Monthly Archive for November, 2017

The Messenger – December 1, 2017

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Woman shot while riding in Elm Brook Park

Local and state authorities say they’ve yet to decide whether to bring charges in connection with a hunting accident Tuesday afternoon in which a woman was shot and slightly injured while mountain biking in Elm Brook Park. State conservation officers and Hopkinton Police have interviewed a 34-year-old Hopkinton hunter, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said in a…

Washington students support veterans

The Washington Elementary School Student Council and all of the members of the Washington Elementary School sponsored a successful, second annual Socktober event. The students and staff collected 400 pairs of socks, 132 pairs more than last year. The socks will be donated to…

Weare students tour the Hopkinton-Everett Flood Control Project

This fall, 7th grade science teacher Jan Dwinnells taught her students  at the Weare Middle School about the 1938 Great Flood, the subsequent construction of the Hopkinton-Everett dam system, and how it had an everlasting impact on the Town of Weare. On November 9, the Hopkinton-Everett Flood Control Project became the…

Proctor faculty member killed in Florida

Lindsey Degon, 32, faculty member at Proctor Academy, died in a scooter crash while vacationing in Florida. She was a passenger on a scooter that turned out of a hotel parking lot and slid into traffic in Key West, FL. Degon fell off the scooter and was struck by an oncoming pickup truck. According to police, Degon’s boyfriend and varsity football coach at…

Attorney General clears Belmont Police Officer in shooting death

Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald has announced that a Belmont police officer was justified when he fired two shots into a man who simultaneously shot himself in the head. Investigators in MacDonald’s 24-page report details the September 30th incident at the…

Franklin Police arrest trio indicted for August home invasion

The Merrimack County grand jury has handed down indictments of three people accused of busting into a Franklin home and robbing a paralyzed woman at gunpoint last August. Juan Flores, 26, Bryan Martinez, 25, and Melissa Natal, 36, all of Franklin, each face one felony count of accomplice to robbery. Authorities say the trio broke into the home about 3 a.m. and demanded….

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The Messenger – November 24, 2017

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Board gives unanimous approval for one concert

The Loudon Planning Board unanimously approved a weekend long concert at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Thursday night after a series of heated discussions. The board approved the concert, but with a major stipulation that it was a…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA Teams shine in latest competition

After two weeks of competing against other high schools in a global competition, two teams of students from Hillsboro-Deering High School have qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2018. In the Virtual Business Sports Management Competition, three students, seniors Nick Lester, Thomas Ferguson, and Ethan Blevins (right) finished in second place in the competitive North Atlantic region of DECA and also fifth place in the entire competition – out of over 500 teams worldwide. They will join teams from…

Newport teen gets 2 years for 7 felonies

Ryan Gobin, 18, of Newport recently pleaded guilty to seven felony counts, including the assault of a police officer, in Sullivan County Superior Court. Accepting the plea agreement between Gobin and the state, Judge Brian Tucker sentenced Gobin to two years, less…

Help the Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 23rd consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in the area. For several years, Hillsboro churches, with…

Teenager shot and killed in Goffstown

Ian Jewell, 18, an honor student at Memorial High School, school athlete and brother of a cancer patient was recently shot in the parking lot of the Goffstown Ace Hardware store on 5 Depot Street. He died later at a local hospital. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie V. Duval ruled the death a homicide from a single gun shot wound. Grief counselors were available, but…

Hillsborough family arrested

A Hillsborough family of three was recently arrested for growing marijuana in the home at 32 Gould Pond Road. Police had been keeping an eye on the residence for some time and after issuing arrest and search warrants, they arrested David Alley, 42, Heather Alley, 51, and Quintin Alley, 19….

Christmas season opens in New Boston

Santa Claus is coming to New Boston. Join us on the town common to meet Santa, make S’mores, and have a cup of hot chocolate. Mingle with friends and neighbors, sing Christmas carols and light the Christmas Tree at 6 p.m., and toasty firepits to roast marshmallows. Santa will be in the Old Engine House next to the gazebo from…

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The Messenger – November 17, 2017

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Antrim residents cite increased Gregg Lake pollution

A group of Antrim residents on Gregg Lake have petitioned the governor and council for approval of a federal grant to develop a program aimed at improving its water quality. Joan Gorga said that in 2014 the NH Department of Environmental Services listed the lake as threatened or impaired due to…

Richard Whitney wins Jacobi Award

Hawthorne Academy in Antrim is proud to announce that the chairman of their art department, Richard Whitney, PhD.H, has received the Lotte Jacobi Living Treasure Award “given to a professional New Hampshire artist, in any discipline, who has made a significant contribution to…

Quick reaction to Bow fire saves building

A fuel truck caught on fire Saturday afternoon at a business in Bow on Ryan Road. Officials said the 2,000-gallon truck was sitting inside a warehouse at the time. Its owner tried to put out the flames but was unable to. So he and other bystanders hooked the truck up to another vehicle and…

Hillsborough celebrates Christmas the Olde Fashioned Way

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride is coordinating the efforts of Hillsborough’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas. On Saturday, December 2nd, this year’s event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at venues throughout town…

Fire Dept. wants $3.4 million renovation

Hillsborough Fire Chief Ken Stafford explained the plans for a $3,400,000 renovation of the current fire station at last week’s Select Board meeting. As there are several issues with the existing building that need to be repaired (part of the roof, AC, ventilation, proper housing of the Emergency Operations Center, etc.), the Chief and…

Peterborough woman charged with felony DWI

On Wednesday, November 15th, the Lyndeborough Police Department was notified of a serious motor vehicle collision on Route 31 in the area of 47 Route 31. Lyndeborough Police along with Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the scene and found two vehicles involved in the middle of…

FOOTBALL Division I Semifinals

#1 Winnacunnet 21 #2 Goffstown 6: Top-seeded Winn acunnet smothered the Goffstown offense for most of the afternoon and remained unbeaten by posting a 21-6 victory.  The Warriors (11-0) scored on their first possession, and added a touchdown in each of the final two quarters…

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The Messenger – November 10, 2017

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Boscawen Planning Board approves Dollar General

It took more than a year of meetings, revisions and one lawsuit, but Tuesday evening the Boscawen planning board unanimously approved Dollar General’s application to build a store on King Street. The earliest a building permit could be given is…

Franklin Savings Bank donates $250,0000 to Mill City project

Just as Todd Workman has provided a spark for Franklin’s downtown, Marty Parrcichand’s promised to transform Franklin into an outdoor sports mecca. A steady rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the large crowd gathered under a tent at…

Knights of Columbus complete Annual Coats For Kids Drive

The local Knights of Columbus completed its 2017 campaign to provide “Coats For Kids”  this past week with the delivery of warm coats to thirteen different coordination liaison personnel who work with kids in need. The Knights kicked-off  this years’ program in the…

Former New Boston police officer settles for $160,000

Former New Boston police officer Alexandra Drake will receive $160,000 from the town for lost wages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees and restitution in a settlement over allegations that her supervisor had made inappropriate comments about women…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

Division III Championship – # 2 Winnisquam 3 #1 InterLakes 0: Avenging their 3-1 loss to Inter-Lakes in the regular-season finale, the Bears played like a completely different team, and overpowered the Lakers in three sets on the way to its third Division III Championship in the last eight seasons. Winnisquam opened the match with a pair of haymakers, downing…

Boys Sports – Soccer

#1 Derryfield 2 #2 Hopkinton 1: Division III Championship
The Cougars defeated second-seeded Hopkinton, 2-1, behind two second-half goals to secure their first D-III championship and 18th overall, to complete an undefeated season. The Hawks took a 1-0 advantage into halftime behind…

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In New Hampshire – November, 2017

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Rochester Opera House presents Deep Blue ‘C’ Studio Orchestra

The Deep Blue ‘C’ Studio Orchestra performs music of the legendary, Burt Bacharach and his lyricist, Hal David. Sit back and enjoy some of the best music ever written with songs that you know and love including, Do You Know the Way to San Jose, Walk on By, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, What the World Needs Now is Love and many more…

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces Dreamcatcher Workshop

Back by popular demand!  The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces a 3-Hour Dreamcatcher Workshop with Abenaki artist Lenny Novak on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During one of Lenny Novak’s journeys, he saw his first dreamcatcher made of a grapevine and fishing line. It fascinated…

What’s new in Mt Washington Valley?

The sound of hammers banging and local construction contractors working feverishly is being heard throughout Mt Washington Valley.  From contemporary shopping centers filled with public art to slopeside condo complexes, glamping sites, and mountainside hotels, not to mention a $1 million Haunted Castle, visitors have plenty of novel new options to experience in Mt Washington Valley in 2017 and 2018…

Museum Curator to reveal tips for safely preserving Family Heirlooms

On Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Faithe McCreery, curator at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, will present the first workshop in a series dedicated to helping individuals preserve their family heirlooms. During this introductory workshop, attendees will learn key tips and professional processes for handling and storing photographs to keep them safe and well preserved for…

Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour

Nov. 25th. $25 Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour Sleigh Rides and $10 for Recipe Book. Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH 03846. Phone: 603-383-9356. 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 Jackson is so popular that…

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The Messenger – November 3, 2017

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Hopkinton residents evenly split on gun range

The Hopkinton Select Board listened to residents’ comments regarding a proposed indoor gun range in Warner which was determined to have a “regional impact.” The Board held a hearing for input from the public. Thirty-two people sent comments or relayed information prior to the meeting, while a packed house listened to…

Hillsboro man guilty of reckless conduct

Matthew Chamberland, 29, of Hillsborough entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended for three years pending good behavior. He was charged with a reckless conduct charge connected to a New Ipswich graduation party at which several people were injured when lit sparklers caused a glass bottle to shatter. Court documents indicated that he…

Weare Lions Club hosts Vision Quest Founder at library

The Weare Lions Club welcomes Randy Pierce, founder of 2020 Vision Quest and the first blind person ever to summit all forty-eight 4,000 foot peaks in New Hampshire, Thursday, November 16, 7pm at the Weare Public Library, 10 Paige Memorial Lane in Weare, NH. All are welcome to hear this inspirational story. Born and raised in…

Goffstown School District’s Tax Rate miscalculated

The Goffstown School Board called a special meeting to discuss the 2017 Tax Rate as set by the Department of Revenue Administration. Specifically, the Local School Rate for Goffstown was calculated to be $15.02 representing an increase of $1.47 per thousand. This increase was higher than the anticipated Tax Rate increase presented during the…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

#5 Newfound 4, #12 Sunapee 2:  The Bears opened a small lead to start the fourth set and opened it to seven points at 17-10. The Lakers pulled to within 2 points several times but fell short in the end, 25-22 Bears…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Division II Semifinals – #1 Windham 4, #13 Goffstown 0: The top-seeded Jaguars coasted to a 4-0 victory over the 13th-seeded Grizzlies in the semifinals. Pembroke 1, Bow 0: (PKs) Josh Dion provided the game-winner on a shot that found its way into the lower right corner of the Falcons’ net. Teammates Damon Smith, Justin Smith and Cameron Rivard also scored on their penalty-kick opportunities…

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