Monthly Archive for August, 2019

The Messenger – August 30, 2019

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Download The Messenger - August 30, 2019 (pdf)Hopkinton Boy Scout Troop 77 hosts Centennial Picnic

Hopkinton Boy Scout Troop 77 celebrated 100 years of service Sunday August 18. Approximately seventy-five people gathered for the Centennial Picnic to celebrate this momentous occasion held at the Town’s Kimball Lake Cabins. Two past Scoutmasters, Bradley Watson who lead the Troop from 1988 – 2001, and Charles Crathern who lead the Troop from 1957 to 1959, and Committee Chair from 1960 to 1966, shared stories from…

Over 250 pies donated at Newport’s 46th annual Apple Pie Festival

You absolutely could not have “ordered” a more picture-perfect day on Saturday for the 46th annual Apple Pie Crafts Fair and Richards Library Festival in downtown Newport. The event attracted an estimated 5000 people to the Newport Town Common to enjoy over 130 booths of handmade crafts, live music, the firemen’s famous chicken barbecue, and lots and lots of…

New teachers in Hillsborough and Washington

SAU 34 is delighted to welcome 13 new educators to our learning community. Back row: Alex Conway, Grade 4 Classroom Teacher H-DES; Abigail McHugh, French Teacher, H-DHD; Brooke McLain, School Nurse H-DES; Hannah Murdough, Kindergarten Teacher, H-DES; Sarah Button, Grade 8 Math Teacher H-DMS; Gregory Lefko, Grade 7 Writing Teacher, H-DMS…

Sunapee woman celebrates 111th birthday

New Hampshire’s oldest citizen celebrated her 111th birthday on Lake Sunapee. Hazel Nilson went on a boat tour of the lake Friday morning. It was organized by the Sunapee Police Department. Nilson was born Aug. 21, 1908, in…

Conservation Commission Walking Trails

During the recent Hillsboro Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Richard Head of the Conservation Commission appeared to discuss possibilities for walking trails on land owned by the Town and under the direction of the Commission. One idea is to use land in back of Shaw’s Market on West Main Street. The entrance would be at the stub between Red Coat Realty and Hagstrom’s Real Estate and proceed to the confluence of the two rivers behind…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 29, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 23, 2019

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On Saturday, August 17th, Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to an OHRV accident on the Hopkinton-Everett Multi-use Trail System located in East Weare. Weare Fire Rescue, working with eye witnesses together with GPS coordinates from NH 9-1-1, was able to locate the injured rider on Bassett Mill Trail suffering from a…

Hillsborough restaurants dominate Henniker Rotary Club’s Chili Fest

The weather was as hot as the chili peppers but it didn’t hold back the crowd at Sunday’s Chili Fest. John Newell of Henniker won $392.00 in the 50/60 Raffle and Anthony Boame of Keene bested a field of 12 competitors to win the Hot Pepper…

Bunker Road residents discuss guardrails, speed bumps, speed limits

A proposal to install 725 feet of new guardrails on Bunker Road near Pleasant Lake drew a capacity crowd to the New London select Board meeting Monday evening. Resident Bill Hopwood had requested an appointment to discuss the idea, in hopes the town would consider installing a more esthetically pleasing version than the one…

Plans for Hillsborough Community Center

Resident Becky Johnson hosted an introductory meeting at the Middle School to unveil her plans for a multi-function Community Center in Hillsborough. A state employee, Johnson has worked for the Department of Revenue Administration, Health and Human Services and currently Fish & Game. She boasts expertise in Non-Profits and grant writing, and plans a…

Walk for Animals from Monadnock Humane Society set for Sept. 21

Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that its 31st Annual Walk for Animals will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. rain or shine (sign in begins at 9 a.m.). This year the Walk will return to the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport – a venue that is made possible by the kind support of the City of Keene and the Town of Swanzey. The theme for the 31st Walk for Animals is “Healthy Pets, Healthy People!” – highlighting the health benefits of the animal-human bond…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 22, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 16, 2019

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NH Attorney General Gordon McDonald has identified Sergeant Austin McGuire, the second Weare Police Officer involved in last week’s standoff incident, which ended in the death of 43-year-old Weare resident Jeffrey Clough-Garvin. Maguire and fellow officer William Paul Lewis IV arrived at Clough-Garvin’s home following reports of a domestic dispute. Clough-Garvin exchanged gunfire with…

2018 Hillsboro-Deering graduate serves on a guided missile destroyer

A 2018 Hillsboro-Deering High School graduate and New Hampshire native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS Chung-Hoon. Seaman Taveya Ortiz works as a Navy boatswain’s mate aboard the guided-missile destroyer operating out of Joint Base Pearl…

John Stark Spanish teacher studies in Peru

Do you wonder where teachers spend their summers? John Stark Spanish teacher Stephanie Harpring traveled to Peru for two weeks to study indigenous culture and Spanish Language after receiving a scholarship from the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. While she studied at the Academia Latinoamericana de Español, she stayed with…

History comes alive in Hillsborough this weekend

Do you enjoy either the excitement of war battles, the joy of learning new dances, or finding out about who lived in your area before you settled here in NH? If you do, we have three events in Hillsboro this weekend you and your whole family will be interested in attending. With the horses and cannons, soldiers, Indians, and calvary, you can experience the…

Goffstown family safe after fire totals home

A Goffstown home was destroyed in a fire early Wednesday morning. The homeowner said that the smoke detector woke him up just after 4 a.m. and he saw flames and smoke in the living room and immediately woke up his wife and 3-month-old daughter. The family, which had just moved into the house a few weeks ago, was able to get out of the house, but two dogs…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 15, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 9, 2019

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Download The Messenger - August 9, 2019 (pdf)Warner Select Board approves major renovations of Town Hall Offices

The Warner Select Board continued to discuss plans to move several Town Hall offices. The Town Clerk’s office would move into the Selectmen’s office using the back office for record storage. The Selectman’s Secretary would move into the Town Clerk’s office, office space for they…

Franklin multiple offender arrested again

A traffic stop last month in Hooksett led police to a Franklin felon, out on parole, who was arrested for being in possession of drugs and a gun. On July 24, a sergeant on patrol located a “suspicious motor vehicle” in the area of Hooksett Road and Ash Street. The sergeant stopped the vehicle and made contact with…

Injured Weare Police Officer released and recovering at home

Officer William Paul Lewis, the Weare officer shot last week while responding to a domestic violence call left the hospital Monday, thankful for the outpouring of support he has received. Lewis, 27, was accompanied by two…

New Boston 4th grader wins Maple Award

The NH Maple Producers Association has announced that the winner of this year’s Walter A. Felker Memorial Award is 4th grader Trevor Gaudet of New Boston. Open to NH youth ages 16 and younger, the statewide contest aims to encourage interest in the Granite State’s great maple sugaring tradition. Trevor’s project was…

Henniker Select Board approves sale of Hometown Hero Banners

The Henniker Select Board opened Monday’s meeting with a presentation by Matthew Wieczhalek-Seiler requesting permission to sell and erect banners honoring those who served in the military services. It would not be an…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 8, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – August, 2019

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On Saturday, August 17, Wright Museum will host the 7th Annual Cruise in to the Wright, which will feature antique cars, hotrods and motorcycles. “This is a fun event that always features some great classic vehicles,” said museum Executive Director Mike Culver. “You never know what sort of vehicles you will find on any given year.” In total, more than 600…

New Hampshire Boat Museum to host 13th Annual Boathouse Tour

On Thursday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host its 13th Annual Boathouse Tour. The tour, sponsored by Lake Life Realty Keller Williams and Church Landing, provides people with the opportunity to visit historic and new boathouses on Lake…

Upcoming Specialty Tours at Castle in the Clouds

Castle Preservation Society, the 13-year old non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the iconic Castle in the Clouds property, is excited to welcome the public back for another season. There are many aspects of the Lucknow mansion that set it apart from other early 20th century homes, aside from its history, size and mountaintop location. This summer, visitors can explore these unique details on one-hour guided “Castle Close-Up” tours. The intimate, three-tour series began in…

Get revved up, The Way Home announces 10th Annual Freedom Ride

Local motorcycle riders, friends and supporters from The Way Home will be literally be hitting the road in August in support of the non-profit agency. The occasion: The organization’s 10th Annual Freedom Ride. The event takes place on Saturday, August 3rd with all proceeds benefiting the programs and services of The Way Home…

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The Messenger – August 2, 2019

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Download The Messenger - August 2, 2019 (pdf)Arvanetakis are Community Builders

The Masons of Harmony Lodge presented their 2019 Community Builders Award to George and Estelle Arvanetaki on Sunday. Mention the name Arvanetaki and the first word that comes to mind is “Volunteer.” “Give Something Back” is more than a slogan to this octogenarian couple, it is a way of life. Since moving to Hillsborough 20 years ago, they…

Mount Sunapee Resort hosts 86th Annual Craftsmen Fair

The 86th annual Craftsmen Fair will be held Aug. 3 to 11 at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury. The League is anticipating more than 25,000 will come during the week to meet with artisans and shop their works. The fair largely exhibits the works of its juried members representing forms such as…

Hillsborough historic documents discovered

Historic documents recently found in the Gilbert Room in the Fuller Public Library will be on display Thursday, August 15 from 9am-7pm. The documents include Joseph Gilbert’s military commission into the Massachusetts-Bay Colony Company Arms dated May 19, 1775 and George…

Missing Hillsborough woman’s body found in her storage unit

The body of a Hillsborough woman, missing for several months, has been located in a storage unit at Hillsborough Mini-Storage on Henniker Street. Linda Minery, 53, had been missing since leaving her elderly mother suddenly at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday April 7th, without…

Deering Police, Fire & Rescue recover submerged motor boat

On the afternoon of Wednesday July 24th, Deering Fire & Rescue (DFR) and the Deering Police Department (DPD) were dispatched to Barnes Road for a motor boat submerged under water. Engine 2, Ambulance 1 and Car 1 with Boat one responded immediately…

Hillsborough Rescue Association donates $15,000 CPR Device

During Tuesday’s Hillsborough Select Board meeting the Board held a brief public hearing on the acceptance of a gift from the Fire Department. The Hillsborough Rescue Association has purchased and donated a Lucas3 CPR Device valued at…

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