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The Messenger – October 18, 2024

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Download The Messenger - October 18, 2024 (pdf)Former Franklin Police Chief Honored

A dedication ceremony was held Thursday honoring former Franklin Police Chief Bradley Haas, who was shot and killed last year at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord while working as a security guard. State Senator Dan Innis (R-Bradford) sponsored the legislation authorizing the…

Operation Christmas makes the season brighter

It’s that time of year again! The Operation Christmas committee has begun meeting to prepare for Christmas 2024. Last year 66 families with 120 children were helped. Each year custodial parents fill out applications for their children age…

Henniker Aglow includes Tree Lighting & Holiday Light Parade

Saturday, December 14 (rain date December 15) the Henniker Community School PTA will host the annual Tree Lighting (formerly Light Up Henniker, now Henniker Aglow) at the John Lyons Center at NEC. Activities begin at…

BOYS SOCCER

Hopkinton 1, Mascoma 1: The Hawks and Royals drew even in a battle between two undefeated teams. Both teams had shots hit the crossbar, while both goalies made great saves…

GIRLS SOCCER

Trinity 4, Hillsboro-Deering 0: Auger, Greene and Smith did a good job limiting Trinity’s chances, but the Pioneers still came out on top…

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The Messenger – October 11, 2024

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Download The Messenger - October 11, 2024 (pdf)Several Hillsboro-Deering girls refuse to play – but the game goes on

Several members of the Hillsboro-Deering High School Girls Soccer team refused to play against the Kearsarge Regional High School team, whose star athlete is a male named Maelle Jacques. “This isn’t about transgenderism,” Heather Thyng, the mother of a Hillsboro-Deering player, said. “This is about biology for us and the increased physical risk when…

Contribute to the American Legion’s Hurricane Relief Effort

The Hillsborough and Newport American Legion Posts have stepped up in a big way, coordinating with every district in New Hampshire to set up hurricane relief drop-off locations. They will be…

Bow Rotary auction seeks donations to support its community scholarships and camperships

Bow Rotary is looking for local business to support its upcoming scholarship auction. This year’s theme is “Reaching for the Stars.” Businesses can support the auction through sponsorship or by donating items or…

FOOTBALL

Bishop Brady 56, Hillsboro-Deering 46: Robert King had 18 carries for 253 yards, with 4-TDs and, 2-2pt conversions and Daniel Richard had 19 for…

FIELD HOCKEY

Merrimack Valley 5, ConVal 1: The Cougars scored four minutes into the fourth quarter after a loose ball in front of the cage. MV controlled the game with…

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The Messenger – October 4, 2024

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Download The Messenger - October 4, 2024 (pdf)Hillsboro Lions Club Senior Dinner

The tradition continues for the 48th year, as the Hillsboro Lions Club hosts its Annual Senior Citizens Dinner. Project Chair Leigh Bosse reports that this year the event is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, at the Hillsboro-Deering Middle School for a full…

Bow parents sue school officials for eviction for pink armbands

A silent protest in support of girls’ sports led Bow officials to threaten arrests and ban dissenters from school grounds. Now, three parents and a grandfather are fighting back against the officials who trampled on their First Amendment rights and the…

Hillsboro Police are going “Blue for Bucks”

Hillsboro PD is joining law enforcement agencies all over the state to raise awareness for the Child Advocacy Centers of New Hampshire. The mission of the “CAC” is to provide all victims of child abuse in New Hampshire with a neutral environment where justice, healing…

BOYS SOCCER

Bow 2, Coe-Brown 1: After several chances by both teams, Ethan Anderson settled the match with the game-winning goal off an assist from Hall in the 70th minute…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 0, Bishop Brady 0: The Hillcats held the Giants to a scoreless draw to earn their first points of the season…

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The Messenger – September 27, 2024

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Download The Messenger - September 27, 2024 (pdf)Good Samaritan from Windsor killed in Weare explosion

When a motorcyclist was pinned under the wreckage of a crash Saturday night, Zachary Spooner of Windsor didn’t hesitate, friends said. He ran toward the scene to help the man, who…

Grand Opening of new Henniker Bank

Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is now serving the Henniker community with the grand opening of its 9th branch at 262 Maple Street. Conveniently located right off Route 114, The Merrimack features a…

Fleeing Hillsborough fugitive is captured in Georgia

On August 8th Maurice Morissette was arrested and charged with possessing and manufacturing child sexual abuse images. After appearing before the court, he was released pending trial with the condition that he not leave the state. It was discovered that Morissette fled…

FOOTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 20 Franklin 14: Robert King had a huge day with 202 rushing yards and two touchdowns (both in the second half), and also had two interceptions and a team-high 10 tackles on defense, to…

FIELD HOCKEY

Kearsarge 5, Sanborn 1: Ryley Grace scored her first varsity goal as a fullback and Stella Syvertsen recorded a hat trick to lead the Cougars over the Indians…

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The Messenger – September 20, 2024

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Download The Messenger - September 20, 2024 (pdf)Select Board ratifies 10-year support agreement with New Boston Space Force

The New Boston Select Board met to discuss and ratify an Intergovernmental Service Agreement with the Town of New Boston Fire & Police Depts. for Installation Support Service at New Boston Space Force Station…

Henniker Handmade & Homegrown set for September 28-29

On Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, downtown Henniker, NH will come alive with activity during the 8th Henniker Handmade & Home-grown event. This semi-annual event will be the biggest yet, featuring…

Manchester motorcyclist dies in Windsor collision

One person is deceased after a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck hauling a trailer. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, State Troopers assigned to the Troop B barracks responded to a…

BOYS SOCCER

Hopkinton 7, Prospect Mountain 2: The Hopkinton boys’ soccer team gave up a penalty kick just 17 seconds into the match, but responded with four goals in the first half and had five different goal scorers in a 7-2 victory over Prospect Mountain…

GIRLS SOCCER

Campbell 8, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats’ offense provided a few opportunities to score, but they couldn’t capitalize…

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The Messenger – September 13, 2024

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Download The Messenger - September 13, 2024 (pdf)Henniker couple loses everything in a mobile home fire

A young Henniker couple needs our help, having lost everything in a recent trailer fire. Megan Spalding, who works at All-In-One Market, her boyfriend, Justin, who works for the Henniker Highway Department, and Megan’s children escaped…

Two teens honored for saving friend’s life

At a recent meeting of the Greenfield Fire Department, Lt. Mike Heddy recognized Liam Richardson and Ryan Yerardi for saving the life of their friend, Grayson Danforth, who experienced a…

Get outside! Field Day in Hillsboro will celebrate, educate about NH’s forests

Fall is the season when people from all over the world celebrate the beauty of New Hampshire’s forests. This year, there is also the opportunity to learn more about how forests are managed and some of…

Football

York, Maine 54, Hillsboro-Deering 14: Robert King rushed 11 times for 103 yards for the Hillcats. Andrew Abair had four solo tackles and three assisted tackles…

Field Hockey

John Stark 4, Derryfield 0: The Generals transitioned the ball up the field very well in the second half, scoring three goals in the third quarter…

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The Messenger – September 6, 2024

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Download The Messenger - September 6, 2024 (pdf)50th Annual Newport Apple Pie Crafts Fair

The 50th Annual Apple Pie Crafts Fair on Saturday, August 24 in Newport attracted an estimated 5000 people to the Newport Town Common to enjoy around 130 booths of handmade crafts, live music, food vendors, and lots and lots of pie. The warm, sunny day was perfect for lingering at…

Morgan Summerton of Sunapee earns Girl Scout Gold Award with project

In a world where interactions with police can turn dangerous, if not deadly, being able to communicate quickly and clearly that a person in distress is deaf or hard of hearing can save lives and ease…

New Hillsboro Methodist Pastor

Eric Festal has been named as the Pastor of the Hillsboro Methodist Church. Pastor holds a Masters of Biblical and Historical Studies degree from the Boston University School of Theology. He has served as Pastor of the…

Boys Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Raymond 0: The Hillcats ultimately won thanks to tenacious defense of the backline and the midfield. Kolton Lefebvre and Ben Perrin held down the fort, while Joey Lavalley, Anthony Alibrandi and…

Girls Soccer

Conant 8, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Orioles kept HD Keeper Alexis Laporte busy the entire match and the Hillcats turned away 17 Conant attempts, but it wasn’t enough to prevail in their…

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The Messenger – August 30, 2024

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Download The Messenger - August 30, 2024 (pdf)New London Select Board rejects Buker as future site of police facility

After many studies and discussions over the years, and most recently during a presentation by Colliers Project Leaders and Lavallee Brensinger Architects in connection with the work being done by the Police…

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust pledges $40,000 for Colby-Sawyer College scholarships

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has made two multi-year pledges totaling $40,000 to Colby-Sawyer College in support of an academic scholarship for students in need of financial assistance and as a corporate sponsor of the…

Major roof leak ruins HDHS gym floor

On July 13, 2024, the old side of the Hillsboro-Deering High School gym roof failed and during the night there was heavy rain causing the gym floor to flood. Facilities manager Mark Nichols was alerted at 7:45 a.m. and called in a group to…

Center for the Arts to celebrate its artists, sponsors and volunteers

Center for the Arts (CFA) invites all its members, guild artists, sponsors, and volunteers to an appreciation event on Wednesday, September 4, starting at 5:30 p.m., to be held under the pavilion at The Fells in…

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The Messenger – August 23, 2024

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Download The Messenger - August 23, 2024 (pdf)Contamination found at New London Cleaners

Concerned New London residents filled Whipple Hall Tuesday afternoon to hear Tanya Justham and Jeffrey Marts from the NH Department of Environmental Services brief the Select Board on the status of the contamination found at the…

Four people arrested during Hillsboro & Henniker Drug Raids

After a lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Hillsboro Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, DEA HIDTA Drug Task Force, and the US Marshals, search warrants were served at the following locations for drug trafficking…

Hillsboro man arrested after 100 mph pursuit through Antrim, Hillsboro & Henniker

A Hillsboro resident was taken into custody after a pursuit through multiple communities. On August 14th, Antrim Police Sergeant Christensen was on routine patrol in the downtown area of Antrim. A vehicle was observed to have disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of…

Weare Officers presented Police Commendation awards for Pipe Bomb incident

During the evening hours of April 26, 2023, an explosion took place near 362 Dustin Tavern Road. First responders arrived on scene and conducted a thorough initial investigation in conjunction with investigators from the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and…

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The Messenger – August 16, 2024

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Download The Messenger - August 16, 2024 (pdf)Two accidents stress Sunapee Responders

Sunapee Fire, Sunapee Police, and New London Ambulance were called to the intersection of High Street and Edgemont Road for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Sunapee Fire Chief John Galloway was…

Hillsborough Planning Board approves Aroma Joe’s, 2nd cell tower and vehicle storage

The Hillsborough Planning Board dealt with a full agenda on August 7th, with several hearings extending past 10:00 p.m. Francis Parisi, representing Vertex Towers, LLC presented the company’s request to construct a…

Deering & Hillsborough men charged with possession of child sexual abuse images

A 69-year-old Hillsboro man was arrested on charges including possession of explosives and manufacturing child sexual abuse images. Maurice Morissette (L) was taken into…

Hillsborough History Comes Alive again

Please come out and join us on Jones Road from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., August 17th and 18th for an immersive experience in History. You will be treated to live demonstrations on cooking, making apple cider, drawing with Marek Bennett, and camp life of…

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