstone of Troop D observed a vehicle traveling along I-93 North in Bow at speeds of 108 mph in a 55 mph zone at 1:10 a.m. Sunday and operating erratically, swerving and narrowly missing other cars. The vehicle, which was later observed operating at a speed of…

Newport holding firm on curtailment of ambulance service to other towns

After holding a 2 hour Special Meeting, attended by most if not all of the Newport Fire/EMT Department and representatives of Newbury and Lempster Fire Departments, the Newport Selectmen held firm on their decision to curtail ambulance service to area towns. On February 9th, the board unanimously decided that Newport Fire/EMS would no longer provide non mass casualty incident service to…

Boys Basketball

# 6 Groveton 60 # 11 Sunapee 50 Division IV Preliminary. Issaiah Chappell scored 35 points and grabbed 9 boards but it wasn’t enough to keep the Lakers from being eliminated in the first round of the NHIAA Division IV playoffs. Sunapee led 18-11 after the first quarter, but Groveton cut the lead to 25-23 by halftime. The Eagles outscored the Lakers 14-5 in the third to take…

Girls Basketball

#1 Sunapee 46 #4 Littleton 43  Division IV Semifinals. Down by a 10 point deficit early in the fourth quarter, it looked like the Sunapee’s perfect 18-0 regular season would end badly, until the Lakers exploded for a 17-0 run to claim the win. The Crusaders were up with a 25-12 cushion in the first half and 36-28 entering the fourth. Littleton’s Emma Bogardus, who finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds hit the opening shot to make it a 10 point hole. Sydney Clark led the comeback with a…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 5, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

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