Monthly Archive for May, 2016

The Messenger – May 27, 2016

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Stark teacher resigns

The Messenger has learned that a John Stark social studies teacher at John Stark resigned in March amid a police investigation into his relationships with female students. In an email to parents, Principal Chris Corkery wrote that the resignation was…

Nighttime use of Goffstown Rail Trail draws strong opposition

If the Goffstown Select Board allows dusk to dawn use of the Rail Trail, it will do so over the objection of most residents who live along its route. Monday night the Board conducted its second public hearing on an amendment to the Rail Trail Ordinance that would permit night use of the trail with proper…

Hopkinton murderer denied early release

Eric Windhurst of Hopkinton, convicted of murdering his friend’s abusive stepfather in 1985 has been denied early release. Judge Richard McNamara denied the request. Windhurst, has about four years left in a 15-year sentence. Although ruling that a release now would detract from the goal of general deterrence, McNamara saw Windhurst as a “model prisoner,” and said he would consider…

Newport guidance counselor convicted of indecent exposure

Thomas Mauzy of Sunapee, a Newport High School guidance counselor has been sentenced to a year in the Sullivan County House of Corrections suspended for two years, including two years of probation and psychological testing. Mauzy was found guilty of seven counts of indecent exposure and lewdness in Newport District Court on Tuesday. Following the trial that lasted nearly five hours, the judge found there was a “reasonable inference” to be made that Mauzy was guilty of all…

Girls Softball

Hopkinton 23 Hillsboro-Deering 3: The Hawks broke the game open with an eight-run third and a 12-run fourth inning. Campbell 14 Hillsboro-Deering 0 5 inns: Hannah Cote and Olivia Garand combined to pitch a perfect five-inning game for 12-3 Campbell…

Boys Baseball

Hopkinton 12 Hillsboro-Deering 1, 5 inn. Leading 3-0 in the the third, Hopkinton was able to load the bases, which were quickly cleared with a double. Campbell 10 Hillsboro-Deering 0 5 inns.: Campbell at 14-1 easily defeated the Hillcats behind a 12-hit attack…

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In New Hampshire – May 2016

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Find Your Adventure: Watching the Water Fall

Spring is the perfect time to take the Mt Washington Valley Waterfall Tour. In what Yankee Magazine calls “the ultimate rock concert”, Mt Washington Valley, NH offers a host of ideal locations for waterfall viewing, and come May those who love to see the water fall will get a good look as snowmelt turns to rushing falls. No where in New England are waterfalls as abundant and accessible for viewing…

Discount subscription tickets available for Halcyon Music Festival

Discount subscription tickets for Halcyon Music Festival, which features world-class chamber music performances around the NH Seacoast each summer, are now on sale. Now in its third season, Halcyon Music Festival’s mission is to enhance the growth of chamber music and make it accessible to a broad audience. The series of seven concerts will kick off with “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Wednesday, July 20 in…

NH Boat Museum exhibit “We’ve got you covered” magazine cover

The 2016 season at the New Hampshire Boat Museum will be filled with plenty of new and exciting exhibits and activities. Here are some of the highlights. The Museum will host a number of exhibits that explore the world of boating and life on New Hampshire’s many lakes. The featured exhibit, “We’ve Got You Covered: Art From MotorBoating Magazine Covers 1914-1935,” looks back at a time when magazine covers were true works of art. The exhibit is on loan from the…

Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival June 11 & 12, 2016

PATS PEAK in Henniker, NH will host the 15th Annual PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival the weekend of June 11 & 12, 2016. The weekend is presented by PATS PEAK along with S&W Sports, USA Cycling, Root 66 Northeast XC Race Series and the Eastern States Cup New England Downhill USAC State Championship. Bicycle riders from all over New England come to PATS PEAK to participate in this exhilarating mountain bike weekend. The Mountain Bike Festival features 24-Hour, 12-Hour, 6-Hour, X-Country Challenge and Downhill Thrill races. Riders will be competing for over…

Deep Sea: Special programs at the Seacoast Science Center

Discover how scientists are exploring the deep sea during the months of April and May through special exhibits, hands-on learning activities and programs at the Seacoast Science Center, free with admission. Enjoy hands-on learning activities anytime, and special programs at 2:30pm on weekdays and 11:00am and 2:30pm on weekends…

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NH Bride & Groom – March 2016

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Honeymooners are opting for the romance, adventure of cruises

There are 2.5 million weddings in the United States each year, and the weddings business is a $40 billion annual industry, including the ceremony, reception, bachelor(-ette) parties and honeymoon. Increasingly, newlyweds are opting for a cruise for a cost-effective and carefree honeymoon. About 5,000 weddings and vow renewals happen on cruises every…

5 golden rules of planning a group destination wedding

Soft sand warms the soles of your feet and the smell of sweet flowers fill the air. The salty mist of the ocean kisses your cheeks while the laughter of friends and family brings joy to the heart. This isn’t just an amazing vacation for your loved ones, it’s your wedding day. Images like this are inspiring more brides than ever before to forego traditional weddings made popular by their parents’ generation in exchange for dreamy, relaxing destination celebrations. It’s the ultimate way to…

DIY Wedding Trends

Pinboards are buzzing with endless inspiration, bringing clever and colorful projects to life. For brides to be, the hottest looks in wedding decor can be yours with just a bit of creativity. The evolution of touch is underway, with fabrics and embellishments featuring texture and intrigue becoming huge hits this bridal season. Take materials such as…

Tips for planning your wedding photos like a pro

With everything that goes into your wedding day, those once-in-a-lifetime moments will go by in a blur, which is why hiring a professional wedding photographer is a must. After all, the last thing you should be worrying about is whether your photographer will be able to capture your big day. The key? Prepare yourself so that you can accurately evaluate the “right” photographer for you….

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The Messenger – May 20, 2016

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1971 Franklin murder may receive another look

In November 1971, 13-year-old Kathy Gloddy of Franklin was sexually assaulted and murdered. Her body, run over by a car and left in the woods. Although her case has never been solved, a group of her family and friends refuse to give up on finding Kathy’s killer. Janet Gloddy Young, Kathy’s sister, has fought for years to…

Minor faces sex charges in three towns

Bennington Police have arrested an unidentified ConVal student last week on sexual assault charges. The minor has so far been charged with three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault, but according to Sgt. Jason LePine more charges could be forthcoming from other towns. The Antrim police had also arrested the minor in December on one count of aggravated felonious sexual assault, and…

Henniker ATV decision delayed

Henniker held a public hearing to allow off road vehicles to use Town Roads. After much discussion, the Select Board decided to continue the present policy and send the amendment to a Third reading at a later meeting. The amendment includes adding Browns Way, Bacon Road…

Deering man has 2 accidents in 3 days

On May 6th, while Cpl. Hodgen worked a single car accident on Peter Wood Hill Road, Officer Bell responded to another single car accident about 1/2 mile away, on East Deering Road. The driver of that vehicle, who had already crashed one car 3 days earlier under suspicious circumstances, ran another vehicle up onto a stone wall and caused significant…

Girls Track & Field

The Con-Val track and field teams competed at the Southern Cluster championship meet yesterday squaring off against Souhegan, Hollis-Brookline, Milford, John Stark, Windham, Pelham and Goffstown.The girls saw standout performances form Lauren LeBritton who finished 2nd in the triple jump, Lucy Freeman 3rd in the 800 meter run, Savanna Hall 3rd in discus, Ree Bell 2nd in shot put, Lily Pabo 3rd pole vault, and Clare Veverka 2nd in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. The girls 4×800 meter relay team of Lucy Freeman, Sawyer Cawthern, Maddy Garland and Clare Veverka was 3rd in a season best time…

Boys Track & Field

Kearsarge 1st: The Division III Cougars finished with 109 points to claim the 13-team Connecticut Valley Championship meet Troy Davis (1st high jump, long jump, triple jump), Zach Astle (first shot put, discus, javelin), Ian Bready (1st 300 hurdles) Tim Cunningham (3rd 3,200)…

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The Messenger – May 13, 2016

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Sunapee Budget Advisory Committee under fire

Sunapee Town Manager Donna Nashawaty and Shaun Carroll, Chairman of the Sunapee School Board met with the Selectmen to talk about what worked and didn’t work with the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) and change the process for the upcoming year. There were some issues that both do not want to see repeated this…

Trio of special moments at Colby-Sawyer’s Commencement

Colby-Sawyer College’s 178th Commencement featured three special events on Saturday. First, the large, overflow crowd erupted in spontaneous applause as graduating senior Shesan Poudyal, a native of Catmandu, Nepal sang the National Anthem. Second, President Thomas Galligan announced that a seat and a college degree had been reserved for Melissa Molin, 21, of West Hartford, Conn. She would have been sitting with her classmates had she not been killed in a crash on…

Mixed reaction to nighttime use of Goffstown Rail Trail

A proposal to allow nighttime use of the Goffstown Rail Trail drew mixed reviews at a hearing Monday night. Selectmen David Pierce had proposed an amendment to allow nighttime use as long as the user has a flashlight or bicycle light. Under the current ordinance, the 5.5 mile trail can only be used from sunrise to sunset.
About 20 people spoke against the idea, citing…

Lifetime Achievement Awards

The NH Police, Fire & EMS Foundation recently presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to two veteran members. Retired Fire Chief Pete Thompson of Sutton and Fire Captain/EMT-I Steven Marshall of Sunapee. Retired Chief Carroll (Pete) Thompson joined the…