Monthly Archive for October, 2012

In New Hampshire – Nov. 2012

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Download In New Hampshire - Nov. 2012 (pdf)“Fez”tival of Trees

Fun for All Ages, the 12th Annual “Fez”-tival is an extravaganza of fully decorated, artificial trees decorated in a Christmas or other theme. All trees are beautifully lit for the enjoyment of the viewers who will come to participate in the associated festivities and purchase chances to win…

Santa to arrive by Dog Team, Tree Lighting, and Fireworks

Santa Claus is coming to town, but this time is leaving he reindeer at the North Pole. For the 22nd year in a row, Santa will make an arrival by Dog Team at the Town Square in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Pulled by a team of Alaskan sled dogs, Santa and his…

Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour

Nestlenook Estate and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to make your reservations early for the Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour. Named one of the 5 “Tasty Tours of New England” by the Concord Insider “Engage all your senses”. This Horse Drawn Austrian Sleigh Ride through the Village of…

Guitarist Ed Gerhard returns to Laconia for a Holiday Concert

Join us for this very special evening with one of the country’s finest acoustic guitarists. Gerhard will perform soulful arrangements of well-loved carols, as well as his own concert favorites. Fans of guitar music and Christmas alike will want to be a part of this memorable show…

New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair

The 17th Annual New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair will be held indoor at the Rockingham Park Racetrack in Salem, NH, on Friday, November 9, Saturday, November 10, and Sunday, November 11, from 10am to 5pm daily. Over 250 of the regions finest Craftsmen and women will display and sell their crafts including Candles, Ribbon Angels, Turned Wood, Pottery, Scarves, Tapestry, Fine Jewelry, Quilts, Baskets, Photography,…

The Messenger – October 26, 2012

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Download The Messenger - October 26, 2012 (pdf)Sunapee discusses updated noise ordinance

About 20 residents attended the hearing on Sunapee’s new noise ordinance and they were not quiet in their criticism of it. Board Chair Fred Gallup opened the hearing by saying the ordinance was an attempt to update a 1981 ordinance by being more…

Plans to spend $8 million on Newport Health Center

Bruce King, CEO of New London Hospital recently announced the Hospital’s ambitious $8 million plan to purchase the building occupied by the Newport Health Center and the…

Mistrial in Hillsboro man’s homicide trial

A mistrial has been declared in the case of Eric Mays, 25, of Hillsborough who was charged with negligent homicide. Mays was accused of driving drunk in a Stoddard crash that killed his…

Congressman Bass awards medals to combat veteran

At a ceremony at his Newport Office last Thursday, Congressman Charles F. Bass (NH-02) presented several service medals to Vietnam War veteran Gene Patnaude. Joining Patnaude for the medal presentation was his…

Trick or Treating hours set in Deering

The Deering Police Department announces that Halloween Trick-Or-Treating hours will be on Halloween, Wednesday October 31, 2010, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 pm. The Police Department will have extra patrols throughout this evening, and Explorer’s from the Hillcat Cadet Post 612 will also assist with…

Sports

Hillsboro-Deering Winter Sport Sign Ups

HDHS will have sign ups for Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Indoor Track and Alpine Skiing on Friday, November 9th, 2012 @ 2:15. Boys Basketball will meet in the Gym. Girls Basketball will meet in the Cafeteria. Cheerleading will meet…

 

The Messenger – October 19, 2012

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Download The Messenger - October 19, 2012 (pdf)Weare police end canine program

Police Chief Gregory Begin presented the Weare Selectmen with a letter from the Attorney General’s Office, and based on that letter, recommended dissolving the canine program based on the Attorney General’s opinion and recommends giving the dog to the…

Suit filed over 2009 Peterborough crash

The families of the victims of a 2009 crash in Peterborough have filed suit in Federal District Court against Toyota Motor Company, claiming Toyota failed to address defects which caused its cars to accelerate uncontrollably, including during the…

Olympic ice skating icon visits New London and Henniker

Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton toured New Hampshire on Tuesday on behalf of Mitt Romney. Joined by U.S. Senator Kelley Ayotte (R-NH), he began the day at a Nashua rally and proceeded to…

Greenfield man injured in train collission

A Greenfield man was airlifted to UMass Medical Center after his dump truck collided with a train in Wilton on Wednesday. Police say Lawrence Fox, 48, of Greenfield, was driving a 2000 International dump truck south on Burns Hill Road near the police station, when he…

Judge denies lower bail to accused Henniker rapist

Accused rapist James Houghton, 48, of Henniker waived his right to a probable cause hearing in the Hillsborough District Court automatically sending the case to the Merrimack County Superior Court. Houghton’s pornography charges, as well as six counts of…

Man arrested in Antrim twice in a week

Antrim police arrested Trevor T. Burke, 25, of Keene at 3:29 p.m. on Monday, October 8th, and charged him with driving after revocation or suspension, two counts of possession of cocaine, possession of controlled/narcotic drugs and unlawful dealing in…

Sports

Weare teen wins 1st place in Grappling

Jared Fisher from Weare won the teen intermediate 112-119.9 weight division at a Rhode Island Grappling Tournament. His 1st place win was by an arm bar submission. Jared represented team impact zone along with 3 other competitors. All together the 4 individuals won a total of…

 

The Messenger – October 12, 2012

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Download The Messenger - October 12, 2012 (pdf)Newport woman named “Teacher of the Year”

A New Hampshire teacher was among five teachers nationwide to earn People Magazine’s Teacher of the Year award. Elizabeth “Libby”Curran is a special education teacher at Richards Elementary School in Newport. She is also a district trainer for alternative assessments. Curran pioneered a…

Man charged with indecent exposure

A man is facing charges of indecent exposure and lewd conduct after being spotted in the nude on his front porch. Ryan Taber, 22, 440 Concord Stage Road, was allegedly naked on his front porch on Thursday and engaged in…

New London has questions about conservation easement

New London Administrator Kim Hallquist said that she and a member of the Ausbon-Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) have talked at length and have made some changes to…

Henniker sets policy on camper taxing

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that, “a trailer is taxable as a building, if by its use it: (1) is intended to be more or less permanent, not a temporary structure; (2) is more or less completely enclosed; (3) is used as a dwelling, storehouse, or shelter; and, (4) is intended to remain stationary.” To provide additional direction regarding the taxation…

Weare teenager stabs his older brother

A 15-year-old Weare boy was taken into police custody on Saturday, charged with the stabbing of his 20-year-old brother. Police were called to a home on Woodfern Road about 3 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a report that a man had been stabbed during…

More charges in Henniker’s pot bust

Justin Douglas, 31, of Henniker, was officially charged with a felony for the Manufacturing of a Controlled Drug, to wit marijuana. Since the initial arrest, additional charges were filed after the Police gained information which lead to…

Sports

FOOTBALL

Alvirne 28 ConVal 21 The Cougars fumbled on their first play and fell behind 28-6 at the break. ConVal dominated the second half but the rally fell just short. Jeremy Doubleday ran for 179 yards and two TDs including a 65 yarder. Chris Queen had 124 yards and 1 TD…

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The Messenger – October 5, 2012

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Download The Messenger - October 5, 2012 (pdf)Peterborough 911 call prevents burglary

Peterborough Police received a 911 call regarding a possible burglary in process at some storage units on Upper Union Street. The caller reported seeing two men taking items from a unit and loading them into…

Hillsborough’s Heidi Welch named 2013 NH Teacher Of The Year

During a surprise ceremony at Hillsboro-Deering High School on Monday, NH Commissioner of Education Virginia M. Barry, Ph.D., announced that Heidi Welch, a music teacher at Hillsboro-Deering High School, was selected as the 2013 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. In receiving this award, Welch becomes…

Peterborough woman facing felony DWI

Police have arrested a Peterborough woman on felony DWI charges after a Sunday crash on Route 101 in Marlborough. Reports indicate that Rebecca L. Reed, 22, was driving eastbound on Route 101 early Sunday morning, when her car left the roadway and crashed head-on into…

Newport Town & School extend pact

Since July of 1985, the Town of Newport and the Newport School District have agreed on a “Control and Use Agreement” for the rights to operate and maintain six tennis courts, three basketball courts, a natural ice-skating rink, a multipurpose turf field in conjunction with…

Newbury Fire Chief reminds us to always ‘Have 2 Ways Out’

Newbury Fire Chief Henry Thomas reminds us that fire prevention week is October 7-13. The theme for 2012 is “Have 2 Ways Out.” All residents should identify two ways out of each room in their home in case of a fire. In many cases, a second means…

Sports

BOYS’ SOCCER

Sunapee 3 Concord Christian 0 A pair of Noah Skarin second half goals sparked the win. Nick Peters had 14 saves….

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Sunapee 6 Concord Christian 1 When you get six goals from six Lakers, you generally win…

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Senior Lifestyles – October 2012

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Download Senior Lifestyles - October 2012 (pdf)Beautiful rooms are meant to be lived in

Fall is the time of year when thoughts turn back toward the home. With kids back in school and the holidays approaching, many homeowners look for ways to make their rooms more stylish, but struggle to find the balance between beautiful and livable. Redecorating a space with a few key elements can completely transform…

Allowing travel to lesser known intimate destinations

River cruises allow travelers to see the most notable sights in their chosen destination, but they also offer the opportunity to experience daily life in places where tourism is secondary to authentic culture….

Making the most of your money when it comes to estate planning

Estate planning is an important component of your overall financial plan, regardless of your age, income or size of your estate. If you own property and have heirs, you need to think about estate planning. To do the job well, you’ll need the help of a…

Tips for seniors on managing health care costs

Finding the Medicare coverage that best fits their needs and their pocketbooks is challenging for many seniors. Health care plans make changes to their coverage. People’s health conditions change. Not keeping on top of these changes can mean problems. Suddenly seniors may find…

Five ways to become a tourist at your home

For most people, vacation time and money are finite resources. So what can you do if you’re interested in exploring and trying new things before your next vacation? Become a tourist in your own hometown. If you’re looking for something new to do in…

In New Hampshire – October 2012

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Download In New Hampshire - October, 2012 (pdf)Cranmore & Bretton Woods team up to offer the Sun-N-Snow Season Pass

NORTH CONWAY, NH – Two New Hampshire family-friendly ski areas, Bretton Woods at the Omni Mount Washington Resort and Cranmore Mountain Resort, have teamed up to offer a new pass option this winter. The “Sun-N-Snow” Season Pass offers skiers and riders a great value, with the pass…

28th Annual Apple Harvest Day comes to Dover Oct. 6th

The 28th Annual Apple Harvest Day will take place in Dover on Saturday, October 6 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The Seacoast’s premier fall festival will feature over 300 vendors, six entertainment stages, fabulous food and amusements for the whole family…

Ghost Encounters brings true ghostly tales to life at Canterbury Shaker Village

Canterbury, NH – October 12 and 13, 2012, Canterbury Shaker Village debuts Ghost Encounters, a performance tour stocked with seven true tales of ghostly encounters at the Village. Two tours will be offered on each date, one at 6:30pm and the other at 8:30pm. Space is limited so…

James Montgomery at Hometown Heroes’ Blues Festival

Blues legend James Montgomery headlines the Hometown Heroes’ Blues Festival at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m. (Doors 7:00 p.m. ). Montgomery “brings it on home” for a fantastic blues concert on our stage with Brothers in Arms and Touch of Gray, featuring…

All aboard…for the Murder Mystery Dinner Train

North Conway, NH – A new event headlines the line-up for a spooky fun-filled October in North Conway, NH. Climb aboard the first Murder Mystery Dinner Train for a tantalizing evening of intrigue, suspense and whodunit in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Trains are scheduled to leave the station both

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