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The Messenger – June 24, 2016

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Goffstown couple arrested on child abuse charges

Brandon Perry, 23, and Samantha Wszolek, 20, of Goffstown were arrested on half a dozen charges of abuse of their 4-month-old son. Perry was arrested last Friday at his home in Goffstown and faces charges including first degree assault, reckless conduct and endangering the welfare of a child…

Several towns battle 14 acre Henniker brush fire

After assisting Hopkinton with a brush fire in the Mast Yard State Forest, Henniker firefighters were diverted to fight what Fire Chief Steve Burritt said was the largest fire he had seen in Henniker in his 37 years with the department. First reported Sunday night, the fire continued to burn…

Demolition of 1941 Building delayed by a deadlocked vote

The fate of New London’s 1941 Building is still in limbo after a failed 4-4 vote to demolish it. The Kearsarge School District’s, 1941 Building Ad Hoc Committee recommended demolition in a report presented at the school board meeting last week. One of the issues with selling the building outright to the town is having a…

Dollar General given a message – submit an entirely new design

Representatives of Dollar General returned to the Henniker Planning Board Wednesday evening with design changes requested at the prior meeting. Columns were added to the entrance and the mansard roof partially extended along the sides of the building. Board members acknowledged that it was an improvement from what was…

Prank 911 calls in Tilton and Northfield

Tilton and Northfield Police are investigating whether a juvenile was behind prank calls reporting a robbery and hostage situation that prompted a response from multiple police officers Monday afternoon. Tilton Police Chief Bob Cormier said police were called to Burger King at 2:11 p.m. to investigate a 911 call claiming the restaurant was being robbed. Police showed up and found…

New London appeals to Supreme Court

The New London selectmen voted unanimously to appeal an adverse Superior Court ruling to the NH Supreme Court. Summer resident Robert Carr and others had appealed to Superior Court after the town refused to grant an abatement on their property taxes after their home burned. State law sets a time limit for…

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The Messenger – June 17, 2016

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Graduates told “always be proud to be a Hillcat”

The Hillsboro-Deering Class of 2016, all 81 strong, gathered under the big white tent on the soccer field for their Commencement Exercises Friday night. After greeting from Principal Jim O’Rourke and a welcome from Class President Emma Moore, the graduates dispersed to the audience to present flowers to their parents in…

Fish & Game rescues woman from Mount Washington

New Hampshire Fish and Game received a call from 911 regarding an injured woman on the Ammonoosuc Ravine trail on Mount Washington. The women identified as Kathleen M. Maguire, 56 of Antrim, New Hampshire had injured her ankle and couldn’t go on. AMC personnel hiked down the trail to Maguire from the AMC Lake in the Clouds hut to her location approximately…

Sunapee speeding stop results in felony drug arrest

On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at approximately 11:35 p.m., Officers Therrien and Riessle stopped a van on Route 11 for speeding. As a result of a roadside interview and a consent search of the vehicle, officers located and seized a box containing just over 1 pound of marijuana…

Hillsborough seniors propose a Manahan Clubhouse

Members of the Senior Advisory Committee met with the Hillsborough Selectmen Tuesday evening to propose construction of a one-story building with a commercial kitchen at Manahan Park, utilizing the the present Manahan Trust Fund surplus of $215,000 plus in-kind donations for architectural plans, construction manager, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, septic design…

Market Basket to help with roundabout?

Selectman John Dabuliewicz informed the Warner selectmen that at the Planning Board meeting Mr. Matthews from Market Basket indicated that they were looking favorably at the request to help fund the towns portion to complete the roundabout. The needed amount is $44K. John Leavitt said there was a question at one of the meetings asking if the town…

Girls Softball: Sunapee Lakers repeat as undefeated softball champions

Huskies starter Natalie Harmon held the Lakers to three hits, two walks and two hit batsmen while fanning four. Unfortunately for her, two of those hits were home runs enough to give the Lakers  a 2-1 win, an undefeated season and a repeat Division IV Championship…

Boys Baseball: Sunapee drops a heartbreaker in Division IV Championship

The Laker boys dream of equaling their female counterparts with a Division IV Baseball Championship came up short Tuesday afternoon. The Lakers took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first off Littleton ace Tyler Brown off an RBI triple from Will Austin and a sacrifice fly from Cole Cruz. It was looking good over the first six innings as….

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The Messenger – June 10, 2016

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Sunapee High graduates urged ‘don’t forget to turn around’

Sunapee Middle/High School’s 2016 graduation began with the playing of  Pomp and Circumstance by the Sunapee Middle High School band, and included the presentation of $42,000 in scholarships. Special recognition was given to high school teachers, Seniors Conor McKee, Taylor Santti and Katherine Titus presented the class history, while Valedictorian Abigail Palin and…

Dollar General public hearing draws smaller, less vocal crowd

The Henniker planning board held a formal public hearing on Dollar General’s plan for a 9,100-square-foot store to be built on Route 114 before a much smaller and quieter group of about 50 residents. The board now has 65 days to make a decision on the…

Franklin police discover couple and three children living in squalor

Police went to the home at 182 West Bow St. Sunday afternoon to serve a search warrant to Joseph Hern for selling a controlled drug. “He tried to escape,” Chief David Goldstein said. “He tried to run and flee the scene. We gave chase. Officers caught up with Hern and arrested him. But when they went back into the home, they found deplorable living conditions…

Pair of Peterborough women charged with cocaine sales

Two Peterborough women were arrested in Ashby, Mass. over the weekend and are facing serious drug charges. 53-year-old Paula Prieur was charged with trafficking over 36 grams of cocaine, distribution of cocaine, possession of a Class B substance, possession of a Class E substance and conspiracy to violate drug laws. Her bail was set at $5,000. 55-year-old Patricia Heywood was also charged with trafficking over 36 grams of cocaine, distribution of…

Girls Lacrosse

Division III Quarterfinals: # 4 Derryfield 15 # 5 Bow 14: Bow was down 12-4 at halftime, but came all the way back to get the deficit to just one. Bow had possession in the closing seconds and was able to get a shot off before the whistle, but couldn’t beat the Derryfield goaltender. # 3 Kearsarge 19 #6 Pelham 5: The Cougars easily knocked off the Pythons, advancing to the semifinals  and a matchup with No. 2 St. Thomas in the process. Records: Kearsarge 13-3; Pelham 10-5…

Boys Baseball

#2 Sunapee 7 #15 Lisbon 0: Ben Robinson struck out 13 batters to lead Sunapee to a 7-0 shutout of Lisbon, surrendering  just one hit and one walk in dominating the Panthers. Division IV Quarterfinals: #2 Sunapee 8  #7 Wilton-Lyndeborough 5: Sunapee exploded for six runs in the first inning and held the Warriors at bay to earn an 8-5 win…

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The Messenger – June 3, 2016

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Village Discount closing

Local entrepreneurs Tony Montiaro and Kathy Bigwood have reluctantly announced the closing of their Village Discount store in Hillsborough, after more than 31 years in business. Tony contracted Parkinson’s Disease, which has limited his ability to continue with day to day operations of the…

Four men arrested on riot charges in Northfield

Four people were arrested on riot charges after a fight in Northfield. Friday morning, police were called to the scene of an accident at the intersection of Park Street and Dearborn Road. When officers arrived they found a chaotic scene with several people fighting, and several others watching and attempting to…

Hillsboro-Deering Superintendent’s Club members recognized

SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett recently hosted the Annual Recognition Dinner for the members of the Hillsboro-Deering Superintendent’s Club nd their families. To be a member of this prestigious club a student must first attain four consecutive quarters on the High Honor Roll, and they maintain membership only so long as they continue to maintain a minimum of Honors status…

Telephoned bomb threat evacuates Bow High School

Bow High School was evacuated last Friday after a bomb threat was called in to the school. According to SAU 67 Superintendent, Dean Cascadden, students were evacuated at about 10 a.m. and returned to class around 12:15 p.m. after no bombs were found. Students were provided snacks and water as local and state police searched…

Girls Lacrosse

Winnacunnet 18 John Stark 10: Meg Dzialo scored nine goals to propel fifth-seeded Winnacunnet of Hampton to the D-II semifinals. Goffstown 11 Pembroke 5: Four players scored multiple goals and goalie Colin Holt made 14 saves to help the fifth-seeded Grizzlies advance to the Division II quarterfinals…

Boys Lacrosse

Exeter 14 Goffstown 2: Scoring for Goffstown were Steve Dubois and Peter Girard. John Stark 19 Pembroke 10: Drew McQuarrie and Jake Blanchette had 6 goals each to lead the attack. Kearsarge 14 Stevens 0: Seven players scored at least one goal for Kearsarge….

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In New Hampshire – June 2016

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5 reasons to visit Morningside Flight Park this summer

Summer is coming! It’s time to revisit your bucket list. You might find a few items to cross off of it at Morningside, New England’s premier aerial adventure park. Here are 5 good reasons to go see them in the scenic Connecticut River Valley this season. Hang-Gliding and Para-gliding Lessons: Morningside is the ONLY school in the United States that teaches both hang-gliding AND paragliding…

Seacoast Science Center launches Ocean Runner video blog series

Bringing together her love of ocean education and beach running, the Seacoast Science Center’s Development Director Nichole Rutherford, of York, Maine, is hosting a year-long video blog series that offers expert answers to common questions about coastal ecosystems. Dubbed the Ocean Runner, Nichole will appear in weekly video blogs tackling subjects from tides and pollution to…

Loon Preservation Committee hosts Live Loon Cam

For the third year in a row, the Loon Preservation Committee has a live webcam focused on a pair of nesting loons on a lake in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The first egg was laid on May 15 so LPC biologists expect to see a chick around June 11 if all goes well. This pair is among the first loons in…

Opening Days for the White Mountains Attractions

From the top of Mount Washington to the underground worlds of Polar Caves Park and Lost River Gorge, many of New Hampshire’s WhiteMountains Attractions are set to open their doors for the summer.  This popular New England region has been a vacation destination for generations of visitors, where trips to Story Land, Clark’s Trading Post and Santa’s Village are family traditions…

Haunted Lighthouse & Fort Tour in New Castle on June 11

The Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses invite you to take part in a walking tour focusing on stories of paranormal activity, along with the fascinating history of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and Fort Constitution…

 

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The Messenger – May 27, 2016

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Stark teacher resigns

The Messenger has learned that a John Stark social studies teacher at John Stark resigned in March amid a police investigation into his relationships with female students. In an email to parents, Principal Chris Corkery wrote that the resignation was…

Nighttime use of Goffstown Rail Trail draws strong opposition

If the Goffstown Select Board allows dusk to dawn use of the Rail Trail, it will do so over the objection of most residents who live along its route. Monday night the Board conducted its second public hearing on an amendment to the Rail Trail Ordinance that would permit night use of the trail with proper…

Hopkinton murderer denied early release

Eric Windhurst of Hopkinton, convicted of murdering his friend’s abusive stepfather in 1985 has been denied early release. Judge Richard McNamara denied the request. Windhurst, has about four years left in a 15-year sentence. Although ruling that a release now would detract from the goal of general deterrence, McNamara saw Windhurst as a “model prisoner,” and said he would consider…

Newport guidance counselor convicted of indecent exposure

Thomas Mauzy of Sunapee, a Newport High School guidance counselor has been sentenced to a year in the Sullivan County House of Corrections suspended for two years, including two years of probation and psychological testing. Mauzy was found guilty of seven counts of indecent exposure and lewdness in Newport District Court on Tuesday. Following the trial that lasted nearly five hours, the judge found there was a “reasonable inference” to be made that Mauzy was guilty of all…

Girls Softball

Hopkinton 23 Hillsboro-Deering 3: The Hawks broke the game open with an eight-run third and a 12-run fourth inning. Campbell 14  Hillsboro-Deering 0 5 inns: Hannah Cote and Olivia Garand combined to pitch a perfect five-inning game for 12-3 Campbell…

Boys Baseball

Hopkinton 12 Hillsboro-Deering 1, 5 inn. Leading 3-0 in the the third, Hopkinton was able to load the bases, which were quickly cleared with a double. Campbell 10 Hillsboro-Deering 0 5 inns.: Campbell at 14-1 easily defeated the Hillcats behind a 12-hit attack…

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In New Hampshire – May 2016

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Find Your Adventure: Watching the Water Fall

Spring is the perfect time to take the Mt Washington Valley Waterfall Tour. In what Yankee Magazine calls “the ultimate rock concert”, Mt Washington Valley, NH offers a host of ideal locations for waterfall viewing, and come May those who love to see the water fall will get a good look as snowmelt turns to rushing falls. No where in New England are waterfalls as abundant and accessible for viewing…

Discount subscription tickets available for Halcyon Music Festival

Discount subscription tickets for Halcyon Music Festival, which features world-class chamber music performances around the NH Seacoast each summer, are now on sale. Now in its third season, Halcyon Music Festival’s mission is to enhance the growth of chamber music and make it accessible to a broad audience. The series of seven concerts will kick off with “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Wednesday, July 20 in…

NH Boat Museum exhibit “We’ve got you covered” magazine cover

The 2016 season at the New Hampshire Boat Museum will be filled with plenty of new and exciting exhibits and activities. Here are some of the highlights. The Museum will host a number of exhibits that explore the world of boating and life on New Hampshire’s many lakes. The featured exhibit, “We’ve Got You Covered: Art From MotorBoating Magazine Covers 1914-1935,” looks back at a time when magazine covers were true works of art. The exhibit is on loan from the…

Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival June 11 & 12, 2016

PATS PEAK in Henniker, NH will host the 15th Annual PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival the weekend of June 11 & 12, 2016. The weekend is presented by PATS PEAK along with S&W Sports, USA Cycling, Root 66 Northeast XC Race Series and the Eastern States Cup New England Downhill USAC State Championship. Bicycle riders from all over New England come to PATS PEAK to participate in this exhilarating mountain bike weekend. The Mountain Bike Festival features 24-Hour, 12-Hour, 6-Hour, X-Country Challenge and Downhill Thrill races. Riders will be competing for over…

Deep Sea: Special programs at the Seacoast Science Center

Discover how scientists are exploring the deep sea during the months of April and May through special exhibits, hands-on learning activities and programs at the Seacoast Science Center, free with admission. Enjoy hands-on learning activities anytime, and special programs at 2:30pm on weekdays and 11:00am and 2:30pm on weekends…

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NH Bride & Groom – March 2016

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Honeymooners are opting for the romance, adventure of cruises

There are 2.5 million weddings in the United States each year, and the weddings business is a $40 billion annual industry, including the ceremony, reception, bachelor(-ette) parties and honeymoon. Increasingly, newlyweds are opting for a cruise for a cost-effective and carefree honeymoon. About 5,000 weddings and vow renewals happen on cruises every…

5 golden rules of planning a group destination wedding

Soft sand warms the soles of your feet and the smell of sweet flowers fill the air. The salty mist of the ocean kisses your cheeks while the laughter of friends and family brings joy to the heart. This isn’t just an amazing vacation for your loved ones, it’s your wedding day. Images like this are inspiring more brides than ever before to forego traditional weddings made popular by their parents’ generation in exchange for dreamy, relaxing destination celebrations. It’s the ultimate way to…

DIY Wedding Trends

Pinboards are buzzing with endless inspiration, bringing clever and colorful projects to life. For brides to be, the hottest looks in wedding decor can be yours with just a bit of creativity. The evolution of touch is underway, with fabrics and embellishments featuring texture and intrigue becoming huge hits this bridal season. Take materials such as…

Tips for planning your wedding photos like a pro

With everything that goes into your wedding day, those once-in-a-lifetime moments will go by in a blur, which is why hiring a professional wedding photographer is a must. After all, the last thing you should be worrying about is whether your photographer will be able to capture your big day. The key? Prepare yourself so that you can accurately evaluate the “right” photographer for you….

 

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The Messenger – May 20, 2016

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1971 Franklin murder may receive another look

In November 1971, 13-year-old Kathy Gloddy of Franklin was sexually assaulted and murdered. Her body, run over by a car and  left in the woods. Although her case has never been solved, a group of her family and friends refuse to give up on finding Kathy’s killer. Janet Gloddy Young, Kathy’s sister, has fought for years to…

Minor faces sex charges in three towns

Bennington Police have arrested an unidentified ConVal student last week on sexual assault charges. The minor has so far been  charged with three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault, but according to Sgt. Jason LePine more charges could be forthcoming from other towns. The Antrim police had also arrested the minor in December on one count of aggravated felonious sexual assault, and…

Henniker ATV decision delayed

Henniker held a public hearing to allow off road vehicles to use Town Roads. After much discussion, the Select Board decided to continue the present policy and send the amendment to a Third reading at a later meeting. The amendment includes adding Browns Way, Bacon Road…

Deering man has 2 accidents in 3 days

On May 6th, while Cpl. Hodgen worked a single car accident on Peter Wood Hill Road, Officer Bell responded to another single car accident about 1/2 mile away, on East Deering Road. The driver of that vehicle, who had already crashed one car 3 days earlier under suspicious circumstances, ran another vehicle up onto a stone wall and caused significant…

Girls Track & Field

The Con-Val track and field teams competed at the Southern Cluster championship meet yesterday squaring off against Souhegan, Hollis-Brookline, Milford, John Stark, Windham, Pelham and Goffstown.The girls saw standout performances form Lauren LeBritton who finished 2nd in the triple jump, Lucy Freeman 3rd in the 800 meter run, Savanna Hall 3rd in discus, Ree Bell 2nd in shot put, Lily Pabo 3rd pole vault, and Clare Veverka 2nd in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs.  The girls 4×800 meter relay team of Lucy Freeman, Sawyer Cawthern, Maddy Garland and Clare Veverka was 3rd in a season best time…

Boys Track & Field

Kearsarge 1st:  The Division III Cougars finished with 109 points to claim the 13-team Connecticut Valley Championship meet Troy Davis (1st high jump, long jump, triple jump), Zach Astle (first shot put, discus, javelin), Ian Bready (1st 300 hurdles) Tim Cunningham (3rd 3,200)…

 

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The Messenger – May 13, 2016

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Sunapee Budget Advisory Committee under fire

Sunapee Town Manager Donna Nashawaty and Shaun Carroll, Chairman of the Sunapee School Board met with the Selectmen to talk about what worked and didn’t work with the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) and change the process for the upcoming year. There were some issues that both do not want to see repeated this…

Trio of special moments at Colby-Sawyer’s Commencement

Colby-Sawyer College’s 178th Commencement featured three special events on Saturday. First, the large, overflow crowd erupted in spontaneous applause as graduating senior Shesan Poudyal, a native of Catmandu, Nepal sang the National Anthem. Second, President Thomas Galligan announced that a seat and a college degree had been reserved for Melissa Molin, 21, of West Hartford, Conn. She would have been sitting with her classmates had she not been killed in a crash on…

Mixed reaction to nighttime use of Goffstown Rail Trail

A proposal to allow nighttime use of the Goffstown Rail Trail drew mixed reviews at a hearing Monday night.  Selectmen David Pierce had proposed an amendment to allow nighttime use as long as the user has a flashlight or bicycle light. Under the current ordinance, the 5.5 mile trail can only be used from sunrise to sunset.
About 20 people spoke against the idea, citing…

Lifetime Achievement Awards

The  NH Police, Fire & EMS Foundation recently presented  Lifetime Achievement Awards to two veteran members. Retired Fire Chief Pete Thompson of Sutton and Fire Captain/EMT-I Steven Marshall of Sunapee. Retired Chief Carroll (Pete) Thompson joined the…

Girls Softball

Bow 23 Hillsboro-Deering 11: Melissa Veitch hit a two-run double in the fifth to give the Hillcats a 9-8 lead before Bow’s bats exploded in the sixth to break the game open. Franklin 23 Hillsboro-Deering 0: Ten different players shared the team’s 15 total hits, with three hitting home runs…

Boys Baseball

Franklin 12 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Four of Franklin’s first five batters scored to set the tone. In the second  Franklin scored three more times and in the last inning, Fleming ended the punishment with a a three-run homer. Winnisquam 7 Newfound 1: Mike Lowrey and Hunter Tierney combined to pitch a one-hitter. Lowrey helped his own cause with a three-run homer in the second inning…

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