Monthly Archive for December, 2018

Download The Messenger – December 28, 2018 (pdf)

In This Issue

New London man stabbed to death in Hillsborough

State and local police continue to investigate the suspicious death of a man found early Saturday morning at a mobile home on Old Henniker Road in Hillsborough. After an autopsy on Sunday, New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald, in a joint release with state police and Hillsborough Police Chief David Roarick, announced that Brett Wilson, 51, of Elkins whose body was found in a…

Messenger readers support Lions Christmas Baskets

In the spirit of the season, Messenger readers have again stepped to help the Hillsboro Lions Club’s Christmas Food Basket Project. This year’s contributions totaled…

Rick Hall Classic supports the Food Pantry

Bill Gould came by the Henniker Food Pantry with a check for $2,500 that was raised in the 2018 Rick Hall Golf Classic! As many people in Henniker know, Rick Hall cared deeply about his community and donated food and money willingly in his desire to help anyone in need. He most likely would be very…

Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce announces ambitious 2019 schedule

Hillsborough’s Chamber of Commerce is promising a productive 2019 with programs and activities to support the town and its businesses. Held the second Tuesday of the months of January to June, and September to November, the Business Breakfast series, from 8am – 9:15am, at the American Legion Hall will feature…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Fall Mountain 46, Hillsboro-Deering 20: FM started out hot and scored the first 16 points of the game. That stretched to a 28-10 halftime advantage as the Wildcats took control of the game. Newport 53, Sunapee 47: This back and forth affair was decided late. Newport hit their free throws when it mattered to ice the game winning 53-47…

BOYS BASKETBALL

John Stark 49, Sanborn 48: Christian Barr collected 8 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter where the Generals outscored Sanborn, 16-10, for their first win of the season. Hopkinton 62, Belmont 47: After a slow start in the first quarter, Hopkinton locked down its defense in the second and won each of the last three quarters to hand the Raiders their first loss…

Download The Messenger – December 14, 2018 (pdf)

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Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore NH Superintendent of the Year

The NH School Administrators Association, in coordination with the American Association of School Administrators, has named Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore as the NH Superintendent of the Year for 2019. Dr. Tacconi-Moore, Superintendent of Schools for the Henniker, Weare, John Stark Regional and…

Ten departments respond to battle Newport fire at LaValleys

The Newport Police Department received a call last Friday morning from LaValley Building Supply reporting smoke and fire at Building #6, on Sunapee Street. The first units arriving reported that the structure was heavily involved, and the fire was upgraded to a third alarm, bringing in…

Former Hillsborough man killed crossing the street in wheelchair

A 70-year-old pedestrian in a wheelchair died after being struck by a tractor-trailer Tuesday afternoon in Tilton. Responding officers found Francis Houghton, 70, a veteran from Tilton, formerly of Hillsborough, down in the roadway with serious injuries. Witnesses told police that Houghton, who was on…

$1 million anonymous donation

An anonymous person has offered to donate $1 million if the Newport community can raise an additional $2 million. Together, that would cover approximately half of the overall cost of the new Community Center…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 51, Winnisquam 45: Morgan Racine (17 points), Halie Hurd (14 points), and Fayth Grimes (10 points), led the attack. Raymond 45, Hillsboro-Deering 41: The Hillcats made a run at the Rams and played solid defense on Raymond’s key shooter…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Sunapee 67, Farmington 38: In the first quarter alone, Zach Belisle racked up 12 points, as he set the tone for the Lakers’ offensive eruption. He ended the first quarter with a buzzer-beating mid-range jumper in the middle of the floor. Fall Mountain 50, Winnisquam 45: Lucien Hagland and Alex Flynn dominated the boards and pushed the ball to the wing to lead the break for Fall Mountain.

Download The Messenger – December 7, 2018 (pdf)

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Long-time Epsom Police Chief under criminal investigation

Long-time town Police Chief Wayne Preve is under criminal investigation by the Sullivan County Attorney’s office for improperly accessing a police database to find damaging information about a local attorney. The town’s Board of Selectmen suspended Preve for one week without pay in January, but did not disclose the reason for the discipline. A decision by the Department of Labor shows that his misconduct stemmed from…

Area First Responders give Levi the ride of his life

Several area Police and Fire Departments recently assisted with transporting a 10 year old Claremont boy to Boston for Heart Surgery. Levi, who loves Fire Service, was en route when he was surprised by Claremont Fire. Newport Fire-EMS, Newport Police and Goshen Fire Rescue went from Claremont line to Sunapee line with Levi. It was the best day of Levi’s life because…

DOT Commissioner to speak at Hillsborough Chamber’s breakfast

The newly revived Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce has announced that Department of Transportation Commissioner Victoria Sheehan will be the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s kick off breakfast at…

Hillsboro-Deering adds Lacrosse

During discussion of the H-D 2019-2020 budget, it was noted that the Varsity Sport of Lacrosse has been added, at a first year cost of about $27,000, for both a boys’ and a girls’ team. One-time expenses are for two sets of nets, uniforms and balls. Other costs will be…

Deering woman charged with animal abuse

A Deering woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal abuse after a lengthy investigation by police. On Tuesday, Deering Police arrested Bethany Jewell, 39, after concluding an investigation into the abuse and neglect of horses and oxen in her care. During various site visits as …