Monthly Archive for April, 2023

The Messenger – April 28, 2023

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DownloadThe Messenger - April 28, 2023 (pdf)Injured Police Officer needs our help

Peterborough Police Officer David Bell responded to a Domestic Disturbance call. Almost immediately upon his arrival, Officer Bell was involved in a physical altercation. As a result of this altercation, he…

NH per pupil education cost jumped from $8,245 in 2001 to $18,905 in 2019

A new study from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy (JBC) found that “From the 2000-2001 school year to the 2018-2019 school year, New Hampshire public school district spending increased by more than $1.5 billion in…

H-D Elementary School receives $25,000 Literacy Grant from Children’s Literacy Foundation

The Children’s Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School has been selected to receive a $25,000 Year of the Book literacy grant for the 2023-2024 school year. Awarded annually to qualifying public…

BOYS LACROSSE

Hanover 12, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 2: The General Cats played well but couldn’t find the net. Campbell 4, Hopkinton 2: The score was tied 1-1 at halftime and 2-2 after three quarters, but Campbell scored twice in the fourth to remain undefeated…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Hopkinton 18, Campbell 3: Sydney Westover delivered the ball to the Hawks’ offense with 12 draw controls, and Hopkinton spread the offense and got out to a big lead. Kearsarge 16, Lebanon 12: Lebanon had the lead at halftime, but the Cougars stepped up defensively and took the lead in the second half…

Messenger – April 21, 2023

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Download Messenger - April 21, 2023 (pdf)Henniker man arrested after threatening students

A Henniker man is behind bars after police said he threatened to kill students at Hillsboro-Deering High School while at the campus on Monday afternoon. Shawn Mitchell, 27, is facing several…

Hopkinton, Weare, Henniker FIRST Robotics Team off to World Championships

The FIRST Robotics team out of Hopkinton, Weare, and Henniker New Hampshire — Team OzRam 1922! They had an amazing season with an awesome team of dedicated students who built an amazing robot, and…

John Stark students participate in UMass Lowell’s Model UN Conference

On Thursday March 30 a fire destroyed the Greenfield home of a large family, with six children and two of Crotched Mountain Foundation’s adult clients with disabilities. Thankfully, no one was hurt – but it was a catastrophic loss…

BASEBALL

Bishop Brady 10, Kearsarge 0: A two-out double by Mike Thresher and an RBI single by Bryce Miller plated a run in the bottom of the first and Thresher added a two-run single in the bottom of the third to push Brady’s lead to 4-0…

SOFTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 15, Bishop Brady 6: Emily Howell went 3-for-4, Skyla Auger 3-for-3, while Morgan Dean and Haley Cloutier each went 3-for-5. Hillsboro-Deering 10, Stevens 8: The Hillcats battled back after a slow start, down 8-2 in the fourth inning. Defense continues

The Messenger – April 14, 2023

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Download The Messenger - April 14, 2023 (pdf)Shooting at New Boston Space Force Station was justified

New Hampshire investigators have ruled that a fatal shooting involving a New Boston police officer and contracted security member last year at the New Boston Space Force Station was justified. Investigators said New Boston Officer Shane Morton and contracted security member Peter White shot…

Henniker’s Rustic Rose Tavern holds Grand Opening on April 22nd

Henniker’s Rustic Rose Tavern offers a homey and friendly dining experience with an emphasis in flavor, taste and value. The dining room features seating for…

Help sought for Greenfield family who lost home in a fire on March 30

On Thursday March 30 a fire destroyed the Greenfield home of a large family, with six children and two of Crotched Mountain Foundation’s adult clients with disabilities. Thankfully, no one was hurt – but it was a catastrophic loss…

Rotary offering two-week scholarships for Brantwood Middle School Boys’ & Girls’ Camps

Grand Monadnock Rotary Club Charitable Fund is offering scholarships to middle-school age youth from towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple and Harrisville. These are two-week scholarships for Brantwood Camp for the boys’ and girls’ camps. The Rotary Club is interested in serving youth who…

The Messenger – April 7, 2023

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Download The Messenger - April 7, 2023 (pdf)Henniker Special Olympian running in the 127th Boston Marathon

A Henniker man is one of three NH runners with ties to Special Olympics NH taking on the Boston Marathon on April 17th. Their runs will be fundraisers for Special Olympics New Hampshire. Charlie Helfrich, of Henniker, is an athlete with…

Firefighters from 12 towns respond to Hopkinton house fire

Dozens of firefighters were sent to Contoocook Village for a multi-alarm house fire Monday. Around 11 a.m., capital region dispatch received a call about a porch fire on…

2023 College and Career Fair at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School

On Friday, March 31st, Hillsboro-Deering Middle School (HDMS) held their first annual College and Career Fair for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Twenty-six different entities came to the school to help students explore…

Weare Middle School 5th graders learn how to make maple syrup

Weare Middle School 5th grade students recently made maple syrup in long-term substitute teacher David Erikson’s class. Designed to enrich their understanding of science and social studies, the students learned how trees make…

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