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In New Hampshire – June 2018

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New Hampshire Boat Museum opening reception June 1

There is a lot of NEW going on at the New Hampshire Boat Museum! Find out more at this year’s Opening Reception on June 1rst at 6-9 PM. This year’s 2018 exhibit, New Chapters: Rare Boats that Mark Transitions in Our Economy and Culture 1900-1940, features boats that were innovative in their day and tells stories of American ingenuity in response to a changing culture and economy. These are rare and rarely seen boats from…

Great things in Mt Washington Valley

Mt Washington Valley, NH received upward of 175-inches of snow during the 2017-18 ski season. With that much snow, imagine how the waterfalls will rush as winter melt feeds rivers around the Valley. Yankee Magazine says Mt Washington Valley’s waterfalls offer “the ultimate rock concert” and best of all, the Valley offers a host of easily accessible locations for waterfall viewing and photo-taking. Nowhere in New England are waterfalls as…

NH Permaculture Day hosted by Cite Ecologique of NH Ecovillage

Summer is a special time of abundance, harvest, celebrating community, and sharing in the joys of nature’s gifts. For this reason, we invite you to participate in the 6th New Hampshire Permaculture Day on Saturday, August 18th 2018. This event is spearheaded by the New Hampshire Permaculture Guild, hosted by Cite Ecologique of NH Ecovillage in Colebrook, NH, and supported by the Permaculture Association of the Northeast and…

Cranmore expands summit offerings and adds knockerball

Knockerball made its debut at Cranmore last summer, and will be offered daily at the resort for summer 2018. The attraction will also be included with the purchase of a Mountain Adventure Park or All Day Play ticket. Organized “KnockerSoccer” games will take place in an 80ft by 40ft inflatable arena at the base of Cranmore’s North Slope. Open to guests 48” and up, a variety of organized games can be played based on the number, size and age of participants…

 

The Messenger – June 1, 2018

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Two Colleges Merge – NEC and NH Institute of Art to merge by October

Henniker’s New England College and the Manchester-based New Hampshire Institute of Art plan to complete a merger by October 1st. In a joint statement, both colleges said the merger will enhance the delivery of academic programs and…

Newport Rotary Club provides six grants to Technical Center

Five teachers, the Media specialist and the CTE Director of Newport’s Sugar River Valley Technical Center attended a recent Newport Rotary luncheon. All six of the staff members received mini grants to fund exciting initiatives. Ms. Bilodeau (Foreign language) will be using an interactive problem solving kit, similar to an escape room activity but…

Hancock Police conduct drug & alcohol abuse program at ConVal

On May 15th Hancock Police Officer John Minichiello spoke to an assembly of juniors and seniors at ConVal High School. He opened with his life story on the hardships that he has been through throughout his life dealing with…

Veterans Home program honors 43 Granite Staters

A Memorial Day event held by the New Hampshire Veterans Home was a reminder that gratitude for those who have fought for America should not be limited to just a holiday. The memories of 64 New Hampshire veterans who died in the last year were honored with the laying of a wreath. A total of 43 Granite Staters have been killed in…

BOYS BASEBALL

Bishop Brady 11, Hillsboro-Deering 9: Brady trailed 2-0 in the top of the second, but exploded for seven runs and a 7-2 lead highlighted by a two-RBI single from Lamora…

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Bishop Brady 34, Hillsboro-Deering 7: Bishop Brady scored seven runs in the first inning, five in the second, six in the third, 10 in the fourth and six in the fifth for the win…

The Messenger – May 25, 2018

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Missing son is suspect in Chichester mother’s death

The body of Frances Nash, 51, of Chichester was found. She died of multiple stab wounds. An arrest warrant was issued for Nash’s son, Phillip Nash, 21, who was taken into custody in Emporia Virginia. Nash was wanted in connection with the theft of Frances Nash’s vehicle, a Mercury Mariner SUV which was found near Hackleboro Road in…

Area Elementary students recognized at State House Ceremony

Several Granite State students, including those from Franklin, Hopkinton, Newport and Northfield received certificates and awards on May 16 as part of the bicentennial celebration of the New Hampshire State House. Next year, the State House turns 200 and students were invited to share their…

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School DECA Team shines at state event
The New Hampshire DECA 5th Annual Middle School Career

Development Conference was held Tuesday, May 15 in Manchester. Three teams earned top honors. NH DECA welcomed over 60 competitors from four middle schools (Fairgrounds, Nashua; Pennichuck, Nashua; Bedford Middle School, and Hillsboro-Deering). New Hampshire DECA hosted competitive events in the areas of…

In SeniorLifestyles: John Stark sophomores hear from a Holocaust survivor

All members of the sophomore class at John Stark Regional High School are currently reading Night, a work by Elie Wiesel about his experience with his father in the Nazi German concentration camps. To enrich their reading, John Stark English teacher Michele Kirschbaum invited Kati Preston, a Holocaust survivor who now…

Sports – Boys Track & Field

ConVal: The Track and field team capped off their regular season at the Monandnock Invitational over the weekend. Del Bonsu-Anane led the boys team by winning all three of the sprint events. Other event winners included…

Sports – Girls Track & Field

ConVal: The Track and field team capped off their regular season at the Monandnock Invitational over the weekend. The girls team was led by Rachel Hurley who won the 1600 meter and 800 meter runs.  Also taking individual event titles were…

The Messenger – May 18, 2018

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Groundbreaking soon at Hillsborough’s WalMart

Hillsborough’s long-awaited, on-again, off-again WalMart project is back on again. Developer Michael Black of Saxton Partners has informed town officials that he anticipates getting approval to break ground in the near future. Unconfirmed reports indicate that after a prolonged approval process and extensive clearing of the site, the developers failed to have the…

Newport’s PJ Lovely recognized as Champion for Children

PJ Lovely, the Director of Recreation in Newport was recognized on Friday as the Southwest Regional 2018 Champion for Children. The Champion for Children Award is presented by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association and recognizes community members who have given distinguished public service to benefit children. Lovely was nominated by the…

White Birch’s Kentucky Derby Party

On May 5th, guests enjoyed some Louisville excitement at the White Birch Center Kentucky Derby Party held at Pats Peak. Derby-goers dressed in style enjoyed classic cocktails, southern inspired food, and dancing on the deck to live music from Nick’s Other Band. Exquisite raffle items, a fun hat contest, and themed games were enjoyed by a crowd of more than 150 attendees. Gathering for a rendition of My Old Kentucky Home, followed by watching the Run for the Roses on the big screen, added to the tradition of this sold-out…

Antrim Wind decision upheld

The NH Supreme Court has upheld a 2016 decision by the NH Site Evaluation Committee allowing the nine-turbine wind project in Antrim to move forward under certain conditions. Fred Ward of Stoddard, one of the petitioners, is planning to file an appeal, which will likely be filed by…

Sports – Boys Baseball

Mascenic 5, Hillsboro-Deering 1: Mascenic scored five times in the first two innings and the Hillcats couldn’t get their bats going in enough time to respond. Hillsboro-Deering 9, Kearsarge 0: Hillsboro-Deering came out and hit the ball hard and built a big lead early. Sunapee 14, Hopkinton 4: Five Hawks pitchers threw a combined 14 walks, squandering a 4-0 lead that Hopkinton had in the top of the second…

Sports – Girls Softball

Kearsarge 18, Hillsboro-Deering 3: After 11 straight losses, the Cougars broke out for a season-high run total to notch their first victory. John Stark 5, Sanborn 2: Trailing 2-0, Anna Stenger led off the fifth with a triple to spark a three-run rally before the Generals added two insurance runs in the sixth…

The Messenger – May 11, 2018

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Antrim Congregational Church donates $15,000

Melissa Gallagher, Executive Director of The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center, announced today that the Antrim Congregational Church Society has made a $15,000 contribution to The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center. Leaders of the former church sought to donate their remaining proceeds to non-profit organizations serving…

Hillsboro-Deering Schools awarded six grants to improve school security

During Monday’s meeting, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board accepted six grants under the Public School Infrastructure Fund totaling $278,439.00 The grants will provide security cameras and protective window film at the Elementary, Middle and High Schools. There will be roughly 100 cameras throughout the…

Three injured in Bow motorcycle crash

Three people were seriously injured and I-93 southbound was closed following a crash involving a car and two motorcycles Saturday afternoon. State troopers from Troop D and the Concord Police Department shut down I-93 southbound for roughly one and a half hours at approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday after the crash, which occurred between Exits 12 N and 12 S. Upon arrival at the scene, troopers located two…

H-D Band & Chorus performs at “Trills and Thrills” Music Festival

On Friday, May 4, 75 Chorus and Concert Band students from Hillsboro-Deering High School travelled to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts to perform in the “Trills and Thrills” Music Festival where they received scores, ratings, and feedback from adjudicators. The chorus performed “Like a Mighty Stream” by Moses Hogan under the direction of Keene State College Student Teacher Hailley Dufresne and…

Sports – Boys Lacrosse

Portsmouth 15, John Stark 9: The score was tied at 7-7 at halftime before Portsmouth pulled away in the second half. Merrimack Valley 16, John Stark 12: The Pride held a 10-3 lead at halftime, but the Generals made up some ground by outscoring MV 4-1 in the third…

Sports – Girls Lacrosse

Bow 14, Gilford 9: Makayla Murray and Charlotte Ulrich led the Falcons with 3 goals each. John Stark 14, Spaulding 1: Thirteen John Stark players scored goals in the victory, with five players scoring their first goals of the season…

In New Hampshire May 2018

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Taste of Monadnock & Beyond Food & Wine Festival

Shelter From The Storm will be holding their Fourth Annual TASTE OF MONADNOCK & BEYOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL at the WOODBOUND INN, Rindge, NH on Sunday, June 3rd 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 of the event will help…

6th Annual Make a Blanket Day

The 6th Annual Project Linus Make a Blanket Day will be held on Saturday, May 5th at the First Congregational Church, 6 Payson Hill Road in Rindge, sponsored by the church’s Charity Crafters group.  The mission of the national non-profit Project Linus organization is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously…

Canterbury Shaker Village opens May 5th

A parade of cows is an unusual sight, and Canterbury Shaker Village marks its opening day on May 5 with just such a spectacle. Heifers from Brookford Farm in Canterbury will arrive at the Village that Saturday, and at about 11 am will make its way past spectators into the grassy fields of Shaker Village, there to spend the summer in bovine…

American Pickers to film in New Hampshire

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to New Hampshire! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout your area. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on…

Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Aboard The M/S Mount Washington

Cruise Beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington. No visit to New Hampshire is complete without a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. This beautiful crystal clear lake offer some of the most spectacular scenery in all of New England. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and contains more than…

 

The Messenger – May 5, 2018

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Two of Henniker’s best offer combined vacation program

The White Birch Vacation Day Camp came to the Tucker Free Library during April Vacation Week. The kids had fun showing Betha Gutsche, representative of OCLC, our new Playground for the Mind! Tucker Free Library was one of 15 libraries in the nation to receive a $5100.00 grant to create a community engagement space. Recognizing that children learn literacy skills through talking, singing, reading, writing, and…

H-D DECA places 4th, 7th, 11th & 12th in International Competition

Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA recently returned from the international competition in Atlanta, Georgia with several accolades.  The group attended the conference from April 20 – April 25, 2018 and during this event two teams made their way into the finals of their respective competitions and finished in the top eight out of over 3000 teams in each competitive…

Newport Rotary Club’s Annual Four Way Speech Contest Winners

Olivia Rasmussen, a senior at Newport Middle High School, was named first place winner in Newport Rotary Club’s Annual Four Way Speech Contest. Rasmussen will now advance to the Rotary District’s semi-finals, which will be held in Henniker on Sunday May 6th. The winner at that level will advance to the finals which will be held in Burlington Vermont in…

Goffstown man arrested for reckless conduct

Police arrested  Joseph Tabor, 47, of Goffstown after a domestic disturbance Friday morning at his ex-girlfriend’s residence in Pinardville on Friday. A caller had reported that a female resident had locked herself inside a bathroom after possibly being assaulted by her former boyfriend, followed by a report of a potential firearm discharge. Police responded and began…

Sports – Boys Track & Field

ConVal: The ConVal Track and Field teams faced Souhegan and Kennett.  The boys team was top of the heap as they defeated both Kennett and Souhegan by a wide margin. The boys were led by event winners Finn Wegmueller (200 meters), Evan Coyne (800 meters and 1600 meters), Harrison Kim (3200 meters), Ryan Murray (Shot-Put and Discus), and Sean Boggis (Javelin)…

Sports – Girls Softball

Hopkinton 3,  Wilton-Lyndeborough 2: The Warriors were undefeated coming into this game and held a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, but Hopkinton came through with two late runs to break the streaks. Lajeunesse and Kimball-Rhines scored the winning runs on a double from Alexis Ferns…

The Messenger – April 27, 2018

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Alert pharmacy owner saves elderly woman $5,000

Police credit the quick thinking of a Henniker businesswoman for saving an elderly woman $5,000 from a scammer stealing thousands of dollars.
An elderly woman came in to the Henniker Pharmacy asking help to overnight express $5,000 to New Jersey. Owner Sarah Chapin was suspicious and started…

City of Franklin poised for a major economic revival

Franklin expects an economic revival because of a pair of projects designed at attracting outsiders to the city. PermaCity Life and Mill City Park are generating excitement and, major investment dollars in the state’s smallest city. According to City Manager Judie Milner, “The city a while ago recognized that we need to increase our tax base. We can’t support a business on its own. We need to have something that will…

Deering couple suing the North Haverhill Fair for injuries received

Tammy and Eric Soule of Deering are suing the North Haverhill Fair and two contestants in last year’s sled pull for negligence, claiming she was injured when a team of horses crashed into her. The lawsuit filed also names Bonni Bolduc McPherson and Keith Bergeron, both of Deerfield, as defendants. According to the suit, Tammy Soule was at the fair to observe the horse-pull event when a team of horses led by Bergeron “proceeded at a full-speed uncontrolled run toward…

Woman fails to return to Tilton facility

State prison officials are asking the public’s help locating a Tilton inmate who didn’t return to her transitional housing unit Friday in Concord. Ann-Marie Ruggles, 45, was allowed to leave on an outing but didn’t return to the Shea Farm Transitional Housing Unit as required, officials said. Ruggles, who was convicted of…

Sports – Boys Lacrosse

Windham 14, John Stark 3: The Generals scored the first two goals of the game, but Windham took over from there, winning its fourth straight game.Hopkinton 13, ConVal 5: Hopkinton took a 5-1 lead in the first quarter and held a 7-3 advantage at halftime. The game stayed close but Hopkinton pushed its lead to 9-4 after the third and cruised to victory…

Sports – Girls Lacrosse

John Stark 14, Alvirne 2: The Generals opened with six goals in the first eight minutes and had an 11-2 halftime lead. Ten Stark players scored goals in the game including, Anna Salisbury’s first varsity goal. Hopkinton 17, ConVal 9: A balanced Hawks offense lead the squad to its fourth straight win to open the season. Hopkinton has scored at least 15 goals in every game so far…

The Messenger – April 20, 2018

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Innkeeper suing former owner, Fire Chief & Town

Joseph Torro, owner of the Bradford Village Inn is suing the Town of Bradford, Fire Chief Mark Goldberg and Town Treasurer Marilyn Gordon, the former owner of the inn, for $2 million. In his suit, Torro claims he’s been unjustly prevented from opening the inn due to a list of fire code violations cited by…

Budget miscalculation leads to ConVal lay-offs to fund pay raises

The ConVal School Board and the ConVal Education Administration have reached a one year $1.68 million agreement for the 2018-19 school year. According to Superintendent Kimberly Saunders, the contract covers teachers, special service professionals, and paraprofessionals throughout the district, and while many received raises — which ranged from 2 percent to more than 30 percent — in addition to merit pay, some positions were…

Greenfield man identified as driver killed in I-93 accident

Michael D. Burrows, 51, of Greenfield, has been identified as the SUV driver who slammed into the rear of a tractor-trailer rig on Interstate 93 on April 6th during the afternoon rush hour. The accident slowed traffic for hours at the Hooksett tolls. Burrows had just recently registered his 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, and was using…

Canadian energy giant TransAlta purchasing Antrim Wind project

The Antrim Wind Energy project may have a new owner. In a recent press release Canadian energy giant TransAlta, announced that the company has agreed to purchase the Antrim project along with another wind farm ready for construction in Pennsylvania. Although Antrim Wind was not named, the TransAlta press release cites…

Sports – Boys Baseball

Campbell 3, Hillsboro-Deering 2: Kevin McCaffery picked up two hits and an RBI to lead the Hillcats offensively on Wednesday. Freshman Owen Coombs added an RBI and catcher Thomas Ferguson threw out three base runners…

Sports – Girls Softball

Hillsboro-Deering 16, Hanover 15: Alannah Johnson went 3-for-5, and scored 5 runs as H-D came back in the seventh inning to steal the win away from Hanover…

In New Hampshire – April 2018

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Strawbery Banke presents BABY ANIMALS: Heritage Breeds at the Banke

Strawbery Banke welcomes visitors to Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke from 10 am to 5 pm daily, April 21 through 29. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 5-17; and free to children under 5 and active duty military and their families. MEMBERS HALF PRICE. Group visits are encouraged. Rain or shine! (Event takes place in a heated tent.) Tickets always available at the door and online…

Celebrate Ice-Out with the New Hampshire Boat Museum

The New Hampshire Boat Museum invites anyone who is “Waiting for Summer” to help us kick off the 2018 season at our annual Ice-Out celebration. This fundraising event, graciously sponsored by Maxfield Real Estate, will take place on Friday, April 13th at The Barn at Inn on Main in Wolfeboro…

2018 NH Renaissance Faire starts on May 12

On May 12th-13th and 19th-20th  the 2018 New Hampshire Renaissance Faire will celebrate 14 years with a new, beautiful, expanded site. Only 15 minutes from our old Three Maples Farm site the faire is now at the gorgeous Brookvale Pines Farm, 80 Martin Rd., Fremont, NH. NHRF has been noted as the best Medieval Faire in New Hampshire. It is a family friendly, educational, visual, theatrical and fantastical event held in southern NH only…

MWV Chamber of Commerce presents 15th Annual Chili Cookoff

Just as the temps warm in the Valley in early April, taste buds will be hot-hot-hot as the 15th Annual Chili Cookoff and the 2nd Annual Feelin’ Good 5K will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 in North Conway, NH. Sponsored by the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the friendly chili cookoff competition will be held at the North Conway Community Center. Once again this year, the Feelin’ Good 5K – will kick-off the…

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