Monthly Archive for May, 2018

The Messenger – May 25, 2018

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Missing son is suspect in Chichester mother’s death

The body of Frances Nash, 51, of Chichester was found. She died of multiple stab wounds. An arrest warrant was issued for Nash’s son, Phillip Nash, 21, who was taken into custody in Emporia Virginia. Nash was wanted in connection with the theft of Frances Nash’s vehicle, a Mercury Mariner SUV which was found near Hackleboro Road in…

Area Elementary students recognized at State House Ceremony

Several Granite State students, including those from Franklin, Hopkinton, Newport and Northfield received certificates and awards on May 16 as part of the bicentennial celebration of the New Hampshire State House. Next year, the State House turns 200 and students were invited to share their…

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School DECA Team shines at state event
The New Hampshire DECA 5th Annual Middle School Career

Development Conference was held Tuesday, May 15 in Manchester. Three teams earned top honors. NH DECA welcomed over 60 competitors from four middle schools (Fairgrounds, Nashua; Pennichuck, Nashua; Bedford Middle School, and Hillsboro-Deering). New Hampshire DECA hosted competitive events in the areas of…

In SeniorLifestyles: John Stark sophomores hear from a Holocaust survivor

All members of the sophomore class at John Stark Regional High School are currently reading Night, a work by Elie Wiesel about his experience with his father in the Nazi German concentration camps. To enrich their reading, John Stark English teacher Michele Kirschbaum invited Kati Preston, a Holocaust survivor who now…

Sports – Boys Track & Field

ConVal: The Track and field team capped off their regular season at the Monandnock Invitational over the weekend. Del Bonsu-Anane led the boys team by winning all three of the sprint events. Other event winners included…

Sports – Girls Track & Field

ConVal: The Track and field team capped off their regular season at the Monandnock Invitational over the weekend. The girls team was led by Rachel Hurley who won the 1600 meter and 800 meter runs.  Also taking individual event titles were…

The Messenger – May 18, 2018

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Groundbreaking soon at Hillsborough’s WalMart

Hillsborough’s long-awaited, on-again, off-again WalMart project is back on again. Developer Michael Black of Saxton Partners has informed town officials that he anticipates getting approval to break ground in the near future. Unconfirmed reports indicate that after a prolonged approval process and extensive clearing of the site, the developers failed to have the…

Newport’s PJ Lovely recognized as Champion for Children

PJ Lovely, the Director of Recreation in Newport was recognized on Friday as the Southwest Regional 2018 Champion for Children. The Champion for Children Award is presented by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association and recognizes community members who have given distinguished public service to benefit children. Lovely was nominated by the…

White Birch’s Kentucky Derby Party

On May 5th, guests enjoyed some Louisville excitement at the White Birch Center Kentucky Derby Party held at Pats Peak. Derby-goers dressed in style enjoyed classic cocktails, southern inspired food, and dancing on the deck to live music from Nick’s Other Band. Exquisite raffle items, a fun hat contest, and themed games were enjoyed by a crowd of more than 150 attendees. Gathering for a rendition of My Old Kentucky Home, followed by watching the Run for the Roses on the big screen, added to the tradition of this sold-out…

Antrim Wind decision upheld

The NH Supreme Court has upheld a 2016 decision by the NH Site Evaluation Committee allowing the nine-turbine wind project in Antrim to move forward under certain conditions. Fred Ward of Stoddard, one of the petitioners, is planning to file an appeal, which will likely be filed by…

Sports – Boys Baseball

Mascenic 5, Hillsboro-Deering 1: Mascenic scored five times in the first two innings and the Hillcats couldn’t get their bats going in enough time to respond. Hillsboro-Deering 9, Kearsarge 0: Hillsboro-Deering came out and hit the ball hard and built a big lead early. Sunapee 14, Hopkinton 4: Five Hawks pitchers threw a combined 14 walks, squandering a 4-0 lead that Hopkinton had in the top of the second…

Sports – Girls Softball

Kearsarge 18, Hillsboro-Deering 3: After 11 straight losses, the Cougars broke out for a season-high run total to notch their first victory. John Stark 5, Sanborn 2: Trailing 2-0, Anna Stenger led off the fifth with a triple to spark a three-run rally before the Generals added two insurance runs in the sixth…

The Messenger – May 11, 2018

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Antrim Congregational Church donates $15,000

Melissa Gallagher, Executive Director of The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center, announced today that the Antrim Congregational Church Society has made a $15,000 contribution to The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center. Leaders of the former church sought to donate their remaining proceeds to non-profit organizations serving…

Hillsboro-Deering Schools awarded six grants to improve school security

During Monday’s meeting, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board accepted six grants under the Public School Infrastructure Fund totaling $278,439.00 The grants will provide security cameras and protective window film at the Elementary, Middle and High Schools. There will be roughly 100 cameras throughout the…

Three injured in Bow motorcycle crash

Three people were seriously injured and I-93 southbound was closed following a crash involving a car and two motorcycles Saturday afternoon. State troopers from Troop D and the Concord Police Department shut down I-93 southbound for roughly one and a half hours at approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday after the crash, which occurred between Exits 12 N and 12 S. Upon arrival at the scene, troopers located two…

H-D Band & Chorus performs at “Trills and Thrills” Music Festival

On Friday, May 4, 75 Chorus and Concert Band students from Hillsboro-Deering High School travelled to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts to perform in the “Trills and Thrills” Music Festival where they received scores, ratings, and feedback from adjudicators. The chorus performed “Like a Mighty Stream” by Moses Hogan under the direction of Keene State College Student Teacher Hailley Dufresne and…

Sports – Boys Lacrosse

Portsmouth 15, John Stark 9: The score was tied at 7-7 at halftime before Portsmouth pulled away in the second half. Merrimack Valley 16, John Stark 12: The Pride held a 10-3 lead at halftime, but the Generals made up some ground by outscoring MV 4-1 in the third…

Sports – Girls Lacrosse

Bow 14, Gilford 9: Makayla Murray and Charlotte Ulrich led the Falcons with 3 goals each. John Stark 14, Spaulding 1: Thirteen John Stark players scored goals in the victory, with five players scoring their first goals of the season…

In New Hampshire May 2018

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Taste of Monadnock & Beyond Food & Wine Festival

Shelter From The Storm will be holding their Fourth Annual TASTE OF MONADNOCK & BEYOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL at the WOODBOUND INN, Rindge, NH on Sunday, June 3rd from 5 to 8:30 pm. Rudy Rosalez has once again generously donated the use of his restaurant, playbarn, ballroom, and grounds for this event. All proceeds of the event will help…

6th Annual Make a Blanket Day

The 6th Annual Project Linus Make a Blanket Day will be held on Saturday, May 5th at the First Congregational Church, 6 Payson Hill Road in Rindge, sponsored by the church’s Charity Crafters group.  The mission of the national non-profit Project Linus organization is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously…

Canterbury Shaker Village opens May 5th

A parade of cows is an unusual sight, and Canterbury Shaker Village marks its opening day on May 5 with just such a spectacle. Heifers from Brookford Farm in Canterbury will arrive at the Village that Saturday, and at about 11 am will make its way past spectators into the grassy fields of Shaker Village, there to spend the summer in bovine…

American Pickers to film in New Hampshire

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to New Hampshire! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout your area. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on…

Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Aboard The M/S Mount Washington

Cruise Beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington. No visit to New Hampshire is complete without a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. This beautiful crystal clear lake offer some of the most spectacular scenery in all of New England. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and contains more than…

 

The Messenger – May 5, 2018

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Two of Henniker’s best offer combined vacation program

The White Birch Vacation Day Camp came to the Tucker Free Library during April Vacation Week. The kids had fun showing Betha Gutsche, representative of OCLC, our new Playground for the Mind! Tucker Free Library was one of 15 libraries in the nation to receive a $5100.00 grant to create a community engagement space. Recognizing that children learn literacy skills through talking, singing, reading, writing, and…

H-D DECA places 4th, 7th, 11th & 12th in International Competition

Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA recently returned from the international competition in Atlanta, Georgia with several accolades.  The group attended the conference from April 20 – April 25, 2018 and during this event two teams made their way into the finals of their respective competitions and finished in the top eight out of over 3000 teams in each competitive…

Newport Rotary Club’s Annual Four Way Speech Contest Winners

Olivia Rasmussen, a senior at Newport Middle High School, was named first place winner in Newport Rotary Club’s Annual Four Way Speech Contest. Rasmussen will now advance to the Rotary District’s semi-finals, which will be held in Henniker on Sunday May 6th. The winner at that level will advance to the finals which will be held in Burlington Vermont in…

Goffstown man arrested for reckless conduct

Police arrested  Joseph Tabor, 47, of Goffstown after a domestic disturbance Friday morning at his ex-girlfriend’s residence in Pinardville on Friday. A caller had reported that a female resident had locked herself inside a bathroom after possibly being assaulted by her former boyfriend, followed by a report of a potential firearm discharge. Police responded and began…

Sports – Boys Track & Field

ConVal: The ConVal Track and Field teams faced Souhegan and Kennett.  The boys team was top of the heap as they defeated both Kennett and Souhegan by a wide margin. The boys were led by event winners Finn Wegmueller (200 meters), Evan Coyne (800 meters and 1600 meters), Harrison Kim (3200 meters), Ryan Murray (Shot-Put and Discus), and Sean Boggis (Javelin)…

Sports – Girls Softball

Hopkinton 3,  Wilton-Lyndeborough 2: The Warriors were undefeated coming into this game and held a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, but Hopkinton came through with two late runs to break the streaks. Lajeunesse and Kimball-Rhines scored the winning runs on a double from Alexis Ferns…

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