Monthly Archive for October, 2015

Download The Messenger – Oct. 30, 2015 (pdf)

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Franklin Police confiscate a ‘one pot meth lab’

Franklin Police are investigating the discovery of a dozen methamphetamine bottles, used in a “meth lab,” near Spring Street Wednesday night, Oct. 21. According to Police Chief David Goldstein, a resident was walking his dog and noticed “one dozen suspicious looking bottles” and reported them to police. Franklin responded and set up a perimeter, police said, and the fire department was called to…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board has its head in the clouds

At its Monday meeting, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board was briefed on the implementation of the district’s Google Apps For Education initiative by Technology Director Glenn Woods and Curriculum Director Dr. Kevin Johnson. Currently, three teachers in each of the Elementary, Middle and High School are being trained on the computer based system, with the goal of providing the opportunity for all…

Goffstown teen calls police – deters burglary

A Goffstown teenager’s call to police about a suspicious man approaching his home has resulted in the arrest of a homeless man, Tyler Fitzgerald, 29, for attempted burglary. Police said a 13-year-old resident of an East Dunbarton Road home called at about 12:20 p.m., Oct.16, saying a suspicious male approached the house with what was believed to be a firearm in…

Power outage forces evacuation of Weare schools

There was an unexpected field trip for students at the Weare Middle School and Center Woods Upper Elementary School on Friday, Oct. 23. Both schools were evacuated and students traveled by school bus to John Stark Regional High School for most of the day due to lack of water in their building related to an overnight power outage…

Pair of Pit Bulls attack Bow man & dog

Police in Bow are investigating an attack by two pit bulls that left another dog with serious injuries. Fish and Game Deputy Dave Eskeland said he and his leashed dog, Lady, were walking on a popular trail in town when they were attacked by the other dogs. Lady is recovering from multiple wounds that required more than 30 staples. “All of a sudden, I was pulled over backwards,” Eskeland said. “One jumped up, and afterward, I looked at the fleece vest I was wearing, and it was shredded”…

Girls Field Hockey Division III Quarterfinals

# 4 Sanborn 2, # 5 Hopkinton 0: The Hawks outplayed the Indians, outshooting them, 21-6, and had a 19-5 advantage in corners, but Hopkinton couldn’t beat Sanborn’s keeper, ending the Hawks’ season…

Boys Football

Newport 14, Franklin 8: Defensive back Ty Richardson returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown and Tyer Sharron scored on a 2-yard run as the Tigers (7-0) remained unbeaten…

Download The Messenger – Oct. 23, 2015 – Pages 1-20 (pdf)

Download The Messenger – Oct. 23, 2015 – Pages 21-40 (pdf)

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Newport Ambulance for Sunapee, Goshen & Croydon

Newport will continue to provide ambulance service to Croydon, Goshen, and Sunapee, but only with a  major cost increase. Monday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to continue service to the three towns but to increase the charges to the highest rate offered. Croydon faces an increase from…

OSRAM SYLVANIA installs advanced production line in Hillsboro

OSRAM SYLVANIA has expanded the Hillsboro manufacturing capabilities by adding the first advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production line for manufacturing LED modules in the plant.  OSRAM as the automotive lighting leader is pushing the…

Bennington man indicted on drug charges

Dana Grano, 53, of Bennington, has been indicted on one count of manufacturing marijuana, in an amount in excess of five pounds, and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Grano was arrested in April in connection with an alleged pot…

Weare Selectmen hold hearings on Prayer & Noise Ordinances

In a packed room, Weare residents attended the public hearings on ordinances proposed by the Selectmen. The first, to hear testimony and comment on the Selectmen beginning meetings with a prayer, drew mixed reviews by…

The Goffstown Main Street Program held Pumpkin & Regatta

The Goffstown Main Street Program held its 16th Annual Goffstown GIANT Pumpkin & Regatta on 17th and 18th October 2015.  This year the folks at the GMSP included its 1st Annual Regatta Road Race. An astounding 178 entrants participated, beyond expectations of…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2 Hopkinton 1: Ellie Morrall scored in the 26th minute to give the Hawks the lead, but lapses on defense shortly afterwards led to goals from Sarah Ingalls (29th minute) and Maddie Winters (31st minute). The Hillcats remain undefeated with their 14th victory…

Boys Soccer

Hopkinton 2 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Hopkinton dominated the first half, to give the Hawks a 2-0 halftime lead. Senior captain Irving scored for the Hillcats in the 55th minute to cut the deficit in half…

Download The Messenger – Oct. 9, 2015 – Pages 1-16 (pdf)

Download The Messenger – Oct. 9, 2015 – Pages 17-32 (pdf)

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Goffstown conducts school emergency shooting drill

Three days after a gunman opened fire at a community college in Oregon, NH authorities conducted an emergency drill to test responses in a possible similar situation. Sunday’s drill at Goffstown High School was scheduled well before the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, where nine people were…

One Bow man arrested in drug bust another sought

During the past week, the Concord Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit executed arrest warrants in an effort to clear the city’s streets of methamphetamines. In all, nine people, including a  Bow man, were arrested on various drug charges. Police are also searching for…

Franklin Savings Bank Fund supports several area non-profits

The Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement was formed with a one million dollar investment in 1997 to provide support for substantial projects that will significantly enhance the lives of people in Central New Hampshire. To date, 168 grants totaling…

H-D students launch Halloween Helpers

Hillsboro-Deering High School homeroom groups are currently planning community service work around our homecoming celebration. In response to this, and based on previous years’ observations, English teacher Jessamyn Irwin’s homeroom is planning a Halloween costume drive to help kids whose…

Girls Volleyball

Trinity 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0: Trinity jumped out to a 2-0 lead, winning the first two sets by scores of 25-11 and 25-10. With long service rallies between the two teams in the third set, H-D was close to pushing the match to four, but came up short losing, 25-22…

Boys Bass Fishing

The Keene High School bass fishing team wrangled its way to the NHIAA championship Saturday. Kearsarge caught eight fish that combined for a weight of 16.62 to take second place. Concord Christian Academy finished third, catching four fish at a combined 6.27 pounds…