Monthly Archive for February, 2017

In New Hampshire – March 2017

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Adaptive Sports Partners’ “Pirates of the High Skis!” a success

Yo ho ho! Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country hosted its annual Pirates of the High Skis! Event at Cannon Mountain on Saturday, February 4. The event raised over $20,000 for the adaptive sports non-profit organization, the largest amount raised in the event’s seven-year history! “We’re thrilled with the turnout and support for Pirates of the High Skis! this…

Summit Road Company announces return of Glen House Hotel

Half a century since the last Glen House stood on this site, the family-owned Mount Washington Summit Road Company (MWSRC) which has owned and operated the Mt. Washington Auto Road since 1906, intends to have the fifth iteration of the hotel open by May 2018. The 68-room hotel will be built on the west side of…

North Woods Law: New Hampshire premieres on Animal Planet

It’s here at last!  The long-awaited television show produced for Animal Planet showcasing the work of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement and Biological staff is slated to premiere at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017. “The force is strong on Animal Planet, with two of the network’s finest law enforcement series…

The Magic of Sugar Maple

In late winter the familiar metal buckets begin appearing on maple trees all over New Hampshire. It’s maple sugaring season! Sugaring is a classic New England tradition that has, for generations, served to define the character of the land and people here. When we see these trees adorned with buckets on crisp sunny days in the…

Exhibit on Fishing History opens at the Monadnock Center

Hooked! Fishing in the Monadnock Region, a new exhibit, will open at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture on Thursday, February 2. Hooked! explores the region’s abundant waterways and how they have been fished for food, sport, and recreation from the days of the early settlers to today. The exhibit features a variety of fishing equipment, maps, and vintage images that illustrate the fascinating story of fishing in the region and the changes to our environment, fish stocks, and fishing as a sport over the centuries. The exhibit will be on view through May 13, 2017…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 23, 2017 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – February 24, 2017

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Police Chief & former chief, now selectman, face off

Sparks flew at a recent Loudon selectman’s meeting as Loudon police Chief Kris Burgess minced no words to describe his feelings about former police chief, now selectman Bob Fiske. “I’m disappointed, I’m embarrassed, and, as a department head, I’m disgusted,” Burgess said, in reaction to…

Juvenile to be charged with gun threat at John Stark

With the assistance and investigative resources from the New Hampshire State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Weare Police Department has brought the recent situation at John Stark Regional High School to conclusion. A posting was made on a social media website which described the intention to use a firearm at the school the next day. Police have identified a…

Chichester man commands Strike Fighter Squadron

Cmdr. Derek Duford, commanding officer of the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, of Chichester, New Hampshire, dons survival equipment on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as…

Goffstown man faces felony burglary charge

Robert Smith Jr., 23, of Goffstown, now faces a felony burglary charge after breaking into a home Monday morning. He is currently being held on $10,000 cash bail. Authorities say Smith broke into a house on Hillcrest Road just before 10:45 a.m. The owner arrived home to find an unfamiliar car in her driveway, though the vehicle…

Boys’ Sports Basketball

Goffstown 62 Windham 53: Ryan Hall dropped 12 of his 25 points in a 21-14 fourth quarter for Goffstown. Bishop Brady 46 John Stark 37: Once Isaiah Lovering  went down, the Giants built an eight-point lead in the first half and held on to beat John Stark, 46-37…

Girls’ Sports Basketball

Bow 41 Kingswood 39: Lea Crompton lead the Falcons with 14 points. Taylor Darrell hit the winning shot with seconds to play. Hollis-Brookline 44 Bow 42: The Falcons lost a tight one at home to snap their three-game winning streak…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 23, 2017 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – February 17, 2017

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Weare SWAT team raid

When an FBI SWAT team of armed agents converged on a Weare home last Friday afternoon they found a cache of weapons and charged the resident, Jody Swett, 37, with the federal crime of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The federal search warrant uncovered a Henry Rifle, .22 caliber found in the garage; an…

With tax rate going down Hillsborough’s Budget Hearing passes quietly

Hillsborough’s Public Hearing on the proposed budget and warrant articles drew few questions and even less debate on Tuesday night. The first six articles deal with zoning amendments…

State Police continue to investigate Stoddard homicide

State Police responded to a 911 call at a private residence in Stoddard last Thursday where they found Michael Carney, 44, of Sullivan, dead, with two gunshot wounds. There were also two other people in the home, an adult female and a…

Goffstown bank robber still at large

Police are looking for a man they say robbed the Citizens Bank on Church Street last week. Police say the man is around 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 140 pounds and in his early 20s. He’s believed to have driven away in a silver Honda Civic or Accord. The man walked into the 11 Church St. bank just…

Boys’ Sports Basketball

Hopkinton 55 Newport 21: Hopkinton went on a 19-2 run to take a 24-9 lead at halftime and ended the third quarter with a 46-15 lead. Hopkinton 67 Hillsboro-Deering 20: Hopkinton led 18-2 after the first quarter on its way to its 13th win…

Girls’ Sports Basketball

Hopkinton 42  Newport 36: Taylor Signor and Abby Houston hit back-to-back 3-pointers to close out the third and that gave the Hawks the momentum. Hopkinton 28 Hillsboro-Deering 12: Hopkinton trailed at halftime, 10-7, but upped the defensive pressure in the second half, holding H-D to just two points after the break…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 16, 2017 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – February 10, 2017

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New Tilton Police Station

Tilton Select Board Chair Patricia Consentino asked if the Board wanted to resurrect the idea of finding a place to build a new police station. Vice Chair Katherine Dawson asked if the need was still there. Police Chief Robert Cormier reported there are safety issues with the booking room, the cells are not gender specific, and even though there have been improvements done, the current building is bursting at…

Motion to cut H-D’s $21.5 million school budget fails

Hillsboro-Deering School District voters spent over two hours debating the proposed budget and warrant articles at Monday’s deliberative session but made only one change. After Moderator Russ Galpin was recognized for his many years of service, Board Vice Chair Steve Hahn presented the…

Henniker man injured in ATV accident

An ATV flipped on Clement Pond Saturday at 4:30 p.m. causing serious injuries to the driver. Jody Abbot, 45, of Henniker, was making a right hand turn off his Polaris ATV when its studded tires gripped the ice, causing the vehicle to flip and throwing him on the ice. Abbot was taken by the…

Officials label Belmont fire as suspicious

A suspicious fire at 30 Corriveau Road that destroyed a two-car garage and nearly the house with it is being investigated as “suspicious” by police and fire officials. According to Fire Chief Ken Erickson, firefighters arrived finding the…

John Stark High School Scholastic Art Award Winners

Several works created by JSRHS students were recognized by The Scholastic Art Awards, which offers early regional and national recognition of creative young people and scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. Award winning artists are selected by…

H-D DECA Teams qualify for Internationals

After a month of competing against other high schools in a global competition, two teams of three students from Hillsboro-Deering High School have qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2016 in the areas of Sports & Entertainment Management, and in Retail Management…

Boys’ Sports Hockey

John Stark 4 Monadnock 2: John Stark raised its record to 7-4 and Monadnock dropped to 4-8. Bow 7 Goffstown 3: In a tight contest through the first two periods, the Falcons exploded for four goals in the third led by Doug Champagne and Chris Mead…

Girls’ Sports Basketball

Monadnock 46 Kearsarge 31:  Kearsarge trailed by double digits at halftime and could never make a run to get back in it. Bow 41  Pembroke 39: Lea Crompton’s game-winning basket with less than five seconds remaining led Bow to a 41-39 Division II girls’ basketball win over Pembroke…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 9, 2017 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – February 2017

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Bring in the birds for winter

Brighten your winter days by inviting birds into your landscape. Their beauty and motion help enliven the garden and lighten your spirit. Not only do they provide entertainment, but also an opportunity for all ages to stay involved with nature year-round. Increase the number of visitors to your yard by including all the essentials these winged visitors need; food, shelter and water. Plants are the easiest way to bring birds into…

Cardboard Box Sled Derby

Start planning now for one of our more fun and creative winter programs, and join us as we team up with the Moultonborough Recreation Department on Saturday February 25th for a Cardboard Box Sled Derby! Work with your families and friends to create your very own sled out of cardboard and try it out on the snow at Castle in the Clouds. Cardboard Box Sleds and riders will be judged on creativity, design, and theme…

“Kindie Rock” Queen Laurie Berkner to appear at the Cca 2/11/17 for a family show

Best-selling children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner  will bring her Greatest Hits Solo Tour to the Capitol Center for the Arts at 11am on Saturday, February 11, 2017. This all-ages concert will feature such popular hits as “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” and “Pig on Her Head.”  As a special treat, the Concord show will be among the first at which Laurie performs songs from her…

Full Moon Hike

Join Castle in the Clouds and the Moultonborough Rec Department on Friday February 10, 6:30pm to 8:00pm for a Full Moon Hike while viewing the penumbral lunar eclipse. Bring your snowshoes or warm boots and a flashlight or headlamp if you have it. Warm up by the outdoor fire pit with s’mores and hot cocoa…

NH Farm and Forest Expo

34th Annual NH Farm & Forest Exposition – New Hampshire’s Greatest Winter Fair! Industry Trade Show with nearly 100 Exhibitors, Free Educational Workshops Open to the Public, Unique NH Made Products, Kidzone for the Kids, a Winter Farmers Market, Fuzzy and Furry Animals, Lots of Networking and Much, Much More…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 6, 2017 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

In New Hampshire – January 2017

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Ice Castles returning to Lincoln

An unforgettable winter experience will return to Lincoln, New Hampshire this winter, bringing millions of tourism dollars with it. Tens of thousands of people are projected to visit Ice Castles Lincoln location this season, resulting in an economic impact of approximately $10 million. Nearly all (95%) visitors to the Lincoln, New Hampshire winter attraction traveled more than 50 miles last year, and about half of them spent at least…

Mt Washington Valley, Nh takes honors in Usa Today/10Best Reader Polls

For the past few weeks USA Today/10 Best has been running readers polls for the 2016-17 Best Ski Town and the Best XC Ski Resort, and the verdict came out on Friday. North Conway, NH was among the top five ski towns in the USA and Jackson XC Center was named among the top ten Cross Country Resorts…

Get the Led Out returns to the Capitol Center for the Arts

Get the Led Out (GTLO), “The American Led Zeppelin”, returns to the historic Capitol Center for the Arts in Downtown Concord on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8PM. Tickets are $25-45, plus any applicable fees for phone/Internet sales. GTLO are professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin and who bring the studio recordings of “the mighty Zep” to life on the big concert stage…

World Snow Day

World Snow Day is the second phase of the ‘Bring Children to the Snow’ campaign. World Snow Day looks beyond the FIS membership to the wider snow sports community. It seeks to motivate children aged from 4-14 by encouraging all stakeholders to celebrate all things snow around the world simultaneously. In short, World Snow Day is the biggest day on snow all year…

Guided Gallery Tours

Enjoy a guided tour of the New Hampshire Historical Society’s historic Park Street building and exhibitions led by a member of the Society’s education or volunteer docent staff. Find out more about New Hampshire’s “Temple of History” and hear stories about the objects on display that make their history come alive…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 6, 2017 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – February 3, 2017

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21 bed Antrim House treatment facility opened

Headlines of opioid abuse and drug overdoses have dominated the news recently, but in Antrim last Thursday, a small but important step was taken to address the problem. Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire officially opened Antrim House, a 21-bed, women’s full-treatment facility that will be staffed by doctors, nurses and…

Belmont boy saves his father

A 6-year-old Belmont boy probably saved  his father’s life last Friday. Emergency personnel received a call about an unconscious man. Police said the boy saw his father, ran from their home and flagged down a neighbor driving by for help. When responders arrived at the home they found…

Tilton family of eight homeless after Wednesday fire

Two people were injured and eight people were left homeless in a one-alarm fire caused by smoking materials on Hill Road early Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Laconia were first on the scene of the fire at 15 Hill Road at 3:32 a.m., according to…

Goffstown man literally “plows” through the neighborhood

Goffstown homeowners are cleaning up after what appears to have been a hurricane that swept through the neighborhood. Actually it was a lone Goffstown man, accused of driving while intoxicated, drove over their…

Hillsborough OK’s new officer

During prior budget discussions, the Hillsborough Selectmen approved hiring a prosecutor for the Police Department, but declined to fund an additional patrol officer. After meeting with Chief David Roarick Wednesday evening, the board reversed its position and…

Boys’ Sports Basketball

Conant 64 Hillsboro-Deering 24: Zach Rowell scored 17 points in
the loss. Conant 62 Hillsboro-Deering 37:  The Hillcats improved in their second game against the Orioles. Newport 56  Hillsboro-Deering 49: The Tigers got a solid lead at halftime, but got into foul trouble late in a game whose score was closer than it should have been…

Girls’ Sports Basketball

Conant 61 Hillsboro-Deering 22: Kiersten Clough shot the ball well and Faith Grimes played good defense for the Hillcats, but the Orioles got hot from beyond the arc, draining eight 3-pointers. Kearsarge 41 Hillsboro-Deering 18:  Madi Brayshaw led the Cougars with 13 points. Meg Roy added eight points, while Devi Kraushaar and Katlyn Kleckner each chipped in six…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 2, 2017 in The Messenger. Closed

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