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The Messenger – February 19, 2021

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DownloadThe Messenger - February 19, 2021 (pdf)Chamber helps dedicate renovated office building in Contoocook

The Contoocook Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the ‘910 Main Street Building’ to the village of Contoocook. On Thursday Chamber Board Members assisted in cutting the ribbon to commemorate the building’s new owner and business residents. The historical building has been…

Inexperienced snowmobiler suffers injuries after colliding with bob-house

On Sunday, February 14th, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers were contacted for a snowmobiler who had crashed into a bob-house on Franklin Pierce Lake. Jennie Larson, age 20, of Biddeford, Maine, was operating an unregistered…

HDHS French Honor Society New Members

The Hillsboro-Deering High School chapter of the French Honor Society recently inducted several new members into the society. The inductees of the HDHS French Honor Society are…

Girls Basketball

Merrimack Valley 39, Hillsboro-Deering 26: The Pride took a 17-0 lead after the first quarter and led 20-8 at halftime. Zoe Kemp led with 15 points which included 3 three pointers. Emily Howell followed with 5 points including 1 three pointer…

Boys Basketball

Merrimack Valley 68, Hillsboro-Deering 49: MV won this game at home to sweep a pair from H-D this week.
Hopkinton 65, Hillsboro-Deering 41: Hillsboro-Deering started strong, taking a quick 7-6 lead in Hopkinton before the Hawks answered. Elrick scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half and Hopkinton took a 40-25 lead into halftime on its way to the win…

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The Messenger – February 12, 2021

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Download The Messenger - February 12, 2021 (pdf)Hillsborough Chamber Town & School Candidates’ Night

The Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to hold a Candidates’ Night, via ZOOM, on March 3rd, beginning at 6:00. p.m. for those running for Select Board or School Board from either Hillsborough or Deering. Candidates will be given…

New London voting on June 8th, Town Meeting June 9th

Following extensive discussions with Town Moderator Michael Todd, Assistant Moderator Ann Bedard, Town Clerk Will Kidder and Election Volunteer Coordinator Tina Helm, the New London Board of Selectmen voted to postpone the annual Town Meeting, originally scheduled for…

Teacher brings a personal connection to Henniker & Weare students

SAU 24 Learn at Home teacher Sue Fountain has been trying different ways to reach out to her Learn at Home students with a personal touch all year.  Fountain teaches 4th and 5th-grade students from…

GIRLS NORDIC SKIING

Hopkinton 1st: With three skiers in the top five, Hopkinton had just enough to beat out second-place Gilford, 386-383.
ConVal: Top honors for the girls went to co-captain Eva Calcutt, who came in fourth overall. On the boys’ side, novice skier Nathan Klonel moved far up the ranks from his first race and finished the hilly course in a very…

BOYS NORDIC SKIING

Hopkinton 3rd: Michael Eggers-Emerson (6th), Matt Clarner (8th), Parker Wuellenweber (12th), Will Chapin (15th)…

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The Messenger – February 5, 2021

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Download The Messenger - February 5, 2021 (pdf)Bradford Select Board reconstituted

Following the abrupt resignations of both Michael James and Jason Allen from the Bradford Select Board on January 25, 2021, Bradford’s remaining Board member, Marlene Freyler petitioned the…

Hillsboro-Deering voters approve a record $23,640,619 School District budget

Hillsborough and Deering voters convened Saturday at the socially-distanced high school to conduct the H-D district’s annual deliberative session. Moderator John Seedy deftly guided the assembled through the 12 item Warrant…

Greenfield man pleads guilty to planting a bomb in neighbor’s vehicle

Alexander Arsenault, 35, of Greenfield, pled guilty to a federal weapons charge, after being arrested and charged with setting off a small homemade bomb in his neighbor’s car in 2018. According to the plea agreement he signed, Arsenault had been arguing with…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Bow 44, Hillsboro-Deering 18: H-D’s Zoe Kemp had 9 points followed by Emily Howell with 7 points and Eva LaValley had 2 points…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Bow 75, Hillsboro-Deering 39: Bow held Hillsboro to just eight first-half points as Kyle Martin, Cooper Larrabee and Matt Cardarelli sparked the defense. The Falcons finished the game with 17 steals and 13 assists…

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The Messenger – January 29, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 29, 2021 (pdf)Battleground Bradford

Bradford’s Select Board meeting had just begun Monday when it ended abruptly. After the Pledge and Covid-19 announcement, Chair Jason Allen read a letter of resignation from fellow Board member Michael James who was attending via ZOOM. As she sat in silence, James took direct aim at member Marleen Fryler…

Henniker voters facing a double-digit tax rate increase

When the Henniker Select Board convened via ZOOM Tuesday evening, they were facing a proposed Operating Budget of $5,818,067, which when added to the Warrant Articles expenditures, would trigger a 21% increase in the municipal portion of the tax rate…

Hillsborough Select Board holds the line with $274,019.00 spending reduction

The Hillsborough Select Board has finalized its proposed Warrant for presentation to the voters. Although at $8,006,023, the Operating Budget is up $61,367 or 0.772%, a major reduction in Capital Expenditures brings overall spending down $274,019 or -3.18%…

GIRLS ALPINE SKIING

Hopkinton 4th, Hillsboro-Deering 5th: The Derryfield School took first with 757 points followed by Trinity (750), Sunapee (730), Hopkinton (693), and Hillsboro-Deering (527) at this Alpine meet on Tuesday at Mount Sunapee…

BOYS ALPINE SKIING

Hopkinton 1st, Hillsboro-Deering 5th: Hopkinton finished first in the slalom and second in the GS to take first overall with 760 points…

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Senior Lifestyles – January 22, 2021

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Travel and learn from home! We’ve added some exciting on-line learning opportunities through our new partnership with “Senior Learning Network.” These LIVE programs will take you all around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of your own home…

Concord Chorale is presenting a free virtual concert weekend of Jan. 23-24

Seeking to bring light into the darkness, Concord Chorale presents a free virtual concert, “When the Night is Furthest Worn” under the direction of Jenny Cooper on Saturday, January 23, at 7 PM and Sunday, January 24, at 3 PM. The concert may be accessed at www.concordchorale.org. “This concert is our effort to bring choral music to our audience during…

Canterbury Shaker Village receives Grant from the NH Charitable Foundation

We are pleased to announce that Canterbury Shaker Village was awarded a $60,000, 3-year grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further the Village’s mission to preserve the 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers, and to provide a place for learning, reflection, and renewal. “We are enormously grateful for this multi-year operations…

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The Messenger – January 22, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 22, 2021 (pdf)Is remote learning working?

ConVal School District officials are investigating claims by some elementary school parents that their students aren’t getting enough live, teacher-led instruction during remote learning sessions. These concerns were first aired in responses to a survey issued to elementary school parents before the holiday break. Assistant Superintendent Ann Forrest reported that 51% responded and…

Hillsborough Police, Fire & Rescue respond to two accidents

On January 13th, the Hillsboro Police Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident on West Main Street near Red Coat Realty. Investigation into the crash revealed that a 2006 Jeep Liberty operated by…

ConVal has returned to in-person learning

The ConVal School Board, on the recommendation of the District’s covid-19 Monitoring Team, unanimously voted to move the District back to the green phase of their COVID-19 Reopening Plan, which permits winter sports to resume and allowed students to…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 60, Pembroke Academy 56 OT: Maurgan McGrath drained a 3 pointer with 2.5 seconds to go to tie the game and send it into overtime as the Hawks came back from a 16-point deficit to pick up their first win…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Kearsarge 75, Hillsboro-Deering 40: This was the season opener for both teams and Kearsarge jumped out to a 21-7 lead after the first quarter and pushed it to 45-20 by halftime. Zack Coombs, 24 Points, 3 rebounds for the Hillcats…

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The Messenger – January 15, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 15, 2021 (pdf)Covid-19 identified at Pierce & Great Brook Schools

ConVal School District Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has announced COVID-19 cases have been identified at Pierce School in Bennington and Great Brook School in Antrim. In an e-mail to community members, Saunders said,“We are very fortunate that very few people were exposed, and we will be able to…

MV Kearsarge to be retired after 40 years cruising Lake Sunapee

While the MV Kearsarge slumbers peacefully through another winter season in Sunapee Harbor, The Fenton Family has been reflecting on her 40 years cruising Lake Sunapee, and the future upkeep that she will require. After careful consideration of…

Hopkinton mother of three needs assistance

The Hopkinton community is reaching out to help a family in need. Jenny Kravitz, the mother of three boys suffered a severe stroke last weekend. Jenny and…

Hubbard is Kearsarge High School December Student of the Month

Garrison Hubbard, a junior formerly of New London, was selected as the December 2020 student of the month at Kearsarge Regional High School after being nominated by faculty for the honor. Since receiving the honor, Hubbard has…

H-D resumes classroom instruction Jan 19th

Acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Patricia Parenteau, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board has voted to resume the Hybrid In-School method of instruction beginning on Tuesday, January 19th. Parenteau reports that…

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The Messenger – January 8, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 8, 2021 (pdf)Newbury issues caution to nighttime runners

If you are walking or running after dark along the road, please wear a reflective vest or other reflective clothing so you can BE SEEN by drivers. There have been several “near misses” of walkers being struck by vehicles on Route 103A recently. With the road narrowed by …

H-D School District seeking candidates

Persons interested in being a candidate for the following school district offices may file for these positions starting on January 20, 2021. The deadline for filing is 4:30 pm on…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board closes all school buildings for Covid-19

After much deliberation following a presentation by Superintendent Patricia Parenteau, the H-D School Board voted to close the school for all classes and allow teachers to enter the building if they needed the technology to continue to teach remotely…

Hillsboro House of Pizza closed for Covid-19

Hillsboro House of Pizza & Bar has reported that one of its staff has tested positive for COVID 19. The owners have informed the board of health and also have gotten their entire staff tested. A professional company has been hired to come in and disinfect the entire facility. A reopening date will be…

Deering man to be Supreme Court Chief Justice

Gov. Chris Sununu will again nominate Deering’s Gordon MacDonald to be the next chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. MacDonald, who currently serves as NH Attorney General, had his nomination for chief justice rejected in 2019 by a Democratic- controlled Executive Council, but will likely be confirmed with Republicans holding a 4-1 advantage on…

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The Messenger – January 1, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 1, 2020 (pdf)Community Carols

A Tradition Is Born: Even a light but steady rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 50+ people who gathered around the fountain at Hillsborough’s Butler Park on Christmas Eve to sip…

SAU #24 sets Budget Hearings for Henniker, Weare & John Stark Districts

The Henniker School Board will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2021-2022 School District Budget on January 12, 2021, at 7pm via Zoom. Zoom information will be posted at www.sau24.org. The regular school board meeting begins at 6:15pm…

“Giving Back to the Community” – An Appleseed Tradition

For Christmas the Appleseed has once again produced dinners that Safety Services personnel could deliver to citizens in the Bradford Area. The Fentons and Team Appleseed personnel stepped forward shortly after the seriousness of the Pandemic came to light. They produced and sent out…

Area high schools meet virtually to reach consensus on winter sports

Hillsboro-Deering officials joined with their counterparts in Bow, Bishop Brady, Coe-Brown, Hopkinton, John Stark, Kearsarge Regional, Merrimack Valley and Pembroke Academy meeting virtually to reach a consensus on what winter athletics will look like within their…

Harris Center’s Wildlife Tracking Station

The first of an eventual network of 50 wildlife tracking stations across New England is now operational in southwestern New Hampshire, enabling scientists and conservation agencies to follow the movements of tagged birds, bats and migratory insects across the region. The station was erected last month in…

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Senior Lifestyles – January 2021

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COA Chapin SDownload Senior Lifestyles - January 2021 (pdf)enior Center Programs & Activities

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Travel and learn from home! We’ve added some exciting on-line learning opportunities through our new partnership with “Senior Learning Network.” These LIVE programs will take you all around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of your own home…

Senior Living Community in Newport opens 28 new Apartments

Summercrest Senior Living in Newport, New Hampshire opened the doors to its brand new expanded common areas and 28 additional Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments. The expansion project was funded by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with equity contributions from Summercrest’s owners; Grand Senior Living…

Celebrate the New Year with a NH State Parks First Day Hike

New Hampshire State Parks invites the public to celebrate the New Year with a self-guided virtual hike. This year’s First Day Hikes will run from December 26 through New Year’s Day 2021 at all state parks across New Hampshire. The goal of this year’s hikes is to provide individuals and families the opportunity to safely welcome in 2021 in the outdoors while maintaining social distancing practices. This is the tenth year New Hampshire has participated in the First Day Hikes program…

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