Monthly Archive for June, 2025

The Messenger – June 27, 2025

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‘Pillar of the community’: The Fenton family gives back
Antique furniture and old relics fill the main dining room of the Appleseed Restaurant. The whole building smells rustic and lived-in. Bradford memorabilia and old license plates cover the walls and ceramic mugs sit on the…

Climb the Peak project raises $40,000 for MS research

In an inspiring and unforgettable celebration, Locke’s Promise Inc. officially marked its next chapter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pats Peak Ski Area during the Climb the Peak for MS event. Against a backdrop of…

Three area Girl Scout leaders honored as Volunteers of Excellence

Three Girl Scout volunteers were recognized as Volunteers of Excellence by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains on June 8 at Crotched Mountain School. Sara Pope of Peterborough, Coreen Webb of Greenfield, and Jeannette Regis of Bennington have given years of…

Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2026

The Class of 2026, representing a wide range of sectors and regions, will begin their journey in September with an opening retreat in Greenfield. Throughout the year, they will explore the issues and institutions shaping…

The Messenger – June 20, 2025

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Hillsboro-Deering Class of 2025
A week’s rain delay couldn’t dampen the spirits of the families, faculty, and friends who filled the huge white tent to celebrate H-D’s 2025 graduating class. Principal Jim O’Rourke thanked and welcomed all to the festivities and introduced…

More than $559,000 awarded to protect 294 acres in New Boston

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced that the Governor and Executive Council recently approved $559,304 for the Great Meadow-Follansbee Project in the town of New Boston. This Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund grant was awarded to the Piscataquog…

“Hillsborough Hikes” Trail Mapping Project Complete

Antioch University graduate student Shawna (Crosby) Caron has completed her project mapping the trails and conservation areas in Hillsborough. During the 3.5 month project, Shawna and HCC member Jim Riddle hiked various conservation area trails in Hillsborough. Shawna used a GPS device to capture…

DIVISION II BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
No. 1 Souhegan 4, No. 2 John Stark 3: The Generals took an early lead and Player of the Year Chase Philibotte struck out nine Saber batters, but John Stark committed a couple of errors early that allowed Souhegan to claw its way back into the…

DIVISION III LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP
No. 1 Coe-Brown 14, No. 4 Hopkinton 7: The Bears got a strong start and scored five goals in the first quarter while the Hawks trailed with two goals. By the start of the third quarter, the Hawks cut the game as close as 8-6, but lacrosse is a…

The Messenger – June 13, 2025

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Deering native serves with U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters
Pfc. Kaleb Cooper, a native of Deering, is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School amongst sailors and Marines who are developing the skills needed to be combat-ready aviation professionals. Cooper is a 2024 graduate of…

Community comes together for third annual Blindfolded Boat Race

Laughter, cheers, and the splash of paddles filled the air at Norway Pond on Sunday evening as 28 teams competed in Avenue A’s third annual Blindfolded Boat Race. The quirky, high-energy event drew a large crowd of supporters and spectators, all rallying behind a shared mission—to support local youth. The race…

DIVISION II BASEBALL
No. 6 Hanover 6, No. 3 Bow 5: The Bears took a 6-3 lead with three runs in the top of the sixth. Bow scored twice in the bottom of the sixth, but the comeback fell short and Hanover upset the Falcons on…

DIVISION III GIRLS LACROSSE
No. 5 Bow 16, No. 4 John Stark 8: Bow played a man down the entire fourth quarter due to four yellow cards, but the Falcons locked down defensively and still outscored the Generals to punch their tickets to the Division III semifinals. Bow led…

The Messenger – June 6, 2025

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Download The Messenger - June 6, 2025 (pdf)Traffic stop leads to Deering drug bust

On May 29th, at approximately 1:05 p.m., Hillsborough Police Officers Ethan Vaillancourt and John Gallant, who were working a grant funded NH Highway Safety patrol, made a motor vehicle stop for failure to use a required turn signal. During the roadside investigation, K-9 Dice alerted to…

Senator Ward & Reps Creighton, Colcombe and Fedolfi host Listening Session

State Sen. Ruth Ward and State Reps. Jim Creighton, Riché Colcombe and Jim Fedolfi recently hosted a Listening Session in Antrim to meet with and receive feedback from their constituents. Many of the questions and comments centered around…

BASEBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 7, Hopkinton 6: Hopkinton scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 6-2 lead, but the Hillcats tied the game in the top of the seventh inning and scored the game-winning run in the ninth. Jake McClure and Joel Belanger led the team at…

SOFTBALL

John Stark 19, Merrimack Valley 17: In a back and forth game that went into extra innings and the international rule was enforced, both teams combined for 33…

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