Monthly Archive for November, 2015

The Messenger – Nov. 27, 2015

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 27, 2015 (pdf)Hillsborough celebrates an Olde Fashioned Christmas

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride is coordinating the efforts of Hillsborough’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas. On Saturday, December 5th, this year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at venues throughout town…

Help the Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas

Messenger publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 21st consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, wiil be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of  Christmas Food Baskets to needy families  in the area…

Mount Sunapee Resort opens Nov 27th

Mount Sunapee Resort is opening for the 2015-2016 winter season on Friday, November 27 with top-to-bottom skiing and riding from the summit.  Over a mile of continuous terrain will be available for advanced and expert skiers and riders on Upper and Lower Blast Off trails.  There will be no terrain open for novice or beginner skiers and riders.  The Sunapee Express high-speed quad will be operating to the summit with over 1,400 vertical…

Popular Hillsborough couple dies in head-to-head collision

A Hillsborough couple was killed when an SUV hit their vehicle  head-on along Route 9, in Antrim. According to state police, Withington was driving a white 1997 RAV4 with Bouchard in the passenger seat when a westbound Kia Sorrento, driven by Liam P. Flaherty, 18, of Farmington, NY veered off the road to the right, swerved back to the left and continued across to the…

Weare Middle School students learn on several musical instruments

Middle school music programs are special to Brian Fanning. After all, that’s when he discovered his own love of music and began playing the trumpet.  “And, by the time I was in high school, I knew I wanted to teach music as my life’s work,” said the soft-spoken Fanning. “Since my love of music began in middle school, it is kind of special to me to be able to…

DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP

Goffstown 42 Exeter 14: Casey Gervais and Connor Bourque each rushed for three touchdowns as the Goffstown Grizzlies won their first state championship by beating Exeter, 42-14. Bourque rushed for a game-high 211 yards on 24 carries, including a 44-yard TD run…

DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP

Newport 34 Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough 14:  The Newport Tigers avenged last year’s lone loss, in the title game, putting the finishing touches on an 11-0 season beating Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough 48-14 to capture the Division III Championship. It was the Tiger’s ninth title and the first since 2010. Noah Wade scored five touchdowns and…

 

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Christmas Shopping Guide – 2015

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Journey to the North Pole prepares for 21st Season

Intervale, NH – Preparations have commenced for the 21st season of the Journey to the North Pole, the nation’s original Polar Express Event. The Journey to the North Pole is a two hour round trip family adventure of a lifetime offering a truly unique experience that only happens here in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, with adventures…

Strawbery Banke celebrates 36th Annual Candlelight Stroll

Strawbery Banke Museum celebrates the theme of “Winter Pastimes” during the 36th annual Candlelight Stroll, December 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 2015. The event takes place from 5 to 9 pm on Saturdays and 4 to 8 pm on Sundays. Candlelight Stroll is generously…

Winter wine and spirits fit for a celebration

The highlight of the holiday season is often the gathering of friends and family for a seasonal meal. Whether hosting and planning a full menu or attending a holiday get-together, keep in mind the perfect wine and spirit pairings for either a traditional feast or a more modern soiree featuring a variety of…

Holiday Hints: Find something on everyone’s wish list

No matter who you’re buying for this holiday season, your shopping list is sure to be long and complex. Simplify it with these holiday hints, which feature something for everyone on the list. From gifts that keep on giving, month after month, or the latest in handheld functionality to a stylish classic and tasty treats both…

Great holiday gifts for the handy DIY-ers in your life

The holiday season is the perfect time to ensure the handy guys and gals in your life are well-equipped for all their planned projects in the coming year — whether that is building shelves, making home improvements or fixing up the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 19, 2015 in Holiday Guide. Closed

The Messenger – Nov. 20, 2015

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Franklin teen arrested in Concord for pot & alcohol

Devin M. Hennessy, 18, of Franklin, was arrested for possession of drugs, possession of controlled drugs, unlawful possession of alcohol, and transportation of alcoholic beverages by a minor. An officer saw a Subaru Forester with an expired inspection sticker on Storrs Street and pulled the vehicle over. Hennessy told the officer that he…

Hillsborough officials join forces to combat drug & alcohol abuse

n November 15, 2015, a meeting was held at the Hillsborough Police Department to discuss the Heroin and Alcohol problem in Hillsborough, NH. Those present: Selectman Alan B. Urquhart, Chief of Police David Roarick, Office of Youth Services Peter Brigham, and Judy Fournier, a Certified MLADC (Masters License Alcohol and Drug Counselor). All members agreed that: “Drugs and alcohol do not discriminate.” The Chief maintains that Hillsborough has problems with…

Goffstown Police Officer becomes couple’s Guardian Angel

Last Saturday night, Goffstown Officer Scott Avedisian took a report from Genia Douidi who had $200 stolen from the wallet she laid down for a minute while shopping at the town’s Family Dollar. Douidi placed her…

Bow Police arrested a habitual offender

Bow Police arrested Robert Whiteside, 38, of Concord and charged with felony habitual offender, disobeying a police officer, false reports to law enforcement, and unregistered vehicle. A Bow Police officer ran the plate of a 2000 Nissan Maxima that was driving on Route 3A that came back with…

Henniker Community School Ambassadors of Kindness

All students at the Henniker Community School participated in the first ever Learning Community Meeting designed to let students showcase what they had learned so far this year with others in the school.  The meeting also included recognition of student involvement in sports, clubs, and music as well as a presentation of AOK (Ambassador of Kindness) awards. “I learned that working as a team can make things…

Girls Cross Country – Division III Championship

Girls’ Teams Scores 1. Monadnock, 79 2. Bow, 101 5. Kearsarge, 176 7. Hopkinton, 199 19. Newport, 522 20. Hillsboro-Deering, 569…

Boys Football – Division III Semifinal

Newport 47 Bow 7: With just over three minutes until the half, Newport led only 12-7. A punt pinned the Falcons on their own 4 yards line and they went 3 and out. Dylan McNamara hit Stephan for a 34-yard touchdown strike, making it  20-7. The Falcons fumbled the ensuing kickoff and  Bow recovered. Four plays later, Noah Wade ran 15 yards to put the Tigers up 27-7. A 15-point swing in the final 3½ minutes of the half decided the game…

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The Messenger – Nov. 13, 2015

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Goffstown School District supports Haitian relief

The Goffstown School District joined with local company Asset 360 on Friday, November 6th, to donate an ocean container-worth of furniture to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The material is going to be used by Asset 360’s charitable partner in their school rebuilding efforts throughout the city and…

Quick response saves New Boston home

A two-alarm fire in a home at a New Boston home caused heavy damage Sunday night. Fire Chief Dan MacDonald said Donald Vandenberg, owner of a Francestown Road home called 911 at 5:32 p.m. MacDonald, who lives near Francestown Road, was first on the scene, and saw fire coming from the roof and the chimney area of the home, and…

Failure to stop leads to Dunbarton crash

Dunbarton Police Officers responded to a two car crash at the intersection of routes 77 and 13, otherwise known as Page’s Four Corners. An investigation revealed that a Saturn sedan being operated by an adult male from Weare was traveling south through the intersection from Jewett Road. A Ford van being operated by an adult male from Nashua was traveling east from Concord Stage Road towards Clinton Street and failed to properly stop at the eastbound stop sign, causing a crash with the Saturn in the intersection. The Saturn sustained heavy damage to…

Newport firefighters rescue a couple and their pet tortoise

Newport Fire, EMS and police responded to the home of Richard and Robin Geschwinder 0n Turkey Hill Road when a two alarm fire was reported. Initial units discovered a two-and-a-half story single- family residence with fire from the rear of the structure and heavy smoke showing from the first and second floors. Upon arrival of the first…

Grapevine’s On-Line Auction thru 11/29

The Grapevine Family and Community Resource Center is hosting an online benefit auction through the month of November to support its programming. The auction is one of the Grapevine’s biggest annual fundraisers, second only to the Spring Walk, despite its relative newness. The Grapevine held the auction for the first time last year, and generated…

Girls Soccer – Division III Championship

#2 Bow 4 # 5 Raymond 0: The Bow Falcons are Division III Champions again, for the third straight year, after a dominating  4-0 win over No. 5 Raymond. A pair of  Gianna Celenza goals led a relentless attack which combined with smothering defense ace the Rams little chance. Second place was up for grabs. The Falcons endured their first loss, a 1-0 setback to Hopkinton in its second-to-last regular season game, to end a 54 game winning streak dating back to 2013. That loss motivated the Falcons to start another streak…

Boys Soccer – Division III Championship

# 7 Gilford 1 #9 Hillsboro-Deering 0 (2OT): You can’t get any closer without winning. The Hillcats’ magical march to the Division Championship ended in a devastating loss to perennial power Gilford. There was no talk of making the tournament when the season started, but after defeating…

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Senior Lifestyles – Nov. 2015

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Franklin Savings Bank aids community organizations

Franklin Savings Bank recently honored 12 community organizations for their contributions to improving the lives of individuals throughout the Central New Hampshire Region at the 3rd Annual Fund for Community Advancement Event held at the Lochmere Country Club in Tilton. The event is held each year to recognize non-profits who were recipients of a grant from the Franklin Savings Bank Fund for…

NHLC hosts its third annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits

New England’s largest spirits tasting event will take place on November 12th in Manchester, NH as the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) hosts its third annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits. More than 1,000 consumers will have the chance to sample 400 premium and ultra-premium spirits and cuisine from New Hampshire’s hottest restaurants…

LRGHealthcare held its 15th Annual Senior Safety Day

In conjunction with area fire depart-ments, LRGHealthcare held its 15th Annual Senior Safety Day last Saturday, October 17. This year’s event was a huge success reaching over 330 homes across the region where senior citizens had a free home visit from their local fire department to supply and change their smoke detector batteries or…

NH Open Doors weekend-long event set for Nov. 7 & 8

Now in its 10th year, NH Open Doors is a fun-filled, weekend-long event showcasing the people, places, and products of New Hampshire. On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, artists, craftspeople, farms, wineries, retail shops, cultural attractions and more throughout the state will open their doors and feature special activities for all ages, including craft demonstrations, horse and buggy rides, food samplings, raffles, special sales, and…

NH women’s community chorus is celebrating its 25th season

New Hampshire’s original women’s community chorus is celebrating its 25th season. The Songweavers, a non-auditioned Concord Community Music School chorus, will mark this anniversary with two concerts…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 5, 2015 in Senior Lifestyles and Uncategorized. Closed

The Messenger – Nov. 6, 2015

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New Boston native, Jack Ballard dies in one-car crash

Jack Ballard, 28, of New Boston died in a car crash early Sunday morning. He was an assistant head of circulation at St. Anselm College’s Geisel Library. Ballard died from injuries received when his car struck a tree on River Road at about 1:30 a.m. Police Chief James Brace said that…

Policy on religion, politics, sexual orientation & activity, drug use fails

At Monday’s Hillsboro-Deering School Board meeting members hit an impasse in attempting to adopt a new policy on non-academic surveys or questionnaires designed to elicit information about a student’s “social behavior, family life, religion, politics, sexual orientation, sexual activity, drug use, or any other information not related to…

Dunbarton accident caused by a moose

Stark Highway in Dunbarton was closed for about an hour Tuesday night after two vehicles crashed during an accident involving a moose. Upon arriving on scene, the moose was found to be seriously injured and lying in the middle of the roadway. Police reported that a Subaru Outback, being driven by a Concord man, had stopped in the road facing southbound after seeing two moose in…

Second one-pot portable meth lab discovered in Franklin

For the second time in 10 days, a team of law enforcement professionals was called to Franklin to help local authorities dispose of a very dangerous “portable” meth lab. A hiker found a single-bottle, “one-pot” methamphetamine lab while walking on the…

SAU #24 teachers, administrators and para-educators attend workshop

The more than 400 teachers, administrators and para-educators within SAU 24 attended a full day workshop on November 3.  This day of learning, collaboration, and leadership was held at John Stark Regional High School in Weare. SAU 24 is comprised of the five schools within the school districts of Henniker, Weare, John Stark, and…

Girls Soccer

Division III Quarterfinals: # 1 Hillsboro-Deering 2 # 6 Fall Mountain 1, PKs:  The top-seeded and undefeated Hillcats survived a major threat, as Kersten Clough, Bridgette Winters, Emily Wightman and Maddie Winters scored in penalty kicks, and after Emma Moore saved the first, Fall Mountain missed the net on its fourth…

Boys Soccer

#9 Hillsboro-Deering 3  #5 Campbell 1: Down 0-1 at the break, it looked like the Hillcats’ upset of #1 Bow was a fluke. The magic was reclaimed in the second half when Cooper Johnson and Shane Kelly scored back-to-back goals sending the ninth-seeded Hillcats to the Championship Game…

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