Monthly Archive for August, 2017

The Messenger – September 1, 2017

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Franklin home invasion

A handicapped woman was tied up with duct tape during a Franklin home invasion early Friday. According to Sgt. Dan Poirier, police responded to a noise complaint in an area near School and Franklin Streets about 3:13 a.m. Friday. Poirier said when an officer arrived at the scene, one of the victims was…

New England College boasts record freshmen enrollment

The long-range growth plan at New England College got more of a boost this year than many expected, with the largest-ever incoming class forcing the Henniker school to turn some offices into dorms. A record class of 490 incoming freshman and transfers began arriving at…

Antrim signs alternative energy PILOTS

The Antrim Selectmen held a productive meeting Monday evening dealing with alternative energy issues. At the start of a series of Public Hearings, Jack Kenworthy, of Antrim Wind announced that the company would accept the changes the Board had made in PILOT agreement increasing the town’s return to $8,828,000 over 20 years. With that the Board voted unanimously to…

DES sued over Wild Goose wetlands permit

Sullivan County Sportsmen, Inc. is suing the NH Dept. of Environmental Services to force NHDES to address the renewal of the wetlands permit for the Wild Goose Project that Governor Chris Sununu pulled from the Executive Council’s agenda for August. A Writ of Mandamus was filed in Superior Court…

Girls Sports – Soccer

Fall Mountain 5 Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats created opportunities and played the Wildcats even in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 5-0 halftime deficit. Hopkinton 7 Hillsboro-Deering 2: Grace Clark  had 3 goals, and an assist as the Hawks led 6-0 before H-D netted its first goal in the 68th minute…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Sunapee 2 Profile 0: In the second half, two goals from Carson Garland, each coming from a pass off Cade Robinson, brought home the win for Sunapee. Hopkinton 3 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Despite playing with a short bench and missing their starting goalkeeper, the Hawks came away with a 3-1 season-opening victory over Hillsboro-Deering on Monday…

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In New Hampshire – September 2017

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Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum New Exhibit – Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage

The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces another new exhibit opening in September. Through these exhibitions and programs, the Museum seeks to challenge and inspire all of us to improve the quality of our lives and our world. What does it mean to be an Abenaki person in the modern world? What does it mean to be an Indigenous artist? Native identity finds expression in different ways with each generation…

10th Fall Lakes Region Parade of Homes

The Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association (LRBRA) is proud to present the 10th fall Lakes Region Parade of Homes. Custom built properties in the lakes and mountain regions will be open for viewing Columbus Day Weekend, October 7-9th, from 10 am to 4 pm daily. The Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive opportunity to see a wide variety of new…

New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Lake Winnipesaukee Poker Run

One of the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s missions is to encourage everyone to enjoy the beauty of our state’s pristine lakes. To that end, the Boat Museum is hosting its annual Lake Winnipesaukee Poker Run on Saturday, August 26th. Held rain or shine, this will be a great day on the lake! All motor boats are encouraged to enter whether they are vintage wooden boats or fiberglass. This is not a race and is intended for all interested boating enthusiasts who want to have a fun morning in support of the New Hampshire Boat Museum…

Mohawk Falls; a new event venue in Northern NH

Mohawk Falls, northern New Hampshire’s newest event venue, is rounding out it’s first year of business with a concert offering two shows on September 22 & 23. Bobby Mason, David Starr and Nathan McEuen, three accomplished musicians, will be traveling all the way across the country to perform their singer-songwriter Americana music in the venue’s beautiful post and beam pavilion…

Announcing capital improvements at Pats Peak Ski Area

PATS PEAK, Southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, enters into its 55th consecutive ski and snowboard season. The steadfast stewardship, along with continued investment, by their locally owned family for more than 55 years has made them the “go-to” ski area in NH. Generations have called Pats Peak home and continue to carry on the tradition. This year’s list of capital improvements for the 2017-2018 season include a new triple chair lift; additional energy-efficient snowmaking fan guns…

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In New Hampshire – August 2017

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Seacoast Science Center joins US Light House Passport Program

The Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park is now a participant in the United States Light House Society’s Light House Passport Program, and is the only location in New Hampshire and southern Maine where passport holders can collect stamps year-round. From the Park and the Center, you can view four lighthouses, including…

100+ years of Fish Culture at Warren State Fish Hatchery

This year marked an important milestone for a New Hampshire Fish and Game icon — the Warren State Fish Hatchery. In 1914, when the Fish and Game Commission was looking for suitable locations to construct a new trout hatchery, the Smith Estate in Warren was identified as a good match. In 1915, the State of New Hampshire purchased the Walt Smith Farm and proceeded to construct the Warren Fish Hatchery, which opened in 1916. The facility is the oldest N.H. Fish and Game Department hatchery still in operation…

Tips for the perfect kidcation in Mt Washington Valley

Where can the family with kids of all ages go to find entertainment and recreation that fits every age and interest?  You don’t want to break the bank, so it needs to be one-tank away and easily accessible, not to mention easy on the budget. The simple solution to your vacation planning quandary is found in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Mt Washington Valley, comprised of the 27 towns and villages that…

Canterbury Shaker Village hosts dance, music festival

Canterbury Shaker Village will celebrate the Shaker legacy of dance and music with a contemporary twist. This inaugural event entitled Shaker Inspirations: A Day of Music and Dance offers an opportunity to see diverse dance performances and learn about the influence of Shaker music. In between, picnic on the grounds, explore the buildings, and enjoy the unparalleled scenery of what…

Art Inspired by Nature, Helen Nicolay and Plein Art Painting

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is taking part in a celebration of the artwork of Helen Nicolay this summer. Helen Nicolay was the daughter of President Lincoln’s Secretary John Nicolay, as well as an author and renowned artist herself. Growing up as an only child, Helen used her family’s Holderness summer home, Tannenruh, as a retreat to paint and write. Helen frequently accompanied her father’s diplomatic missions to Europe as his secretary. She often documented these trips through her paintings…

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The Messenger – August 25, 2017

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Hillsboro-Deering invests in 525 new Chromebooks

During Monday’s meeting, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board was briefed on the major upgrades made entering the new school year. Technology Director Glenn Woods informed the Board that Firefly computers, the lowest of three bidders, at $107,625. had been awarded the contract to supply…

Henniker Rotary hosts 15th Annual Fire On The Mountain ChiliFest

Sunny skies, a cool breeze and huge crowds combined for a fantastic 15th Annual Henniker Rotary Club ChiliFest at pats peak. A great day at Henniker Rotary Chili Fest. Winners included: With nearly 40 chili makers, the competition was fierce. In the Amateur Category, there was a…

Susan Tuthill reflects on 26 years service

After 26 years of service to the Town of Weare, Susan Tuthill has decided to retire. She and her husband, retired Police Chief Ed Tuthill, have purchased a new home outside of Myrtle Beach, SC and will be moving there next month.

Fire Chief Robert Vezina sat down to chat with Sue on Thursday, her last day…

Hopkinton taxpayers given preview of school renovation projects
During its Tuesday meetin of the Hopkinton School Board, facilities steering Committee Chair Jay Burgess presented a multi million-dollar package of recommended renovations to the facilities. The school district began investigating building projects after the…

Husband runs down wife, claims “I’m not perfect”

A man ran down his wife with her car after an argument at a truck stop in Bow and took off, leaving her pinned beneath the vehicle, police say. Bystanders lifted the 2001 Nissan Sentra and freed Saturn Alleyne, 26, Monday night as authorities searched for Jason Alleyne, 28, after police say he took off…

Weare Police net 5 DWI arrests last week

Weare Police officers have been busy, apprehending five men accused of driving under the influence. Multiple people reported an impaired driver in the area of Perkins Pond and Deering Center roads Thursday. After locating the vehicle, officers conducted field sobriety tests on 38-year-old Andrew Williams, of Claremont, and placed him under arrest…

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The Messenger – August 18, 2017

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Former Hawthorne College is now a private high school

Founded as  Nathaniel Hawthorne College, a liberal arts college in 1962 and later offering instruction in business, aviation, and computer science,  it closed in 1988. The campus has been unused or underutilized for decades, recently serving as a Maharishi Meditation Center. Three years ago, a non-profit organization called Overseas United Education bought the property for about $1.5 million. The primarily Chinese investors envision a top-tiered…

Out on bail, Newport man arrested again

Ryan Gobin, 18, of Newport, was arraigned via video in Sullivan County Superior Court on two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, four counts of burglary, one count of simple assault, one count of second degree assault and one count of resisting arrest or detention following a series of incidents on June 27th. Bail was set at…

TD Bank supports Hillsborough Seniors

TD Bank partnered with Greater Hillsborough Senior Services to raise awareness and funds for their transportation program that serves 3 towns. GHSS members provided Hugs & Kisses of the Hershey’s kind to everyone that stopped by the TD Bank store in Hillsborough, NH. Customers were thrilled to learn…

Micro-managing of – nepotism in Newport FD

The Newport Select Board unanimously voted to accept the findings of  the comprehensive study of the Newport Fire and EMS Services by JLN Associates Fire Protection Services, and a checklist of 19 recommendations in four different categories, which both groups have begun to be address…

Several pets perish in Weare home fire

On August 14th, the Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to a report of a building fire at 183 Hodgdon Road in Weare. Initial reports from NH 9-1-1 indicated that an occupant was heard in distress and possibly still in the building.  When firefighters arrived, they encountered a large 1-1/2 story log home heavily involved in fire on the first floor…

Alvarez is Sarah Josepha Hale Medalist

Julia Alvarez, writer and poet, is the 2017 Sarah Josepha Hale Award Medalist. She will accept the award on Saturday, August 19th at 8:00 PM at the Library Arts Center. Alvarez graduated Middlebury College in VT and she went on to earn her Masters in Creative Writing from Syracuse University.  She returned to Middlebury in 1988 and is now the Writer-in-Residence at Middlebury College…

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The Messenger – August 11, 2017

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Mistakes and oversights continue to plague Western Ave

Civil Engineer Jennifer McCourt, who provided the Design, NH DES Wetland permitting, US Department of the Army, New England District, Corps of Engineers permitting and US EPA NPDES Construction General Permit for the Henniker’s Western Avenue project has informed town officials that the project continues to be in non compliance with at least 9 specific…

New Boston Fire Department adds an honorary member

The New Boston Fire Department added an honorary member to their ranks in July, Hailey Gelinas. Hailey is a 16 year old girl who has been dealing with renal problems / failure since her birth. An official indoctrination as a member is coming in the near future, but in the meantime the fire department contributed the…

Pair of ATV crashes lead to DWI charges

Drunken driving charges were levied against two recreational vehicle riders after Newport Police said alcohol and speed caused back-to-back, all-terrain vehicle crashes on the Sugar River Trail in Newport Friday night. The separate ATV operators, George Mooshian, 47, and Randy Hoisington, 55, both of Newport, were flown to…

50 underage party drinkers pay fines of $17,124

Thirty of the 38 Massachusetts teenagers arrested on June 22 in Georges Mills for unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages and intoxication paid fines and statutory penalty assessments totaling $12,160 after pleading guilty to the charge in Newport’s 5th Circuit Court last…

Cruisers include carbon-monoxide detectors

The Goffstown Police Department is taking an extra step to be sure their officers are safe after three officers in one Massachusetts town became ill from carbon-monoxide poisoning in their own cruisers. A battery-powered carbon-monoxide detector is the latest tool being used at the Goffstown Police Department. “We wanted to be proactive ourselves and make sure that our guys aren’t…

Warner gun range developer continuing to prep the land

The builder of a gun range in Warner will continue clearing his land, despite a court order voiding one of the permissions granted by the town’s land use board. Superior Court Judge Richard McNamara ruled that the ZBA lacked jurisdiction to grant …

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The Messenger – August 4, 2017

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EPA expected to approve Hillsborough’s flow permit

Peter Mellen, Chairman of Hillsborough’s Sewer & Water Commission has spoken with Michelle Barden at the Boston EPA office. She has reviewed the town’s application to increase flow at the sewer plant and completed drafting the permit. It is currently being reviewed internally, after which it will…

Selectmen seek additional $859,000 from Antrim Wind Energy

With a full house of residents, the Antrim Selectmen renegotiated an agreement made between the town and Antrim Wind Energy at Monday night’s public hearing. The Payment in Lieu of Taxes, (PILOT) agreement between Antrim Wind Energy LLC  and the town went into…

Missing elderly Franklin man found safe

A 75-year-old Franklin man reported missing Sunday morning has been found safe. The man was reported missing from his residence on North Road around 11:25 a.m. Sunday. He was seen over a mile away from his residence, entering a wooded area off Salisbury Road, wearing…

Belmont man dies of self-inflicted gun shot wound

A Belmont man at a local indoor firing range died Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “It was just a tragic accident,” said Belmont Police Cpl. Evan Boulanger. The fire department and police were called to…

Goffstown Police arrests Manchester man

The Goffstown Police Department arrested Edward Bussiere, 51, of Manchester, who was thought to be armed. The Manchester SWAT Team as well as the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Task Force assisted with the arrest. The warrant was issued after a recent investigation into a criminal threat involving a firearm in…

New Boston Highway, Police, Fire and Emergency Management excell

On July 8 at approximately 1:10 PM, a very powerful and very localized storm hit New Boston. In a matter of minutes, all major access roads in and out of the center of New Boston were closed due to trees and wires being downed. 65% of the town was left without power, and dangerous situations were to be found throughout the town. Even the town grader which was working on Colburn Road became trapped as a…

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The Messenger – July 28, 2017

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Epsom Selectmen approve Eagle Scout’s nature trail

Eagle Scout Ryan Burns spoke to the Epsom Select Board about his proposed Eagle Scout project. He would like to create a nature trail within Webster Park. Ryan showed pictures of the area he will be clearing and making the trail for walking and…

Hillsborough man arrested for stalking

Todd Starkweather, 49, of Hillsborough was arrested for stalking after allegedly finding him in the car with his domestic violence victim. An officer observed Starkweather with a female passenger driving the wrong way through the parking lot of R.K. Plaza Friday around 9:33 p.m. The officer said the driver failed to use…

Selectmen adopt a new policy on parking at the Hopkinton Fair

The Hopkinton Select Board has adopted a lottery-style system to determine which groups are allowed to park cars during the 2017 Hopkinton Fair. The policy results from a visit by Hopkinton boys’ baseball coach Dave Chase and Steve Yianakopolos, a member of the RedHawks cooperative varsity football team booster club, who approached the town for…

Bradford girl is spokesman for diabetes care

Anna Cook of Bradford is traveling to Washington, D.C., with an important message when it comes to funding and research for Type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 3, so this is the only life she’s ever known. Now 11 years old, Anna is constantly monitoring her glucose levels to manage her diabetes. Earlier this year, she found out she was chosen to…

Police searching for Peterborough runaway teenager

The Peterborough Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing juvenile. She was last seen by her guardian on July 21, 2017 at 10 pm going to bed. She was found missing the morning of the 22nd. It does appear that she took a back pack and packed clothing. She was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and black shorts. She may be in…

White Birch Center receives two grants

White Birch Center was recently awarded two generous grants in support of a project to institute technology for assessment practices in Early Learning. The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Inc., a supporting organization of the Boston Foundation, awarded a $5,000 grant and the Henniker Rotary Club granted $3,000 to this progressive initiative. The grant money awarded…

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