Monthly Archive for February, 2020

The Messenger – February 28, 2020

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Download The Messenger - February 28, 2020 (pdf)Hopkinton man arrested for shooting from car window

Cole Reinacher, 21, of Hopkinton has been arrested in connection with a shooting that sent a bullet through the front door of a home on Golden View Drive in Bow. Reinacher was taken into custody last Thursday and charged with two felony counts of reckless conduct and one count of…

Henniker Community School 7th and 8th graders introduced to robotics

Students in 7th and 8th grade at the Henniker Community School all take a 6-week intro to robotics class taught by Aaron Boucher as part of their STEM learning during the school year.
During the six-week session, students become familiar with the basics of…

New Boy Scout Troop chartered in Weare

A new BSA Scout Troop has formed in Weare NH. Troop 529 is chartered by the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Weare and is accepting new members. Troop 529 was numbered in homage to Weare’s telephone code of 529. On February 1, 2020 BSA Pack 24 of Weare crossed over 14 Arrow of Light Scouts into the new…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA successful at NH Career Development Conference

A talented Hillsboro-Deering DECA team had great success at the recent NH DECA 63rd Annual Career Development Conference. Twenty-six team members attended this year’s competition.
The team included…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 70, Hillsboro-Deering 38: Kevin Newton-Delgado needed just 9 points to achieve 1,000 points for his career, and scored 10 points in the first 5 minutes and surpassing 1,000 with a step back 3 pointer….

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 42, Gilford 26: Trailing by one at the half, the Hawks exploded in the third quarter to take control of the game. Meserve and McGrath combined for 19 points in the third as Hopkinton picked up their eighth win in a row….

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 27, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

Ageless Living – March 2020

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Download Ageless Living - March 2020 (pdf)Wellness tidbits to keep us all a little healthier

Surprising ways Franklin VNA & Hospice Wants You to Keep Your Heart Healthy. February was Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart and vascular health. We all know exercise and a good diet are keys to heart health, but what else is out there to help keep our tickers in top…

A challenge to older Americans: Take the flu seriously

Alice Vaught skipped her flu shot one season. That was the year she got the flu. “I felt like I was dying. Within a couple hours I was unable to move. It came on so quickly, and I wasn’t aware of how severe it was.” Unfortunately, the flu often strikes quickly and without warning, potentially leading to severe and…

Addressing the health needs of the whole person

Social, economic and environmental factors play a key role in people’s health – where they live, learn, work, and play. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of wealth, power and resources at global, national and local levels. Identifying these so-called “social determinants of…

Maple Madness Dinner with live fiddle music

$27.95 per adult; $14.50 (age 2-15) plus tax & tip. 460 Monadnock Street, Troy, NH 03465. Phone: 603242-6495. Enjoy a five-course maple-inspired dinner starting with hors d’oeuvres at 5:00 and dinner at 6:00. Entrees include Maple Walnut Chicken, Corned Beef with a Mustard Maple Glaze, and a vegetarian option by request. Live fiddle music will be played and there will be a silent auction to benefit the Monadnock Travel Council. Reservations are…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 26, 2020 in Ageless Living and Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – February 21, 2020

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Download The Messenger - February 21, 2020 (pdf)Center Woods teacher donates her kidney to a collegue

A Weare woman has given the gift of life to a co-worker by donating her kidney. Jennifer Guillemette and Sherri Dyer are teachers who work across the hall from each other at Center Woods Elementary School in Weare. Guillemette, who teaches preschool, went into kidney failure in February 2019 and was placed on the donor waiting…

Young Weare girl remains in a coma after brain surgery

Ava Whitney, of Weare, was airlifted to a Boston hospital after sustaining the head injury a week ago. John Renaud, a close friend and coworker with Ava’s dad, started a GoFundMe page for Ava that has already raised more than $21,000. Ava’s family told News 9, “We would like to thank everyone for all of their thoughts and prayers during…

John Stark DECA competes at Conference

Six John Stark Regional High School DECA students and their advisors Tricia Macey and Danielle White participated in the 63rd annual DECA Career Development Conference at the Double Tree Hotel in Manchester. The students and the business category they competed are…

Hillsborough seniors honor Glenn Mathison & John Shaw

Each February, Greater Hillsborough Senior Services (GHSS) is required to hold an Annual meeting for the purpose to elect officers and board members, report on the past years activities and to discuss future plans, and present several awards. This year, the GHSS Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to…

BOYS HOCKEY

John Stark-Hopkinton 3, Kennett 2, OT: Brett Patnode scored 1:10 into the game to become the leading scorer in John Stark-Hopkinton program history…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Conant 58, Hillsboro-Deering 14: The Lady Hillcats had little chance against a powerful Orioles team. Belmont 45, Hillsboro-Deering 26: H-D doubled its scoring, but still fell short…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 20, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – February 14, 2020

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Download The Messenger - February 14, 2020 (pdf)Hopkinton budgets $1,862 million for 3 year teacher contract

A relatively small crowd attended Wednesday’s public hearing on Hopkinton’s School and Municipal budgets. School voters are being asked to support an operating budget of $21,416,331, which was approved by a 3-2 School Board vote and a 7-3 Budget Committee vote. A new 3-year collective bargaining…

Henniker and NEC returning to normal after 3am shooting

The atmosphere in Henniker and on the New England College Campus is returning to normal after three people were shot early Sunday, prompting a campus-wide lockdown. Two women and a man, with non-life-threatening injuries were found on Bridge Street at about 3 am. Merrimack County Attorney Robin Davis said that the two women were…

Diaries of New Boston Railroad Engineer

The New Boston Historical Society presents “The Diaries of New Boston Railroad Engineer William Fiske” at the New Boston Community Church, 7 pm Thursday, March 12. William Fiske was a railroad engineer who kept diaries from 1892-1954. Our presenters are New Bostonians Deb Jardine, a great-granddaughter of…

Hillsborough Planning Board offering four Zoning Amendments

This year there are four Planning Board warrant articles on the 2020 Town Meeting ballot. The first two pertain to the definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Family.” The dwelling unit article clarifies the definitions of “Single Unit,” “Two Unit,” “Three and Four Unit” and “more than Four Unit” dwellings. It also states clearly that…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Mascenic 59, Hillsboro-Deering 43: The Hillcats struggled to keep up to the top team in Division III. Hopkinton 43, Conant 41: Michael Baer and Kevin Newton-Delgado scored 10 each for Hopkinton in a close game…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Bedford 53, Goffstown 38: Kelly Walsh led the Grizzlies (10-3) with 19 points but none of her teammates finished with more than six.Lebanon 53, Kearsarge 25: Kearsarge trailed by only one point at the half, but the Raiders instituted a full-court press and forced Kearsarge to turn over the ball in a scoreless second quarter…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 13, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – February, 2020

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Download In New Hampshire - February, 2020 (pdf)Seacoast Science Center opens two new exhibitions: Restoring Reefs and NH Beaches

The Seacoast Science Center (SSC) has opened two all-new, highly interactive exhibitions, Restoring Reefs and NH Beaches. The exhibits will help people understand the ecological importance of these habitats through engaging activity stations, live animal tanks, and interpretive programming. Restoring Reefs teaches about the variety of natural…

Great Glen Trails hosts youth cross-country skiing event

The New England Bill Koch League (NEBKL) strives to introduce youngsters to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing, and all that it offers for recreational and social opportunities. The league promotes fitness and competitive challenges, but its main goal is to create a fun environment where children develop a true love for the…

Paint Till The Magic Happens

This is a beginner/intermediate introduction to watercolors with artist Byron Carr. Byron will demonstrate his “tricks” as he almost gave up on his approach to watercolors and then the MAGIC happened. Join was for this two day FUN watercolor painting workshop, lunch and art materials for this class is provided in…

Changes In Altitude Ski-A-Thon

Ski like a Pirate at the Swashbucker’s Ski-A-Thon. All proceeds benefit the Waterville Adaptive Sports program. There will be a Apres Ski Beach Bash and Auction in the Waterville Adaptive Office located in the Base Lodge. Food will be catered by La Hacienda. For all the info visit: firstgiving.com to set up your…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 6, 2020 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – February 7, 2020

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DownloadThe Messenger - February 7, 2020 (pdf)NEC Women’s Lacrosse Team supports local volunteers

Members of New England College’s Women’s Lacrosse Team were involved in a local community service project in Henniker on February 1st. They worked under Marlene Freyler to do prep work and to serve almost 200 volunteers and their spouses from…

Hillsborough warrant up 4.86%

The Hillsborough Select Board held its Budget hearing Tuesday evening before a small group, consisting mostly of department heads and town employees. The total budget if all warrant articles pass is offered at $8,620,667,00 which is up $362,005.70 or 4.86% over the current spending of $7,448,671.30. Other articles ask…

Hillsborough Chamber office is now open

The Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce’s office is now open two half days a week. New office hours and location are 10 am-3 pm Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 West Main St. Hillsborough. The office is staffed by volunteers, and the Chamber welcomes any interested members to call and volunteer for a shift. The Chamber is updating brochures, pamphlets, and any…

Residents and Monadnock Conservancy preserve Cunningham Pond

The Monadnock Conservancy has been working with a group of local residents to conserve 104 acres around the Cunningham Pond. Anne McBride, land protection director with the Keene-based Monadnock Conservancy, said the group of Peterborough residents with the Cunningham Pond Preservation Alliance approached them last year about the…

Bowling

Hillsboro-Deering 2nd: The Hillcat bowlers hosted Hollis-Brookline and Sanborn in a tri-meet on Saturday.Seniors Ethan Moon (144), Jeremy Riendeau (148), captain Cameron Jones (170) helped the team finish second…

Nordic Skiing

Hopkinton 1st: The Hopkinton Girls topped a 12 team meet at Proctor Academy. ConVal: The ConVal Nordic team traveled to Plymouth High School to compete in the first of two NH Coaches Series races. Skiing classic style, the Cougars were not disappointed. They placed…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 6, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

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