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The Messenger – June 28, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 28, 2019 (pdf)Hillsborough Select Board may consider parking meters

Planning Director Robyn Payson and Police Chief Dave Roarick met with the Hillsborough Select Board to continue the discussion regarding parking and parking enforcement. The Chief outlined plans to begin enforcement of the two hour parking spots both on sides of Main Street and in the Paige Lot, next to the Bible Chapel. There are still some wrinkles to work out but paid parking or…

Hillsborough Center Church holds its 250th celebration

This Sunday will be the celebration of the Hillsborough Center Church’ s250th anniversary. The Service starts at 11:00. The Rev. Elizabeth A. Hambrick – Stowe will preach. Smith Memorial Church will be joining us with congregation and choir and its director Linda Bissonette. Smith Memorial Church’s new pastor…

Authorities make drug and firearm arrests in Bow and Tilton

A Bow officer located a suspicious vehicle parked behind the Old Town Hall, on Bow Center Rd., in Bow, NH. Upon investigation, the Bow Police Department identified three subjects and arrested two for possession of controlled…

Historic steam locomotive returns to service

Conway Scenic Railroad’s famed 1921 steam locomotive #7470 marks its official return to service on Saturday, June 29, with a rare-mileage excursion through Crawford Notch to the Mount Washington Regional Airport in Whitefield…

HP Fairfield celebrates the Grand Opening of its Hopkinton Facility

HP Fairfield celebrated the official grand opening of its new larger location in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Representatives were onsite from all four store locations across New England as well as OEM partners from across the country there to celebrate this accomplishment. This new location will replace…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 27, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 21, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 21, 2019 (pdf)105 abused dogs in Bradford

More than 100 dogs have been seized from a Bradford kennel due to squalid living conditions, and half of those pets have been transferred to the local humane society for care and future adoption. According to the humane society and police, an animal cruelty investigation in Bradford resulted in the removal Tuesday of…

Stark graduates urged to “take a deep breath and enjoy the moment”

This year, 187 graduates marched in the John Stark Regional High School Commencement Exercises. In his introductory remarks, Senior Executive Councilor Lucas Guerrette recalled his first day as a freshman at the “bottom of the food chain,” surrounded by “130-plus Weare kids and five or…

Hopkinton’s 2019 graduates are all “on the road to somewhere”

In welcoming all to the Commencement Exercised, Principal Christopher Kelley urged his departing seniors to “continue to take risks and accept the challenges that await you,” he said. “What I want for you is what I want for my own children,” he said. “I want you to embrace this notion that life is about a journey to become the best version.” Salutatorian Clara Walling said that…

Bow’s Class of 2019 admonished “Don’t settle for average”

Bow High Principal Brian O’Connell, who emceed the commencement exercises, was proud to report that 92 percent of graduates were continuing their education, speculating that that number could be the “highest in the state.” Co-president Sean Miclette cautioned that “It’s a tumultuous world, and you have to push yourself every day. Don’t settle for…

Hillsboro-Deering High School Spring Athletic Awards

Varsity Softball: Most Valuable Player Award – Erin Dean Coaches Award – Elizabeth Labier, Most Improved Player Award – Madison Podsadowski
Varsity Baseball: Most Valuable Player Award – Gunner Hagstrom, True Grit Award – Jack Ferguson, Most Improved Player Award – Logan Clough
Girls Varsity Track And Field: Coaches Award – Lily Gibson, Most Improved Athlete Award – Alaina Mcgillicuddy, Most Valuable Athlete Award – Kaylea Davison
Boys Varsity Track And Field: Most Improved Athlete Award – Riley Jones Most Valuable Athlete Award – Charles Veitch, Most Valuable Athlete Award – Ben Ketterer

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 20, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 14, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 14, 2019 (pdf)Long-time Hopkinton Police Chief Ira Migdal dies

Retired Hopkinton Police Chief Ira J. Migdal passed away on June 8, 2019, surrounded by family at the Hospice House in Concord, New Hampshire, after a long battle with illness. Ira (63) was born in the Bronx, New York, on October 14, 1955, to Renee (Canner) and Meyer Migdal. He grew up in Hempstead, NY where he developed a passion for public service. He became a Volunteer Fireman at an early age to give back to his community, and followed his passion for…

HD graduates told “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life”

A large crowd of family and friends joined the 66 members of Hillsboro-Deering’s Class of 2019 as they left the comfort of high school to take the next steps in their lives. Class president Ryan Gillett led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed all to the ceremony. Following an H-D tradition, each member of the class left the stage to present their parents or guardian with a carnation in appreciation of all they have…

ConVal goes back to court asking the State of NH to “Pay Up”

After winning an initial victory in their lawsuit against the state, ConVal, Winchester, Monadnock and Mascenic school districts are going back to court and seeking close to $3 million to cover transportation costs. Lawyer Michael Tierney filed a motion to reconsider in Cheshire County Superior Court in Keene on Wednesday asking Judge David Ruoff to award the…

John Stark High School offers an Advanced Woodworking Class

Students at John Stark Regional High School have been finishing up their independent final projects in advanced woodworking, a class where they learn different ways to join wood together using a variety of hand and power tools. “As the name implies,” commented teacher JSRHS Tech Ed and Advanced Woodworking teacher Joab Owen, “these are complicated pieces of work. One of the students, senior Sebastian Winsor, completed six pages of calculations to …

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Division III Championship. Hawks claims first softball title since 1998
#7 Hopkinton 2, #4 Campbell 0: Hopkinton’s sophomore pitcher Megan Kimball-Rhines threw a two-hitter to lift her team to a 2-0 win over Campbell High School in a wellplayed NHIAA Division III softball championship…

BOYS BASEBALL

Division II Championship. Bow wins championship in dramatic fashion
#1 Bow 5 #2 Hollis-Brookline 4: If you wrote it in a script, no one would believe it, but the Falcons’ Ryan Elliott lived it. Elliott was at the plate with the bases loaded, two outs, a full count, with his team down by…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 13, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – June 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - June 2019 (pdf)The Millie B and NHBM take visitors on the water, through history

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will once again provide locals and area visitors with the opportunity to cruise Lake Winnipesaukee in the Millie B. A 28-foot, mahogany, triple cockpit “woodie” and replica 1928 Hacker-Craft that is…

Thousands expected at American Independence Festival

Featuring live music, colonial-inspired beer, food trucks, games for kids, traditional artisans, art and craft fair, and colonial battle re-enactments, the 29th Annual American Independence Festival on Saturday, July 13 will delight people of all ages. “This a fun and unique family festival that showcases not only the wonderful community of…

Castle in the Clouds opens for the season

Castle Preservation Society, the 13-year old non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the iconic Castle in the Clouds property, is excited to welcome the public back for another season…

5 amazing summer adventures in and around North Conway

For the second year in a row, North Conway, NH has earned a spot on the Top Ten Small Towns for Adventure list in the USA Today/10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, clinching a spot in the top five on the list. North Conway was the only town on the list located in the Northeast according to the announcement made today by 10Best editors. A panel of expert travel and adventure journalists partnered with 10Best editors to pick the…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 6, 2019 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – June 7, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 7, 2019 (pdf)Hillsborough man sentenced to serve six months in jail

Alan Clark, 19, of Hillsborough, who was high on methamphetamine when he assaulted a woman and attempted to steal two police cruisers at a crash scene in Canterbury, will spend six months in jail. A Merrimack County Superior Court Judge suspended the remaining six months of a one-year county jail sentence on conditions of…

Eversource & Liberty Utilities offer a no-cost energy analysis in Franklin

As part of its ongoing revitalization efforts, the City of Franklin is launching a campaign with Eversource and Liberty Utilities to provide businesses in the community with a no-cost energy analysis, energy-efficient equipment upgrades and facility improvements. From June 3 through June 7, energy experts will be in the community meeting with…

Weare data breach of police arrest records

Weare officials announced a data breach that could affect people arrested by Weare police before March 2017. A malware attack resulted in unauthorized access to a municipal computer and files it contained between March 6 and March 13, 2017, according to an alert the town posted on its website and on social media. “The Town of Weare has no evidence right now that any…

Hopkinton may raise age to buy tobacco & vapor products from 18 to 21

Steven Chamberlin, Superintendent of the Hopkinton School District, informed the School Board that a survey of Hopkinton High School students found 27% have used an e-cigarette, but he and other administrators believe the number is higher. Although the district has tried to combat the issue by bringing in lung health experts to educate students on the risks of…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Division III Championship. Shorthanded Hawks prevail in a shootout
#1 Hopkinton 12, #3 Derryfield 11: Although they held a four-goal lead at the time, the Hawks picked up their fourth card and would be forced to play the final eight minutes a player down. Ellie Morrall scored what turned out to be the game winner with 1:29 left. After making it to the championship game last season and losing, nobody on the Hopkinton side wanted to feel that disappointment again…

BOYS LACROSSE

Division III Semifinals. #2 Hopkinton 10, #2 Kearsarge 6: Kearsarge fell behind by as much as three in the first half, only to regroup with a rally led by senior Emilie Webster to tie the game early in the second. But Derryfield, funneling its offense through sophomore Lucy Licata and junior Olivia Strong, scored five straight times in the second and held Kearsarge scoreless for nearly 18 minutes to secure a finals berth…

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The Messenger – May 31, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 31, 2019 (pdf)Franklin Savings Bank’s 150th

Franklin Savings Bank will host a 150th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 29th in downtown Franklin. The event will begin with the FSB 150th 5K Run/Walk, in partnership with Millennium Running; a market day featuring local artisans, food and activities for all ages; followed by live performances by…

Plan NH Charette cites increased downtown parking as the key to revitalization

A large cross section of Hillsborough residents were joined by about a dozen volunteer architects, engineers, designers, and traffic experts from Plan NH, who spent two days observing, discussing and debating ways to revitalize Central Square…

Community Church of New Boston’s Choir at Carnegie Hall in NYC

Come on over to Molly’s Tavern in New Boston, NH on Sunday, June 16th from 1pm – 6pm for a community BBQ, to benefit the Community Church of New Boston’s Choir to help offset the cost of performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC this December. The choir, having been recently invited by Distinguished Concerts International NY to perform in…

Henniker students learn from cartoon artist

Henniker Community School students in grades 1 to 4 and grade 6 spent five days last week working with Henniker native and cartoonist Marek Bennett. Students learned the art of cartooning while each grade made a class book during his artist in residence. Marek Bennett also released his newest graphic novel, The Civil War Diary of…

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Goffstown 12, Bedford 7: Trailing 4-0 heading to the bottom of the second, Goffstown rallied back by putting up a six-spot in the frame. Twelve Grizzlies came to the plate. John Stark 9, Pelham 1: Izzy Nelson pitched a no-hitter for John Stark allowing one earned run and striking out 10. Lilli Stogner hit a three-run home run…

BOYS BASEBALL

Sunapee 3, Derryfield 1: In Cooperstown, NY, Darren Hulton fired seven innings of one-run ball, spreading around four hits and striking out six. Jordan Chappell led the Lakers’ offense with a 2-for-4 showing at the plate to go along with two RBIsFranklin 4, Winnisquam 3: The Bears took an early lead when Allard homered in the first inning, but Franklin rallied back in the fifth with four runs to go up, 4-1. Winnisquam battled back to pull within a run in the sixth, but fell short after stranding two runners on base in the seventh…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 30, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 24, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 24, 2019 (pdf)10% Franklin teacher layoffs?

Franklin school administrators recently presented two budgets to the city council. One plan to spend $16.8 million was approved by the school board and a contingency plan to spend $14.3 million in order to stay under the city’s spending cap. The $2.5 million difference between the two proposals is staggering…

Plan NH Charette cites increased downtown parking as the key to revitalization

A large cross section of Hillsborough residents were joined by about a dozen volunteer architects, engineers, designers, and traffic experts from Plan NH, who spent two days observing, discussing and debating ways to revitalize Central Square…

The 2019 N.H. Summer Learning Challenge

The end is near. Of the academic year for New Hampshire schools, that is. But learning shouldn’t stop just because school is out. The New Hampshire Department of Education is launching its 2019 Summer Learning Challenge to help parents stop the summer slide. Building on a program begun last year, the 2019 Summer Learning Challenge includes…

H-D’s Alexander Ager named Artistic Director of the Kearsarge Chorale

Kearsarge Chorale, a community choral group affiliated with Colby-Sawyer College in New London, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Ager as its new Artistic Director. Ager, the K-8 music teacher at the Andover Elementary/Middle School, graduated from Hillsboro-Deering High School, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from…

SOFTBALL

Goffstown 9, Merrimack 6: Shannon Gifford belted a three run home run, the 20th of her career, to help Goffstown earn its second straight come-from-behind win. John Stark 12, Lebanon 0: Tyler Descoteau threw a complete game shutout with 5 K’s…

LACROSSE

ConVal 4, Hanover 1: Casey Jordan pitched his best game of the season, striking out 12 Hanover batters with two walks, a hit batter, three hits and an unearned run. Hopkinton 13, Campbell 5: Hopkinton responded in kind with a flurry of goals and made it 7-3 at half. The Hawks worked hard on clears and offense to maintain possession the rest of the way and hold their lead…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 23, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 17, 2019

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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…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 16, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 10, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 10, 2019 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering DECA shines at international competition

Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA recently returned from the international competition in Orlando, Florida with several winners. The group attended the conference from April 26 – May 1, 2019 and during this event three teams made their way into the finals of their respective competitions and finished in the top eight of their competitive event. This year H-D had two Virtual Business Retail Management teams qualify for the finals. The team of Chloe Braun, Emma Curley and Cassidy Marshall finished in 8th place internationally in an event that…

Two nights of spectacular Newport fireworks on May 17 & 18

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the Town of Newport’s Parlin Field Airport to present two great nights of fireworks, free to the public. Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th we invite you to “Blast” into Summer from 5pm – 10pm at the Airport for two nights filled with fantastic Class “B” fireworks displays presented by the NH Pyrotechnics Association. All are welcome to this free event to watch the NHPA Friday night for their open event, and…

H-D’s Marc Payeur recognized as a Running Start Program Champion

Governor Chris Sununu, Chancellor Ross Gittell and NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut joined New Hampshire’s Community Colleges to honor Hillsboro-Deering’s Marc Payeur as one of seven individuals from high schools across the state who have been advocates for the Community College System of NH’s Running Start program.  Running Start enables high school students to take courses at their schools for dual high school and college credit. By earning college credits while in high school, students…

Several changes made to Deering Beach & Boat Launch Ordinances

Over the winter, during open/public Deering Selectmens meetings, the Board made several changes and updates to town ordinances with the intent of reducing some of the overcrowding issues, increasing life/fire/health/traffic safety, and…

BASEBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 9, InterLakes 2: The HDHS Hillcats were able to get their bats going racking up 10 hits with Edward Figueroa leading the team by going 3 for 4. Jack Ferguson turned two double plays which was key to the Hillcat defense.  Sawyer Jones took the win…

SOFTBALL

Belmont 21, Hillsboro-Deering 2: The Red Raiders recorded 19 hits, four of which came from Morgan Hall. Julianna Estremera earned the win, allowing two runs on five hits and five…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 9, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – May 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - May 2019 (pdf)Tickets now on sale for 6th Annual Halcyon Music Festival June 20-29

24 world-class musicians to perform seven chamber music concerts in Portsmouth over just 10 days. The 2019 Halcyon Music Festival returns to Portsmouth June 20 through 29 and subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale. Now in its sixth year, the festival brings 24 world-class musicians together to live, rehearse and perform a series of seven chamber music concerts over…

Taste of Monadnock & Beyond Food & Wine Festival Sunday, June 2nd

Shelter From The Storm will be holding their Fifth Annual TASTE OF MONADNOCK & BEYOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL at the WOODBOUND INN, Rindge, NH on Sunday, June 2nd from 5 to 8:30 pm. Rudy Rosalez has once again generously donated the use of his restaurant, playbarn, ballroom, and grounds for this event. All proceeds will…

Come join the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire coming May 11th

On May 11th-12th & 18th-19th New Hampshire Renaissance Faire will celebrate 15 years . In this time New Hampshire Renaissance Faire has grown to be one of the finest events of its kind in New England, and is certainly positioned to continue to improve upon its already-impressive status, with a new location, improved layout, ever-increasing lists of vendors and fan-favorite performers…and now…

Canterbury Shaker Village opens May 4

Heifer Parade & Free Opening Day Kicks off 50th Anniversary Year. Canterbury Shaker Village opens for the season on Saturday, May 4 from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free to all. For many families, the highlight of the day is the Heifer Parade at 11 am, when young cows from Brookford Farm are brought to their summer pastures on Shaker lands. Children will love the traditional maypole dancing that follows. Canterbury-based fiddler and caller Dudley Laufman will…

 

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