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The Messenger – March 11, 2016

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Firing Range takes fire

Although repair and repaving of their street was the major topic at Franklin’s City Council meeting, one Prospect Street couple used the public comment section to raise another and file a complaint. The couple, who have lived on the street for 16 years, complained that since the City reauthorized the lease with the Franklin Targeteers in 2013, their lives have been disrupted and their home unlivable because of the frequent and excessively loud sounds of gun fire from…

Hillsborough voters support the Sewer & Water Commissioners

Hillsborough residents approve most of the town warrant article by nearly unanimous voice vote, including the proposed $6,904,845 operating budget. Blessed with a $1.2 million General Fund Balance, voters easily approved funding new or existing…

John Stark students “ALL Shook Up”

The Stage Company at John Stark Regional High School will present All Shook Up, the musical inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley written by Joe Dipietro. Showtimes: Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 20 at 2 pm. Admission is $5 for students and senior citizens, $7 for adults. Tickets will be available at…

Kearsarge Maple Festival held in Warner

On March 19 & 20, the town of Warner will hold its annual Kearsarge Maple Festival, and this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Maple lovers are invited to start off each day with a pancake and eggs breakfast at the United Church of Warner from 7:30-11. On Saturday from 10-4, the NH Telephone Museum will offer…

New London voters approve $7.8 million budget and K-9 Unit

New London voters approved the full warrant, including a $460,000, 10 year  bond measure for four large capital projects. Those projects include closing a sewer lagoon, replacing a red-listed culvert, building a sand and salt shed, and installing a new…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 10, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 4, 2016

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Hillsborough Selectmen grant Weatherstone’s request

Hillsborough Town Administrator Laura Buono brought a request from Saxon Partners, LLC for a phased in tax structure once the first two buildings are built as part of Weatherstone Crossing. Per Town Counsel, under RSA 76:16 the Selectmen may abate any tax assessed for the…

FREE Harlem Globetrotters’ Tickets

Messenger owners Leigh & Joyce Bosse have announced that they have secured 30 tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game at the Verizon Center on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. The tickets are free and are being distributed by Hillsborough Recreation Director Peter Brigham on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Peter to…

Hillsborough to modify solar agreement

Town Administrator Buono informed the Selectmen that the Solar Array has received all the approvals, however, the Eversource cost is much higher than expected. She has been contacted by NH Solar requesting the annual lease amount with the Town be changed from “at least $13,000 with a 1% escalation each year” to “at least $5,000 with a 1% escalation each year.” The Selectmen felt that…

Deering voters asked to ban dogs at the town beach

Deering voters will decide whether dogs will be allowed on the town beach by voting on a warrant article which would ban dogs from the Deering Lake Public Beach Area from Memorial Day to Labor Day and fine dog owners who violate the rule. Be prepared for a long and heated debate…

Bradford residents organizing to oppose para-military facility

A group of about 30 residents attended Bradford’s ZBA meeting Wednesday night ready to oppose efforts of the Corvus Training Group to build a training center for police, firefighters, EMTs and volunteers that would include shooting ranges. Unfortunately, board members informed them that they could not discuss the proposal as no…

 

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The Messenger – Feb. 26, 2016

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Is SB2 right for Bow?

A petitioned article, sparked by the Concerned Taxpayers of Bow will appear on the Bow School District Warrant, asking voters to drop the traditional school district meeting and adopt the provisions of SB2 next year. At a public Hearing last Wednesday night attended by…

21 DECA students from H-D qualify for International Competition

The New Hampshire DECA 59th Annual Career Development Conference was held  at the Manchester Radisson Hotel.The Hillsboro-Deering DECA chapter has over fifty members this year, and twenty attended this year’s competition. Out of the 20 students who attended, the team earned 2 chapter trophies, 20 medals and 10 plaques…

Deering man arrested for Domestic Violence

On February 19th , 2016: Officer Bell was called in to work several hours before his shift to respond to a Domestic Violence incident. Officers from Hillsboro and Antrim responded to assist until Officer Bell arrived a few minutes later. Following an on-scene investigation, Officer Bell arrested Thomas Marquis, age 35, of Hubbard Road, Deering, on charges of Domestic Violence Assault as well as on charges of…

Weare crash leads to negligent homicide

Benjamin Cook, 18, of Milford has been indicted for negligent homicide, aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving after license suspension, resulting from an early July crash on Route 114 in Weare that killed Trevor Gonyer, 17, of Dunbarton. Cook was the driver of a 1997 GMC truck that crashed with Gonyer and Aaron Hodgdon, of Weare, riding in the vehicle. The truck was involved in a high-speed…

A dozen towns assist Goffstown in battling major fire

Firefighters from about a dozen towns battled a fire at an abandoned building for hours Sunday. Goffstown believed they they had the fire under control around 5 p.m. Crews returned to the scene Monday  to extinguish hot spots as smoke could be seen coming from the rubble. The three-alarm fire destroyed a building on Mast Road, but firefighters were able to save…

Tristan makes up in spirit and determination what he lacks in height

Height is an asset for a basketball player, but it’s not a big deal for the boys on Hillsboro-Deering High School’s junior varsity team. This year, the Hillcats welcomed Tristan Wilmott to their team. This freshman, who turns 15 in April, stands out, but it’s not because he towers over his teammates…

Area Police Chiefs & School Superintendents discuss opioids

School superintendents from around the Southwest region of New Hampshire recently participated in a panel discussion about the current opioid crisis in New Hampshire and how it impacts schools and student education. The discussion revolved around three major areas— what is an opioid by definition, how did the problem escalate to its present level, and what resources are available to schools to help combat…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 25, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Feb. 19, 2016

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HD Principal resigns

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Principal Mark Campbell resigned immediately, without notice on Thursday, collecting his personal belongings and leaving the building before the end of the day. Unconfirmed reports indicate the departure was sparked by a confrontation with…

Religion, politics, drug use and sex policy resurfaces

During Monday’s H-D School Board meeting the Board again discussed its proposed policy on non-academic and non-educational surveys and questionnaires implemented, used and conducted by the District. As defined, the policy “surveys, questionnaires, or other documents designed to elicit information about a student’s social behavior, family life, religion, politics,…

ConVal’s Bowman named Donald R. Marquiz Teacher of the Year

The New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies has named ConVal High School teacher Eric Bowman as the recipient of the 2016 Donald R. Marquiz Memorial Teacher of the Year Award. Social Studies chair Nancy Gagnon came to Bowman’s classroom on Friday to read the official declaration and to share some of the statements that had been made in support of…

Fundraiser set for Newport fire victims

An online fundraiser has been started for a family who lost their home – and possibly two dogs – in a fire at 76 Coon Brook Road Thursday afternoon. The two-story log cabin was a total loss, Fire Lt. Corey Conroy said Friday morning. No one was home at the time of the fire. Homeowner Ernest Shepard III arrived shortly after firefighters responded to the blaze at 1:26 p.m., Conroy said. “They have two dogs that are unaccounted for that are believed to…

Goffstown Korean War veteran received long overdue honor

A Korean War veteran from Goffstown was given a special honor Monday, decades after serving on the front lines. Charles Dusseault, 83, served in the war for more than a year. The Korean government wanted to thank him with a special medal, but for several reasons, he missed out. “We cherish in our hearts the memory of your boundless sacrifice in helping us re-establish our free nation,” said Sun Woo Park of the Korean American Society of…

Goffstown woman guilty of forging checks over $1 million

A Goffstown woman who worked as a part-time bookkeeper for a Manchester auto repair shop has pleaded guilty to mail fraud, forging nearly 150 checks totaling more than $1 million over more than four years. Suzan Harbinson, 52, of Goffstown used some of the stolen money to fund two family-owned martial arts schools and to pay personal credit cards, according to…

Bradford Police warn of computer scam

Several residents of Bradford have called the Police Station to report some suspicious activity. Two residents said they received a message on their computer alerting them to system failure or the “blue screen of death.” A third was “cold called” at home and advised that she was having computer trouble. Two people were trying to go to www.google.com when the screen popped up. In all cases the residents are led to call a phone number where the person on the other end sounds very helpful. They will ask you to allow them remote access to your computer via the Windows button where they will “find issues” and then show you a website to purchase virus removal…

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The Messenger – Feb. 12, 2016

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Volunteers needed for Antrim Community Profile

Antrim residents of our town have started planning a Community Profile, which culminates with a 2-day event in the fall when townspeople convene to identify potential opportunities in the community, develop an action plan and collaborate to create solutions. Community issues addressed include education, natural resources, recreation, economic growth and…

Torch lighting opens the 100th Newport Winter Carnival

Four generations of McCrillis united at the lighting of Newport’s Carnival Torch on Friday night. John C. McCrillis lit the flame on the Common that has symbolized the start of Newport Winter Carnival for 100 years. His father, John W. McCrillis skied with the flame from Dartmouth College to Newport to light the torch for…

$6,903,345 Hillsborough 2016-17 Operating Budget

Hillsborough voters will be asked to approve a $6,903,345 operating budget at Town Meeting in March. In addition, the selectmen are seeking to establish several Capital Reserve Funds, including…

DECA trio qualifies for Internationals

After a month of competing against other high schools in a global competition, a team of three students from Hillsboro-Deering High School has qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2016 in the area of Sports Management. The three students, sophomores Nick Lester and Thomas Ferguson, and freshman Ryan Gillett, chose the team name of…

Newport’s Elementary School principal resigns unexpectedly

The Principal of Newport’s Elementary School has submitted his resignation after only 7 months in the position Peter Durso signed a one-year contract at an annual salary of $88,000 plus benefits. Superintendent Cynthia Gallagher announced that a search for an interim elementary principal will begin immediately, and that…

John Stark students celebrating the Chinese New Year

Several students from John Stark Regional High School who study Mandarin traveled to the University of NH to attend the Temple Fair Festival in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The event, sponsored by the Confucius Institute, was a free opportunity filled with cultural learning for the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 11, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Feb. 2016

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5 tips for creating a sound financial strategy

Many people want to know the secret to financial success. Whether they should be saving more, protecting more, investing more or spending less – everyone wants a silver bullet to set them on the road to financial success. There is no silver bullet. The key is to have discussions with your…

Need a mood boost? Maybe it’s time to check your hearing

Here’s why: Hearing loss is linked to a greater risk of depression in adults of all ages, especially in 18 to 69 year olds. But studies show treating hearing loss can boost quality of life. People with hearing loss who use hearing aids are less likely to feel down, depressed or hopeless, research from the…

Tips to stick with your weight loss goals

Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss are where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you get started and stick with it long-term…

Five common heart health myths debunked

As the number one cause of death in both men and women, knowledge is power when it comes to preventing heart conditions. Whether it runs in your family or not, this is one health issue you shouldn’t ignore…

Winter recipes and wine pairings to ‘wow’ any crowd

Winter offers an opportunity for reflection and for gathering around a table with loved ones. Whether you’re cooking for two or a dinner party with friends, these recipes are the perfect accompaniment to winter gatherings. Pair these recipes with the recommended wine pairings for a truly memorable meal. Even if you’re not…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 4, 2016 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Jan. 2016

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Live long and financially strong with these helpful tips

By 2029, more than 76 million baby boomers will be 65 or older, according to recent Census estimates. While there is great upside to increased longevity, there are also challenges. Inflation, climbing health care expenses and ebbing safety nets are complex dynamics to navigate through an extended retirement…

Lake Sunapee Bank donates $2.5 million to Payson Center

Lake Sunapee Bank has presented Concord Hospital Trust with a major gift that will help bring the next generation of radiation technology to Payson Center for Cancer Care in the spring of 2016. The donation is part of a campaign to raise $1.5 million to purchase a new linear accelerator (or LINAC) that will improve…

Your Smartphone can help you achieve your financial resolutions

At the forefront of a smartphone’s benefits is on-the-go money management, which personal finance experts say can be a key tool to helping you achieve your New Year resolutions. “Technology advances are giving banks an opportunity to further enhance their customers’ ability to manage their money…

Alternative cold and flu remedies to try this season

While flu and cold are common to every region of the world, different cultures have developed their own solutions to tackle the all-too-familiar and dreadful symptoms. Today it’s thought that 70 percent of your immune system lies in your digestive tract, so many of these alternative healing methods rely on food for its curative properties. While some alternative treatments have…

5 surprising superfoods for baby boomers

Do you know some foods are particularly powerful in helping you age well? “Certain foods provide nutrients that are extremely beneficial for baby boomers,” says Kristen Johnson, registered dietician, nutrition expert at On Target Living, and author of the newly released cookbook “Target To Table: Healthy and Delicious Meals One Superfood at a Time.” “Eating these superfoods regularly is one of the easiest yet most impactful things boomers can do for…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 4, 2016 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Feb. 5, 2016

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New Principal named at Glen Lake School

The Goffstown School District has announced that Kathy Stoyle will be the new principal of Glen Lake School, replacing Leslie Doster after she retires on June 30, 2016. Mrs. Doster has been the only principal of Glen Lake School since it opened in 2006. Brian Balke, Superintendent of Schools shared, “Mrs. Doster has been a wonderful…

Franklin man rescues his infant son and daughter from fire

Although he rejects the title, fellow tenants are calling John McCormack a hero for saving his son and daughter from a fire on the building’s second floor last Thursday afternoon. McCormack, 32, who lived on the second floor with his wife and two children, has a disability that causes him to…

Bow Selectmen trim $597,803 from proposed Operating Budget

The Bow Selectmen met Tuesday evening with sharpened pencils, ready to trim their proposed budget before submitting it for review by the Budget Committee. The Fire & Rescue budget was reduced by $37,095 even after adding a new…

Peterborough Police respond to threats at ConVal High School

Peterborough Police responded to ConVal High School last Friday, as requested by SAU officials following several text threats aimed at some students and staff at the high school earlier in the week. Superintendent Brendan Minnihan released a…

John Stark students, faculty & staff at Boston’s Symphony Hall

More than 60 John Stark students, faculty and staff members spent an evening at Symphony Hall in Boston recently to see a performance of L’Orchestra National de France, an orchestra that is considered France’s musical ambassador.  This cross-disciplined cultural trip was comprised of half French students and half music…

Goffstown Police confiscate credit card skimmer @ Irving Circle K

The Goffstown Police Department took possession of a credit card skimming device from the Irving Circle K Gas station located at 277 Mast Road in Goffstown. The homemade skimming device was found connected to the card reader inside the gas pump by a…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 4, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

NH Bride & Groom – Oct. 2015

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5 trendy wedding registry gift ideas for casual lifestyles

A wedding registry should reflect how you really live. Not everyone focuses their social life on formal dinner parties with the kind of fine china, silverware and crystal found on traditional wedding gift lists. Today’s registries reflect current lifestyles with new twists and trends. “Wedding registries are trending toward more…

Find wedding bliss this fall wedding season

Caterers, event halls and wedding planners are gearing up for fall wedding season, one of the busiest times of the year for hopeful couples. Fall guarantees exquisite photo opportunities without the heat of summer — and the wealth of in-season decorations are beautiful and affordable…

Tips for planning your wedding photos like a pro

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. “The best photographer will take the time to build a rapport with you and use his or her experience and creativity to capture the…

Budget-conscious brides trim bill with destination weddings

Tying the knot isn’t what it used to be. The wedding industry is as profitable as primetime football, celebrities compete for the shortest, most gimmicky marriages (72 days or less?) and the exotic appeal of a romantic getaway has led to the widespread popularity of destination weddings. One in every 10 weddings features an exotic locale, or at least a location neither the bride nor groom calls home. While there’s no absolute explanation as to why destination weddings have…

Wedding gifts for grooms: a tradition brides shouldn’t ignore

The answer is: Yes, it’s expected. But it’s also a chance for all you brides out there to truly show you know that not everything is about you on your wedding day.  That there really is another person involved (that would be the groom) who deserves a bit of recognition, too. We’re talking wedding presents — specifically, yours to your husband-to-be…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 28, 2016 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

In New Hampshire – Feb. 2016

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Draw the Line: The endorsed Aerosmith tribute

Draw The Line, the only endorsed Aerosmith tribute show worldwide, returns to Rochester Opera House on Saturday, February 6, at 8PM (doors 7PM). Boston-based rockers, Draw The Line, have the look and feel of a genuine Aerosmith concert. Steven Tyler himself endorses them as “the best!”  This is as authentic as it can ever get, come see for…

Pay-one-price program on Saturday nights at Pats Peak just $49

Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, announces the return of its Pay-One-Price (POP) program. For just $49 per person, guests have access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson tips, rentals, bonfires, and entertainment on Saturday nights through End of Season 2016 from 3pm to 10pm…

13th Annual Mt Washington Valley Chili Cook-off, Saturday, February 27

No matter how chilly it is outside, chili tastings will warm your insides as nearly 40 professional chefs go chili to chili for awards in a number of categories for best chili, best cornbread and best chili themed display at the Gibson Center and new Community Center. Highlights of this annual event include Professional Chefs and Non-Professional Cooks vying for votes from…

Snow Sculpting Competition date change

We have lots of SNOW for skiing and other winter sports but not quite enough to fill the 15 cylinders of snow for sculpting, therefore…  Jackson moves the Snow Sculpting Competition to Feb 26 – 28, 2016. Ski & snowshoe trails are covered in snow but it takes additional tons of snow to fill 15 cylinders for sculpting and the snow for the added event just isn’t available at this point and time. This temporary lack of additional snow brings with it an opportunity to move the event to a later date February 26th, 27th and 28th, 2016 allowing for more preparation…

The Intergalactic Nemesis’ blasts into Keene at the Redfern Arts Center

Experience a sci-fi comic book adventure The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth as it comes to life in a one-of a kind multi-media extravaganza on Saturday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. The Intergalactic Nemesis mashes up comic-book and radio-play formats into a theatrical experience that is not to be missed…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 January 28, 2016 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

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