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In new Hampshire – December 2016

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Pitter Patter; League of NH Craftsmen’s 2016 Annual Ornament

A great year-round gift and collectible item is the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Ornament. This year’s ornament is Pitter Patter, a whimsical Rhodium-plated metal elf boot with etched and silkscreened details. Sussy-Rose Shields, juried in metal by the League in 1988, created this ornament to represent the elfin people that make and deliver gifts, create mischief, and bring joy…

Experience delights of Christmas from a simpler era

Christmas at Canterbury December 3 and 10: Santa Claus, old-time magic, live music, crafts and more at this annual family event. Christmas at Canterbury will be held on Saturday, December 3 and 10, 2016 from 3:00-8:00pm at Canterbury Shaker Village. Tickets are $18 for adults, $8 for children age 6-17; children under 5 free. Member admission is half price…

Mt Washington Valley’s holiday events calendar is packed

As the holidays approach, the calendar in Mt Washington Valley, NH fills with everything from shopping events to Santa sightings, skiing and the chance to ring in the new year in the White Mountains. It’s a packed holiday calendar with so many reasons to visit Mt Washington Valley you’ll need to plan more than one getaway. Visit one weekend for tax-free shopping and the next weekend for skiing and holiday events…

Holiday Season Festivities return to The Rocks Estate

Snowflakes drifting onto evergreen boughs, horses plodding past historic buildings, marshmallows roasting on a fire: visitors to The Rocks Estate this holiday season will find all of this – and more. At this renowned Christmas tree farm, making Christmas memories goes beyond selecting the perfect tree, although you’ll find that…

Candlelight Stroll  – a “Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth”

Candlelight Stroll, an annual holiday tradition at Strawbery Banke since 1979 showcases 350 years of seasonal and holiday traditions against the backdrop of the Museum’s furnished historic houses. On these weekend evenings, the Museum grounds glow with hundreds of lighted candle lanterns, the houses are adorned with thousands of hand-made decorations crafted from…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 December 8, 2016 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – December 9, 2016

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Download The Messenger - December 9, 2016 (pdf)Henniker burglaries

On November 28th the Henniker Police Department received a report of a burglary on Old Hillsboro Road. The suspects made entry into the home through a door located in the back of the house. Jewelry and a lock box was taken. On November 30th police received a report of an attempted burglary on…

Colby-Sawyer College lays off 18 as part of restructuring

Colby-Sawyer College administrators confirmed they had laid off 18 employees this week as part of a restructuring to deal with a $2.6 million operating loss in the current school year. Notices were sent out to seven faculty members and 11 other staffers on…

H-D Winter Concert “The Light Eternal”

The H-D Music department presents its Winter Concert Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. at the HDMS Cafetorium. This free concert features the HDHS Chorus and Band as they explore songs related to Light including a piece entitled “The Light Eternal” which musically chronicles the attack on the USAT Dorchester during WWII which took the lives of…

New Boston company donates iMac Computer to school

Students at New Boston Central School, New Boston, NH are taking another step up in technology thanks to the donation of a new iMac desktop computer and color printer from miEdge. Mark Smith, Founder and CEO of the New Boston based miEdge, presented the new iMac to…

Antrim Festival of Trees features ‘A Winter’s Evening’ December 10

Antrim welcomed hundreds of visitors to the opening of their seventh annual Festival of Trees on Thanksgiving weekend. The festival continues through the month of December until January 2. Unlike other festival of trees events, Antrim’s is not a fundraiser and displays are not for sale. Rather, the free event is put on to celebrate…

Speedway seeks to host music festivals

Loudon town leaders are considering a proposal from the New Hampshire Motor Speedway to host a multi-day music festival. On Tuesday, a sound test was conducted at the racetrack to test the noise level at different parts of the grounds. The track wants to hold a three-day music festival next summer. A letter of intent for the festival was sent to…

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The Messenger – December 2, 2016

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Resident salutes Goffstown Police Department

Goffstown resident Dave Gilland recently sent this letter to the Selectmen: “I don’t believe that the police are congratulated enough for doing an extremely difficult job, so I wanted to take the time to pass on my thoughts of the Goffstown PD. My wife and I have…

Washington woman clocked at 94 mph

On November 25, 2016, while running radar during a speed enforcement grant provided by the NH Highway Safety Agency, Washington Police Lt. Steven Marshall stopped a vehicle for travelling nearly 3 times the posted 35 mph speed limit. Lt. Marshall was running stationary radar on…

H-D budget seeks 14.58% ($1.7 million) more tax $$

The proposed H-D school  budget for 2017-2018 currently stands at $23,006,870, a 5.85% increase over the current budget. With reductions in state and federal aid, the district needs to raise $13,294,845 in real estate taxes, an increase of $1,704,805 or 14.58% over the current amount. Board Chair Rich Pelletier suggested that…

Another ex Weare police officer suing the town

Lisa Censabella of Nashua, an ex-Weare police officer filed the lawsuit against the town of Weare, Police Chief Sean Kelly, Lt. Frank Hebert, Town Administrator Naomi Bolton, several former officers and the five selectmen, claiming that she was “subjected to constant harassment and social isolation” and wrongfully terminated, after having…

CSC students have respiratory problems

Some Colby Sawyer College Students were evacuated on Monday night after reporting respiratory problems. New London Fire Department responded to the Best Dorm at Colby Sawyer College shortly before 9:30 pm Tuesday, for reports of an unknown gas.  Fire Chief Jay Lyons said the students reported having respiratory problems and fire fighters evacuated the…

HDMS Turkey Trot aids Food Pantry

The students and staff at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School participated in the HDMS Annual Turkey Trot on 11/22/2016. The students collected 271 canned food items to donate to the local food pantry. The first place winners of the Turkey Trot won a turkey, second place winners won a pie, and the third place winners won cookies. The crowd was adorned with turkey hats, pilgrim hats, Native American costumes, and…

Five H-DHS students earn first place in DECA North Atlantic Region

After a month 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 2017.  In the Virtual Business Sports Management Competition, three students, juniors Nick Lester and Thomas Ferguson, and sophomore Ryan Gillett, chose the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 December 1, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – November 25, 2016

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Welcome Walmart

In contrast to its reception in 2006, Walmart’s plans to build a Hillsborough Supercenter was not only devoid of any Anti-Walmart, “Not In My Town” protesters, this year’s application was eagerly anticipated and quickly approved. For the first time, it was confirmed that the store would be a…

Help feed our needy neighbors this Christmas season

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse  is pleased to announce that for the 22nd 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…

The Knights of Columbus are providing ‘Coats For Kids’

A large number of new kids’ winter coats were delivered this week to the Hillsboro-Deering and the Henniker School Districts by the local Knights of Columbus Council serving the St. Mary and St. Theresa Parishes of Hillsboro and Henniker. The coats, delivered to the…

Newport considers increased water ban

Newport is looking at implementing the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Model Water Use Restriction Ordinance. A mandatory water restriction was put in affect in October. Public Works Director Larry Wiggins said that the Water Department has lowered the output of water from…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA inaugurates another busy year

Fifty-four DECA students were recently inducted into the Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA chapter. The induction ceremony occurred in front of a packed cafeteria of family and community members. The following students were elected as DECA officers…

Loudon neighbors object to greenhouse’s light and noise

Several residents attended the recent Loudon selectman’s meeting to speak about the lights from the Greenhouse on Route 106. Douglas Bruce said he is about 3 miles from the greenhouse and literally at nighttime he can read a book in his bedroom from the light reflecting off it, especially if…

School Board confronted by a dozen upset parents

About a dozen upset and frustrated parents of H-D Elementary School students attended Monday’s School Board meeting to voice their concerns over what they felt were severe and improper disciplines being administered by Vice Principal Debra Beaupre…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 22, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

Christmas Shopping Guide – November 2016

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Download Christmas Shopping Guide - November 2016 (pdf)Candlelight Stroll  – Anchoring “Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth”

Candlelight Stroll, an annual holiday tradition at Strawbery Banke since 1979 showcases 350 years of seasonal and holiday traditions against the backdrop of the Museum’s furnished historic houses. On these weekend evenings, the Museum grounds glow with hundreds of lighted candle lanterns, the houses are adorned with thousands of hand-made decorations crafted from live greens and dried flowers and herbs collected from the Museum gardens, and the air is filled with the sound of holiday music and scent of woodsmoke from the bonfire. Its…

Spectacular Holiday Fair to feature local craftsmen

Are you searching for a unique gift for someone special, or perhaps just a day-long adventure to the beautiful seacoast town of Rye with friends and family?  Either way, plan on visiting Webster at Rye’s Holiday Fair in Rye, New Hampshire this year. The event will be held in Webster’s stunning new addition, decorated especially for the occasion, on Saturday, December 3rd, from…

Trans-Siberian-esque Wizards of Winter to perform

Flying Monkey Performance Center presents Wizards of Winter on the Plymouth stage on Sunday, December 4th at 6:30pm. Anchored by three former Trans-Siberian Orchestra members, they have garnered legions of fans with their original album and holiday rock opera. Tickets for this concert start at $29. Envision Christmas season by enjoying progressive rock with a dash…

Ways to make your family’s holiday portraits shine

Take a look at your family. How many changes have crept in since last year? And one year from now, when it’s time to send out holiday cards again, think about how much more they will have changed. Sending a family photograph as your holiday card is one way to share with your friends and loved ones the joy and pride your family makes you feel. But more importantly, as the years pass, the holiday memories within these pictures will become more and more precious. Booking a session with a professional photographer will result in stunning cards that…

Christmas gift-giving guide for last minute shopping

Everyone has had to scurry around to find a last minute holiday gift at some point, whether you procrastinated, you were searching for the perfect gift or you forgot to add someone to your gift list, but don’t let these scenarios cause you stress…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 17, 2016 in Holiday Guide. Closed

The Messenger – November 8, 2016

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Margaret Lougee installed as Bow’s new Police Chief

Margaret Lougee was sworn in Monday night as Bow’s new Police Chief before a standing room only crowd at the Old Town Hall. The crowd included Lougee’s large family, friends, along with past and present coworkers. Lougee previously served as a master sergeant in the NH Air National Guard retiring after…

Quick response saves Dunbarton home

A Dunbarton shed was destroyed after catching fire Sunday afternoon. Crews responded to the 36 Twist Hill Road home shortly before 3:30 p.m. after a report of smoke in the backyard. Dunbarton Fire Deputy Chief Bud Marcou said he’s not sure who called in the report, but believes it was someone driving by, as no one…

Over 100 birds killed in fire that destroys Newport pole barn

About 100 birds perished in a barn fire at a family farm on Brown Road Monday afternoon, Newport Fire Chief Wayne Conroy said. Pigs rescued from the barn were revived with water and oxygen. Newport Fire and EMS responded to a report of heavy black smoke in the area of Brown Road at 12:27 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters found the rear of a barn structure on fire as well as…

Jim Kofalt’s refuses recount in 1 vote loss

Although he lost his election in a race for the N.H. House of Representatives by one vote, but Jim Kofalt did not challenge the result. Kofalt, a Wilton Republican, was beaten last week by fellow Republican John J. Valera, of Windsor in a contest for the two seats in Hillsborough House District 38. Valera won the second highest vote tally, with…

Henniker’s Safe Routes to School

The Henniker Selectmen spent a lot of money Tuesday evening. Fortunately much of it will not effect the local tax rate. The Board unanimously approved $280,000 to construct Phase I of the Safe Routes To School Project, first applied for in 2009. The project is funded with a 100% federal grant with construction to begin in…

Weare Middle School students tour Hopkinton-Everett Dam

As part of the watershed education portion of the 7 and 8th-grade science curriculum, Weare 7/8th grade students learned about the 1938 Great Flood in Weare and the subsequent construction of the Hopkinton-Everett dam system and its lasting effects on  the Towns of Weare, Henniker, and Hopkinton. In November, the students took a…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 17, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – November 11, 2016

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Bradford soldier killed

An Army Special Forces soldier from Bradford, the father of a young boy, died during a combat-diving training session in Florida last Wednesday. Staff Sgt. David J. Whitcher served two tours in Afghanistan with the New Hampshire National Guard before enlisting in the Army in 2013. He signed up for the Special Forces a year later. He graduated from a Special Forces qualification course earlier this year and was enrolled in…

Sunapee Cubs fan celebrates the victory

At 108 years of age, Sunapee resident Hazel Nilson may be the only person in the country still alive when the Chicago Cubs won the World series in 1908.  As a born and raised Chicagoan, she has been a Cubs fan since she can remember. She moved to Sunapee Cove 2 years ago to be closer to family and has remained loyal to her Cubbies, watching…

Former Northfield man withdraws guilty plea to selling drugs

Brian Watson, 57, formerly of Northfield, who was scheduled to plead guilty Monday to selling a lethal combination of heroin and fentanyl to a 21-year-old Tilton man, withdrew his sealed plea agreement because of new information his lawyer wants to explore. Attorney Mark Sisti learned that a different man currently…

Nominations sought for  Cornerstone and the Dream Keeper Awards

Each year, the Goffstown School District seeks to recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated  an outstanding commitment to support student learning and superior education in our community. This recognition is represented in two different…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Division III Championship: # 5 Hopkinton 1 #2 Stevens 0: The Hopkinton High boys’ soccer team only needed one goal to take home the NHIAA Division III championship Saturday at Larkin Field. The fifth-seeded Hawks earned a 1-0 victory over #2 Stevens of Claremont on the back of Jacob Rockwood’s first-half goal and a shutout performance from goalkeeper Tim Meserve…

Girls Sports – Soccer

Division III Championship: # 3 John Stark 4  # 5 Oyster River 0: A turnover by No. 5 Oyster River set up a goal by Morgan Hawkes in the third minute, and No. 3 John Stark added two more in the first half on the way to a 4-0 win over the Bobcats at Bill Ball Stadium.  Hawkes finished with two goals and Brooke Shatney and Aria Ulmer also scored to lead the Generals  to the program’s first title.
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Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 10, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – November 4, 2016

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Newbury teenager charged with firing four shots

Nathaniel Hargreaves, 18, of Newbury has been arrested and charged with felony reckless conduct after a road rage incident last Sunday in Newport during which four rounds were shot from a moving truck, police said. Hargreaves posted $10,000 cash bail and will be arraigned…

Henniker committee considering reviving a ‘Family River Festival’

Henniker’s Economic Development Committee has discussed the creation of a family river festival to celebrate this significant resource in the community and expand environmental tourism. Access to and highlighting the River was a major theme reported in…

Sunapee Chief David Cahill Receives Spirit of NH Award

At a recent gathering in Concord, Volunteer NH printed Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill with its Volunteer Award. Cahill has represented Law Enforcement statewide at the highest levels by serving as a past President of the NH Chiefs Association and as a current member of the NH Police Standards and Training Counsel. He is an outspoken advocate for…

Hillsborough Historical Society elects officers & presents awards

The Hillsborough Historical Society recently held their Annual Meeting at the Smith Congregational Church in Hillsborough. New Officers elected were…

Franklin City Council’s  SAU withdrawal vote ruled invalid

The Franklin City Council’s 5-4 vote to withdraw Franklin School District from SAU 18 last week has been ruled invalid by the NH Department of Education. The withdrawal plan must be accepted by…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Division II Semifinals: #6 Goffstown 2 # 2 Pembroke 1 OT: After 80 minutes of emotionally intense soccer, Mike Fortin floated through the right side of the Pembroke defense, took a touch, and fired it home between the legs of Pembroke goalie Tyler Smith to give Goffstown a thrilling 2-1 win. Division II Quarterfinals: #6 Goffstown 1 #3 ConVal 0: The Grizzlies’ defense held Division II’s top scoring offense scoreless while Noah Charron provided the lone goal. Charron finished a Mike Fortin corner kick for his tally. Miles Green provided the clean sheet in net the for the Grizzlies…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

Division III Semifinals: #3 Farmington 3 #2 Winnisquam 2: Farmington bounced back from a lopsided loss in Game 4 to beat Winnisquam in the fifth and deciding game for a 3-2 victory. Division III Quarterfinals: #2 Winnisquam 3. #10 Portsmouth Christian 0: The Bears cruised to wins in sets one and three but had to come from behind in a 28-26 second-set win…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 November 3, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – November 2016

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Candlelight Stroll  – Anchoring “Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth”

Candlelight Stroll, an annual holiday tradition at Strawbery Banke since 1979 showcases 350 years of seasonal and holiday traditions against the backdrop of the Museum’s furnished historic houses. On these weekend evenings, the Museum grounds glow with hundreds of lighted candle lanterns, the houses are adorned with thousands of hand-made decorations crafted from live greens and dried flowers and herbs collected from the Museum gardens, and the air is filled with the sound of holiday music and scent of woodsmoke from the bonfire. Its…

One of New England’s premier ice and rock climbing destinations

It could be said that mountain exploration in the United States got its earliest start when Mt. Washington was climbed by Darby Field as early as 1642, and the Appalachian Mountain Club was formed in 1878, the first of its kind outdoor club in the country. Since that time, Mt Washington Valley has been considered a climbing destination for rock and ice climbers seeking the challenge of the cliffs and ledges found here. With the opening of…

The Beach Boys come to Capitol Center for the Arts Nov. 5

Central New Hampshire’s largest and most eclectic performing arts venue welcomes the iconic band and its “50 Years of Good Vibrations” Tour to the CCA mainstage. The Beach Boys will be appearing at the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) in Concord, New Hampshire on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:30PM. Tickets are currently on sale at the CCA box office at…

Pats Peak annual Octoberfest Celebration and Ski/ Snowboard Sale

Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier snowsports destination, announces its 14th annual Octoberfest celebration in conjunction with the 46th annual Pats Peak Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Sale on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Admission is free to the Octoberfest event from 11am to 5pm. The Octoberfest celebration is one of the biggest Octoberfest celebrations in New Hampshire, which includes authentic German food, beer garden, live music from…

Christmas at The Fells: Let it Snow

November 5, 2016  10:00 AM. Tickets: $18 in advance through October 30; $23 at the door; $5. 465 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. Phone: 603-763-4789. Come tour The Fells and experience the historic Main House, transformed to the theme of Let it Snow! Get inspired by festive fireside vignettes and the sparkle of newly fallen snow. Professional interior designers, floral artists, decorators and talented…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 27, 2016 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – October 28, 2016

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New Boston Police Department being sued by former officer

Alexandra Drake, 24, of Nashua, a former New Boston police officer, has filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the town and police department. Drake says she was fired after she complained about sexual harassment by a supervising officer who allegedly ranked female drivers on a “rapability” scale…

Warning – Hillsboro’s Crazy Christians are at it again

Again this year, the Hillsboro United Methodist Men’s Ministry, affectionately dubbed “The Crazy Christians,” will camp out in cardboard boxes and sleeping bags to highlight the plight  of our homeless neighbors. They will be camping on the lawn next to the church on November 4th, 5th and 6th, and will be accepting donations of…

Colby-Sawyer honors Hillsboro woman

Emily Hatcher of Hillsboro, N.H., is one of eight students selected to receive the Sawyer Fellowship, one of Colby-Sawyer College’s most prestigious honors. Each year, Colby-Sawyer College faculty and administrative staff nominate students based upon their excellence in the classroom, their leadership, and their…

Hillsborough Olde Fashioned Christmas

Hillsborough Pride has begun planning for this year’s Olde Fashioned Christmas to be held on December 3, 2016. This traditional event celebrates both the religious as well as the commercial aspects of the holiday. Churches or civic groups wishing to host an event as part of the day long celebration should…

Complaints aired over new traffic flow routes at Newport schools

Newport Police Chief James Burroughs briefed the joint meeting of the School Board and Selectmen on the status of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the recent changes to the traffic pattern at Richards School. Selectman Todd Fratzell relayed that several parents had complained with the lack of flow, particularly on Beach Street. At one point he personally had to…

Boys Sports – Football

Bow 14 John Stark 6:  Bow got a first quarter touchdown from Nate Alford on a two-yard run to lead 7-0 at the half. Jack Corriveau’s 1-yard run capped a 14-play, 62-yard drive that took up 7½ minutes of the third quarter. Drew McQuarrie, who’s been battling injury, lost two fumbles in the first half and was replaced by younger brother Parker McQuarrie in the second half. Parker led an 84-yard drive that culminated in an 18-yard TD pass to Jake Sitts with 1:22 left…

Girls Sports – Soccer

Division III Preliminary  #4 Hillsboro-Deering 7 #13 Bishop Brady 2: Key players: Hillsboro-Deering – Bridgette Winters scored 3 goals and added 2 assists to lead the Hillcats to a win. The HDHS Girls Varsity Soccer Team will host Raymond HS in the NHIAA Quarter Finals Round on Saturday, Oct 29th at 2:00pm.
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