Monthly Archive for June, 2018

The Messenger – June 29, 2018

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Fundraiser for Liam

There is a Fundraiser for Liam at Hillsborough’s Shaw’s on Saturday, June 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Hot Dogs, Chips, Lemonade and a Bake Sale. Seven year old Liam has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. On June 20th, Liam had a Grand Mal Seizure, hit his head and almost died. With a Type 1 Seizure, doctors say there is a high rate of going into a coma…

Osram Sylvania Supports STEM Project at White Birch Center

White Birch Center will be expanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities at their summer camp this year thanks to a generous donation of $1,550 from Osram, parent of Sylvania Automotive located in Hillsboro. The Extended Education Program at White Birch offers day camps over school breaks, providing quality care, recreational, and enrichment opportunities for nearly 75 children during…

City of Franklin hosts its initial Whitewater Festival

Franklin hosted its first ever whitewater festival over the weekend; an early step toward establishing a whitewater park on the Winnipesaukee River. The park is the brain child of Marty Parichard, the owner of Outdoor New England in Franklin, founded Mill City Park, a nonprofit to advance the city as a recreation destination. The Festival, which ran from Friday through Sunday, provided people their…

Hopkinton solar project letter of intent

Hopkinton may soon have one of the largest solar projects in New Hampshire. Granite Apollo, a solar-power development company, recently signed a letter of intent with the local officials to develop a 17-megawatt project at the landfill it shares with Webster. The Hopkinton/Webster Municipal Solid Waste Site contains about 133 acres of land in Hopkinton, which includes…

Hillsboro-Deering High School 2018 Awards & Scholarships

At Hillsboro-Deering’s High School graduation, graduates received a total of $715,000 in Scholarships and Awards.

Attend an area Fireworks Display:

Bristol — July 3 at dusk — Over Newfound Lake
Claremont — July 4 at 9:30 p.m. — Monadnock Park
Dublin — July 4 at 8 p.m. — Dublin Lake
Hancock — July 1 at dusk — Norway Pond
New Boston — July 4 dusk — Hillsborough County Field
Sanbornton — July 4 at 9:30 p.m. — Steele Hill Resorts
Sunapee — July 7 at dusk — Sunapee Harbor…

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The Messenger – June 22, 2018

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John Stark graduates urged to have big ideas

John Stark Regional High School held its 31st Commencement Exercises on Saturday. Class President Rachael Wrzeszcz welcomed all and thanked the parents, teachers and staff for the support given throughout their 13 year process. Salutatorian Skylar Bergeron told her class-mates to: have faith you will find where you belong,” she said. “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Valedictorian Marisa Dobbins told…

Kearsarge High graduates compared to footprints on the moon

Student speaker Lydia Pinard compared her fellow Kearsarge High School graduates to the footprints man had made on the moon. “While we cannot see these footprints from Earth, they serve as a symbol of human perseverance and their impact will always be there,” she said. “We are just like those footprints. Right now we may seem…

Newport man presented Vaughn Award

Lawrence “Larry” Flint of Newport has been named the winner of the 2018 Joseph D. Vaughn Award for Sullivan County. The award is presented each year to individuals or couples over the age of 60, who have shown outstanding leadership or demonstrated meritorious achievement as volunteers, on behalf of older citizens in New Hampshire. Flint serves on the State…

Is the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce in total collapse?

Informed sources have told The Messenger that the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce is in danger of a total collapse in light of the recent resignations of nearly half its Board Of Directors. Directors resigning include…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Division II – First Team: Rylee Ledoux, attack, John Stark; Samantha Porter, goalie, John Stark; Second Team: Jill Douzanis, midfield; John Stark; Meg Cole, midfield, John Stark; Autumn Nelson, defense, John Stark…

BOYS LACROSSE

Division II – First Team: Matt Bennetter, John Stark, midfield, senior; Colby Mercier, Merrimack Valley, midfield, sophomore; Charlie Keith, Goffstown, defense, junior…

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The Messenger – June 15, 2018

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Bow High School graduates urged to know how to act

As Bow’s 165 graduates marched down the center a”isle, it marked the first time that the graduating class included Dunbarton students who had attended the school as freshmen. Class President John Rolla wondered what impact he would have after graduating and urged his classmates to “Leave an impact on the world.” Repeating advice his parents gave him, he charged them to “leave something better off than when…

H-D Graduates told to leave, see the world and return

Despite a threat to the occasion (See story on page 1), the Hillsboro-Deering Graduation was once again a splendid affair. In keeping with tradition Principal James O’Rourke introduced members of the class who are going on to the military who then stood in front of the class during…

Falling tree ravages Hillsborough house

Brian Blanchard and his granddaughter are lucky to be alive after a tree crashed down on his Hillsborough home late Tuesday. Blanchard and his 2-year-old granddaughter, Meadow, were in his home on Saw Mill Road when the tree fell. Meadow’s mother and father were in the next room when part of the tree came down. Blanchard rolled over with the child in his arms as he tried to…

Henniker Lions Club host annual 5K Eye Run/Walk

The Henniker Lions Club held their annual Eye Run on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Over 60 runners and walkers ranging in age from 8 – 79 years of age participated in the 5k/3.1 mile race. Funds raised by the event are returned to Henniker through a variety of Lions Club charitable initiatives within the community. Additionally, the race assists in supporting The Russell Durgin Memorial Scholarship Fund, named for the Henniker native who gave his life on…

Generals win Division II Championship

#2 John Stark 9, #8 Coe-Brown 4: John Stark freshman Izabella Nelson pitched the game of her life, holding Coe-Brown hitless through four innings and finished the job with a complete-game 9-4 victory over the Bears in Saturday’s Division II softball championship. Nelson allowed just…

Grizzlies drop tight championship game

#1 Portsmouth 7, #2 Goffstown 6: Top-seeded Portsmouth scored five runs in the first inning and went on to defeat second-seeded Goffstown, 7-6, in the Division II title game. After loading the bases with no one out in the bottom of the seventh, Portsmouth’s Jacob Grant bounced into a 6-2-3 double play. Just when it looked like…

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The Messenger – June 8, 2018

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H-D Music Director honored for 20 years of service

On Saturday, Hillsborough Pride hosted an assembly of various groups, gathered for the sole purpose of honoring Hillsboro-Deering’s dynamic Music Director Heidi Welch on her retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to her students. Commendations were received from the NH House, the NH Senate, Congresswoman Annie Kuster, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senator Maggie Hassan and…

Dunkin Jenkins Trustees propose an H-D Performing Arts Auditorium

The Duncan Jenkins Trustees hope to create a more lasting legacy to Sally Jenkins for the generous gift to the communities of Washington, Hillsboro and Deering. Duncan Jenkins, in conjunction with the Administration of the Hillsboro Deering School system, is proposing the construction of a new building on campus that will contain an auditorium, band room, music studio, art studio and…

Hometown boy joins the New Boston Police Department

Tyler Ruggiero is 21 years old and completed his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice just a few weeks ago at NHTI in Concord. As part of his degree, he also completed a 120 hour internship with our agency. Tyler is an Eagle Scout, having appeared before the Select Board as part of his project, and was raised…

300 tons per day of solid waste in Weare

The Waste Management Division of the NH Department of Environmental Services held a public hearing Wednesday on Granite State Recycling’s application to construct a 300 ton/day collection/transfer facility for single stream recyclables, municipal solid waste, along with construction and demolition debris at 33 B&B Lane in Weare. Todd Moore from DES explained the permitting procedure and Engineer Michael Penny, representing the applicant, spoke of how the company is working to limit litter, odors and noise, which did…

Boys Lacrosse

DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP: #4 Laconia 10, #2 Hopkinton 6: Laconia  scored the first six goals of the second half en route to a 10-6 triumph over Hopkinton. The title is the Sachems’ third in the past four years. Tuesday marked the first ever championship appearance for second-seeded Hopkinton (15-2)…

Girls Lacrosse

DIVISION III QUARTERFINALS: #1 Derryfield 15, #8 ConVal 7: The Cougars also received four goals and three draw controls from Lucy Licata and eight saves from Shawna Lesmerises. Grace Dell scored twice while Lily Sheridan and Katie Moorehead each had a goal for eighth-seeded ConVal…

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In New Hampshire – June 2018

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New Hampshire Boat Museum opening reception June 1

There is a lot of NEW going on at the New Hampshire Boat Museum! Find out more at this year’s Opening Reception on June 1rst at 6-9 PM. This year’s 2018 exhibit, New Chapters: Rare Boats that Mark Transitions in Our Economy and Culture 1900-1940, features boats that were innovative in their day and tells stories of American ingenuity in response to a changing culture and economy. These are rare and rarely seen boats from…

Great things in Mt Washington Valley

Mt Washington Valley, NH received upward of 175-inches of snow during the 2017-18 ski season. With that much snow, imagine how the waterfalls will rush as winter melt feeds rivers around the Valley. Yankee Magazine says Mt Washington Valley’s waterfalls offer “the ultimate rock concert” and best of all, the Valley offers a host of easily accessible locations for waterfall viewing and photo-taking. Nowhere in New England are waterfalls as…

NH Permaculture Day hosted by Cite Ecologique of NH Ecovillage

Summer is a special time of abundance, harvest, celebrating community, and sharing in the joys of nature’s gifts. For this reason, we invite you to participate in the 6th New Hampshire Permaculture Day on Saturday, August 18th 2018. This event is spearheaded by the New Hampshire Permaculture Guild, hosted by Cite Ecologique of NH Ecovillage in Colebrook, NH, and supported by the Permaculture Association of the Northeast and…

Cranmore expands summit offerings and adds knockerball

Knockerball made its debut at Cranmore last summer, and will be offered daily at the resort for summer 2018. The attraction will also be included with the purchase of a Mountain Adventure Park or All Day Play ticket. Organized “KnockerSoccer” games will take place in an 80ft by 40ft inflatable arena at the base of Cranmore’s North Slope. Open to guests 48” and up, a variety of organized games can be played based on the number, size and age of participants…

 

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The Messenger – June 1, 2018

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Two Colleges Merge – NEC and NH Institute of Art to merge by October

Henniker’s New England College and the Manchester-based New Hampshire Institute of Art plan to complete a merger by October 1st. In a joint statement, both colleges said the merger will enhance the delivery of academic programs and…

Newport Rotary Club provides six grants to Technical Center

Five teachers, the Media specialist and the CTE Director of Newport’s Sugar River Valley Technical Center attended a recent Newport Rotary luncheon. All six of the staff members received mini grants to fund exciting initiatives. Ms. Bilodeau (Foreign language) will be using an interactive problem solving kit, similar to an escape room activity but…

Hancock Police conduct drug & alcohol abuse program at ConVal

On May 15th Hancock Police Officer John Minichiello spoke to an assembly of juniors and seniors at ConVal High School. He opened with his life story on the hardships that he has been through throughout his life dealing with…

Veterans Home program honors 43 Granite Staters

A Memorial Day event held by the New Hampshire Veterans Home was a reminder that gratitude for those who have fought for America should not be limited to just a holiday. The memories of 64 New Hampshire veterans who died in the last year were honored with the laying of a wreath. A total of 43 Granite Staters have been killed in…

BOYS BASEBALL

Bishop Brady 11, Hillsboro-Deering 9: Brady trailed 2-0 in the top of the second, but exploded for seven runs and a 7-2 lead highlighted by a two-RBI single from Lamora…

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Bishop Brady 34, Hillsboro-Deering 7: Bishop Brady scored seven runs in the first inning, five in the second, six in the third, 10 in the fourth and six in the fifth for the win…

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