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Senior Lifestyles – Oct. 2015

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13th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends raises over $10,000

Seventeen-year breast cancer survivor Brenda Ganong recently hosted the 13th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends: Fighting Cancer One Mile at a Time. The day was a great success, raising $10,000 for the Oncology Department at LRGHealthcare…

The Active Retirement Association welcomes new members

The Active Retirement Association offers programs reflecting the many interests of people 50+ years old, retired or not. Please join us to meet new friends and learn more about the ARA and its upcoming activities at our…

Moving with a pet? Tips to make the transition easier

While pets add an element to any move, it doesn’t have to be a stressful one, for you or your pet. Penske Truck Rental offers some pet-friendly moving tips to make the transition go as smoothly as possible for everyone in the family, including the four-legged members…

When it comes to retirement, practice makes perfect

Retirees become increasingly adept at managing their expenses and income as they age, according to new research. Retirees report becoming better at controlling spending, feeling more financially secure and finding creative ways to cut expenses without giving up activities they enjoy, according to…

Five simple time-tested tips for helping you age well

A health renaissance is taking place in America as more people are embracing aging well and being proactive rather than reactive about their well-being. Prevention has become the focus, and many aging Americans are turning to time-tested methods for keeping their bodies and minds healthy so they can live longer, higher-quality…

The Messenger – Oct. 23, 2015

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Newport Ambulance for Sunapee, Goshen & Croydon

Newport will continue to provide ambulance service to Croydon, Goshen, and Sunapee, but only with a  major cost increase. Monday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to continue service to the three towns but to increase the charges to the highest rate offered. Croydon faces an increase from…

OSRAM SYLVANIA installs advanced production line in Hillsboro

OSRAM SYLVANIA has expanded the Hillsboro manufacturing capabilities by adding the first advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production line for manufacturing LED modules in the plant.  OSRAM as the automotive lighting leader is pushing the…

Bennington man indicted on drug charges

Dana Grano, 53, of Bennington, has been indicted on one count of manufacturing marijuana, in an amount in excess of five pounds, and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Grano was arrested in April in connection with an alleged pot…

Weare Selectmen hold hearings on Prayer & Noise Ordinances

In a packed room, Weare residents attended the public hearings on ordinances proposed by the Selectmen. The first, to hear testimony and comment on the Selectmen beginning meetings with a prayer, drew mixed reviews by…

The Goffstown Main Street Program held Pumpkin & Regatta

The Goffstown Main Street Program held its 16th Annual Goffstown GIANT Pumpkin & Regatta on 17th and 18th October 2015.  This year the folks at the GMSP included its 1st Annual Regatta Road Race. An astounding 178 entrants participated, beyond expectations of…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2 Hopkinton 1: Ellie Morrall scored in the 26th minute to give the Hawks the lead, but lapses on defense shortly afterwards led to goals from Sarah Ingalls (29th minute) and Maddie Winters (31st minute). The Hillcats remain undefeated with their 14th victory…

Boys Soccer

Hopkinton 2 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Hopkinton dominated the first half, to give the Hawks a 2-0 halftime lead. Senior captain Irving scored for the Hillcats in the 55th minute to cut the deficit in half…

The Messenger – Oct. 16, 2015

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New Boston couple temporarily homeless after fire

A second-alarm fire caused heavy damage to a New Boston home Saturday night. Fire Chief Daniel MacDonald says a quick response kept most of the home in repairable condition, and should allow the couple to move back in when repairs are done. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames coming from the…

Hillsborough Masons name Frederick ‘2015 Community Builder’

The Masons of Hillsborough’s Harmony Lodge hosted their Annual Veterans and Special Ladies Banquet on Saturday. Prior to the meal, each “Special Lady,” the widow of a Mason was presented with a rose and a reminder that members of the lodge were available to assist them in…

John Stark-Hopkinton Robotics team begins competition

John Stark Regional High School’s robotics team, Team 1922 OZRAM,  kicked off their season in September welcoming nearly two dozen new freshmen to the team. John Stark partners with Hopkinton Middle High School for the robotics team, which is…

Ground broken for new $9.2 million Newport Health Center

Bruce King, president and CEO of New London Hospital welcomed the crowd to Tuesday’s official groundbreaking ceremony for a project of New London Hospital. Citizens Bank will finance $6.8 million, and $2.2 million will come from a fundraising campaign…

Two Mass men are arrested for Henniker home invasion

On October 9th Henniker Police received a call of a home invasion at 77 Rush Road in Henniker. The caller reported two subjects forced their way into his apartment and threatened him. The caller fled the apartment and stated that the two subjects were stealing his belongings. Officers responded to…

Girls Field Hockey

Kearsarge 4 Newport 0: Kearsarge utilized excellent stick skills from its forward line and scored two goals in each half en route to a 4-0 victory over Newport…

Boys Football

John Stark 33 Pembroke 0: Stark took control with touchdowns on back-to-back drives in the first and second quarters, but Pembroke (1-5) was poised to answer with a first-and-goal from the Stark 8 with less than five minutes to go in the half. A false start after a run for no gain moved the Spartans back, and Generals’ linebacker Kyle Booker intercepted the next pass to put a halt to the drive…

 

The Messenger – Oct. 9, 2015

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Goffstown conducts school emergency shooting drill

Three days after a gunman opened fire at a community college in Oregon, NH authorities conducted an emergency drill to test responses in a possible similar situation. Sunday’s drill at Goffstown High School was scheduled well before the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, where nine people were…

One Bow man arrested in drug bust another sought

During the past week, the Concord Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit executed arrest warrants in an effort to clear the city’s streets of methamphetamines. In all, nine people, including a  Bow man, were arrested on various drug charges. Police are also searching for…

Franklin Savings Bank Fund supports several area non-profits

The Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement was formed with a one million dollar investment in 1997 to provide support for substantial projects that will significantly enhance the lives of people in Central New Hampshire. To date, 168 grants totaling…

H-D students launch Halloween Helpers

Hillsboro-Deering High School homeroom groups are currently planning community service work around our homecoming celebration. In response to this, and based on previous years’ observations, English teacher Jessamyn Irwin’s homeroom is planning a Halloween costume drive to help kids whose…

Girls Volleyball

Trinity 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0: Trinity jumped out to a 2-0 lead, winning the first two sets by scores of 25-11 and 25-10. With long service rallies between the two teams in the third set, H-D was close to pushing the match to four, but came up short losing, 25-22…

Boys Bass Fishing

The Keene High School bass fishing team wrangled its way to the NHIAA championship Saturday. Kearsarge caught eight fish that combined for a weight of 16.62 to take second place. Concord Christian Academy finished third, catching four fish at a combined 6.27 pounds…

The Messenger – Oct. 2, 2015

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New Boston Selectmen & School Board at odds

Brandy Mitroff recently met with the New Boston Selectmen and triggered a long discussion who is responsible for plowing at the school.She noted the Highway Department has been plowing the Central school parking lot forever without any problem when…

Five Bow businesses burglarized last Friday Night

Five Bow businesses in the Dunklee Road area were burglarized last Friday night, although only one had anything stolen. According to Bow Sgt. Art Merrigan, a 2007 Bronze Acura TL and $2,300 in cash was taken at one location, but at others cash was left behind. The car was later recovered in Manchester. Authorities believe the burglaries may be connected to…

Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival set for October 10-11

The Warner Fall Foliage Festival will be held October 10 & 11 in downtown Warner. This event is filled with competitions, entertainment, fine crafters, farmers market, music, a midway, and awesome parades. Fairgoers of all ages may join in the competitions or just sit back, watch and enjoy the fun…

Hillsborough woman injured in accident

State police said one woman was killed and another suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash near Exit 2 on Interstate 89 in Concord during heavy rain early Wednesday. State police from Troop D responded to reports of a two-car, head-on collision near…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2 Campbell 1 OT:  A goal 1:50 into the game by Izabela Warren set the pace for H-D. Campbell tied the game in the 26th minute and the score held going into halftime. After a scoreless second half, Bridgette Winters got the game-winner off an assist by Maddie Winters four minutes into the extra frame…

Boys Soccer

Campbell 1 Hopkinton 0: The Hawks peppered Campbell goalkeeper Matt Gagne early and often, forcing Gagne to make 12 saves. Junior midfielder Jacob Rockwood hit the crossbar twice and led the attack against the second-place Cougars…

In New Hampshire – October 2015

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Celebrate Halloween with a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express

All aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad for some great family fun!  Located in the center of North Conway Village, the Conway Scenic Railroad will operate its “Pumpkin Patch Express” Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16, 17 & 18 and October 23, 24 & 25. All “Pumpkin Patch Express” departures are from the North Conway Station for a leisurely roundtrip train ride aboard vintage coaches to the…

Come to Jackson, NH’s Fall Foliage celebration

Jackson, New Hampshire announces incredible additional reasons to come to their area for the October month long celebration of fall foliage.  You’ve more than likely, heard about and visited their fabulous Return of the Pumpkin People which is in its 29th year of entertaining visitors and locals alike from  October 1st through the 31st.  You take a self-guided tour of more than 100 displays of…

An intimate evening with Clint Black Oct. 16

Singer and songwriter Clint Black will perform at Lebanon Opera House on Friday, October 16, 2015. Seats for the 7:30 pm show are $59.50 & $69.50. Tickets can be purchased at Lebanon Opera House Box Office in person or via phone 603-448-0400. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.lebanonoperahouse.org.Prolific singer-songwriter Clint Black has long been heralded as one of country music’s brightest stars. His many talents have taken him even further, as Black has transcended genres to become one of…

Fabulous ways to peep a leaf in White Mountains

Mt Washington Valley, located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, says hail to the “peep” each fall as Mother Nature provides a spectacle of color unmatched anywhere else in the USA. Offering not only spectacular foliage but a wide variety of ways to enjoy the harvest hues of nature’s artistry, this region offers plenty of great ways to enjoy fall foliage throughout this autumn…

Raffle of oil painting to benefit historical society

The Historical Society of Cheshire County is holding a raffle for a framed oil painting by renowned artist Kyle Stuckey from Stoddard, New Hampshire. Tickets for the raffle are $20 each or six tickets for $100. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Historical Society’s Auction of Historic Proportions on October 2nd. Ticket holders for the raffle do not need…

The Messenger – Sept. 25, 2015

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Franklin debates reducing its 513 streetlights

Recently, the Municipal Services Department (MSD) Committee proposed a policy be adopted reducing Franklin’s 515 streetlights by 80-100 before their conversion to LEDs. They prioritized the need of a streetlight as follows:  1. Crosswalks 2. Sidewalks 3. Intersections within the school walking zones 4. Elevated public hazard (high accident/crime area) 5. Economic – retail, business centers…

Newport hopes to break its own Guinness World Mustache Record

As the historic 100th Newport Winter Carnival quickly approaches, the Winter Carnival Committee is preparing for 10 days of fun! We are excited to announce the newest addition to the 100th Winter Carnival – as the Mustache Contest returns! In 2011, we shattered the Guinness World Record, with 462 participants entered into the Mustache Contest, with the winner of The Grand ‘Stache Steve Lucas. And now for the biggest Winter Carnival in history, we plan on breaking our own…

Captured emu being held in Henniker

The elusive emu seen wandering in Bow over the past week was captured Sunday by a group of neighbors on Brown Hill Road. Maria Colby, owner of the Wings of the Dawn wildlife rehabilitation center and bird sanctuary in Henniker, confirmed Sunday that the emu was captured, placed in a cage, and brought to her center. “He’s doing very well,” said Colby. “A group of neighbors along…

Limited parking at Chowder Challenge

The Lake Sunapee Chowder Challenge will take place in Sunapee Harbor on Sunday, September 27th.  This annual event is always well-attended, and the police department would like to advise Harbor area residents and visitors that, during the event, the traffic pattern through the harbor will be changed to allow for safe foot traffic by attendees. Be aware also that parking in the Harbor area will be…

Girls Field Hockey

Bow 2  Laconia 1: Maddie  Beauchain scoring with 9:43 left in the first half and Maddie Constant scoring two minutes into the second frame was enough for the win…

Boys Football

Monadnock 16 ConVal 14: ConVal had an outstanding defensive effort led by sophomore linebacker Jake Phillips, who recorded 14 tackles on the night. QB Dan Spezzaferri went 14-26 for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Liam Baldwin led all receivers with eight receptions for 68 yards. Isaac Bacon and Brandon Carland each had a 50+ yard touchdown catch on the night; Bacon’s went for 60 yards…

HomeFront – Fall 2015

Download HomeFront – Fall 2015 (pdf)Download   Find new inspiration for your next home project   If you're looking to upgrade your home's exterior, include American hardwoods in the mix. New, environmentally friendly treatment methods now make hardwood an excellent and great looking material choice for outdoor living spaces...  Can your walls stand up to everyday life?  Let's face it. No matter how careful you are, an active family can take its toll on the interior of a house - especially on the walls. Depending on the season or day of the week, your family may come home toting cross-country skis, throwing off wet raincoats or banging football gear against...  Carve out more living space with a one-room renovation A growing family, overnight guests, work-at-home demands and lifestyle changes can make for cramped quarters in any home. If you're not ready to move to a bigger house or take on a full-scale addition, carve out more space from your home's current footprint. Renovating an attic, basement or other unused area can add more living space now, provide flexibility for the future and...  Four steps towards living a greener lifestyle Living a greener lifestyle isn't just about conserving natural resources, it's also about saving money. Whether you're renovating your existing home, or building from the ground up, you can create a home that's more efficient, cost effective and...  Tips for creating curb appeal Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don't have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales - below are tips and projects for sprucing up your... (pdf)

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Find new inspiration for your next home project

If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s exterior, include American hardwoods in the mix. New, environmentally friendly treatment methods now make hardwood an excellent and great looking material choice for outdoor living spaces…

Can your walls stand up to everyday life?

Let’s face it. No matter how careful you are, an active family can take its toll on the interior of a house – especially on the walls. Depending on the season or day of the week, your family may come home toting cross-country skis, throwing off wet raincoats or banging football gear against…

Carve out more living space with a one-room renovation

A growing family, overnight guests, work-at-home demands and lifestyle changes can make for cramped quarters in any home. If you’re not ready to move to a bigger house or take on a full-scale addition, carve out more space from your home’s current footprint. Renovating an attic, basement or other unused area can add more living space now, provide flexibility for the future and…

Four steps towards living a greener lifestyle

Living a greener lifestyle isn’t just about conserving natural resources, it’s also about saving money. Whether you’re renovating your existing home, or building from the ground up, you can create a home that’s more efficient, cost effective and…

Tips for creating curb appeal

Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don’t have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales – below are tips and projects for sprucing up your…

The Messenger – Sept. 18, 2015

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Burglary at Goffstown church shocks community

Goffstown Police are investigating the burglary of a church Tuesday morning. Electronics, audio equipment including guitar amps, a portable residential generator and family belongings were taken from the rectory of Saint Lawrence Parish on the corner of…

John Stark High School certified for ‘Project Lead The Way’

John Stark Regional High school has received national certification for its Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program. There are only 13 certified Project Lead the Way high schools in New Hampshire. PLTW, a nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education programs, offers a rigorous, world-class curriculum that allows students to…

It’s a fugitive Bow Police can’t handle

Big Bird is on the loose and he is wandering the streets of Bow. The large emu was first spotted about 10 a.m. Saturday morning and has since been seen in the area of Hunter Drive, Putney Road and Hampshire Hills. The police department is working with local bird specialist Maria Colby of Wings of the Dawn Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Henniker to figure out how to…

Minor injuries in Sunapee car accidents

A two car crash on Route 11 in Sunapee occurred on Friday.  One vehicle was traveling West and the other traveling East. The vehicle traveling East crossed the yellow line and the vehicle traveling West took action to avoid contact and was unable to. Both vehicles received extensive damage and the only occupants were the drivers and they were both…

Hillsborough Senior Fall Foliage Outing

Please join us for a trip via Coach Bus October 8th, to view NH’s fall foliage. We will take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tramway, have a buffet lunch at the Indian Head Resort, and ride to the prettiest overlook on the Kancamangus…

Girls Soccer

Souhegan 2 ConVal 1: The Cougars were up 1-0 with three minutes left thanks to a Gracyn Mose’s goal, when Souhegan’s top player scored two goals in quick succession and snatched victory away from ConVal…

Boys Golf

Newport 1st:  The defending state champion Tigers posted a team score of 180 at Majalaki Country Club to defeat Hopkinton, which shot 195, and Franklin, which finished with a 222. Newport’s Cameron Gebo raked in medalist honors with a low round of 40 and Dawson Campbell was right on his heels, carding a 41…

Senior Lifestyles – Sept. 2015

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Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse is ‘Bucket List’ must

Starting in September, the Peterborough Community Theatre becomes one of only four movie theaters in the state of New Hampshire to offer Descriptive Video Service (DVS) – a cutting edge technology that makes movies accessible to people with visual and hearing impairments…

Descriptive Video Service coming to Peterborough Community Theatre

From Freedom Walks to a Walk for the Mt Washington Valley is alive with exciting events in September. Home to Mud Bowl: The World Championship of Mud Football, Mt Washington Valley hosts a wide array of exciting events throughout September…

Six easy ways to boost your brain health as you age

When you think about health and wellness, what first comes to mind? Most likely it’s along the lines of fitness, healthy eating and doctor’s appointments. But have you ever considered the importance of brain health as you age?…

North Country’s Sunrise Ascent a perfect day for all

The conclusion of the Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country’s Sunrise Ascent on Mt Washington on August 2nd held many wonderful moments and milestones for 12 adaptive athletes and their support teams. “It was an amazing day full of awesomeness!” says Executive Director Sandy Olney. “To date we have raised over…

‘Sustainable Trails for All’ workshop on October 14

Crotched Mountain Foundation is hosting and sponsoring a “Sustainable Trails for All” workshop on October 14 and 15, 2015 on its accessible trail system in Greenfield, NH to provide trail builders, park administrators, land trusts and government officials with information and guidelines for creating accessible trails in their own communities…

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