Monthly Archive for May, 2022

The Messenger – May 27, 2022

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Download The Messenger - May 27, 2022 (pdf)Honoring Fallen Firefighters

Chief Jeff Yale, Captain Nate Martel and a contingent from the Hopkinton Firefighters’ Association met with the Select Board seeking its blessing for a memorial to fallen firefighters the association proposed to erect adjacent to the river side of the…

New London Selectmen considering a fireworks regulation ordinance

The Selectmen heard from residents who feel that the incidence of people setting off fireworks has increased to such an extent that an ordinance should be adopted to address the situation. Residents pointed to the unsettling impact of the sudden and unexpected…

The Origin and History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day dates back to pre-Civil War times, but it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when because historical records are scarce for pre-Civil War grave decoration. On June 3rd, 1861, the first Civil War grave of a soldier was…

BASEBALL

Bishop Brady 11, Hillsboro-Deering 1, 5 inn.: The Giants broke open a 3-1 game in the top of the third, scoring six times, including a two-run homer. Bow 5, John Stark 4: The Falcons opened the game with four runs in the first inning and held off a John Stark rally after the Generals scored a pair in the sixth…

SOFTBALL

John Stark 9, Bow 0: Olivia Hargreaves pitched 7 innings with 9 K’s to pick up her 11th win of the season. John Stark 9, Pelham 4: Ruby Dykstra hit a two-run homer in the top of the seventh that sparked a four-run rally…

The Messenger – May 20, 2022

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H-D School Board wants to retain most of expected $2 million surplus

Download The Messenger - May 20, 2022 (pdf)After a public hearing, the HD School Board discussed and voted to use all the money that was left in the paving account (about $31,000) and enough from the HVAC trust fund to finish the first floor of the Elementary School. The HVAC account had…

1980’s Freedom Fighter feted at Henniker gathering

David Tille hosted another eclectic gathering at his Henniker home on Saturday. A large group of local residents rubbed elbows with three former U.S. Senators, a former Congressman, two former U.S. Ambassadors and a dozen N.H. officials. They gathered to honor Lech Wałęsa, Polish statesman, dissident, and…

Hancock & Greenfield residents form “Power Mill Republicans”

The Hancock Republican Town Committee (HRTC), along with interested registered Republican residents of Greenfield, will meet on Sunday, May 22, at 4:00 PM, in the Caverly Meeting Room, downstairs at the rear of the Hancock Town Hall. All Hancock registered Republican residents are invited to attend this meeting for the…

BOYS LACROSSE

Hillsboro-Deering 8, Stevens 3: The Hillcats celebrated their first victory in program history with Wednesday’s victory over the Cardinals. Goffstown 10, Bow 9: The Grizzlies clawed their way to a tough win…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Hopkinton 19, Derryfield 11: The Hawks avenged their loss in last year’s championship game with a solid victory over the Cougars. Hopkinton 21, Plymouth 5: The Hawks led by 10 goals at halftime…

The Messenger – May 13, 2022

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Download The Messenger - May 13, 2022 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering shines among 18,000 competitors

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to the Atlanta Falcons, and the Georgia World Congress Center were the backdrop for DECA’s International Career Development Conference recently held from April 23 – April 26, 2022. Thirteen Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA members joined…

Town of Nelson hosts awards ceremony for heroic Heck brothers

Vincent, 19, and Jake Heck, 16, the Hillsborough brothers who rescued Jeffrey Voss, 50, of Alstead, from his burning vehicle were recently honored at Nelson Town Hall. Nelson Fire Chief Joseph Sarcione led off the…

Beloved H-D School Resource Officer Rory Bohanan dies suddenly

While on duty as the School Resource Officer for the Hillsboro-Deering School District on May 10th, 2022, Officer Rory Bohanan suffered a medical emergency and died. Officer Bohanan began his lifetime of service in the Navy in…

SOFTBALL

Bishop Brady 9, Hillsboro-Deering 6: The Giants hit well and put the ball in play often, while Bryson shut down the Hillcats from the circle. Hopkinton 20, Mascoma 1: Shaylee Murdough earned her first varsity win in the circle…

BASEBALL

Kearsarge 5, Hillsboro-Deering 1: Ben Biagiatti pitched a no-hitter and Camden Dezotell had the game-winning RBI in the sixth inning. Bow 18, ConVal 4: ConVal tied the game, 3-3, but Bow broke the game open with five runs in the third inning, and a seven-run seventh…

The Messenger – May 6, 2022

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Download The Messenger - May 6, 2022 (pdf)EDies Board honors Henniker Community School

The NH Excellence in Education (EDies) Board has announced that the Henniker Community School has been selected as the 2022 NH K-8 School of Excellence. EDies Chairman Ken Darsney and a large contingent from the Department of Education presented the award to a surprised assembly at…

H-D Board announced two new principals and a new teachers’ contract

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board met on Tuesday, May 3rd and appointed Robin Whitney Hillsboro-Deering Lower Elementary School Principal and Craig Roach Hillsboro-Deering Upper Elementary School Principal, both…

Sunapee Cruises adds The Lake Queen Dinner/Tour Boat to the fleet

A new boat is ready to cruise Lake Sunapee in style after getting landlocked in Pennsylvania. The Sunapee Lake Queen took to New Hampshire waters. The owners, Bradford’s Fenton family, said it’s been almost two years since they first saw the vessel. It was a challenge getting it home…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Kearsarge 17, Laconia 6: The Cougars showed up to play and controlled the first half of the game, despite giving up the bulk of Laconia’s goals in the last 13 minutes of the opening half. Hopkinton 14, Gilford 1: The Hawks took a 9-1 halftime lead thanks to strong passing…

BOYS LACROSSE

ConVal 14, Manchester Memorial 3: The Cougars got back on the winning track with a dominating victory. Coe-Brown 6, ConVal 5: The Bears withstood a lot of pressure from ConVal in the final minutes of the game, but Coe-Brown held on…

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