Monthly Archive for August, 2013

In New Hampshire – September 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - September 2013 (pdf)Prescott Farm’s 4th Annual Harvest Festival set for Sept. 14th

Prescott Farm is excited to announce that we will be holding our 4th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Join us again as we celebrate harvest time at the Farm! Come and enjoy a variety of festivities including; horse drawn hayrides, face painting, petting farm, music, games, food and more! There will be something for everyone and admission is FREE!…

The Queen Extravaganza live at Lebanon Opera House

Lebanon Opera House is delighted to welcome The Queen Extravaganza on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Seats for the 7:30 pm show are $45, $35, or $25. Tickets can be purchased at the Lebanon Opera House Box Office in person or via phone 603-448-0400, tickets can also be purchased online at www.lebanonoperahouse.org. The Queen Extravaganza is a spectacular touring concert show designed to…

Charley Book Premiere at Strawbery Banke Museum

Local author Donna Seim and illustrator Susan Spellman will launch their new historical children’s book, Charley with special activities, readings and book signings at Strawbery Banke Museum on Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This interactive living-history family event features costumed characters, wood-oven baked cookies, a children’s choir, and…

Cranmore Mountain and The Ghoullog present: Night Terrors – 5K Adventure Race

North Conway, NH- Cranmore Mountain Resort, Death Becomes You Productions (creators of the Ghoullog), and Tri Tek events are pleased to announce Night Terrors “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide” 5k Adventure Race on Saturday, September 21 starting at 7:30pm. The 3.1 mile course will take place at the base area and surrounding streets of Cranmore Mountain and will include multiple haunt stations featuring some of the Ghoullog’s favorite characters and scares. Racers (both runners and walkers) will be given glow sticks and …

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul to headline Seacoast Irish Festival

The Seacoast Irish Festival, an annual day-long diverse celebration of Irish dance, music, food and Celtic culture in New England, will take place at the Rotary Pavilion Stage in downtown Dover, New Hampshire, on September 28th from noon to 6pm. Dover Main Street, the event organizer, announced tickets are on sale starting August 1st at www.seacoastirishfestival.org. The line-up of main stage acts includes Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul and the Kevin McKrell band as headliners of the schedule of top-notch Irish musicians and dancers to…

The Messenger – August 30, 2013

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Download The Messenger - August 30, 2013 (pdf)Controversy continues to simmer in Deering

The controversy which was sparked by the sudden resignation of Fire Chief Andy Anderson, and ignited over who would replace him, continues to simmer. Assistant Fire Chief James Tramontozzi approached the Deering Selectmen with a concern. Tramontozzi referenced a submission of a quote for equipping Fire Chief Jesse Kelley’s personal vehicle with…

McAloon one of three new ConVal Elementary School Principals

Former Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Principal Noreen McAloon has been hired to administer the three ConVal Elementary Schools in Greenfield, Francestown and Hancock. She replaces Tim Iwanowicz, who returns to the classroom as a fourth grade teacher at Greenfield Elementary School. Most recently…

Bradford Board asked to deal with Milfoil

Ruth Marden of the Lake Massasecum Association met with the Bradford Selectmen to discuss the French’s Park Ramp and Milfoil. She said that the entrance to the Boat Ramp is really bad and questioned if the Highway Department could look at this, and do some patching or grading. She then introduced Dave Gaudes regarding Milfoil, which he indicated is…

Two indicted on sexual assault charges

Two men have been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting minor girls, in Newport and Sunapee. The Sullivan County Superior Court grand jury indicted Ralph E. Clayton, 39, of Newport, on five counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault on a victim who was younger than 13 years old. The indictment charges that acts…

Newport burglar makes off with $1.00

Eric M. Richmond, 23, of Newport, was arrested Tuesday when officers, who were responding to the report of a burglary, found him in the halls of a Claremont apartment house by officers at about 3 a.m. Richmond has prior felony assault and…

Flying in a B-17 Time Machine

Looking over the .50 caliber waist guns of the B-17 flying low over Hooksett, it’s easy to imagine yourself transported back 70 years to the skies over Europe. Except of course, we were warm. We were within sight of a safe landing strip. And no one was shooting at us. This weekend, the Liberty Foundation is giving us a peek into the harrowing missions flown by bomber pilots during World War II as it…

The Messenger – August 23, 2013

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Download The Messenger - August 23, 2013 (pdf)Officers suspended

New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Robert C. Quinn have identified Alex Cora DeJesus, 35, of Manchester, as the suspected heroin dealer killed by Weare Police last week. “Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, Jennie Duval, has ruled that DeJesus died as…

Many changes at the Center Woods Elementary School

It’s been a busy summer at Center Woods Elementary School as staff gets ready to greet students on opening day on Wednesday, August 28. Right away visitors will notice the new landscaping in the front of the building and the removal of some trees behind the school. Additionally, Center Woods has a new…

50th anniversary of “I have a dream”

Smith Memorial Congregational Church will be ringing the church bells on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 3:00 pm to mark the 50th anniversary of the memorable and powerful I Have a Dream speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King. The New Hampshire Council of Churches is calling congregations from around the state to ring bells together that day at…

Kearsarge CROP Hunger Walk Sept. 22

Plans are under way for the Kearsarge area CROP Hunger Walk to be held on Sunday afternoon, September 22, at the Elkins beach on Pleasant Lake in New London. Church World Service began the CROP Hunger Walks following World War II, using the walk to symbolize the distances hungry people and refugees have to walk to find food. As we all know, thousands of refugees and…

Newport man sentenced to 15-30 years for manslaughter

David Carrier, 48, of Newport will spend up to 30 years in prison for running over his former friend Arthur Desilets of Claremont with a van last year. Carrier, who has been in a wheelchair since a 2007 car accident, turned himself in to police in April, 2012, after he ran over Desilets, 45, with his handicapped accessible van. Carrier and Desilets were childhood friends, but that ended when Carrier learned that Desilets had been sleeping with his wife Betty who…

The Messenger – August 16, 2013

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Download The Messenger - August 16, 2013 (pdf)Community ‘Kicks In’

Last Saturday New England College hosted a fundraiser for Cailin Culhane, a four year old Henniker girl who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The support was overwhelming, with over $12,000 raised on Saturday and donations still coming in to assist with Cailin’s medical bills and…

Washington man lands plane on I-89

Trooper Peter Hurkett of New Hampshire State Police Troop D was monitoring traffic on a median near Exit 12 of I-89, when he saw a small airplane over the northbound lane that appeared to be descending, and eventually…

Antrim paramedic arrested for stealing drugs, license suspended

The Antrim man employed as a paramedic by Peterborough Fire and Rescue and arrested for stealing narcotic drugs now has had his paramedic license suspended for the second time this…

Neighbors complain of noise at New London Barn Playhouse housing

The New London Selectmen have received several complaints concerning excessive late-night noise from neighbors of the Barn Players’ residential property house on Whipple Court. Town administrator Kim Hallquist noted that she and Corporal Zuger met with…

One man killed at Weare heroin bust

The Attorney General’s office reports that a man was pronounced dead after an officer-involved shooting in Weare Wednesday night. A portion of Route 114 in Weare was shut down Wednesday night at an ice cream stand next to Lanctot Plaza. Authorities said the man was shot around…

In New Hampshire – August 2013

In New Hampshire – August 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - August 2013 (pdf)11th Annual Quilt Show returns to the Center of New Hampshire

The World Quilt Show – New England returns to the Radisson Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, Thursday through Sunday, August 15 – 18, 2013. Whether you visit for one day or make it a great four-day weekend at the World Quilt Show there is plenty to do and see as you view the spectacular collection of quilts and textile art from all over the world in the…

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves – Nature’s Classroom

As visitors explore intricate boulder caves, gaze at towering granite walls and experience the thrill of standing near thundering waterfalls, they probably are not aware they are getting lessons in New Hampshire’s prehistoric geology. Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves is a popular destination for school groups, church organizations, camps and…

Young Jazz Vocalist at Nashua Public Library

With her vibrant, vintage voice that could easily have been heard at a 1930s speakeasy or 1950s jazz club, Boston-based Brandi Maxam blends classic sounds with distinctive freshness. The Brandi Maxam Jazz Quartet, appearing in the Nashua Public Library’s Summer Concerts on the Plaza series on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. plays standards, but also throws in some contemporary pop, even jazzy variations of modern indie rock…

Free Tuesday Night Movies at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village

Settlers’ Green will host a summer movie series “on the green” every Tuesday night, through August. Family-friendly Blu-ray movies begin at dusk and are shown on a giant 16-foot big screen. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and include face painting, movie trivia with prizes, a full dinner menu along with popcorn and…

Volunteers prepare for Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival

Exploring the maze of paths winding among tall corn rows is a favorite activity of kids who attend the Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival, held at Branch Hill Farm each August. Preparing this ‘Amazing Maze’ is no small endeavor for volunteers, who have been out planting corn seed, weeding and adding several types of mulch for several weeks. Nor is it the only volunteer task in preparation for this popular festival that attracted more than 400 last year. Helpers set up tents and hay bales, post signs, direct…

The Messenger – August 9, 2013

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Download The Messenger - August 9, 2013 (pdf)Weare woman sentenced to one year in jail

The Weare woman who stole about $80,000 from her employer’s company while it was in bankruptcy will spend the next year in jail. Renee Pelletier, 60, begins serving the sentence at the end of the month and has been ordered pay restitution to her former employer, Modern Excavation and Development, a small…

Local crafters featured at 80th League of NH Craftmen’s Fair

The 80th Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort opened on August 3rd and will run through August 11th. Organizers expect about 30,000 people to attend the nation’s oldest continuously running Craft Fair which offers demonstrations, workshops, performing arts…

Strum Ruger donates firearms to the NRA

An exclusive collection of rifles and pistols now have a home at the National Rifle Association Headquarters Range thanks to a special donation from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Numbering eight guns in all, the collection will be made available when…

Warner man killed in Florida accident

A Warner motorcyclist was killed in Florida last Friday after hitting a truck that pulled in front of him. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a GMC 1500 pickup being driven by Andrew N. Crone, 26, of Bradenton was northbound on U.S. 41 and began…

Volunteers needed for Food Pantry Garden

The 2013 garden is going full swing. All the vegetables are growing very well. There is a good harvest of lettuce and tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, herbs, kale and collards. Come by the garden on Bear Hill Road see how nice the garden looks. Hillsborough needs someone to take over this endeavor for the…

The Messenger – August 2, 2013

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On July 24, 2013 at about 7:30 am the Henniker Police Department, NH State Police, Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office and the NH Attorney Generals Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located at 122 Liberty Hill Road. The warrant was a result of a…

Hillsborough woman suing Shaw’s Supermarkets in Federal Court

A Hillsborough woman is suing Shaw’s Supermarkets in Federal Court under the Americans with Disabilities Act, claiming Shaw’s failed to accommodate her disability, retaliated against her because of her illness and violated the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Concord Monitor first reported that Sarah Parker, 32, the former bakery manager at…

Peterborough woman faces felony charges in Vermont

A Peterborough woman is facing a pair of felony charges in Vermont after she allegedly operated her vehicle under the influence of narcotics and struck a motorcycle, causing injuries to the biker and his…

Twins open Newbury food cart

A pair of young enterprising entrepreneurs have opened a food cart next to the Town Beach in Newbury offering their customers a healthier lunch. Lucy and Blake Licata, two 10-year-old fraternal twins from Hopkinton, operate Blake and Lucy’s Lunchbox, offering chicken salad sandwiches, vegetable chips and kettle corn, fruits and vegetables, and bottled water and home made…

Hancock man indicted for sexual assault

The Hillsborough County Grand Jury has indicted Scott Leblanc, 57, of Hancock on 12 counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. Leblanc has been charged with repeatedly assaulting a girl under the age of 13 between…

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