Monthly Archive for February, 2014

In New Hampshire – March 2014

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Download In New Hampshire - March 2014 (pdf)Celtic Nights at Opera House

Take a glorious journey through song and dance as Celtic Nights captures the essence of the rich heritage of the Celtic people at the Rochester Opera House on Sunday, March 9 at 7:00 PM (Doors 6:00). With beautiful imagery and costumes, eight superb singers, musicians and Ireland’s most talented dancers celebrate…

Through The Lens photography exhibit at Children’s Museum

This spring, the walls of Gallery 6 at the Children’s Museum of NH will take visitors on a visual journey far beyond New Hampshire’s borders. The work of nine regional photographers is being shared in a new exhibit titled “Through The Lens – a Look at our Diverse World.” This exhibit will be on display from March 7 – May 26…

Spring brings return of NH Maple Experience to The Rocks

As spring returns to the North Country this year, so does the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks Estate. Scheduled to run March 15, 22-23, 29-30 and April 5, the Maple Experience offers visitors a chance to learn about and participate in each step of maple sugaring, a treasured rite of spring in…

Mark the calendar for 11th Annual Chili Cookoff Stroll

From 11am – 3pm, North Conway Village celebrates the 11th Annual Chilly Chili Cook-off presented by the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, with help from 93.5 WMWV, Magic 104FM, 93.5 FM, and Hannaford Supermarkets. And once again this year, the event has been spiced up a notch with chili cook-offs complete with plenty of additional…

25th running of the Ducks

Jackson, New Hampshire: A recognized quintessential New England Village and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 25th Anniversary of the running of the Ducks Sunday May 25, 2014. The 25th Anniversary Celebration continues it’s tradition of being a FREE admissions event. Food, Duck Races, Kids Activities, Traveling Train Rides, 5 Minutes of Fame, Jackson Cake Boss Competition and other individual events can be…

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The Messenger – Feb. 28, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 28, 2014 (pdf)Ed Andersen is New London’s new Police Chief

The New London Selectmen have announced that Edward G. Andersen has been appointed Police Chief tile Town of New London. Andersen began his career in law enforcement in 1997 when he was sworn in as patrolman for the…

Mistrust apparent between Warner Selectmen and Fire Department

The Warner Selectmen discussed the three cost scenarios for the proposed fire station: $2.7 million is the base construction; complete construction on the first floor and limited completion on the second floor; the elevator would also be…

Goffstown boy gets bone marrow transplant

Dozens of people turned out for a Saturday fundraiser for 2-year-old Aybel Martin, the Goffstown boy who is fighting a rare form of leukemia. Aybel has been recovering at Boston Children’s Hospital since he underwent a bone marrow transplant two weeks ago. His family says it is grateful for the…

Fast action saves woman’s life

Goffstown Police Officers Tom Defosses and Konrad Jaworowski responded to a 911 call within three minutes and helped save the life of a woman in a suspected heroin overdose. When they found an unconscious, 19-year-old woman who…

Celebration of Weare’s 250th Anniversary

Heleen Kurk, Weare 250th Committee, told the Board that their Chili and Chowder Fest held on February 8th was outstanding with a full house of all ages in attendance. The historical slide show of east Weare was…

Two New England sports icons host ‘Calling All Sports’ on the Pulse

A pair of New England sports icons have reunited on WTPL, The Pulse 107.7 FM. Bob Lobel and Upton Bell are co-hosting “Calling All Sports” each Saturday from 10am-12 Noon. Few broadcasters have the passion, knowledge and experience of either man. To have them both on the same show guarantees that the listener will be both informed and…

Girls’ Basketball

Newport 36 Kearsarge 27 The Tigers needed this one, having lost six of their past seven games. Newport led 8-6 after the first quarter and went into halftime tied 12-12, as neither team could find the hoop. A 13-8 in the third quarter and a 11-7 fourth opened it up for the Tigers. Stephanie Carl and Kyrstin Kibbey each scored 14 points while seniors Renee Magoon, and Sky Curtis added 2 points each…

Boys’ Basketball

Sunapee 61 Newport 60 They don’t get any closer. after blowing a five point lead and committing a technical foul, the Tigers regained their composure. Alex Gioldassis’ 3-pointer cut the deficit to 58-55, but the Lakers stilled trailed 60-58 with 14 seconds left. Gioldassis then his another three to give Sunapee the lead that would hold up as final shot by Andrew Houde went wide.

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Senior Lifestyles – Feb. 2014

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Feb. 2014 (pdf)Tips for aging in your home

Most people prefer to stay in their home or apartment for as long as possible. The best way to make this a reality is to plan ahead of time to make the amenities in your home as safe and accessible as…

Make 2014 a delicious, well-balanced eating revolution

The following tips include new ways to prepare meals for every season, allowing you to make better choices without sacrificing taste…

Boomers embrace technology to facilitate graceful aging

Generation X and Millennials get credit for being the most tech-savvy generations, but a growing group of baby boomers are demonstrating that the generation gap has nothing to do with digital know-how. Folks 50 and older are embracing technology to…

Daughters of the American Revolution tour state archives

The New Hampshire State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution’s chapter regents and registrars recently toured the NH State Archives, The NH Historical Society and the NH Sate Library. The NH state Archives Director, Brian Buford and our own DAR member Deborah Moore gave an extensive tour and talked about the many items in…

Six hot home design trends for spring 2014

Wood is the new neutral. This season’s strong trend toward wood textures pairs the warmth, richness and texture of real wood with limitless design flexibility. Think wood-textured textiles, tree-printed…

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The Messenger – Feb. 21, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 21, 2014 (pdf)Sell out expected at HDHS for Harlem Wizards game

A capacity crowd is expected on March 10th when the Hillsboro Lions Club sponsors the Harlem Wizards for a slamtastic performance at Hillsboro-Deering High School. Tickets purchased before the event are…

Arrest at NEC gives new meaning to “Panty Raid”

Henniker police have arrested Cameron Dial, a 20-year-old NEC student from New jersey, on 5 counts of burglary and 13 counts of receiving stolen property. Authorities say Dial took bras and panties and other clothing items from 18 female students who live in the…

Newport Selectmen approve flat operating budget

Prior to presenting his budget to the Selectmen, Newport Town Manager Paul Brown cut $1.1 million from requests made by the town’s department heads. The Selectmen had asked Brown to…

Beihl wants resignation of Antrim Selectman Chair & Town Administrator

The Antrim Selectmen dealt with a rather routine agenda at Tuesday night’s meeting until resident Brian Beihl called for the resignations of Selectman Chair Gordon Webber and Town Administrator Galen Stearns. According to Beihl, ” Mr. Webber and Mr. Stearns can no longer represent the Town of Antrim objectively, due to an inappropriate relationship with…

Poetry Out Loud winner at John Stark

Aliyah Browne was the winner of the John Stark Poetry Out Loud Finals held on February 10. Mackenzie Peacock was runner up. Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest, is designed to encourage students to learn about the beauty and power of language. Browne recited…

Girls’ Hockey

Concord 8 ConVal 0  A tough Tide defense held the Cougars to just four shots on goal…

Boys’ Hockey

John Stark-Hopkinton 11 Moultonborough-InterLakes 4  Five second period goals broke the game open for the Generals. Ryan Hawks led the way with a hat trick…

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In New Hampshire – Feb. 2014

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Download In New Hampshire - Feb. 2014 ) pdf)Prescott Farm’s Winter Festival is Feb. 15

On Saturday, February 15th from 11-3 PM Prescott Farm will be holding their 4th Annual Winter Festival and everyone is welcome! Come and enjoy the Farm at wintertime. There will be lots to do for families and friends and all can enjoy a hot cup of cocoa by the bonfire after a nice snowshoe hike or another activity including; sleigh rides…

Five great ways to get out in the mountains and explore

Tis the season to get out and play in the snow in Mt Washington Valley. How? Of course there are 13 ski resorts and XC Centers offering hundreds of trails for everyone from never-evers to thrill seekers. Visit www.SkiMWV.com for update on snow conditions, events and more. Yet, many seek snow fun off the slopes and trails. Here are five great ways to enjoy outdoor adventure throughout…

7th Annual Chairlift speed dating

Are you looking for love this Valentine’s Day weekend? If finding that “certain someone” means finding someone who shares your interests, including your love of skiing/riding, get ready to get lucky. On Saturday, February 15, BlackMountain, in Jackson, New Hampshire will be hosting its 7th Annual Chairlift Speed Dating event…

February fun at Children’s Museum of NH

The month of February often brings New Hampshire’s coldest weather, sending families in search of indoor activities to keep kids entertained. The Children’s Museum of NH will be offering a number of special programs in February, as well as extended hours during February school vacation weeks. Here’s what’s coming up at…

NH Special Olympics

The Special Olympics Winter Games is coming to Waterville Valley! Events include Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing…

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NH Bride & Groom – Feb. 2014

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DownloD NH Bride & Groom - Feb. 2014 (pdf)Tips for brides and grooms on budgets

Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind, setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon, weddings should feel joyous and romantic.But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss, not panic about digging themselves out of debt…

Wedding bands to fit every personality

It’s one of the toughest decisions for any bride and groom — and, no, we don’t mean where to seat feuding relatives at the wedding reception. We’re talking wedding bands, symbols of eternal love, and the most important pieces of jewelry a man and woman will ever own…

Wedding Registry 101

For engaged couples, it can seem as if there are a million things to accomplish before the big day arrives. One essential piece of the wedding puzzle involves creating a registry that makes it easy for guests to celebrate your union with gifts that reflect your personality as a couple…

Modern wedding trends building new traditions

October is the new June. More and more, weddings are taking place in the height of fall foliage, heart of winter and prime holiday season, including the ever-popular New Year’s Eve ceremony to ring in the new year. But it’s not just the wedding season that has drastically evolved over the past decade, it’s everything from roles and responsibilities to gift-giving…

Tips for a memorable destination wedding

These days, one in four weddings is a destination wedding, giving couples – and their guests – a reason to blend the joy of a marriage celebration with a fun and memorable vacation. Planning a destination wedding suitable for all your attendees is easier than you think, thanks to some key insights from…

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The Messenger – Feb. 14, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 14, 2014 (pdf)Attorney General releases finding on Chief Seastrand

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has released more than 1,500 pages of documents relating to the investigation into former New london Police Chief David Seastrand, which resulted in his resignation and surrendering of his…

Harlem Wizards Basketball coming to Hillsborough-Deering

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Hillsboro-Deering High School, Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00pm. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face! This event is hosted by…

Washington snowmobile crash kills one

Just two days after announcing he would retire as president and CEO of Northeast Credit Union, Peter Kavalauskas was killed in a Washington snowmobile crash. According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, Kavalauskas, 62, of Dover, was riding with his son and a friend across…

15 injured in New Hampshire Ball Bearings explosion

An explosion Monday afternoon at New Hampshire Ball Bearings in Peterborough injured 15 people, two of them serious, but non life-threatening. Of the 13 taken to Monadnock Community Hospital, six were treated and released. Crews from more than a dozen towns, totaling nearly 100 firefighters, arrived to assist. Eight ambulances were requested, and…

Concussion Impact Training at H-D High School in March

 HDHS will conduct free Concussion ImPACT Testing. The testing will be done on March 19th & 21st Athletes in grades 8-12, are advised to sign up and test free of charge. The Concussion ImPACT Questionnaire and Authorization sheets can be downloaded from the HDHS website. Please go on www.hdsd.org, and click on HDHS, click on Athletics, and click on Concussion…

Girls’ Alpine Skiing

Hopkinton 2nd Meg Hemmerlien finished first in the Slalom and third in the Giant Salmon to lead the Hawks to a second place finish…

Boys’ Alpine Skiing

Hopkinton 2nd James McCluskey finished first in the Giant Slalom and second in the Slalom to pace the Hawks to a second place finish…

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The Messenger – Feb. 7, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 7, 2014 (pdf)Little discussion and no debate at New Boston session

Approximately fifty voters at the New Boston Deliberative Session on February 3rd gave support to the municipal budget as presented by the selectmen. The warrant was easily accepted without any debate.Selectman Rodney Towne explained the driving points leading to the…

Voters give overwhelming support to H-D School Board proposals

What a difference a year makes. Last year voters at the Hillsboro-Deering School District deliberative session cut the Board’s proposed budget by $1 million. On Monday night, voters approved a $19,922,285 budget which is up 1.5 % from the current budget. Hoping to keep the budget flat, Mary Lannon moved to reduce it by…

Newbury man crashes evading police

Christopher Fortugno, 39, of Newbury lost control of his 2007 Suburban and hit a tree while trying to elude a deputy sheriff. Police say, the 39-year-old starting driving faster after…

4H International Food Day in Newport

Exploring communities near and far is what 4-H International Foods Day is all about. The children, parents and leaders of eleven 4-H clubs representing Acworth, Charlestown, Claremont, Lempster, Newport and Plainfield came together in the cafeteria of the Newport High School to share International food, friendship and…

Police Department funding dominates Weare’s session

Only about 50 Weare voters attended the town’s deliberative session on Saturday. Much of the discussion on the 31 Warrant articles, centered on those requesting additional financial support for the police department, which faced more than its share of controversy last…

Boys’ Basketball

Newport 81 Monadnock 52 Andrew Houde had 32 points and Spencer Coronis 20 as the Tigers recovered from their only loss of the season. The Tigers led 15-13 after one quarter and used a 12-2 run to start the second quarter to open it up, leading 64-42 heading into the fourth…

Girls Basketball

Sunapee 73 Newport 58 The Lakers took a 19-11 lead after one, but the game was far from over, as the Tigers hit on 10 straight points to take the lead at 21-19. Erika Waterman netted a game-high 33 points for the Lakers, and Katie Frederick added 17. Stephanie Carl finished with 26 points for the Tigers…

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