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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…

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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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The Messenger – March 31, 2023

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Download The Messenger - March 31, 2023 (pdf)Hillsborough voters refuse to accept two roads or purchase vacant lot

A good sized crowd attended the 2023 continued Hillsborough Town Meeting Tuesday night. Under the direction of first time Moderator Eric Ivanov the evening went smoothly with most articles passing with little discussion and no debate, including…

After parental complaints Bow keeps “Gender Queer” in school library – H-D Board set to adopt similar policy

Bow educators have rejected a request to remove a controversial graphic novel from the Bow High School library. The most contested work of 2021, “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” includes graphic illustrations of several…

A friend remembered

By Heidi Welch – Lisa Steiner was a force of nature.  She gave over a decade to the students of the Hillsboro-Deering Music Department by assisting with numerous trips to Disney, Cleveland, New York…the list goes on and on. She was one of the main reasons that no student was left behind because of…

Hillsboro-Deering holding Preschool Open House & Kindergarten Registrations

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year online at https://www.hdsd.org/Page/6116.
Children who reside in the towns of Hillsboro, Deering or Windsor and who will be five years of age on…

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The Messenger – March 24, 2023

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Download The Messenger - March 24, 2023 (pdf)Henniker voters open their wallets

An unusually small crowd attended Henniker’s Town Meeting on Saturday. To the surprise of many, all spending articles were passed with little discussion and debate. Voters easily approved the…

Deering voters approve purchasing a new ambulance after a prolonged discussion

Only 65 voters registered to attend the Deering Town Meeting on Saturday. Voters approved the $2,317,606 Operating Budget and added $433,900 to the previously established…

31st Annual Henniker Rotary Club Rabies Clinic

Henniker Rotary President Paul Keiner has announced the club will partner with Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center (BITS) at its 31st Annual Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic…

Hillsborough man – Multiple Thefts

Aaron K. Richard was arrested by the Henniker Police Department on an arrest warrant from the Concord Police Department and also had two arrest warrants from the Hillsboro Police Department. He was bailed on the Concord charges and transported to…

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The Messenger – March 17, 2023

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Download The Messenger - March 17, 2023 (pdf)Former Bradford Fire Captain convicted

Russell “Rob” Steiz, 53, of Bradford, was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two Concord women. Between the summer of 2019 and the spring of 2020, the former Bradford Fire Captain was accused of restraining and…

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust donates $5,000 to New London Barn Playhouse

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has donated $5,000 to New London Barn Playhouse to provide tuition assistance to youth from low- and moderate-income families who want to participate in the organization’s…

Cottrell-Baldwin Lecture series, touch on historic preservation, more

The N.H. Division of Forests and Lands, along with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, has announced this year’s lineup for the annual Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture series, with topics that touch on…

Hillsborough man faces DWI after crash

Hillsborough Officers responded to the report of a car off the road into a utility pole during a snowstorm. Upon arrival, Hawk McNeil was attempting to move the disabled vehicle. During a subsequent investigation, the defendant was determined to be…

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The Messenger – March 10, 2023

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New Boston nurse charged with abuse

Nancy Waller, 67, the former head nurse at a New Boston care facility is facing felony charges that she broke the fingers of a brain-damaged patient in her care. Waller is on trial in…

Antrim Elementary school students attend residency at Dance Institute

Antrim Elementary School students recently participated in a residency program with the New Hampshire Dance Institute (NHDI). The week-long residency program, designed to empower students in their learning through physical exercise and…

Award winning author Ron Chernow to deliver NEC’s Commencement Address

Ron Chernow, award winning author of “Washington: A Life,” “The House of Morgan,” “Grant” and “Alexander Hamilton,” which became a blockbuster on Broadway will deliver the commencement address at New England College’s 2023 graduation ceremony on…

Chamber forum features candidates for Hillsborough Select Board & Planning Board

The Hillsborough Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a well attended Candidates Forum Tuesday evening. Candidates were each given three minutes to introduce themselves and explain why they were seeking that…

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The Messenger – March 3, 2023

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Download The Messenger - March 3, 2023 (pdf)Weare and Henniker Elementary 4th and 5th Graders visit Kroka Expeditions

In an effort to start the transition to middle school and meet their future classmates, Washington Elementary School (WES) and Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School (HDES) fourth and fifth graders enjoyed a Winter Field Day at…

St. Patrick comes to New London Center for the Arts March 19th

March is the month to celebrate your Irish ancestry (or “wanna be” ancestry) with all the music, dancing, and laughter of St. Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m., the Center for the Arts will be presenting…

Working as a Paraeducator in the Weare School District, what is it like?

Once a banker, Kelly Yelle is now a 17-year veteran paraeducator at Center Woods Elementary School. What began as a volunteer job in the preschool when her children were little, has turned into a lifelong passion…

Hopkinton Select Board establishes a 9 member Housing Committee

The Hopkinton Select Board has recently established a nine (9) member Housing Committee, whose mission is “to identify, analyze, and develop recommendations regarding Hopkinton’s current housing availability and future housing needs in…

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The Messenger – February 24, 2023

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Download The Messenger - February 24, 2023 (pdf)Hopkinton & state police investigate tractor-trailer crash

On February 14th, Troopers from Troop G – Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit were requested to assist members of the Hopkinton Police Department with a reported commercial motor vehicle related crash on…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA Team returns from successful NH Conference

A young Hillsboro-Deering DECA team had good success at the recent New Hampshire DECA 66th Annual Career Development Conference. It was held Wednesday, February 8 through Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Hilton Doubletree in Manchester, NH. Thirteen team members attended this…

Boys BasketBall

Division III Preliminary: No. 4 Hopkinton 65, No. 13 Inter-Lakes 49: The Hawks took a 10-point lead into halftime and exploded in the third quarter for 24 points and advanced to the Division III quarterfinals with a win over the Lakers…

Girls Basketball

Division III Quarterfinals: Hopkinton 54, No. 4 Prospect Mountain 40: Shaylee Murdough and Elise Miner keyed a 7-0 run to open the second half as the Hawks seized control en route to the quarterfinal victory…

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The Messenger – February 17, 2023

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Download The Messenger - February 17, 2023 (pdf)Bennington roof collapses

Two people were taken to a hospital on February 10 after a house under construction in Bennington collapsed. Investigators with the state fire marshal’s office said it appears that high winds caused the roof to…

TV feature on Henniker’s White Birch KnitWits brings a happy ending

The Monday before Thanksgiving 2022, the White Birch Center KnitWits knitting club members were quite excited to settle in for the evening at their respective homes. That was the night to which they had all been…

Boys Basket Ball

Raymond 56, Hillsboro-Deering 43: The Hillcats fell on the road to end their season. Coe-Brown 73, John Stark 46: A better defensive effort in the second half by the Generals wasn’t enough to match Coe-Brown’s balanced offensive production in the first half…

Girls Basketball

Hillsboro-Deering 44, Raymond 26: After a close first half, the Hillcats came out with a much better effort and outscored Raymond, 13 -1, in the third to take control of the game and get a nice victory on senior night…

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The Messenger – February 10, 2023

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OSRAM expanding in Hillsborough

OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc. (OSI), the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), is making a multi-million dollar investment in its Hillsboro plant and employees. During a job fair at…

Hillsborough voters to face an ambitious 30 article Warrant at Town Meeting

A modest size crowd attended the Hillsboro-Deering School District’s 2+ hour Deliberative Session Monday evening. Following a presentation by Board Chair Chris Bober, Rep. Riche Colcombe moved to reduce the…

Small crowd, long debates, few changes at H-D Deliberative Session

St. Thomas 58, Hillsboro-Deering 39: The Saints controlled the boards with their size and aggression. Bedford 73, Goffstown 38: Noah Durham and Cam Hujsak, scored 10 points each….

Convicted of Hillsborough sexual assaults

A Newport man previously convicted of sexually assaulting a child is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of abusing three other children in Hillsborough in…

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