Downoad The Messenger – May 17, 2019 (pdf)
In This Issue
925 NEC graduates – Undergrad, Masters and Doctorate degrees conferred
Bright skies and a cool breeze welcomed attendees at New England College’s 72nd Commencement Exercises on Saturday. After bagpiper Eric Goodchild led the faculty and students to their seats, President Michele Perkins welcomed all to the festivities. Sarah Derian, the graduate studies speaker called NEC the perfect foundation to find opportunity. “While we have earned this degree today, we must not forget to look around for unexpected teachers,” she said. “They are all around us, all the time.” Meaghan Six, the undergraduate class speaker, reported that “New England College wasn’t…
Newport’s recovery could be a plan for Hillsborough’s
With Hillsborough’s Plan NH Charette scheduled this weekend, Newport native son Jay Lucas, spoke to a well attended breakfast meeting of the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Lucas remarked how similar Hillsborough and Newport are, as Victorian mill towns which have fallen on tough times and a striving to regain their vitality. A successful businessman in New York City, Lucas retains a love for his hometown and has launched “The Sunshine Initiative” to resurrect Newport’s economy and community spirit. He outlined a two pronged approach of long term and more immediate goals. He stressed that…
Colby-Sawyer College Commencement under the big white tent
Colby-Sawyer President Susan Stuebner welcomed all to the College’s Commencement Exercises last Saturday. Addressing the graduates she said, “this is your day, and we look forward to celebrating you and all of your accomplishments.” She then asked for a moment of silence in honor of former adjunct faculty member Dr. Jeanine Ruhsam, who passed away this semester. Senior Speaker William Hyland was reminded of the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who wisely said,…
No injuries in Franklin two-family fire
A fire that started in a child’s bedroom on the second floor of a Franklin home early Friday morning was quickly extinguished by fire crews, officials said. No one was injured in the fire that occurred at 42 W. Bow St. just after 4 a.m., Deputy Chief David Hall said. There was also no extensive damage; both of the families living in the two-story home were able to return to the building an hour after crews arrived. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, which they said was…
SOFTBALL
Trinity 13, Franklin 3: Kiera Gilman allowed four hits and struck out 12 in the circle and went 3-for-4 at the plate for Trinity (3-6). Teammates Josie Zelensky and Emma Service also…
BASEBALL
Hopkinton 18, Franklin 0: The Hawks scored seven runs in the first inning after two outs to take control early. Franklin’s TJ Laramie had a double in the fourth for his team’s only…