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The Messenger – January 17, 2025

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Download The Messenger - January 17, 2025 (pdf)Long-Time Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director involuntarily retired

Dan MacDonald has been the face, voice, heart and soul of the New Boston Fire Department for nearly a quarter of a century. During that time, he led a first-class group of firefighters housed in a substandard facility. Without complaint, he led the fight for a new station for nearly a decade, but had been shot down at…

Teen driver deceased after crash in Andover

A driver is deceased following a crash into a drainage ditch in Andover. At 11:53 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, State Troopers assigned to the Troop D barracks responded to a report of a truck off the road, fully submerged in water, on…

Stark Senior takes on the challenge of directing

Senior Emma Guillemette directs comedy show, Knock Knock, for Capstone project. After doing six years of theater, Senior Emma Guillemette is now taking on the project of directing a show of her own. Her passion for theater and…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 71, Hillsboro-Deering 43: The last time these two met, the Hawks won similarly, 66-37, on Dec. 13, but went on to lose the two games after that. Friday’s win was not necessarily a surprising result, but it reaffirmed the…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 42, Hillsboro-Deering 25: The Hawks jumped out to a 16-4 first quarter lead and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the game to earn their fifth straight win…

 

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The Messenger – January 10, 2025

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Download The Messenger - January 10, 2025 (pdf)Kearsarge School Spending Cap rejected

A petitioned article seeking a 17% reduction in the Kearsarge Regional School District budget generated an overwhelming voter turnout, as a crowd of over 1,500 Kearsarge residents were packed into the high school’s gym, auditorium, cafeteria, and library for the District’s deliberative session. The turnout was so high a…

Hillsboro-Deering School Budget and Teacher’s Contract each up less than 2%

The H-D School Board reviewed and approved the Warrant for presentation to the voters at the upcoming Budget Hearing. ARTICLE 3: The proposed Operating Budget has been set at $24,834,714, which is a…

Six area departments assist Washington at Lake Ashuelot fire

On December 29, 2024, Washington Fire Department was dispatched to Lake Ashuelot Estates for flames coming from a garage. Shortly after the initial tone, a member from WFD on scene confirmed the garage to be fully involved. With familiarity to the address Chief Atkins called for a second alarm, anticipating exposure issues to the…

BOYS BASKETBALL

John Stark 47, Plymouth 40: Cedar Beaupre with less than a minute to play put the Generals ahead by nine points in a back-and-forth and physical game…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Plymouth 51, John Stark 48: Lexi Korbet made shots from the perimeter and attacked the basket, keeping the Generals in a back-and-forth contest, but Stark came up short in the end…

 

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The Messenger – January 3, 2025

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Download The Messenger - January 3, 2025 (PDF)Bradford man dies in fire he started

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Bradford Fire & Rescue Chief Bryan Nowell, and Bradford Police Chief Ed Shaughnessy announced a joint investigation into the non-suspicious death of an adult male, identified as…

Men of Iron Retreat to take place at Bethel Farm

The Men of Iron Retreat is taking place at Bethel Farm, 34 Bethel Road, in Hillsborough, NH from February 6, 5:00 p.m., through February 9, 5:00 p.m. Imagine a men’s therapy retreat inspired by Robert Bly’s “Iron John,” where participants embark on a transformative odyssey into the depths of their psyche. Nestled in a tranquil, natural sanctuary, this…

HPD hosts successful Food Drive

The Hillsboro Police Department wrapped up a food drive, welcoming donations right in the lobby of the police station. On December 17th, Officer Lacombe took on the special task of delivering all the collected food to the…

BOYS HOCKEY

John Stark-Hopkinton/H-D 8, Kearsarge-Plymouth 1: The General Hawks went up 6-0 in the first period to lock up the Brady Sullivan Tournament third-place game early. They defeated Bishop Brady-MV, 9-1, and lost to Monadnock, 6-5, in Friday’s pool play…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Merrimack Valley 66, John Stark 37: The Pride led 23-11 after the first quarter and 36-22 at halftime in Friday’s Capital Classic Holiday Tournament opening round…

 

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The Messenger – December 27, 2024

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Download The Messenger - December 27, 2024 (pdf)ConVal considering ‘Multi-Age Elementary Classrooms’

The elimination of 11 teaching positions in order to cut costs in the ConVal School District is included in the 2025-2026 budget, according to interim Superintendent Ann Forrest. Six of those positions are from the district’s eight elementary schools. As…

Your donations provided Christmas Dinner for 139 of our neighbors

Messenger readers contributed a generous $2,550.00 toward this year’s Christmas Food Basket Project, enabling the Club to purchase, pack and distribute a full course Christmas dinner for 42 families consisting of 139 of our neighbors in need…

Hillsboro man arrested on warrant

Joshua Brasier was observed dropping off an individual at the Hillsborough District Court who had several outstanding warrants. Officers learned that the Defendant also had an outstanding warrant for drug charges from…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 66, Hillsboro-Deering 37: The Hawks jumped out to an early 12-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and continued to build their lead throughout the night. Hopkinton scored double digit points in all four quarters…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Monadnock 65, Hillsboro-Deering 26: Monadnock shot lights out from everywhere on the floor and controlled the entire game. Hopkinton 47, Hillsboro-Deering 17: The Hawks struggled shooting through the first quarter, taking a narrow 13-8 lead, but a strong…

 

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The Messenger – December 20, 2024

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Download The Messenger - December 20, 2024 (PDF)Multiple town chase ends in 20-minute standoff on I-89

Hopkinton Police Officers Saba Molnar and Brian Daniels pursued the driver of a Chevy Equinox who repeatedly drove through town before taking backroads into Concord and re-entering I-89 northbound, where he was taken into custody after a brief standoff. At 10:22 p.m. on Sunday, December 15th State Troopers assigned to…

Antrim Fire Department urges residents to number their houses

The Antrim Fire Department is still encountering houses with no numbers. House numbers are not only convenient for finding addresses but necessary for emergency responders to locate those in need. Minutes matter, so be…

Hillsborough Conservation Commission seeks Intern

The Hillsborough Conservation Commission is seeking a part-time intern to map and document Town conservation lands. The HCC has received funding for an intern to work with…

New England College announces major expansion of its Athletic Center

Excitement is building at New England College (NEC) as construction plans emerge for the second phase of a cutting-edge Athletics Center that will transform campus life and raise the bar for…

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The Messenger – December 13, 2024

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Download The Messenger - December 13, 2024 (pdf)No injuries reported in Franklin fire

No one was injured in a two-alarm fire Thursday night at a home in Franklin. Fire crews were dispatched to a reported building fire Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at 10 Hutchinson Street. The Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS and Bristol fire departments were also toned as automatic aid. As Franklin crews…

Hillsboro family thankful for community’s support

Thank you to the Hillsboro Community and others who helped us raise just over $2,000 for David’s House via our t-shirt sale. And it is fun to see people wearing the shirts around town. We recently stopped by David’s House for lunch after a procedure that…

Michael Kenney named Winner of Bar Harbor Bank’s Honor a Veteran Contest

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has selected Michael “Mike” Kenney of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, as the winner of the Bank’s Honor a Veteran Contest. The contest gave members of the public the opportunity to nominate a veteran living in…

Kearsarge School Budget calls for $2,598,805.00 increase in teachers contract

The residents of Bradford, New London, Newbury, Springfield, Sutton, Warner, and Wilmot, comprising the Kearsarge Regional School District, will meet at the Kearsarge Regional High School on…

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The Messenger – December 6, 2024

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Download The Messenger - December 6, 2024 (pdf)Copadis honored as a Community Builder

The Masons of Harmony Lodge #38 in Hillsborough convened on Sunday November 23rd to honor their veterans and special ladies (widows of deceased members). The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the 2024 Community Builders Award to Thomas Copadis, the…

Pair of Hillsborough buildings destined for the wrecking ball

The Hillsborough Select Board dealt with a series of defective buildings recently. Town Administrator Laura Buono reported that the town was approved for a $250,000 Demolition Grant for the…

Hillsboro’s American Legion hosting “A Very Special Christmas” for 100 children

The American Legion Post 59 Hillsboro, will present A Very Special Christmas at American Legion Post 59, 538 West Main Street Sunday, December 15th, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Clause would like to invite…

Hillsboro Lions Club November 2024 Activity Report

Hillsboro Lions successfully completed the first of three “Reading is Fundamental” (RIF) events for the 2024-2025 school year. 565 books were purchased and distributed to over 500 students at Hillsboro-Deering and Washington Elementary Schools. Six Lions and…

NH Girls Soccer All-Division Teams

Division I Second Team: Ella Lavalliere, sophomore, forward, Goffstown; Ari Girzone, senior, midfielder, Goffstown. Honorable Mention: Cheyenne Frost, sophomore, back, Goffstown…

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The Messenger – November 29, 2024

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Download The Messenger - November 29, 2024 (pdf)Hillsborough pilot uninjured in emergency landing

Pilot Dana Clow, 71, of Hillsborough, was uninjured following an emergency landing at Concord Municipal Airport. Shortly before 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, State Troopers assigned to the Troop D barracks were dispatched to the airport for the report of an aircraft crash. When Troopers…

Weare Middle School recognizes outstanding students

Every two weeks, our school’s behavior team recognizes outstanding students who consistently contribute to our WMS school community through exceptional behavior, leadership, or kindness. These students set…

Franklin Opera House Festival of Trees set

Happy Holidays! It’s time for the annual Festival of Trees in Franklin, on December 6, 7 & 8. As Franklin Opera House awaits renovations to its home in Soldiers Memorial Hall, this year’s Festival will be right next door at Franklin…

Boys Soccer

Congratulations to our 2024 Boys Varsity Soccer Team in qualifying for the NHIAA Division III First Round Playoff game and finishing the season with an…

All Scholastic Team

Congratulations to Emma Davis, Kathryn Thyng, Jack Harrington and Ben Perrin for earning 2024 NHSCA Senior All Scholastic while maintaining a minimum of 3.25 GPA…

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The Messenger – November 22, 2024

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Download The Messenger - November 22, 2024 (pdf)Washington salutes Bobby Crane

The Washington Fire Department threw a retirement party for Deputy Chief Robert (Bobby) Crane. Bob’s dad started taking him to the fire ground when he was 14. He joined the department at 16. He retired this past May after 53 years. That’s an extraordinary accomplishment for an extraordinary individual…

37 new students inducted into Hillsboro-Deering High School’s DECA Chapter

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, thirty-seven DECA students were officially inducted into the Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA chapter. The induction ceremony occurred in front of a packed…

Hollywood actor returns to John Stark for production of “Pockets”

Dave Reynolds couldn’t be happier to return to John Stark Regional High School, where he’s helping this year’s senior class put on their final show. For him, this isn’t just a return to where he spent his teenage…

Even In Tough Times – We Can Still Give Thanks

Maybe you feel you haven’t got very much to be thankful for this year. What with the politics of hate, inflation, the brashness of our youth, the moral decline, and endless bickering. But, take another look…

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The Messenger – November 15, 2024

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Download The Messenger - November 15, 2024 (pdf)Hillsboro Lions Club distributing food baskets for 30 years

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 30th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to help the Hillsboro Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas Season, by funding the…

Weare teenager convicted of arson for a pair of Bradford fires

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Bradford Police Chief Edward Shaughnessy, and Bradford Fire Rescue Chief Bryan Nowell announced a conviction related to two arson fires set at unoccupied buildings in…

Hopkinton taxpayers facing a $4.15 million clean-up bill

The Hopkinton transfer station is contaminated with sludge that accumulated over the years in its septic lagoons and which to contains harmful “forever” chemicals. Capping the contaminated site to prevent further environmental damage is now a $3.6 million…

BOYS SOCCER

Division III Championship – #1 Hopkinton 2, #2 Mascoma Valley 0: Two goals in the first half lifted the Hopkinton Hawks to a 2-0 victory in the Division III championship over Mascoma Valley, a perfect performance to complete a perfect season. When the Hawks and…

FOOTBALL

Division II Quarterfinals – #4 Souhegan 34, #5 John Stark 6: The #5 John Stark Generals hung with the #4 Souhegan early, but eventually fell 34-6 Saturday in the Division II quarterfinals…

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