Monthly Archive for September, 2015

In New Hampshire – October 2015

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Celebrate Halloween with a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express

All aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad for some great family fun!  Located in the center of North Conway Village, the Conway Scenic Railroad will operate its “Pumpkin Patch Express” Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16, 17 & 18 and October 23, 24 & 25. All “Pumpkin Patch Express” departures are from the North Conway Station for a leisurely roundtrip train ride aboard vintage coaches to the…

Come to Jackson, NH’s Fall Foliage celebration

Jackson, New Hampshire announces incredible additional reasons to come to their area for the October month long celebration of fall foliage.  You’ve more than likely, heard about and visited their fabulous Return of the Pumpkin People which is in its 29th year of entertaining visitors and locals alike from  October 1st through the 31st.  You take a self-guided tour of more than 100 displays of…

An intimate evening with Clint Black Oct. 16

Singer and songwriter Clint Black will perform at Lebanon Opera House on Friday, October 16, 2015. Seats for the 7:30 pm show are $59.50 & $69.50. Tickets can be purchased at Lebanon Opera House Box Office in person or via phone 603-448-0400. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.lebanonoperahouse.org.Prolific singer-songwriter Clint Black has long been heralded as one of country music’s brightest stars. His many talents have taken him even further, as Black has transcended genres to become one of…

Fabulous ways to peep a leaf in White Mountains

Mt Washington Valley, located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, says hail to the “peep” each fall as Mother Nature provides a spectacle of color unmatched anywhere else in the USA. Offering not only spectacular foliage but a wide variety of ways to enjoy the harvest hues of nature’s artistry, this region offers plenty of great ways to enjoy fall foliage throughout this autumn…

Raffle of oil painting to benefit historical society

The Historical Society of Cheshire County is holding a raffle for a framed oil painting by renowned artist Kyle Stuckey from Stoddard, New Hampshire. Tickets for the raffle are $20 each or six tickets for $100. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Historical Society’s Auction of Historic Proportions on October 2nd. Ticket holders for the raffle do not need…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 24, 2015 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 25, 2015

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Franklin debates reducing its 513 streetlights

Recently, the Municipal Services Department (MSD) Committee proposed a policy be adopted reducing Franklin’s 515 streetlights by 80-100 before their conversion to LEDs. They prioritized the need of a streetlight as follows:  1. Crosswalks 2. Sidewalks 3. Intersections within the school walking zones 4. Elevated public hazard (high accident/crime area) 5. Economic – retail, business centers…

Newport hopes to break its own Guinness World Mustache Record

As the historic 100th Newport Winter Carnival quickly approaches, the Winter Carnival Committee is preparing for 10 days of fun! We are excited to announce the newest addition to the 100th Winter Carnival – as the Mustache Contest returns! In 2011, we shattered the Guinness World Record, with 462 participants entered into the Mustache Contest, with the winner of The Grand ‘Stache Steve Lucas. And now for the biggest Winter Carnival in history, we plan on breaking our own…

Captured emu being held in Henniker

The elusive emu seen wandering in Bow over the past week was captured Sunday by a group of neighbors on Brown Hill Road. Maria Colby, owner of the Wings of the Dawn wildlife rehabilitation center and bird sanctuary in Henniker, confirmed Sunday that the emu was captured, placed in a cage, and brought to her center. “He’s doing very well,” said Colby. “A group of neighbors along…

Limited parking at Chowder Challenge

The Lake Sunapee Chowder Challenge will take place in Sunapee Harbor on Sunday, September 27th.  This annual event is always well-attended, and the police department would like to advise Harbor area residents and visitors that, during the event, the traffic pattern through the harbor will be changed to allow for safe foot traffic by attendees. Be aware also that parking in the Harbor area will be…

Girls Field Hockey

Bow 2  Laconia 1: Maddie  Beauchain scoring with 9:43 left in the first half and Maddie Constant scoring two minutes into the second frame was enough for the win…

Boys Football

Monadnock 16 ConVal 14: ConVal had an outstanding defensive effort led by sophomore linebacker Jake Phillips, who recorded 14 tackles on the night. QB Dan Spezzaferri went 14-26 for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Liam Baldwin led all receivers with eight receptions for 68 yards. Isaac Bacon and Brandon Carland each had a 50+ yard touchdown catch on the night; Bacon’s went for 60 yards…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 24, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

HomeFront – Fall 2015

Download HomeFront – Fall 2015 (pdf)Download Find new inspiration for your next home project If you're looking to upgrade your home's exterior, include American hardwoods in the mix. New, environmentally friendly treatment methods now make hardwood an excellent and great looking material choice for outdoor living spaces... Can your walls stand up to everyday life? Let's face it. No matter how careful you are, an active family can take its toll on the interior of a house - especially on the walls. Depending on the season or day of the week, your family may come home toting cross-country skis, throwing off wet raincoats or banging football gear against... Carve out more living space with a one-room renovation A growing family, overnight guests, work-at-home demands and lifestyle changes can make for cramped quarters in any home. If you're not ready to move to a bigger house or take on a full-scale addition, carve out more space from your home's current footprint. Renovating an attic, basement or other unused area can add more living space now, provide flexibility for the future and... Four steps towards living a greener lifestyle Living a greener lifestyle isn't just about conserving natural resources, it's also about saving money. Whether you're renovating your existing home, or building from the ground up, you can create a home that's more efficient, cost effective and... Tips for creating curb appeal Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don't have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales - below are tips and projects for sprucing up your... (pdf)

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Find new inspiration for your next home project

If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s exterior, include American hardwoods in the mix. New, environmentally friendly treatment methods now make hardwood an excellent and great looking material choice for outdoor living spaces…

Can your walls stand up to everyday life?

Let’s face it. No matter how careful you are, an active family can take its toll on the interior of a house – especially on the walls. Depending on the season or day of the week, your family may come home toting cross-country skis, throwing off wet raincoats or banging football gear against…

Carve out more living space with a one-room renovation

A growing family, overnight guests, work-at-home demands and lifestyle changes can make for cramped quarters in any home. If you’re not ready to move to a bigger house or take on a full-scale addition, carve out more space from your home’s current footprint. Renovating an attic, basement or other unused area can add more living space now, provide flexibility for the future and…

Four steps towards living a greener lifestyle

Living a greener lifestyle isn’t just about conserving natural resources, it’s also about saving money. Whether you’re renovating your existing home, or building from the ground up, you can create a home that’s more efficient, cost effective and…

Tips for creating curb appeal

Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don’t have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales – below are tips and projects for sprucing up your…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 17, 2015 in Homefront - Quarterly Home & Garden Guide. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 18, 2015

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Burglary at Goffstown church shocks community

Goffstown Police are investigating the burglary of a church Tuesday morning. Electronics, audio equipment including guitar amps, a portable residential generator and family belongings were taken from the rectory of Saint Lawrence Parish on the corner of…

John Stark High School certified for ‘Project Lead The Way’

John Stark Regional High school has received national certification for its Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program. There are only 13 certified Project Lead the Way high schools in New Hampshire. PLTW, a nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education programs, offers a rigorous, world-class curriculum that allows students to…

It’s a fugitive Bow Police can’t handle

Big Bird is on the loose and he is wandering the streets of Bow. The large emu was first spotted about 10 a.m. Saturday morning and has since been seen in the area of Hunter Drive, Putney Road and Hampshire Hills. The police department is working with local bird specialist Maria Colby of Wings of the Dawn Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Henniker to figure out how to…

Minor injuries in Sunapee car accidents

A two car crash on Route 11 in Sunapee occurred on Friday.  One vehicle was traveling West and the other traveling East. The vehicle traveling East crossed the yellow line and the vehicle traveling West took action to avoid contact and was unable to. Both vehicles received extensive damage and the only occupants were the drivers and they were both…

Hillsborough Senior Fall Foliage Outing

Please join us for a trip via Coach Bus October 8th, to view NH’s fall foliage. We will take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tramway, have a buffet lunch at the Indian Head Resort, and ride to the prettiest overlook on the Kancamangus…

Girls Soccer

Souhegan 2 ConVal 1: The Cougars were up 1-0 with three minutes left thanks to a Gracyn Mose’s goal, when Souhegan’s top player scored two goals in quick succession and snatched victory away from ConVal…

Boys Golf

Newport 1st:  The defending state champion Tigers posted a team score of 180 at Majalaki Country Club to defeat Hopkinton, which shot 195, and Franklin, which finished with a 222. Newport’s Cameron Gebo raked in medalist honors with a low round of 40 and Dawson Campbell was right on his heels, carding a 41…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 17, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Sept. 2015

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Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse is ‘Bucket List’ must

Starting in September, the Peterborough Community Theatre becomes one of only four movie theaters in the state of New Hampshire to offer Descriptive Video Service (DVS) – a cutting edge technology that makes movies accessible to people with visual and hearing impairments…

Descriptive Video Service coming to Peterborough Community Theatre

From Freedom Walks to a Walk for the Mt Washington Valley is alive with exciting events in September. Home to Mud Bowl: The World Championship of Mud Football, Mt Washington Valley hosts a wide array of exciting events throughout September…

Six easy ways to boost your brain health as you age

When you think about health and wellness, what first comes to mind? Most likely it’s along the lines of fitness, healthy eating and doctor’s appointments. But have you ever considered the importance of brain health as you age?…

North Country’s Sunrise Ascent a perfect day for all

The conclusion of the Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country’s Sunrise Ascent on Mt Washington on August 2nd held many wonderful moments and milestones for 12 adaptive athletes and their support teams. “It was an amazing day full of awesomeness!” says Executive Director Sandy Olney. “To date we have raised over…

‘Sustainable Trails for All’ workshop on October 14

Crotched Mountain Foundation is hosting and sponsoring a “Sustainable Trails for All” workshop on October 14 and 15, 2015 on its accessible trail system in Greenfield, NH to provide trail builders, park administrators, land trusts and government officials with information and guidelines for creating accessible trails in their own communities…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 10, 2015 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 11, 2015

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Users of Goffstown ATM at Shaw’s Plaza warned

Goffstown Police are urging people who may have used the Bank of America ATM at the Shaw’s Plaza on Mast Road to check their bank and credit card statements for unusual transactions. Police say they found a credit card skimming device. Police say a fake front was placed…

Hillsborough Recreation has FREE Circus tickets

The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus has been called “The Greatest Show On Earth” and Hillsborough residents can attend its performance at the Verizon Center in Manchester on October 2nd at…

Weare man faces negligent homicide

Nicholas Palangas, 50, of Weare, was arrested on Sept. 5, 2015, and charged with negligent homicide, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and other charges. Officers were called to a rollover accident. Officers responding found a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, resting on its roof. His brother…

Change in work schedule opposed by Henniker Highway Dept.

A request by Selectman Leo Aucoin for the agenda of the Board meeting tpo include a discussion of adjusting the work hours of the Highway Department brought the entire highway crew to the meeting in force. Currently, the Highway Department works five 8 hour days from…

Warner hosts the crew of USS Kearsarge

Eight sailors worked feverishly to clear the growth from two overlooks on Mt. Kearsarge last week. They are crew members of the USS Kearsarge and opening up the vistas was their community service project. Early that morning, they hiked up the mountain of their ship’s namesake along with several…

Girls Field Hockey

Bow 3 Newport 3 (OT): The Falcons scored first, but the Tigers evened things up when Brooke Beaulieu scored  with the assist from Kyrstin Kibbey. Kibbey put the Tigers up 2-1 on a pass from Kennedy Pysz, but Bow put another in before the half to make it a 2-2 deadlock…

Boys Football

Bow 42 Campbell 6: The Falcons avenged last year’s lone loss by crushing the defending Division III champions 42-6. Bow had only a 7-0 lead at halftime thanks to a pass for a touchdown from Matthew Harkins to Nate Alford with 26 seconds remaining in the second quarter…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 10, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 4, 2015

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9th Annual Justin A. Rollins Ride For The Fallen

They came from all over and from all walks of life to honor Spc. Justin Rollins of Newport and all who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. So many  joined in the 9th Annual Justin A. Rollins “Ride For The Fallen.” that the organizers lost track of the number of bikes and riders participating. They departed Newport High School winding down Route 31 to Hillsborough’s American Legion. When they arrived they were treated to…

Goffstown considers increased penalty for not registering dogs

Police Chief Robert Browne, Town Clerk Cathy Ball, and State Representative Claire Rouillard met with the Goffstown Selectmen to discuss the problem with getting people to license their dogs. It is taking up the Police Department’s time, as well as…

Henniker 7th graders at NEC Town Hall

Henniker’s 7/8th grade students learned firsthand about the American political process by attending the Town Hall Meeting with Presidential Candidate Ohio Governor John Kasich at New England College on September 3. Henniker’s 7/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Jess Dostie had the students prepare questions in advance should Governor Kasich call on one of them.  Much to the delight of the Henniker students, Kasich did call on…

Second of former Chief’s assistants suing Town of Weare

Dawn Wheeler, who was hired in February 2008 and served six years as an assistant at the Weare Police Department, receiving an exemplary ranking in her 2013 performance review by the prior chief, has sued the town alleging the town violated the Americans With Disabilities Amendments Act and a state law prohibiting disability discrimination, when then Chief John Velleca fired her and replaced her “with another employee, Jennifer Posteraro, with whom the chief (Velleca) would have a sexual affair…

Girls Soccer

Kearsarge 3 Newport 2 OT: The Cougars were up 1-0 early in the game, before allowing a pair of Tiger goals to trail in the second half. Maicy Hansen tied it late, then won the game on a ground cross from Blair for her 20th career goal…

Boys Soccer

John Stark 7 Kennett 3: Leading 2-12 at the break, Stark scored five goals in the first 24 minutes of the second half to extend the lead to a 7-1 and held on. Sawyer Lemay led with 2 goals. Jared Peterson, Lawson Murphy and Evan Caswell scored their first varsity goals…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 3, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

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