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Download The Messenger – September 13, 2019 (pdf)

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#PeterStrong rallies Hopkinton community

The benefit #PeterStrong in support of a local firefighter will be held Saturday September 14 from 5:30 to 11 at the American Legion on 169 Bound Tree Road in Contoocook. Dinner is 5:30 to 7 with music and dancing from 7 until 11. Local favorites The Complete Unknowns and Speed Trap are providing the music. There are raffles sponsored by local merchants and apparel for sale; all proceeds going to the benefit…

Superintendent Robert Hassett addresses the Hillsborough Chamber

SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett spoke at Tuesday’s Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting, highlighting some of the School District’s accomplishments. He reported that the 1,123 students in H-D schools have a student-teacher ration of 19.5/1 with a per pupil cost of $18,559 compared to the state average of $15,965. 42% of the students are eligible for…

Crew of the USS Kearsarge visits Warner

Command Master Chief Petty Officer Brad Dickey, seven Chief Petty Officers, and eleven Chief Selectees, all crew members of the USS Kearsarge LHD-3, made their annual pilgrimage to Warner over Labor Day weekend. As part of their training, each selectee class visits the town to learn more about their ship’s heritage. In addition to climbing Mt. Kearsarge and visiting the museums and shops in town, the group also performed a community service…

New London holds impressive Patriot’s Day rememberance

An overflow crowd arrived at the New London Fire station to attend the town’s annual 9/11 Observation Ceremonies. The sounds of Bill McKenney’s bagpipe filled the air as a group of first responders from several area towns marched in. MC Amy Lyon welcomed all and Fire Chief Jay Lyon led the Pledge of Allegiance before the 5th graders from Sutton and…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 4, Trinity 3 (OT): The Hillcats knotted the score at 3-3 in the 80th minute and scored the game-winner seven minutes into overtime. Bow 3, Oyster River 2, 2OT: Highlights: Lindsey Burnham hit a beautiful strike to the far side netting from about 20 yards our for the game-winner in the final minute of the second overtime. The Falcons took a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the match, but the Bobcats clawed back to force overtime…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering-Hopkinton 43, Laconia 6: Colby Quiet had 334 total yards of offense and six touchdowns to lead the Redhawks to a decisive season-opening victory. HDH led 21-0 at halftime and had a shutout for most of the game until Laconia blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone late in the game.

Download The Messenger – September 6, 2019 (pdf)

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Ruger family’s Newport estate to be auctioned Saturday

The Ruger family is auctioning off its multi-million dollar Newport estate and is putting its ocean-side mansion in Maine on the auctioning block. “The family of William Ruger Jr. made the decision that they wanted to get both of these properties sold this year,” said Andrew Peterson of the…

Lucy’s Birthday Fundraiser in Hopkinton

Nearly one year after their daughter Lucy’s birth and diagnosis, Seth and Susan Greenblott hosted their first community fundraiser on Sunday to benefit a foundation they started for Lucy and other children living with this debilitating disease. All of the proceeds from “Lucy’s 1st Birthday Fundraiser” will support the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation, which has partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital to develop a new class of patient-specific drugs intended to block the effects of the genetic mutation that causes the disease. The family hopes…

Counterfeit $20.00 bill passed in Sunapee

A Sunapee business reported receiving a counterfeit $20 bill.  Business owners should be observant and on alert for any counterfeit bills. If received, please contact the Sunapee Police immediately at 763-5555 and provide as much information as possible about the suspect person and vehicle relating to…

Girls’ Soccer

Bow 8, Pelham 0: Kristina Pizzi scored three goals in the first 10 minutes of the match, leading the Falcons to another decisive victory. Stevens 3, Kearsarge 2, OT: Both teams generated scoring chances, but it was the Cardinals who struck with 20 seconds left in overtime to take the win….

Boys’ Soccer

Kearsarge 5, Pelham 0: Peter Russell scored on a head ball off a cross from Toby MacLeod for his second of the game to put Kearsarge up 2-0 at halftime and Seth Rutledge-Davis preserved the clean sheet in the second half. Coe-Brown 1, John Stark 0: Cam Doyle crossed a ball to Riley Brooks in the middle and Brooks’ shot sailed over the net for a near miss….

Download The Messenger – August 23, 2019 (pdf)

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OHRV accident in Weare

On Saturday, August 17th, Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to an OHRV accident on the Hopkinton-Everett Multi-use Trail System located in East Weare. Weare Fire Rescue, working with eye witnesses together with GPS coordinates from NH 9-1-1, was able to locate the injured rider on Bassett Mill Trail suffering from a…

Hillsborough restaurants dominate Henniker Rotary Club’s Chili Fest

The weather was as hot as the chili peppers but it didn’t hold back the crowd at Sunday’s Chili Fest. John Newell of Henniker won $392.00 in the 50/60 Raffle and Anthony Boame of Keene bested a field of 12 competitors to win the Hot Pepper…

Bunker Road residents discuss guardrails, speed bumps, speed limits

A proposal to install 725 feet of new guardrails on Bunker Road near Pleasant Lake drew a capacity crowd to the New London select Board meeting Monday evening. Resident Bill Hopwood had requested an appointment to discuss the idea, in hopes the town would consider installing a more esthetically pleasing version than the one…

Plans for Hillsborough Community Center

Resident Becky Johnson hosted an introductory meeting at the Middle School to unveil her plans for a multi-function Community Center in Hillsborough. A state employee, Johnson has worked for the Department of Revenue Administration, Health and Human Services and currently Fish & Game. She boasts expertise in Non-Profits and grant writing, and plans a…

Walk for Animals from Monadnock Humane Society set for Sept. 21

Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that its 31st Annual Walk for Animals will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. rain or shine (sign in begins at 9 a.m.). This year the Walk will return to the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport – a venue that is made possible by the kind support of the City of Keene and the Town of Swanzey. The theme for the 31st Walk for Animals is “Healthy Pets, Healthy People!” – highlighting the health benefits of the animal-human bond…

Download The Messenger – August 9, 2019 (pdf)

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Warner Select Board approves major renovations of Town Hall Offices

The Warner Select Board continued to discuss plans to move several Town Hall offices. The Town Clerk’s office would move into the Selectmen’s office using the back office for record storage. The Selectman’s Secretary would move into the Town Clerk’s office, office space for they…

Franklin multiple offender arrested again

A traffic stop last month in Hooksett led police to a Franklin felon, out on parole, who was arrested for being in possession of drugs and a gun. On July 24, a sergeant on patrol located a “suspicious motor vehicle” in the area of Hooksett Road and Ash Street. The sergeant stopped the vehicle and made contact with…

Injured Weare Police Officer released and recovering at home

Officer William Paul Lewis, the Weare officer shot last week while responding to a domestic violence call left the hospital Monday, thankful for the outpouring of support he has received. Lewis, 27, was accompanied by two…

New Boston 4th grader wins Maple Award

The NH Maple Producers Association has announced that the winner of this year’s Walter A. Felker Memorial Award is 4th grader Trevor Gaudet of New Boston. Open to NH youth ages 16 and younger, the statewide contest aims to encourage interest in the Granite State’s great maple sugaring tradition. Trevor’s project was…

Henniker Select Board approves sale of Hometown Hero Banners

The Henniker Select Board opened Monday’s meeting with a presentation by Matthew Wieczhalek-Seiler requesting permission to sell and erect banners honoring those who served in the military services. It would not be an…

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Arvanetakis are Community Builders

The Masons of Harmony Lodge presented their 2019 Community Builders Award to George and Estelle Arvanetaki on Sunday. Mention the name Arvanetaki and the first word that comes to mind is “Volunteer.” “Give Something Back” is more than a slogan to this octogenarian couple, it is a way of life. Since moving to Hillsborough 20 years ago, they…

Mount Sunapee Resort hosts 86th Annual Craftsmen Fair

The 86th annual Craftsmen Fair will be held Aug. 3 to 11 at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury. The League is anticipating more than 25,000 will come during the week to meet with artisans and shop their works. The fair largely exhibits the works of its juried members representing forms such as…

Hillsborough historic documents discovered

Historic documents recently found in the Gilbert Room in the Fuller Public Library will be on display Thursday, August 15 from 9am-7pm. The documents include Joseph Gilbert’s military commission into the Massachusetts-Bay Colony Company Arms dated May 19, 1775 and George…

Missing Hillsborough woman’s body found in her storage unit

The body of a Hillsborough woman, missing for several months, has been located in a storage unit at Hillsborough Mini-Storage on Henniker Street. Linda Minery, 53, had been missing since leaving her elderly mother suddenly at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday April 7th, without…

Deering Police, Fire & Rescue recover submerged motor boat

On the afternoon of Wednesday July 24th, Deering Fire & Rescue (DFR) and the Deering Police Department (DPD) were dispatched to Barnes Road for a motor boat submerged under water. Engine 2, Ambulance 1 and Car 1 with Boat one responded immediately…

Hillsborough Rescue Association donates $15,000 CPR Device

During Tuesday’s Hillsborough Select Board meeting the Board held a brief public hearing on the acceptance of a gift from the Fire Department. The Hillsborough Rescue Association has purchased and donated a Lucas3 CPR Device valued at…