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The Messenger – December 15, 2017

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H-D Board considering nearly $600,000 renovation

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board continues to discuss a proposed $587,358.00 project for improvements at the Elementary School. The project is designed in three phases, although Superintendent Robert Hassett continues to recommend that it be completed as one. Phase I calls for $119,504 to…

Abutters sue to permanently enjoin speedway concert

A trio of Loudon neighbors has sued the speedway in Merrimack County Superior Court, asking the court to “permanently enjoin” Speedway Motorsports, the Texas-based corporation that now owns the Loudon facility, from hosting concerts that are not tied to racing events. The 1989 agreement, made after Bob Bahre purchased the speedway, states that the…

Bow officials bracing against a potential $14 million tax refund

The NH Supreme Court is currently deciding if Eversource’s Merrimack Station power plant has been overvlued on Bow’s tax roles. If Eversource wins its challenge, the town is facing a potential $14 million tax refund. According to Town Manager David Stack, the power plant is one of the town’s most valuable properties. As a precaution, the town has…

Cost to repair Goffstown’s Uncanoonuc Lake dam underestimated

The Goffstown Selectmen met with Public Works Director Meghan Theriault for an update on the Uncanoonuc Lake dam rehabilitation project. A request for proposals had been put out last month, and  Theriault said they had five responses and are looking to work with…

Andrew Duval named Football Player of the Year

The Gatorade Company announced Andrew Duval of Goffstown High School as its 2017-18 Gatorade New Hampshire Football Player of the Year. Duval is the second Gatorade New Hampshire Football Player of the Year to be chosen from…

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Christmas Shopping Guide 2017

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Tips for setting the perfect holiday table

A beautifully set table can elevate your holiday dinner from just great to simply perfect. “Table-setting is an art form anyone can learn to execute beautifully,” says Mary Bernardo, director of product development at Princess House. “Simple touches like elegant holiday plates, colorful linens and an eye-catching centerpiece ensure a holiday table looks as inviting as the food smells.” Bernardo and the table decor experts…

Tips for planning memorable holiday travel

The holiday season can be the perfect time to travel. With school and work days off, it’s a special way to reconnect with family and friends as you get to bask in that cheerful holiday spirit. Planning a holiday-themed trip is easier than you think, if you keep a few tips in mind. Follow these five steps and you’ll be on your way to making vacation memories that will…

Gift and stocking stuffers for those with active hobbies

It’s the gift-giving season and rather than give generic presents to everyone you love, consider thoughtful items that will make their lives easier and hobbies more fulfilling. Travelers – Travel lovers on your holiday shopping list? Frequent fliers will appreciate customized luggage tags that will make spotting bags a cinch. Add comfort to all those redeye flights with a memory foam neck pillow. Newer models even offer features like pockets for…

Yes, Olivia, there is a Santa, and he’s calling you

Think there’s almost a conspiracy out there to squelch your child’s belief in Santa Claus? Technology can help you fight back. For years the big guy in red has had to contend with aggressive pushback from the PC crowd who apparently wish he’d just pack up his sleigh and stay home in the North Pole. Department stores were pressured to nix their Santa stand-ins. Schools changed their calendars to say “winter holidays” instead of Christmas. And let’s not even…

Holiday havoc? Consider it handled

The holiday season is full of magic and wonder – until your flight gets cancelled, your budget is blown and you fall ill at the worst possible time. Fortunately, staying merry despite common holiday conundrums is easier than you think with the right attitude and a few simple steps. Here are some of the most notorious holiday hurdles, with practical advice fo…

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In New Hampshire – December 2017

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Holiday pet family photo sessions at Monadnock Humane Society

Monadnock Humane Society will once again offer Holiday Pet Family Photo sessions to the community. On Saturday, Dec. 2nd at the MHS Guinane Training Center from 10 am – 3 pm, professional local photographers Beth Pelton of Eight Cattails Imagery and Chloe Giarraputo will be available to take a holiday portrait of your…

Peterborough Players announce 2nd Annual Winter Season

Following a successful inaugural winter season, the Peterborough Players are offering a line-up of plays that will illuminate the festive spirit of the winter season. First is a classic holiday tale told from a new perspective, followed in February by a touching look at all the things worth holding onto in life, and closing out the season with the New Hampshire Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright…

The Nutcracker Ballet returns to Berlin Junior High School

On Saturday, December 2nd beginning at 6:00 pm, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts will be hosting the Robinson Ballet production of the Nutcracker.  Thanks to our show sponsors, the Madelaine  G. von Weber Trust, Service Credit Union, Mt. Washington Auto Road Company and StoryLand, this timeless classic will be held at the Berlin Junior High School Auditorium…

Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour features Sweet Treats & Sweet Dreams

In Mt Washington Valley, NH “C” is for Christmas and also for cookies, candy, collectors’ ornaments, cookbooks and keepsake recipes as the Country Inns in the White Mountains celebrate the 21st year for their annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour on December 9-10, 2017. An event that draws cookie and holiday revelers from around the country, this ultimate cookie walk will combine overnight stays at beautiful inns in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with a scrumptious inn to inn tour of…

Top tips for Christmas tree decorating

So where to begin? First, you need the right tree. A smart first step is making sure the branches on your tree are strong enough to support the weight of your decorations. While shopping for the tree, be sure to study product descriptions so you understand if a tree with delicate or soft branches will support the weight of your Christmas tree decorations. If your family has many large ornaments, you should consider a Christmas tree that has branches separated enough to give ornaments the room they need to be…

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The Messenger – December 8, 2017

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McDonald’s donates to H-D’s new playground fund

McDonald’s in Hillsboro is excited to announce a fundraiser to benefit the Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School in conjunction with the restaurant’s post-renovation re-opening. From December 8 – December 10, ten percent of all proceeds from the restaurant will be donated to the school’s new playground project. Both the school and…

H-D students support their Texas counterparts

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School Principal Marc Peterson recently received this e-mail from Brookside Intermediate School in Friendswood, Texas: “I received a surprising package in the mail today that came all the way from Hillsboro, New Hampshire! It included…

H-D hopes to boost test scores with new math teaching program

H-D Elementary School Principal Daniel Record and Assistant Principal Donna Furlong briefed the School Board on a new math teaching program designed to improve the school’s lagging math test scores. The current math program “Envisions” is a 2010 series (in K – 4 with Grade 5 using a 2012 series). It lacks the focus and rigor necessary to…

Seven towns assist New Boston in fighting house fire

New Boston Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 183 Parker Road in New Boston around 9:06 am on November 22nd. The residents were home at the time and were able to escape. The fire started in the attached garage and extended into the home. Goffstown Fire Department was first on scene and was able to slow the fire growth with a limited water supply. Shortly after…

Trio of Hillsborough boys off to England

A group of Hillsborough Middle School students, Dylan Braun, Brady Curley and Logan Miller, along with their soccer club, Seacoast Express United Premier ‘06, have recently been invited to travel with their coaches to the south coast of England in April for a 9 day training session with Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club Academy coaches. If you haven’t already seen the boys outside of…

Tilton police looking for hit-&-run driver

A 55-year-old Tilton man was struck by an eastbound vehicle on Laconia Road about 5:15 p.m. Friday. Police believe the vehicle may have been a Chevrolet or GMC pickup truck, which was likely damaged on the passenger-side door, according to the release. The pedestrian, whose name was not released, remained in stable condition and is…

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The Messenger – December 1, 2017

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Woman shot while riding in Elm Brook Park

Local and state authorities say they’ve yet to decide whether to bring charges in connection with a hunting accident Tuesday afternoon in which a woman was shot and slightly injured while mountain biking in Elm Brook Park. State conservation officers and Hopkinton Police have interviewed a 34-year-old Hopkinton hunter, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said in a…

Washington students support veterans

The Washington Elementary School Student Council and all of the members of the Washington Elementary School sponsored a successful, second annual Socktober event. The students and staff collected 400 pairs of socks, 132 pairs more than last year. The socks will be donated to…

Weare students tour the Hopkinton-Everett Flood Control Project

This fall, 7th grade science teacher Jan Dwinnells taught her students  at the Weare Middle School about the 1938 Great Flood, the subsequent construction of the Hopkinton-Everett dam system, and how it had an everlasting impact on the Town of Weare. On November 9, the Hopkinton-Everett Flood Control Project became the…

Proctor faculty member killed in Florida

Lindsey Degon, 32, faculty member at Proctor Academy, died in a scooter crash while vacationing in Florida. She was a passenger on a scooter that turned out of a hotel parking lot and slid into traffic in Key West, FL. Degon fell off the scooter and was struck by an oncoming pickup truck. According to police, Degon’s boyfriend and varsity football coach at…

Attorney General clears Belmont Police Officer in shooting death

Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald has announced that a Belmont police officer was justified when he fired two shots into a man who simultaneously shot himself in the head. Investigators in MacDonald’s 24-page report details the September 30th incident at the…

Franklin Police arrest trio indicted for August home invasion

The Merrimack County grand jury has handed down indictments of three people accused of busting into a Franklin home and robbing a paralyzed woman at gunpoint last August. Juan Flores, 26, Bryan Martinez, 25, and Melissa Natal, 36, all of Franklin, each face one felony count of accomplice to robbery. Authorities say the trio broke into the home about 3 a.m. and demanded….

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The Messenger – November 24, 2017

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Board gives unanimous approval for one concert

The Loudon Planning Board unanimously approved a weekend long concert at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Thursday night after a series of heated discussions. The board approved the concert, but with a major stipulation that it was a…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA Teams shine in latest competition

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 2018. In the Virtual Business Sports Management Competition, three students, seniors Nick Lester, Thomas Ferguson, and Ethan Blevins (right) finished in second place in the competitive North Atlantic region of DECA and also fifth place in the entire competition – out of over 500 teams worldwide. They will join teams from…

Newport teen gets 2 years for 7 felonies

Ryan Gobin, 18, of Newport recently pleaded guilty to seven felony counts, including the assault of a police officer, in Sullivan County Superior Court. Accepting the plea agreement between Gobin and the state, Judge Brian Tucker sentenced Gobin to two years, less…

Help the Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 23rd 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 area. For several years, Hillsboro churches, with…

Teenager shot and killed in Goffstown

Ian Jewell, 18, an honor student at Memorial High School, school athlete and brother of a cancer patient was recently shot in the parking lot of the Goffstown Ace Hardware store on 5 Depot Street. He died later at a local hospital. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie V. Duval ruled the death a homicide from a single gun shot wound. Grief counselors were available, but…

Hillsborough family arrested

A Hillsborough family of three was recently arrested for growing marijuana in the home at 32 Gould Pond Road. Police had been keeping an eye on the residence for some time and after issuing arrest and search warrants, they arrested David Alley, 42, Heather Alley, 51, and Quintin Alley, 19….

Christmas season opens in New Boston

Santa Claus is coming to New Boston. Join us on the town common to meet Santa, make S’mores, and have a cup of hot chocolate. Mingle with friends and neighbors, sing Christmas carols and light the Christmas Tree at 6 p.m., and toasty firepits to roast marshmallows. Santa will be in the Old Engine House next to the gazebo from…

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The Messenger – November 17, 2017

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Antrim residents cite increased Gregg Lake pollution

A group of Antrim residents on Gregg Lake have petitioned the governor and council for approval of a federal grant to develop a program aimed at improving its water quality. Joan Gorga said that in 2014 the NH Department of Environmental Services listed the lake as threatened or impaired due to…

Richard Whitney wins Jacobi Award

Hawthorne Academy in Antrim is proud to announce that the chairman of their art department, Richard Whitney, PhD.H, has received the Lotte Jacobi Living Treasure Award “given to a professional New Hampshire artist, in any discipline, who has made a significant contribution to…

Quick reaction to Bow fire saves building

A fuel truck caught on fire Saturday afternoon at a business in Bow on Ryan Road. Officials said the 2,000-gallon truck was sitting inside a warehouse at the time. Its owner tried to put out the flames but was unable to. So he and other bystanders hooked the truck up to another vehicle and…

Hillsborough celebrates Christmas the Olde Fashioned Way

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride is coordinating the efforts of Hillsborough’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas. On Saturday, December 2nd, this year’s event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at venues throughout town…

Fire Dept. wants $3.4 million renovation

Hillsborough Fire Chief Ken Stafford explained the plans for a $3,400,000 renovation of the current fire station at last week’s Select Board meeting. As there are several issues with the existing building that need to be repaired (part of the roof, AC, ventilation, proper housing of the Emergency Operations Center, etc.), the Chief and…

Peterborough woman charged with felony DWI

On Wednesday, November 15th, the Lyndeborough Police Department was notified of a serious motor vehicle collision on Route 31 in the area of 47 Route 31. Lyndeborough Police along with Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the scene and found two vehicles involved in the middle of…

FOOTBALL Division I Semifinals

#1 Winnacunnet 21 #2 Goffstown 6: Top-seeded Winn acunnet smothered the Goffstown offense for most of the afternoon and remained unbeaten by posting a 21-6 victory.  The Warriors (11-0) scored on their first possession, and added a touchdown in each of the final two quarters…

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The Messenger – November 10, 2017

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Boscawen Planning Board approves Dollar General

It took more than a year of meetings, revisions and one lawsuit, but Tuesday evening the Boscawen planning board unanimously approved Dollar General’s application to build a store on King Street. The earliest a building permit could be given is…

Franklin Savings Bank donates $250,0000 to Mill City project

Just as Todd Workman has provided a spark for Franklin’s downtown, Marty Parrcichand’s promised to transform Franklin into an outdoor sports mecca. A steady rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the large crowd gathered under a tent at…

Knights of Columbus complete Annual Coats For Kids Drive

The local Knights of Columbus completed its 2017 campaign to provide “Coats For Kids”  this past week with the delivery of warm coats to thirteen different coordination liaison personnel who work with kids in need. The Knights kicked-off  this years’ program in the…

Former New Boston police officer settles for $160,000

Former New Boston police officer Alexandra Drake will receive $160,000 from the town for lost wages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees and restitution in a settlement over allegations that her supervisor had made inappropriate comments about women…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

Division III Championship – # 2 Winnisquam 3 #1 InterLakes 0: Avenging their 3-1 loss to Inter-Lakes in the regular-season finale, the Bears played like a completely different team, and overpowered the Lakers in three sets on the way to its third Division III Championship in the last eight seasons. Winnisquam opened the match with a pair of haymakers, downing…

Boys Sports – Soccer

#1 Derryfield 2 #2 Hopkinton 1: Division III Championship
The Cougars defeated second-seeded Hopkinton, 2-1, behind two second-half goals to secure their first D-III championship and 18th overall, to complete an undefeated season. The Hawks took a 1-0 advantage into halftime behind…

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In New Hampshire – November, 2017

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Rochester Opera House presents Deep Blue ‘C’ Studio Orchestra

The Deep Blue ‘C’ Studio Orchestra performs music of the legendary, Burt Bacharach and his lyricist, Hal David. Sit back and enjoy some of the best music ever written with songs that you know and love including, Do You Know the Way to San Jose, Walk on By, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, What the World Needs Now is Love and many more…

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces Dreamcatcher Workshop

Back by popular demand!  The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces a 3-Hour Dreamcatcher Workshop with Abenaki artist Lenny Novak on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During one of Lenny Novak’s journeys, he saw his first dreamcatcher made of a grapevine and fishing line. It fascinated…

What’s new in Mt Washington Valley?

The sound of hammers banging and local construction contractors working feverishly is being heard throughout Mt Washington Valley.  From contemporary shopping centers filled with public art to slopeside condo complexes, glamping sites, and mountainside hotels, not to mention a $1 million Haunted Castle, visitors have plenty of novel new options to experience in Mt Washington Valley in 2017 and 2018…

Museum Curator to reveal tips for safely preserving Family Heirlooms

On Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Faithe McCreery, curator at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, will present the first workshop in a series dedicated to helping individuals preserve their family heirlooms. During this introductory workshop, attendees will learn key tips and professional processes for handling and storing photographs to keep them safe and well preserved for…

Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour

Nov. 25th. $25 Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour Sleigh Rides and $10 for Recipe Book. Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH 03846. Phone: 603-383-9356. Nestlenook Estate and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to make your reservations early for the Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour. Named one of the 5 “Tasty Tours of New England” by the Concord Insider “Engage all your senses.” This Horse Drawn Austrian Sleigh Ride through the Village of Jackson is so popular that…

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The Messenger – November 3, 2017

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Hopkinton residents evenly split on gun range

The Hopkinton Select Board listened to residents’ comments regarding a proposed indoor gun range in Warner which was determined to have a “regional impact.” The Board held a hearing for input from the public. Thirty-two people sent comments or relayed information prior to the meeting, while a packed house listened to…

Hillsboro man guilty of reckless conduct

Matthew Chamberland, 29, of Hillsborough entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended for three years pending good behavior. He was charged with a reckless conduct charge connected to a New Ipswich graduation party at which several people were injured when lit sparklers caused a glass bottle to shatter. Court documents indicated that he…

Weare Lions Club hosts Vision Quest Founder at library

The Weare Lions Club welcomes Randy Pierce, founder of 2020 Vision Quest and the first blind person ever to summit all forty-eight 4,000 foot peaks in New Hampshire, Thursday, November 16, 7pm at the Weare Public Library, 10 Paige Memorial Lane in Weare, NH. All are welcome to hear this inspirational story. Born and raised in…

Goffstown School District’s Tax Rate miscalculated

The Goffstown School Board called a special meeting to discuss the 2017 Tax Rate as set by the Department of Revenue Administration. Specifically, the Local School Rate for Goffstown was calculated to be $15.02 representing an increase of $1.47 per thousand. This increase was higher than the anticipated Tax Rate increase presented during the…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

#5 Newfound 4, #12 Sunapee 2:  The Bears opened a small lead to start the fourth set and opened it to seven points at 17-10. The Lakers pulled to within 2 points several times but fell short in the end, 25-22 Bears…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Division II Semifinals – #1 Windham 4, #13 Goffstown 0: The top-seeded Jaguars coasted to a 4-0 victory over the 13th-seeded Grizzlies in the semifinals. Pembroke 1, Bow 0: (PKs) Josh Dion provided the game-winner on a shot that found its way into the lower right corner of the Falcons’ net. Teammates Damon Smith, Justin Smith and Cameron Rivard also scored on their penalty-kick opportunities…

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