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In New Hampshire – December 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - December 2019 (pdf)NH Heritage Museum Trail celebrates the holidays on the Seacoast

Featuring more than 15 museums from Portsmouth to Plymouth and several points north and west, the NH Heritage Museum Trail features two popular multiple-day holiday events in the Seacoast region. Held annually as part of a town-wide celebration with the same name, the American Independence Museum in Exeter will host ‘Ring in the Season’ from…

Mt Washington Valley, NH Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour

In Mt Washington Valley, NH for 23 years “C” has been for Christmas and also for cookies, candy, collectors’ ornaments, and keepsake recipes as the Country Inns in the White Mountains celebrate the annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour. Held this year on December 14th & 15th, 2019, 11:00am-4:00pm, once again this annual event will draw cookie and holiday revelers from around the country…

Pontine Theatre presents A New England Christmas

A New England Christmas, staged and performed by Pontine Theatre Co-Artistic Directors, Greg Gathers and Marguerite Mathews, includes original adaptations of two seasonal tales: A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) and A Winter Story based on the writings of South Berwick, Maine author, Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909). The production plays through December 8 at the Historic 1845 Plains Schoolhouse, #1 Plains Avenue, in…

Celebrate the “Holidays at the Movies” with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops

he Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) will perform “Holidays at the Movies!,” a family Holiday Pops concert on December 17 & 18 at 7:30pm at Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, NH. “Holidays at the Movies!” will feature favorites from “Home Alone”, the “Polar Express” and “Nightmare Before Christmas.” The program will include traditional songs such as Jingle Bells and Irvin Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Lucas Richman’s “Hanukkah Festival Overture,” as well as…

National Tour of “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” at the CCA

The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” will stop by the Capitol Center for the Arts (Concord, NH) for one night only on Wed, January 22, 2020 during the North American tour. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey of folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as…

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Ageless Living – December 2019

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Download Ageless Living - December, 2019 (pdf)How to find a bucket list worthy sailing adventure

What’s on your bucket list? A ride on the Orient Express? Rafting through the Grand Canyon? Following Marco Polo’s Silk Road? How about a voyage on a legendary four-masted windjammer that is still sailed by hand, with a rich history and heritage that spans almost 90 years? If your fondest dreams are…

Bald Eagle and Loon Interactions

A dynamic partnership between NH Audubon and the Loon Preservation Committee tells us more about the interactions between two of New Hampshire’s most iconic birds sharing the state’s lakes and rivers. The two wildlife conservation groups collaborated on an innovative study examining 16 years of breeding data for both Bald Eagles and Common Loons to evaluate what influence nesting eagles had on loon territory occupancy and productivity. A major article describing their findings appeared…

Concord VNA celebrated milestone with reception highlighting service

Nearly 200 staff members, volunteers, partners, community members and local officials gathered recently at Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association (Concord Regional VNA) to celebrate the agency’s 120th anniversary and to recognize one employee with the inaugural “Living Our Values” award. Concord Regional VNA was incorporated in 1899 as the not-for-profit “Concord District Nursing Association” to establish and maintain a system of…

Furry friends help seniors feel less lonely

Many older adults experience feelings of loneliness and isolation as they age, but pets can provide the companionship and love seniors desire. A new survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care Network, found regular interaction with animals can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness in older adults. The most frequently cited benefits of pet ownership are…

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The Messenger – November 29, 2019

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On December 7th, from 10am-4pm, the Warner Historical Society throws open the doors to the Upton Chandler House Museum for its annual Holiday Artisans shopping event. This year we will showcase the artwork of Denise Green and Mimi Wiggin, delicious gingersnaps and other goodies by Judy Courser, maple syrup from Courser Farm with…

New Boston welcomes Hailey Gelinas home after her kidney transplant

Hailey Gelinas, 18, of New Boston received a new lease on life thanks to a kidney transplant from an anonymous 20-year-old female donor, last week. This was the second kidney transplant she has received. Her first transplanted kidney was donated by her uncle in 2007, but was rejected in…

H-D DECA hosts the Henniker Rotary Club

H-D DECA recently hosted the Henniker Rotary Club for their weekly breakfast meeting. Rotarians and DECA members were able to sit with each other and talk over breakfast before the club held their regular meeting, with the featured speakers being officers of DECA. A presentation of how DECA members compete for…

Missing New Boston man walks out of the woods safely

A 54-year old hunter who became lost in white-out conditions Sunday managed to make his way home safely on Monday.Fish and Game Conservation Officers and family members began searching for James Allen of New Boston around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. He was reported overdue by his brother…

Sweethearts and Heroes at Center Woods

Sweethearts and Heroes, an organization that devotes itself to addressing the impact bullying has on schools, neighborhoods, and individuals recently spent the day at Center Woods Upper Elementary and Weare Middle School. The two speakers from Sweethearts and Heroes, Tom Murphy and Rick Yarosh, presented an assembly for each school, visited classrooms, joined students for lunch and one-on-one conversations, and held a professional growth session for teachers at…

 

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Christmas Shopping Guide – 2019

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Download Christmas Shopping Guide - 2019 (pdf)Monadnock Humane holiday pet family photo sessions

Monadnock Humane Society is pleased to partner with Peterborough Paw Spa and Pawprints Pet Photography to offer Holiday Pet Family Photo Sessions to the community. On Saturday, Dec. 7th and Saturday, Dec. 14th from 10 am – 4 pm, Heather Smith of Pawprints Photography will be available to take a holiday portrait of your family (with or without humans) at the Peterborough Paw Spa location at…

Cookies, refreshments, recipes, and more!

Come join us, the B&Bs and inns, restaurants, unique boutiques and gift shops, and historical societies of the Monadnock Region, as we open our doors to the public to share homemade holiday cookies and cheer! The 15th Annual Currier and Ives Cookie Tour is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Participants that visit…

Celebrate Christmas Memories during Christmas at the Castle

The weekends immediately before and after Thanksgiving, Castle in the Clouds will host its popular annual Christmas at the Castle program – a festive event that brings the community together at this historic mountaintop estate. Working with the theme of “Christmas Memories,” local businesses and designers will showcase their design aesthetic…

27th Annual Holiday Open House

Mark your calendars for The Loon Preservation Committee’s 27th Annual Holiday Open House at The Loon Center in Moultonborough, NH on Saturday, November 30th from 10am – 2pm. There will be fun for the whole family, including hayrides, balloon animals, face painting, crafts for the kids, and warm refreshments and treats…

Ed Gerhard presents his 37th Annual Christmas Guitar Concert

New Hampshire’s own GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will present his popular Annual Christmas Guitar Concert in its 37th year on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 292 State St, Portsmouth, NH. Showtime is 7:30pm. Doors open 6pm…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 21, 2019 in Holiday Guide. Closed

The Messenger – November 22, 2019

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Download The Messenger - November 22, 2019 (pdf)Tragic deaths in Hillsborough

Responding to a 911 call Sunday night, investigators found the bodies of 4-month-old Makenzie Deuse and her father, 39-year-old Miles Deuse inside their apartment at 45 Bridge Street in Hillsborough. The baby’s mother, Tasha Moore had arrived home from work, discovered the…

Help the Hillsboro Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas

Messenger Publisher and former Lions Club President, Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 25th 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…

H-D School Board approves Extended Learning Opportunities

At the recent H-D School Board meeting school Career Counselor Katelyn Cashorali made a presentation about ELO (Extended Learning Opportunities) where students can receive credits for participation in programs outside of the traditional classroom. All programs must be pre-approved and monitored and are developed with specific…

Kearsarge Middle School water contaminated

Superintendent Winfried Feneberg reports that the Kearsarge Regional School District is taking action after one faucet at the Kearsarge Regional Middle School tested positive for elevated levels of a regulated chemical called PFOA. While the district has…

Henniker Select Board seeks to preserve assets & encourage business growth

The Henniker Select Board spent much of Tuesday’s meeting planning for the future. Margaret Blank Project Engineer for Underwood presented the Asset Management Plan for the Wastewater System. In order to plan for the repair and replacement of the $30 million system, Underwood recommends that…

Hearth Cooking Saturday looks back to Thanksgiving in the 1830s

Traditional Thanksgiving recipes are on the menu for the Monadnock Center’s November Hearth Cooking Saturday on November 23. Visit the Prescott Family in the Phoenix Mill House to learn about the history of Thanksgiving in America and enjoy samples of these authentic 19th century recipes…

 

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The Messenger – November 15, 2019

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Download The Messenger - November 15, 2019 (pdf)Another untimely death in Antrim

On Monday November 11, 2019 at about 3:25 am, the Antrim and Hillsborough Police responded to a Prospect Street address for the report of a male with a gunshot wound. During the initial assessment it was determined the male was deceased and the circumstances surrounding the death were suspicious. A later autopsy has confirmed the…

Two H-D DECA Teams at Internationals

After two weeks of competing against other high schools in a global competition, two teams of students from Hillsboro-Deering High School have qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2020.In the Virtual Business Sports Management Competition, three students, seniors Nate McGillicuddy, Gunner Hagstrom, and Julian Howell finished in first place in the…

Monadnock Music sponsors Pine Street Holiday House Tour

Here is a new Must Do event for your Holiday list! Monadnock Music has orchestrated a Holiday House Tour like no other. Visit beautifully decorated homes on Pine Street in Peterborough and enjoy Live Classical Music & Carolers, along with festive refreshments. This event is a perfect way to kick off the…

New London Citizen’s Advisory Committee studies Workforce Housing

The New London Citizens Advisory Committee welcomed Andrew Winter, Executive Director of Twin Pines Housing Trust, to Whipple Memorial Town Hall at its Saturday, November 4th meeting. Twin Pines Housing is a developer and provider of affordable housing in the Upper Connecticut River Valley region for individuals and families with…

GIRLS SOCCER

#6 Hopkinton 2, #1 Bishop Brady 1, PK: Hopkinton has a way of pulling off the upset when it counts. Having claimed the Title last year as the #4 seed, this year they repeated as the #6 seed. The Hawks struck early as Freshman Maddy Carmichael scored in the 10th minute, only to have Brady quickly tie it up. Tied at the end of regulation, Hopkinton’s chance came after Brady missed two consecutive…

BOYS FOOTBALL

#5 H-D/Hopkinton 54, #14 Monadnock 14: Colby Quiet scored five touchdowns and Dylan Barrett added three more for the fifth-seeded Redhawks Quiet ran for 220 yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries, and also caught three passes for 88 yards and a TD. Barrett rushed for 153 yards and three TDs on 13 attempts. The Redhawks ran for…

 

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In New Hampshire – November 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - November 2019 (pdf)The Childrens Museum Jingle Bell Express tickets on sale

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire offers a unique way to meet Santa this coming holiday season. The museum’s Jingle Bell Express, running December 7 & 14, starts with families meeting at the museum and climbing aboard a C&J Bus Lines double decker bus, decked out in twinkly lights, decorations and playing holiday music and…

“The Nutcracker” returns to the Cca on December 7 and 8

“The Nutcracker” returns to the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) in Downtown Concord, NH on December 7 and 8. Follow young Clara and her Nutcracker on their journey through the snow as Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is played by the…

Sit, stay, laugh! Pope Memorial SPCA to host comedy fund raiser

Comedy for a cause is on tap as the Pope Memorial SPCA hosts “Sit, stay, laugh” next month at the Grappone Conference Center. “We’re excited to announce our annual comedy benefit event,” said Phil Vecchione, Board Member-Pope Memorial SPCA and Event Chair. “Participants can enjoy a fun night out while supporting pet health and welfare in the greater Capital Region.” Friday, November 8th…

Bach’s Lunch Season begins with Irish & Celtic Stories and Songs

Join faculty and friends at Concord Community Music School to kick off the Bach’s Lunch season with a free lecture, “Irish Songs of Emigration,” and concert, “Transatlantic Celtic Tunes,” November 7 and 14. Thursday, November 7, 12:10pm, Bach’s Lunch Lecture: Irish Songs of Emigration. Speaker: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki. Over the last few centuries, millions of Irish people have had to leave their homeland, and their stories live on in powerful…

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The Messenger – November 8, 2019

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Download The Messenger - November 8, 2019 (pdf)New London Police to host Internet Safety Workshop

New London Police Officer Chris Currier will present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Netsmartz® Internet Safety Workshop for Parents, Guardians, and School Staff on Thursday, November 14th, from 6-8pm at the Kearsarge Regional High School auditorium. During the presentation…

Hopkinton’s Donna Dunlop named “NH Library Director of the Year”

A lightning strike and resulting fire devastated the Hopkinton Town Library in August of 2018. The cupola and ceiling panels were scorched by flame, which filled the library with smoke, and waterlogged books. Before rebuilding, every book needed to be removed from the building and the entire facility redesigned. After nearly a year’s effort,..

In a split decision ConVal School Board wants solar panels installed

At Tuesday’s meeting, the ConVal School Board approved the installation of a solar panel at the High School. Under the agreement, ReVision Energy would engineer, install, maintain and monitor the 300-kilowatt project. The solar company would assume all costs of the project and the…

Three Warner Town Administrator finalist

Warner’s Town Administrator Search Committee interviewed 6 candidates from 12 applicants. The Committee used a ranking system and all the members agreed on the same 3 people. The ranking included knowledge of budget & finance, human relation skills, customer service and knowledge of NH Laws. Each person was scored in each category and then…

GIRLS SOCCER

Division I – Preliminary: #10 Goffstown 2, #7 Nashua South 1: The Grizzlies pulled off the upset to advance to the Quarterfinals. Quarterfinals: #2 Londonderry 7, #10 Goffstown 0: The second-seeded Lancers scored twice in the first half and five more times over the final 40 minutes to advance to the Division I semifinals…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering-Hopkinton 27, Stevens 6: Colby Quiet ran for 3 Touchdowns to lead the Redhawks to a big win over the Cardinals in Claremont on the last day of the regular season. Monadnock 36, Kearsarge 5: The Cougars ended the season with a loss to the playoff-bound Huskies…

 

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The Messenger – November 1, 2019

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Download The Messenger - November 1, 2019 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering’s Alex Ager’s debut concert

Alex Ager, music teacher at Andover Elementary/Middle School, will make his conducting debut with Kearsarge Chorale at its fall concert. The program will include Requiem in D Minor by Gabriel Fauré, with a chamber ensemble accompanying the Chorale. Also on the program will be works by Ola Gjeilo, Will Todd and…

An Olde Fashioned Christmas

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride will coordinate the efforts of the town’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas, concluding with a Tree Lighting in…

‘Radium Girls’ presented by JSRHS Stage Company November 14-16

The John Stark Regional High School Stage Company is proud to present “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory from November 14 through 16 at 6:30 PM in the Café at John Stark. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors; $7 for adults and may be purchased at the door or reserved by leaving a message with…

Hillsboro Lions Club hosting the 43rd Annual Senior Citizens Dinner

A Hillsborough tradition continues for the 43rd consecutive year, as the Hillsboro Lions Club hosts its Annual Senior Citizens’ Dinner. Begun in 1976 by the Hillsboro Area Jaycees, the local Lions took over the project when the…

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Franklin 3, Stevens 1: The Golden Tornadoes wrapped up the regular season with a win and will play in the D-III tournament. Stevens 3, Hillsboro-Deering 2: The Hillcats brought Stevens to the brink but couldn’t claim the victory…

BOYS FOOTBALL

HD/Hopkinton 41, Epping/Newmarket 20: Colby Quiet scored 5 TD-s off 19 carriers for for 202 yards.Newport 14 Laconia 6: Marius Edwards tossed a 32-yard touchdown pass and scored on a 26-yard run for the Tigers…

 

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The Messenger – October 25, 2019

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Download The Messenger - October 25, 2019 (pdf)Warner icon honored

If there was job to be done in Warner, Barbara Annis probably did it at one time or another. Tuesday afternoon Governor Chris Sununu joined local officials and family members to honor the memory of a woman who, in the words of the Governor, “Exemplified public service.” For a half century…

A GoFundMe page established to assist the family of Emerson Quinonez

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs and other expenses for the family of Emerson Quinonez, 1, who died in a fire last week along his father, Benjamin Fauteux of Hillsborough. The online fundraiser titled “Love and Help for the Family of Sweet Emerson” had raised nearly…

H-D School Board expects over $3 million maintenance costs in 5 years

Building & Grounds Supervisor James Bailey presented the Hillsboro-Deering School Board with an eye-opening Five Year Capital Maintenance Plan for the District’s three schools…

Center Woods Elementary hosts “Invite A Grandparent Day”

Invite a grandparent or grand friend to school is always a grand day at Center Woods Elementary School. This year was no exception. Students invited grandparents and special friends to come to school for a visit and lunch. Some students used scavenger hunts to…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 1, Inter-Lakes 0: H-D scored the only goal of the game with less than a minute left using a corner kick from Kendra Warren to Eva LaValley. John Stark 2, Coe-Brown 1: Chelsea Woodsum scored the game-winner with one minute left in the first half, assisted by Liz Downing…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Londonderry 48, Goffstown 7: The undefeated Lancers proved that they are a cut above the rest in Division I. Pelham 51, ConVal 6: Pelham stormed to a 39-0 lead at half and the Cougars had no chance to recover…

 

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