Monthly Archive for October, 2019

The Messenger – November 1, 2019

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Download The Messenger - November 1, 2019 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering’s Alex Ager’s debut concert

Alex Ager, music teacher at Andover Elementary/Middle School, will make his conducting debut with Kearsarge Chorale at its fall concert. The program will include Requiem in D Minor by Gabriel Fauré, with a chamber ensemble accompanying the Chorale. Also on the program will be works by Ola Gjeilo, Will Todd and…

An Olde Fashioned Christmas

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride will coordinate the efforts of the town’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas, concluding with a Tree Lighting in…

‘Radium Girls’ presented by JSRHS Stage Company November 14-16

The John Stark Regional High School Stage Company is proud to present “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory from November 14 through 16 at 6:30 PM in the Café at John Stark. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors; $7 for adults and may be purchased at the door or reserved by leaving a message with…

Hillsboro Lions Club hosting the 43rd Annual Senior Citizens Dinner

A Hillsborough tradition continues for the 43rd consecutive year, as the Hillsboro Lions Club hosts its Annual Senior Citizens’ Dinner. Begun in 1976 by the Hillsboro Area Jaycees, the local Lions took over the project when the…

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Franklin 3, Stevens 1: The Golden Tornadoes wrapped up the regular season with a win and will play in the D-III tournament. Stevens 3, Hillsboro-Deering 2: The Hillcats brought Stevens to the brink but couldn’t claim the victory…

BOYS FOOTBALL

HD/Hopkinton 41, Epping/Newmarket 20: Colby Quiet scored 5 TD-s off 19 carriers for for 202 yards.Newport 14 Laconia 6: Marius Edwards tossed a 32-yard touchdown pass and scored on a 26-yard run for the Tigers…

 

The Messenger – October 25, 2019

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Download The Messenger - October 25, 2019 (pdf)Warner icon honored

If there was job to be done in Warner, Barbara Annis probably did it at one time or another. Tuesday afternoon Governor Chris Sununu joined local officials and family members to honor the memory of a woman who, in the words of the Governor, “Exemplified public service.” For a half century…

A GoFundMe page established to assist the family of Emerson Quinonez

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs and other expenses for the family of Emerson Quinonez, 1, who died in a fire last week along his father, Benjamin Fauteux of Hillsborough. The online fundraiser titled “Love and Help for the Family of Sweet Emerson” had raised nearly…

H-D School Board expects over $3 million maintenance costs in 5 years

Building & Grounds Supervisor James Bailey presented the Hillsboro-Deering School Board with an eye-opening Five Year Capital Maintenance Plan for the District’s three schools…

Center Woods Elementary hosts “Invite A Grandparent Day”

Invite a grandparent or grand friend to school is always a grand day at Center Woods Elementary School. This year was no exception. Students invited grandparents and special friends to come to school for a visit and lunch. Some students used scavenger hunts to…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 1, Inter-Lakes 0: H-D scored the only goal of the game with less than a minute left using a corner kick from Kendra Warren to Eva LaValley. John Stark 2, Coe-Brown 1: Chelsea Woodsum scored the game-winner with one minute left in the first half, assisted by Liz Downing…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Londonderry 48, Goffstown 7: The undefeated Lancers proved that they are a cut above the rest in Division I. Pelham 51, ConVal 6: Pelham stormed to a 39-0 lead at half and the Cougars had no chance to recover…

 

The Messenger – October 18, 2019

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Download The Messenger - October 18, 2019 (pdf)SAU #24 recognizes and rewards “Moments of Excellence”

Each month, Assistant Superintendent Jacqueline Coe invites SAU 24 staffers to identify moments of excellence that spotlight the positive. She then (by random drawing) selects one and delivers coffee, tea or cocoa to them. Join us as we celebrate this month’s Moment of Excellence winner, Center Woods Elementary School’s Kate Rodgers, who shared this story about her…

Hillsborough man and 19 month old child die in North Hampton fire

Fire officials said Benjamin Fauteux, 23, of Hillsborough, and 1-year-old Emerson Quinonez, of North Hampton, died of smoke inhalation in a North Hampton house fire last week. Resident Susan MacDonald, who is in a wheelchair and has lived in the house for 45 years, said that when her smoke alarm started going off Friday night, she…

Dunbarton Crimes Against Children forum

The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Dunbarton Police Department have partnered together to present “Social Media: A Predator’s Playground,” on December 3rd at the Elementary School. This event is free and open to the general public. Learn about the dangers that face teens every…

Police and Fire Departments support dispatcher

October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Over the past few weeks this became a very personal reality for one of Goffstown’s valued Dispatchers, Katie Eaton. Recently members of the police department surprised Katie with an Encouragement send off as she embarks on her journey to fight this horrible disease. Members from…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 5, Laconia 0: H-D led 2-0 at the half. and opened it up after the break. Kearsarge 1, John Stark 0: Jordan Busch tallied the games lone goal…

BOYS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 3, Monadnock 0: Freshman Griffin Cassidy opened the scoring with an unassisted goal, and the Hillcats took off from there. Belmont 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1, OT: Evan Winters scored to force extra time, and the Hillcats had a great scoring chance early in overtime, but couldn’t finish it off…

 

The Messenger – October 11, 2019

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Download The Messenger - October 11, 2019 (pdf)NH Fish & Game rescues grandmother and grandson lost in Dunbarton

A grandmother and grandson were rescued in the Kuncanowet Town Forest located by Gorham Pond in Dunbarton on Sunday October 6, 2019. The two became lost after trying to follow a hiking trail shortly after 11:00 a.m. Vicki Esancy, 65, of Richmond, ME, told Conservation Officers she planned to take an hour-long hike to the…

Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce – Active & Involved

In accordance with the Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce by-laws a slate of officers and directors has been submitted to the membership. The proposed slate of officers and directors includes: President Kyle Knapton; Vice-President…Robert (Bob) Nash; Treasurer/Secretary…Beth Lyons; Three-year terms…

Car fires in Andover & Boscawen connected

Police are investigating a pair of vehicle fires in Boscawen and Andover. A car fire Wednesday night in Boscawen was intentionally set, and and Police there are working with police in Andover to determine if a fire there is related. Kayla Fife’s car was set on fire Wednesday night in Boscawen, and Police Chief Kevin Wyman has contacted the fire marshal’s office which is…

Colby-Sawyer College honors three distinguished alumni

Colby-Sawyer College recently honored three distinguished alumni for their continued support and many contributions to the college. Coffin, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1976, was honored with the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of…

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 3, Stevens 1: Hillsboro-Deering prevailed at its “Dig Pink” event to raise money and awareness to fight against breast cancer. 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-14. Franklin 3, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats were swept and fell to 1-11…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Monadnock 28, Newport 22: Monadnock came to town and spoiled Newport’s Homecoming in a close game. Bow 37, Pembroke 0: Bow’s 30-0 halftime lead was all they needed…

 

In New Hampshire – October, 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - October, 2019 (pdf)Annual NH Wool Arts Tour, celebrating its 36th Anniversary

TColumbus Day Weekend, features New Hampshire Fiber Artists October 12th & 13th. Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4. The FREE annual fiber arts tour is scheduled for the peak of New Hampshire’s colorful fall leaf season. Hand painted sheep signs guide visitors to and from four official Wool Arts Tour stops consisting of fiber producing farms and…

Muddy Ruckus Performing at Medallion Opera House

Rock duo Muddy Ruckus is pleased to announce that they are performing on Friday, September 20th at the Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St, Gorham Town Hall. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance/$15 day of show and can be purchased at the Gorham Town Hall, White Mountain Café and online at www.medallionoperahouse.org. The concert is sponsored by…

 

NH Furniture Masters to hold Annual Fundraising Gala at the Currier Museum of Art

The NH Furniture Masters return to the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH for their Annual Fundraising Gala, “The Main Event” on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 5:30 – 9pm. This is an evening dedicated to showcasing the exceptional talent of the Furniture Masters and the work that the organization does to educate and preserve the tradition of fine furniture making. The Currier Museum of Art is located at 150 Ash Street in Manchester, NH. Tickets for The Main Event are $125.00 and can be purchased at…

 

Halloween Haunts range from scare-your-pants-off to Trick or Treat fun

From scare-your-pants-off frights to sweet and toddler-friendly, visitors to Mt Washington Valley, NH will find something for everyone looking for Halloween haunts and hilarity. While ghostly shadows and things that go bump in the night are certainly part of the Halloween scene here, there’s certainly plenty of tamer Halloween fun throughout October in Mt Washington Valley. The calendar is packed with fun for the whole family, so get into the spirit this Halloween with everything from giant swings to ghosts and ghouls. Add in a…

The Messenger – October 4, 2019

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Vertex Tower Associates granted extension in Antrim

A company with plans to build a cell tower in Antrim has been granted an extension by the Antrim Planning Board. Vertex Tower Associates received an extension for their cell tower conditional use permit and site plan at a recent Antrim Planning Board meeting. The original permit required a complete and operational tower by October 31st. The company had just begun to apply for a building permit, having finally completed all federal legal requirements. The extended permit’s deadline is…

Henniker Select Board torn between two worthy goals

The opening of Henniker’s new ice-cream parlor has hit a snag. Highway Supervisor Leo Aucoin informed the select Board that the owners have requested the installation of 3-phase power to operate their equipment. Reprentatives of Eversource contacted Aucoin and told him that in order to do that, the company would need to…

72nd Warner Fall Foliage Festival begins Friday October 11th

The 72nd Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival is scheduled during the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend. The festival begins on Friday, October 11, when the midway opens from 6 to 9 PM. The Click Horning Band, where Click’s music is the featured attraction, and The DoBros, are scheduled to play on the Main Street Warner Stage from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.There will be numerous activities and entertainment throughout…

Court rules against Monadnock Rod & Gun Club

The Superior Court has ruled against the Monadnock Rod and Gun Club in a land dispute with an abutter. The club sued its neighbors, Scott and Bridgette Perry, claiming possession of a portion of the Perrys’ land, arguing that the club has used the land for so long without challenge that the land now belongs to the gun club. The court has yet to rule on a counter-claim filed by the Perrys, alleging …

GIRLS SOCCER

Fall Mountain 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1: The Hillcats dropped a tight game on Monday night to the Wildcats. Sunapee 7, Mount Royal 0: Abigail Pollari scored her 100th point Monday assisted by Ellie Frederick, She finished the evening with four goals…

BOYS SOCCER

Sunapee 3 Wilton/Lyndeborough 1: Mark Mullen netted his 100th point as a Sunapee Laker when he drilled a penalty kick against Wilton-Lyndeborough Mullen became the second Laker to reach this impressive milestone in two days on the Sunapee pitch after Abigail Pollari hit the century mark on Monday. Mullen would go on to grab a hat trick with all three Laker goals as Sunapee defeated Wilton-Lyndeborough 3-1…

 

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