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Download The Messenger – December 20, 2024 (PDF)

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Multiple town chase ends in 20-minute standoff on I-89

Hopkinton Police Officers Saba Molnar and Brian Daniels pursued the driver of a Chevy Equinox who repeatedly drove through town before taking backroads into Concord and re-entering I-89 northbound, where he was taken into custody after a brief standoff. At 10:22 p.m. on Sunday, December 15th State Troopers assigned to…

Antrim Fire Department urges residents to number their houses

The Antrim Fire Department is still encountering houses with no numbers. House numbers are not only convenient for finding addresses but necessary for emergency responders to locate those in need. Minutes matter, so be…

Hillsborough Conservation Commission seeks Intern

The Hillsborough Conservation Commission is seeking a part-time intern to map and document Town conservation lands. The HCC has received funding for an intern to work with…

New England College announces major expansion of its Athletic Center

Excitement is building at New England College (NEC) as construction plans emerge for the second phase of a cutting-edge Athletics Center that will transform campus life and raise the bar for…

Download The Messenger – December 6, 2024 (pdf)

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Copadis honored as a Community Builder

The Masons of Harmony Lodge #38 in Hillsborough convened on Sunday November 23rd to honor their veterans and special ladies (widows of deceased members). The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the 2024 Community Builders Award to Thomas Copadis, the…

Pair of Hillsborough buildings destined for the wrecking ball

The Hillsborough Select Board dealt with a series of defective buildings recently. Town Administrator Laura Buono reported that the town was approved for a $250,000 Demolition Grant for the…

Hillsboro’s American Legion hosting “A Very Special Christmas” for 100 children

The American Legion Post 59 Hillsboro, will present A Very Special Christmas at American Legion Post 59, 538 West Main Street Sunday, December 15th, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Clause would like to invite…

Hillsboro Lions Club November 2024 Activity Report

Hillsboro Lions successfully completed the first of three “Reading is Fundamental” (RIF) events for the 2024-2025 school year. 565 books were purchased and distributed to over 500 students at Hillsboro-Deering and Washington Elementary Schools. Six Lions and…

NH Girls Soccer All-Division Teams

Division I Second Team: Ella Lavalliere, sophomore, forward, Goffstown; Ari Girzone, senior, midfielder, Goffstown. Honorable Mention: Cheyenne Frost, sophomore, back, Goffstown…

Download The Messenger – November 22, 2024 (pdf)

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Washington salutes Bobby Crane

The Washington Fire Department threw a retirement party for Deputy Chief Robert (Bobby) Crane. Bob’s dad started taking him to the fire ground when he was 14. He joined the department at 16. He retired this past May after 53 years. That’s an extraordinary accomplishment for an extraordinary individual…

37 new students inducted into Hillsboro-Deering High School’s DECA Chapter

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, thirty-seven DECA students were officially inducted into the Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA chapter. The induction ceremony occurred in front of a packed…

Hollywood actor returns to John Stark for production of “Pockets”

Dave Reynolds couldn’t be happier to return to John Stark Regional High School, where he’s helping this year’s senior class put on their final show. For him, this isn’t just a return to where he spent his teenage…

Even In Tough Times – We Can Still Give Thanks

Maybe you feel you haven’t got very much to be thankful for this year. What with the politics of hate, inflation, the brashness of our youth, the moral decline, and endless bickering. But, take another look…

Download The Messenger – November 15, 2024 (pdf)

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Hillsboro Lions Club distributing food baskets for 30 years

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 30th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to help the Hillsboro Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas Season, by funding the…

Weare teenager convicted of arson for a pair of Bradford fires

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Bradford Police Chief Edward Shaughnessy, and Bradford Fire Rescue Chief Bryan Nowell announced a conviction related to two arson fires set at unoccupied buildings in…

Hopkinton taxpayers facing a $4.15 million clean-up bill

The Hopkinton transfer station is contaminated with sludge that accumulated over the years in its septic lagoons and which to contains harmful “forever” chemicals. Capping the contaminated site to prevent further environmental damage is now a $3.6 million…

BOYS SOCCER

Division III Championship – #1 Hopkinton 2, #2 Mascoma Valley 0: Two goals in the first half lifted the Hopkinton Hawks to a 2-0 victory in the Division III championship over Mascoma Valley, a perfect performance to complete a perfect season. When the Hawks and…

FOOTBALL

Division II Quarterfinals – #4 Souhegan 34, #5 John Stark 6: The #5 John Stark Generals hung with the #4 Souhegan early, but eventually fell 34-6 Saturday in the Division II quarterfinals…

Download The Messenger – November 1, 2024 (pdf)

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$15,000 White Birch Community Center Grant

State Senator Dan Innis of Bradford delivered a $15,000 grant check to Henniker’s White Birch Community Center received from The Headlands Foundation. White Birch Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides services including childcare, after school activities, and active living for seniors…

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust announces Honor a Veteran Contest

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has announced the Honor a Veteran contest, an online campaign that gives community members the opportunity to nominate a veteran or active service member who…

The Hillsboro Lions Club’s October 2024 Report to the Community

The Hillsboro Lions Club conducted a total of sixty vision screenings at the three Hillsboro-Deering schools and the Washington Elementary School. Nine students were recommended for further…

BOYS SOCCER

Hopkinton 3, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hawks controlled the match and created several scoring chances, wrapping up the undefeated regular season and No. 1 seed for the Division III tournament with a shutout victory over the Hillcats. Cody Charron scored the…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hopkinton 3, Bishop Brady 0: Hopkinton senior forward Sadie Serzans scored the first on a long shot from the edge of the left side of the box early in the first half. The Hawks kept possession well and were organized solidly but were unable to break…