Monthly Archive for April, 2025

The Messenger – May 2, 2025

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Download The Messenger - May 2, 2025 (pdf)Hikers discover body of suicide victim in Bradford woods

On Wednesday April 23rd two hikers discovered a deceased male subject in the wooded area of Tall Pines Natural Area in Bradford. An autopsy was performed and it was determined that the male subject died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. The identity of the male subject has been…

Weare Center School Theatre Club performed “Where the Wild Things Are”

The Center Woods stage was transformed into a mysterious jungle on April 24 when the school’s Theatre Club presented Where the Wild Things Are. Based on the 1963 classic story of a young boy named “Max” and his nighttime adventures…

BOYS LACROSSE

Bow 7, Lebanon 2: The Falcons improved to 4-0 behind good goaltending and good team defense. Bow 13, John Stark 1: The Falcons led 3-1 at halftime and came out strong in the third quarter with a few quick goals to pull away thanks to strong transition offense, tough defense and consistent play from the faceoff unit…

GIRLS LACROSSE

John Stark 18, Campbell 1: Hannah Perkins had seven ground ball controls, and Lauren Williams had her first varsity save in goal. St. Thomas 20, Kearsarge 3: The Cougars had a tough day against the defending Division III champions….

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 30, 2025 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 25, 2025

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Download The Messenger - April 25, 2025 (pdf)15 towns assist Hopkinton in battling barn & brush fire

Dozens of firefighters battled building and brush fires in Hopkinton on Monday afternoon. Just past 3:00 p.m., Capital Region Fire Dispatch began receiving reports of a shed fire spreading to a garage on Chase Farm Road in Hopkinton. Fire spotters at the Kearsarge fire tower also reported seeing plumes of smoke from the area, a little more than a mile from the town’s border with…

Parents protest allowing a boy to use girls’ bathroom at Weare Middle School

Angry parents turned out at Weare Middle School to protest the school’s decision to allow a biological male student to use the girls’ bathroom — over the objection of girls who are being forced to share the space. The situation came to light when the girls started complaining to…

BASEBALL

Newfound 4, Hillsboro-Deering 3: H-D’s Joel Belanger pitched a great game on the mound and freshman Seth Dalphond was key at the plate with two hits and a walk…

SOFTBALL

Hopkinton 7, Raymond 3: Ella-Mai Johnson, a freshman, earned her first career varsity win from the circle, and the Hawks supported her at bat and in the field to earn their first win of the season…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 23, 2025 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 18, 2025

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Download The Messenger - April 18, 2025 (pdf)Washington’s Sandy Eccardt – “I am done”

Sandy Eccardt, who has served as Washington Tax Collector since 2012 and also as Deputy Town Clerk suddenly and unexpectedly resigned last month, citing a change in the atmosphere at Town Hall. “Working with the townspeople has been rewarding for me. I have enjoyed the connections, the stories and day to day family happenings. And for these past many years it has been good. But I am done, when I dread going into…

The Lake Sunapee Region Center for the Arts has its first center

On Thursday, April 10th, the Center for the Arts (CFA) celebrated the Grand Opening of its very first Center. This space offers the community a place to gather, connect, and create. It is the gift to the community that the…

Hillsborough man convicted of having child sex images

A Hillsborough man pleaded guilty to having and manufacturing child sexual abuse images, some of which were generated by artificial intelligence, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said Maurice…

Newport Superintendent of Schools resigns

SAU 43 Superintendent Donna Magoon announced her resignation at the beginning of Thursday’s school board meeting, with her last day on June 30. Magoon said the decision to step away was not taken lightly, and while she loves her role and responsibilities, she decided it was best to step away due to “the ongoing challenges of working with a…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 16, 2025 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 11, 2025

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Download The Messenger - April 11, 2025 (pdf)Deering turmoil continues

Following the recent resignation of Jodi Pinard as Deering’s Town Administrator, Wendy Baker has submitted her resignation as Finance Director. Pinard, the town’s third administrator to resign in short succession resigned in February, after only about a month in office.
In her letter of resignation, Pinard said…

H-D School Board begins study of Deering’s withdrawal from District

At Deering’s Town Meeting in March residents voted to direct the Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District School Board to initiate a review of the feasibility and suitability of the withdrawal of the Town of Deering from the Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District, pursuant to the…

NHIAA honored thirty John Stark Scholar Athletes on April 1

The New Hampshire Athletic Directors Association and the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association recognized 30 scholar athletes from John Stark Regional High School on April 1 in a ceremony at…

Something To Ponder

By George Carlin – The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 9, 2025 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 4, 2025

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Download The Messenger - April 4, 2025 (pdf)Construction of Route 202/127 Roundabout to begin in June

Michael Mozer, NH DOT Project Manager, briefed the Henniker Select Board on current plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 202 and 127. Under development for several years, the project is intended to improve safety concerns in an area…

Easter Eggstravaganza & Family Arts Projects at Whipple Hall

The Spring Arts Program, in partnership with the New London Town Recreation Department (NLRec), is offering a fun-filled morning of family-friendly arts projects at Whipple Hall on  Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This event is open to…

Hillsborough team off to Pool Championship in Las Vegas

The Cobblers out of Hillsborough NH are thrilled to share that they achieved 65th place out of 189 teams. This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without the help of their sponsors who fueled their determination…

2025-2026 H-D Preschool Lottery and Open House set

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School will accept applications for the Preschool lottery for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration packets can be picked up at the Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Main Office now through Friday, April 11, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Children who reside in the…

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