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The Messenger – November 19, 2021

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Download The Messenger - November 19, 2021 (pdf)NH Librarian of the Year

The New Hampshire Library Trustee’s Association has named Cynthia Jewett, Director of Antrim’s James A. Tuttle Library, as the 2021 NH Library Director of the Year. When she arrived, Jewett immediately confronted two formidable…

Help the Hillsboro Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this holiday season

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 27th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in…

Three H-DHS DECA students qualify for International Competition

After two weeks of competing against other high schools in a global competition, one team of students from Hillsboro-Deering High School has qualified for the DECA International Conference in…

Hillsborough’s Ecumenical Thanksgiving

Hillsborough’s Smith Memorial Church will be hosting a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 21 at 3 p.m. The Deering Community Church, United Methodist Church, Valley Bible Chapel and St. Mary’s Catholic Church are all participating. All are invited to join in person or on their Facebook page…

 

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The Messenger – November 12, 2021

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Download The Messenger - November 12, 2021 (pdf)Hillsborough Police hosts region’s K-9 narcotics training

For the past 7 weeks Hillsboro NH Police facilitated and hosted a 240+ hour basic narcotics detection school for three Police K9 teams from NH. Sgt Hodgen, the HPD K9 Handler, also serves as a regional K9 trainer and instructor and led the class as they learned to…

Girls Scouts build a “Buddy Bench” at Center Woods

The Girl Scout Troop in Weare had some leftover cookie proceeds that they used to make a buddy bench to build student connections at recess at Center Woods Elementary, where most of them…

Mathematicians of H-Deering Elementary

At Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School, the October Mathematicians of the Month were just announced. Who are those mathematicians? “Teachers are asked to select students that show the characteristics of a mathematician,” explains Kate Griffin, director of the…

BOYS FOOTBALL

#1 Pelham 46, #5 Kearsarge 6: Alex Carroll and Ethan Demmons ran for two touchdowns each as the top-seeded Pythons cruised to a championship matchup with Trinity. Kearsarge scored when Evan Menard passed to Parker Goin for an 11-yard pass…

GIRLS SOCCER

Division II Semifinals – #1 Pembroke 6, #5 John Stark 0: The Generals, who made it to the semifinals with wins against Kennett and Milford in the first two rounds of the tournaments, were unable to generate any offensive flow until late in the game. John Stark (12-5-1) now heads into the off-season with 2022 on its mind, and…

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The Messenger – November 5, 2021

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Download The Messenger - November 5, 2021 (pdf)Kearsarge Principal remembered

The Kearsarge Regional School District was saddened to learn of the recent passing of former teacher, coach, and administrator, Robert Bennett, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Bennett started in the Kearsarge Regional School District in 1994 as…

The Center for the Arts presents a special holiday concert Dec. 3rd

The Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a special holiday concert this year featuring the Munholand String Quartet and The Lowe Profiles. Come and enjoy the sounds of the season at the Black Box Theatre (located adjacent to Ivy Hall) on the campus of…

Hillsborough Select Board budget planning

The Hillsboro Select Board has begun meeting with department heads to prepare the 2022 town budget. First up was new Highway Department Supervisor Ernie Butler, who has requested $1,356,751.06 which is down 2% from…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Souhegan 44, John Stark 8: The Generals lost to the playoff-bound Sabres to end the season. ConVal 43, Winnisquam 16: ConVal recorded its first win since 2019 on this year’s senior night…

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Hopkinton Girls repeat as Division III Champions
The Hopkinton Girls continued their dynasty, placing five runners in the top 15 for the most decisive team performance of the day. The Hawks tallied the…

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The Messenger – October 29, 2021

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Download The Messenger - October 29, 2021 (pdf)Hearts of Hillsborough hosting Olde Fashioned Christmas

Hearts of Hillsborough is pleased to announce that 2021’s Olde Fashioned Christmas will be held on December 4th. Now in its 17th year, the town-wide festivities are dedicated to the memory of Yvonne Weigleman, one of its original organizers. The event is a celebration of both the commercial and religious aspects of the holiday, culminating in…

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School Hosts Animal Adventures

On Friday, October 22, Hillsboro-Deering Middle School hosted Animal Adventures for the fifth year in a row, thanks to the generous donations from the Duncan-Jenkins Grant Committee. Melissa Moultroup, one of the teachers at HDMS, helped set up this experience for the students. “Students were able to see, learn about, and even interact with rescued animals from all over…

Local girls are featured in The Nutcracker

Lily Koeppel, Isabella Keller, Lillian Ruby and Maille Zelko will perform along with a cast of professional guest artists to perform in the Palace Theatre’s upcoming annual production of the timeless classic, The Nutcracker, in six magical performances from…

BOYS SOCCER

No. 8 Kearsarge 4, No. 9 Laconia 0: Cam Dezatel scored in the first half to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead at halftime. Kearsarge netted three more in the second half to assure the Cougars their spot in the quarterfinals. ConVal 0, Coe-Brown 0: Both teams played well but neither could find the net…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 4, Raymond 0: H-D defeated Raymond, 4-0, on Saturday, to conclude NHIAA’s regular season with a 11-5 record and the No. 6 seed in the D-III tournament. Kimmy Nadeau (two goals), Emily Howell (two assists), Eva LaValley (goal), Abby VonDette (goal, assist) and Abbie Johnson (assist) led the Hillcats. H-D has won its last five matches…

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The Messenger – October 22, 2021

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Download The Messenger - October 22, 2021 (pdf)Hillsborough Republicans to host Lily Tang Williams

Lily Tang Williams will be the featured speaker at the Greater Hillsborough Republican Town Committee’s meeting at 6pm Monday October 25th at the Hillsborough’s American Legion Hall. Tang Williams, who grew up under the Chinese Communist Regime, migrated to America for…

No injuries in Weare School Bus accident

On October 18th the Weare Police Department responded to a no-injury crash involving a school bus in the area of Just Like Mom’s Pastries. The involved school bus is…

Moderator convinces HD Board to hold Deliberative Session on Saturday

John Segedy, H-D School District Moderator, approached the H-D School Board at their recent meeting and asked that the Deliberative Session meeting be held on a Saturday, rather than a week night as was proposed. He stated that last year’s session was better attended than…

Boys Cross Country

Hopkinton 7th, John Stark 12th:  Hopkinton – Ben Daniels (6th, 17:14), Matt Clarner (15th, 17:48), Conrad Mollano (39th, 19:16); John Stark – Eli Lemire (17th, 17:55), Seth Marquardt (42nd, 19:32), Alex Keirstead (53rd, 20:10)…

Girls Field Hockey

Kearsarge 2, Stevens 2: Kearsarge took a 2-1 lead in the second half and Stevens answered quickly, tying the game within seconds.
Hopkinton 7, Conant 0: Julia Baer, Rose Finlayson and Natalie Allen scored 2 goals each…

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The Messenger – October 15, 2021

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Download The Messenger - October 15, 2021 (pdf)Hillsborough Select Board H-D school officials meet

Representatives of the H-D School District, Superintendent Patricia Parenteau, Business Manager Mary Henry, and School Board Chair Herla Idonisi attended the recent Hillsborough Select Board meeting to discuss Town/School connections…

Center for the Arts Holiday Wine and Trivia Dinner at Coach House Restaurant

Enjoy a delightful evening with a delicious four course meal with wine pairings, and trivia between courses, all to raise money for the CFA Arts Education Fund on November 16 at 6:30 pm at the New London Inn Coach House Restaurant…

Weare Select Board responds to residents’ complaints of flooding

Scott & Evelyn Garnett returned to the Weare Select Board to continue discussing the condition of the culvert installation that causes their property to flood when it rains. Scott explained they were told the road height would not be changed. However, in front of their…

Football

Souhegan 47, HD/Hopkinton 8: Jack Morrall had 21carries / 95 yds / 1 td / 3 receptions / 20 yds combined with 5 tackles and 3 knock downs. Thaddeus Maughan had 13 tackles.
Laconia 35, ConVal 6: ConVal was limited to a 45-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Jaxon Salamy. ….

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 3, Conant 2: The Orioles played tough defense, but the Hillcats were eventually able to break through to defeat Conant for the second time this season.ConVal 2, Merrimack Valley 0: Eliza Bull and Madelin Faber scored the goals…..

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The Messenger – October 8, 2021

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Download The Messenger - October 8, 2021 (pdf)Covid may force closure of Hillsboro-Deering’s School

SAU #34 Superintendent Patricia Parenteau has confirmed that a further increase in Covid cases may force the closure of school facilities. The high school is currently suffering an outbreak of 10 infected students. “The teachers are all teaching during their planning period, they’re subbing, trying to…

Hillsboro-Deering High School celebrates 2021 Homecoming

The week of September 27th to October 1st was a very special time of year at Hillsboro-Deering High School: Homecoming. This is a major annual event in appreciation of the athletics teams, and it often includes activities, spirit days, and…

Project Genesis, Kid Adventures & Hearts of Hillsborough present Haunted Hillsborough

Several Hillsborough groups are planning some spooktacular events this October. Project Genesis, the original Hillsborough sponsor, is again sponsoring its annual Trunk or Treat at the Middle School from 5-8 PM on the 31st. Project Genesis and the school’s Kid Adventures are hosting a pumpkin carving at the Youth Services office on the 28th.
Hearts of Hillsborough, formerly Hillsborough Pride, is sponsoring both a Costume Contest and a…

Boys Soccer

Hopkinton 7, Prospect Mountain 2: Owen O’Brien and Avery Condon led with 2 goals each. Hopkinton 2, Kearsarge 2: Avery Condon and Quinn Whitehead scored for Hopkinton, Luke Del Giudice and Sam Boulton for Kearsarge…

Field Hockey

Hopkinton 4, Bishop Brady 3: The visiting Hawks held off a late Green Giant rally for a 4-3 win to stay unbeaten on the season. Hopkinton 2, Newfound 0: Julia Baer and Hannah Hoyt scored the goals…

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The Messenger – October 1, 2021

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Hopkinton Lions honor Dimitri

At a recent Hopkinton Lions Club meeting, District Governor Virginia Edwards was proud to present Dimitri Tsihlis with a Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Club International’s most prestigious recognition, for his dedicated humanitarian services…

State bumps Hillsborough’s sidewalk project to 2025

The Hillsborough Select Board held a brief meeting Wednesday evening. Riche Colcombe asked the Board to delay purchasing a replacement for the defective slide at Grimes Field, as she has had discussion with a potential benefactor who may be willing to…

Antrim Community is saddened by the death of local icon Mike Beauchamp

Residents were saddened to learn of the death of Marshall “Mike” Beauchamp, on September 22nd, 2021, with the loving care of his family. Born in Cheboygan, Michigan, at 19 Mike’s family moved to Antrim in 1958 settling in on Concord Street and his roots grew into…

Football

Manchester West 40, H-D/Hopkinton 24: The Redhawks led 16-12 at the half, and 24-18 after three, but West controlled the 4th quarter to take the win. Goffstown 28, Bedford 7: After not playing for two weeks because two opponents canceled for reasons related to COVID, Goffstown returned to the field Saturday and trampled Bedford, 28-7…

Field Hockey

John Stark 2, Hollis/ Brookline 1: Gracie Bolduc scored the game winning goal, assist; Hailey Brisson, goal; Bella
Pelletier, assist. Merrimack Valley 3, ConVal 1: ConVal got off 21 shots on goal, but only one found its mark…

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The Messenger – September 24, 2021

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Download The Messenger - September 24, 2021 (pdf)Antrim celebrates Wayno Olson

The Town of Antrim celebrated its Annual Home and Harvest Festival last weekend. It contained all the traditional attractions, games and rides, food and craft vendors of all kinds, Nerf & Turf and Corn Hole competitions, line dancing, light saber dueling…

Deering residents challenge Select Board’s critique of Patriotic Rally

Deering residents filled Town Hall last Thursday evening to confront the Select Board over last week’s criticism of placing American Flags on the Veteran’s Memorial and critique of the Fire Chief for allowing the use of…

H-D School Board returns $659,000 to Hillsboro taxpayers

Taking a cue from many teachers having outdoor classrooms, the H-D School Board held their meeting in the Elementary School courtyard last week. As part of her Student Report, Courtney Ford spoke about the…

Boys Soccer

Hopkinton 4, Campbell 3: The Hawks and Cougars traded goals back and forth all match, but Josh Duval scored on a long strike from 35 yards out with 10 minutes left to secure the game. Kearsarge 1, Trinity 0: Kaleb Mattice scored on a breakaway after Selby played a nice ball to split the defense…

Girls Soccer

Trinity 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1: The Hillcats lost a close match. Concord 2, Goffstown 1, 2 OT: Concord picked up a loose ball at the top of the 18 yard box, made a move and slotted home the game-winner. Hopkinton 7, Laconia 1: The Hawks scored five goals in the first half to maintain their undefeated season…

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The Messenger – September 17, 2021

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Download The Messenger - September 17, 2021 (pdf)Commercial investor may eliminate plan to demolish 2 Bridge Street

With both the Hillsborough Select Board and the town’s Economic Development Committee poised to apply for a grant to demolish the former post office building at 2 Bridge Street and create a giant hole for a pair of picnic tables, a potential savior has arrived on the scene…

ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars

ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars has awarded four scholarships to 2021 ConVal graduates for the upcoming college year. The board selected the students who best exemplify a Dollars for Scholars recipient, based on their goals, financial needs, and…

Planning Board approves Domino’s Pizza

After several delays, the Hillsborough Planning Board approved the application from Domino’s for a building on West Main Street across from the Armory. The Board also postponed until October 6 a request from…

Football

John Stark 28, Merrimack Valley 13: Cody Sutkus ran for a touchdown and recorded a team-high eight tackles for the Generals. Blake Sutkus, Donnie White and Travis Wiggins also scored for John Stark…

Field Hockey

Hopkinton 10, Stevens 3: Charlotte Presti paced the offense with 4 goals and 2 assists. Kearsarge 4, Littleton 0: The Cougars had a hat trick from senior Devin Phyllides in a shutout victory…

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