Monthly Archive for July, 2024

The Messenger – August 2, 2024

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Download The Messenger - August 2, 2024 (pdf)Hillsborough’s Central Square – The New Hotspot

The revitalization of Hillsborough’s Central Square is continuing at a rapid pace. After decades of neglect, evidenced by vacant storefronts, the area is suddenly turned into a hot spot. Kim Opperman purchased and updated the Rumrill block which now houses a coffe shop. Keith Cobbett purchased the former Mama McDonough’s restaurant for his computer business.
Marion Newton has…

League of NH Annual Craftsmen’s Fair opens August 3

The League of NH Craftsmen is headed back to the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH, August 3-11, for the 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair! The Fair is held over nine days, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, rain or shine. Pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds. Engage with more than two hundred craftsmen in…

H-D High School Fall Sports Tryouts & Practices

Wednesday – 8/14/24 Bass Fishing Meeting – 6:00 p.m. at HDHS Library. Friday – 8/16/24. Football Practice – 7:30 a.m. at HDHS Football Field. Monday – 8/19/24 Boys Soccer – 7:00 a.m. at HDHS Boys Soccer Field. Girls Soccer – 8:00 a.m. at HDHS Girls Soccer Field. Girls VB – 9:00 a.m. at HD Middle School Gym…

Hillsboro man charged with burglary

Hillsboro PD received a 911 call from a family on Route 9 advising that someone had just tried to break into their home. The homeowners were able to provide a vehicle description of the…

The Messenger – July 26, 2024

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Download The Messenger - July 26, 2024 (pdf)Hillsborough Planning Board continues Aroma Joe’s subdivision hiring

The Hillsboro Planning Board recently approved a subdivision for Alan and Jean Ager on Kimball Hill Road. After some discussion it was agreed to subdivide the parcel their house is on with the following…

Wounded Warrior Project Odyssey hosted by The Wounded Warrior Project

(WWP) provides opportunities for those who have served in the United States Military after 11 September 2001 to heal and maximize their potential. These men and women volunteered to defend their country and have…

Elkins Fish & Game Club offers many youth programs

The Elkins Fish & Game Club is dedicated to helping to teach the youth of our area to appreciate and enjoy the great outdoors. In addition to sending children to Barry Conservation Camp every year, the club also holds lectures and runs instructional classes on outdoor related…

Hopkinton Select Board grants maximum tax relief to Contoocook building

Michael and LeeAnne Vance of Hopkinton are renovating the historic commercial building on Main Street in Contoocook which currently houses Indigo Blues and Maple Street Mercantile. Built in the…

The Messenger – July 19, 2024

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Download The Messenger - July 19, 2024 (pdf)Hillsborough Zoning Board of Adjustment grants a variance for Aroma Joe’s

A short-handed Hillsborough ZBA, with only four of five members attending had a busy meeting Monday evening. Given the option of proceeding with only four members or continuing their…

Police officer from Franklin charged with DWI after crash

A police officer from the Lakes Region has a date in court next month on a drunken driving charge after a crash in the parking lot of Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford in late May. Anna Doherty, 25, of Smith Hill Road in Franklin, was arrested on…

A Different Perspective

It doesn’t matter what religion you believe in or how you think our world was created. It is truly remarkable in all ways. There are millions of species of life on this planet in the sky, on land, in the land, and in the oceans, lakes, rivers and streams…

Hillsboro couple arrested on drug charge

Police were called to Tractor Supply by a citizen who observed illegal drugs being used in a vehicle in the parking lot of the establishment. Upon arrival, officers made contact with two individuals…

The Messenger – July 12, 2024

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Download The Messenger - July 12, 2024 (pdf)Happy Trails Pastor Paul

On June 30th Pastor Paul O’Neil conducted his last service at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church as he and his wife, Janet are moving to Wolfeboro. The well-liked couple have been a mainstay in Hillsboro since…

New Hampshire’s First “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” Program

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan and Senior Deputy Secretary of State Patricia Lovejoy introduced New Hampshire’s first “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” program, which gives New Hampshire voters the opportunity to recognize the Veterans and service members in their lives who protect our…

Franklin felon sentenced to 6 years in prison

A felon formerly of Belmont and Franklin was sentenced to more than six years in prison for possessing a gun that another man later used to kill his wife and shoot his daughter in…

New season of Peterborough’s “Music In The Park” series opens July 12

Summertime in New Hampshire is synonymous with taking in the natural wonders of the area and what better way of doing that than outdoor concerts in Depot Park centrally located at the historic…

The Messenger – July 5, 2024

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Download The Messenger - July 5, 2024 (pdf)Newbury settles with former TA Ricciardelli

At its June 10th meeting, Newbury Select Board Chair Scott Wheeler reported that the Town had entered into an Agreement and Release with Diane Ricciardelli, the former Town Administrator, for…

Hillsboro man arrested for disorderly conduct

Michael S. Carter, 48, of Hillsborough was arrested at 4:40 p.m. on April 22 on criminal threatening and disorderly conduct charges after an incident…

Henniker Area Rotary Club’s Annual Report to the Community

2023 was a year when the Rotary International Theme of “Create Hope in the World” was especially appropriate. The Henniker Area Rotary Club (HARC) was…

Former Magdalen College in Warner, 8 buildings on 129 acres, is for sale

The former Magdalen College is for sale. The Warner college, which was the state’s smallest, closed in May after 50 years of operation. The 8 building campus located on…

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