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The Messenger – July 24, 2015

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Download The Messenger - July 24, 2015 (pdf)Plan to refurbish Henniker’s Highway Department back on course

After a period of accusation, speculation and hesitation and a contentious meeting Tuesday night, the Henniker selectmen voted unanimously to reaffirm their original plan for replacing the highway trucks damaged in a January fire that engulfed…

Bradford man wanted for parole violation

The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force is seeking Richard Decelle, 47, of Bradford for a parole violation. Decelle is on parole for a conviction and sentence of 2nd Degree Assault by Strangulation. Law enforcement officials say that Decelle has an extensive criminal history dating back to…

Chris Christie impressive at Franklin Town Hall Meeting

The crowd of about about 100 people began gathering early at the Franklin VFW Post last Thursday night to attend a Town Hall Meeting by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The GOP presidential candidate was welcomed by Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield who said Christie has impressed him during recent visits to…

New London Conservation Commission warns of Japanese Barberry

You may love that attractive Japanese Barberry in your garden, with its gorgeous fall colors and leaves the deer won’t eat. But there are two important reasons not to love it. This non-native plant is invasive, and research has shown that the bushes carry a high density of deer ticks…

Memorial bench to honor Justin Rollins

Newport Town Manager Brown informed the selectmen that Mr. and Mrs. Rollins had made a request to put a granite bench in Ransom Tracey Park, in honor of their son, Justin Rollins. Brown explained the historical steps in which the Town had accepted such gifts in the…

Annual Rotary Chili Fest Aug 23rd

To paraphrase that 60’s folk song made popular by the Kingston Trio: Where have all the chili makers gone? Although we have a great mix of professional entries already for this year’s Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest, on Sunday, August 23 at beautiful Pat’s Peak, very few amateur chili makers have signed up to date. Historically, our Amateur Chili makers crowded the field with…

 

 

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 23, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

NH Bride & Groom – July 2015

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Download NH Bride & Groom - July 2015 (pdf)Tips to keep stress levels down when planning you wedding

Grab a package of Tums and head for Henniker on Sunday, August For many idealistic brides, being a perfectionist can literally suck the fun (and funds!) out of the entire wedding planning process. Whether it’s indecision you’re grappling with or wanting everything to be “just right”, putting yourself into debt and making everyone else around you, yourself included, absolutely miserable isn’t exactly the greatest way to go about achieving a dream…

Choose the most perfect first dance song for your wedding

There are many moments in your wedding adventure when all eyes will truly be on you and your fiancé. One of those moments is during your first dance. Not the best dancer? Pretty sure you have two left feet? All of that’s okay as long as you choose the most perfect first dance song. If you’re unsure of how to pick a…

Ideas for selecting ideal ceremony site

Selecting the ideal ceremony site sets the entire tone of your wedding. But it’s a bit more complex than visiting a place and determining it’s pretty. You need to also consider the logistics — from the size of…

Tips to make mom radiant for wedding

It’s not just brides who want to look their best at the wedding — so moms, this one’s for you. We asked makeup artist Ramy Gafni, author of How to Fake Real Beauty, how mothers of the bride can look youthful and radiant on their daughter’s (or son’s!) big day…

Keeping guests comfortable in hot weather

With the gorgeous weather and seemingly endless hours of daylight, it’s no surprise that the summer months are some of the most popular times of the year to say, “I do.” But when the heat is on, hearts will melt, and unfortunately, so will other things. To be the absolute best summer wedding…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 16, 2015 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

The Messenger – July 17, 2015

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Download The Messenger - July 17, 2015 (pdf)Bow’s Public Safety Committee extends bid deadline

Bids for a consultant to assist Bow’s Public Safety Building Committee were due on July 6, but the Town received only one bid. Some members know a few people on the bidder’s reference list and will reach out to those references for input. There was discussion on the bidder’s qualifications. Town Manager David Stack told the Committee that they haven’t…

Seven Goffstown Firefighters receive Heart Saver Hero Awards

Goffstown Fire Chief Richard informed the Selectmen that a number of members of his department received an award at the American Heart Association Heart Ball. They received the Heart Saver Hero Awards for two incidents. Because of the crew’s efforts and treatment, both survived. He commends the crew, which included…

Greater Hillsborough Senior Services wants control over town funds

Things got a little heated at Tuesday’s Hillsborough Selectmen’s meeting as two groups formed to provide services to the town’s senior citizens faced off. The Board had invited representatives of both the Greater Hillsborough Senior Services (GHSS) and the Senior Advisory Council (SAC) to discuss the recent letter from GHSS asking that…

High speed Internet Service proposed for New Boston

Dr. Alexander R. Tambascia and his colleague Robert Brown presented the New Boston Selectmen with a proposal for the formation of a Community Internet Service for the Town. The proposal was to establish a community internet service to provide economical high speed internet access to residents and small businesses. The system would be designed to…

Crash victims’ names are still not released

Nearly two weeks after the death of 17-year-old Trevor Gonyer of Dunbarton in a car crash that severely injured two others, authorities still have not identified the other two teens injured in the crash. Siting a continuing investigation, State Police Sgt. Steven Wheeler in refusing to name any of the occupants, would only say…

Yet another suit against Weare police

Will it ever end? On page one readers will find the story outlining the latex settlement of suits against the Town of Weare and its police department. Now, The Messenger has learned that Jennifer Posteraro, the former administrative assistant who claimed she was assaulted by former Weare police chief John Velleca is now suing the town. In her suit, Posteraro claims that members of the police department conducted two…

 

 

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 16, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – July 2015

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Download Senior Lifestyles - July 2015 (pdf)13th Annual Henniker Rotary Club Chili Fest

Grab a package of Tums and head for Henniker on Sunday, August 23rd, for the 13th Annual Fire On the Mountain Chili Fest, sponsored by the Henniker Rotary Club, beginning at noon on the slopes of beautiful Pats Peak Ski Area. This annual festival has become a “must attend” area event. Sample chili prepared by area restaurants and amateur chili makers while enjoying a host of…

Health trumps wealth in retirees’ well-being

Whoever said, “If you have your health, you have everything,” must have been retired. That’s because retirees feel more financially secure when they’re in good health according to new research. And when they feel financially secure, retirees also report they’re enjoying retirement more, they feel fulfilled and are less likely to experience negative…

How men and women experience retirement differently

What’s retirement like? The answer may depend upon whether you’re a man or a woman. Women report more positive experiences in retirement than men, yet also say they are more likely to experience negative emotions, especially stress, according to a…

Forest Society seeks volunteers to clear Monadnock Trails

The Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests (Forest Society) and N.H. State Parks are hosting the 10th Annual Monadnock Trails Week from July 17 to July 21. Volunteers are invited to join conservation professionals and trail maintainers to help restore degraded hiking trails on Mount Monadnock during the five-day event…

Summertime in the Grand North

From paddling the Androscoggin River, hiking the remote Cohos Trail, fishing for trophy northern pike or simply relaxing by the campfire,  summer is in full swing in New Hampshire’s Grand North, and there is literally something for everyone. New Hampshire Grand, the official visitor information source for the Great North Woods and the Northern White Mountains, is highlighting summer activities for every type of vacationer…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 9, 2015 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – July 10, 2015

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Download The Messenger - July 15, 2015 (pdf)Nine tenants displaced but safe after fire at Franklin duplex

The nine residents of the two-family house at 40 School St. were evacuated safely last week, along with four dogs and two cats after fire broke out at the property. Three cats died in the fire. A Notice posted at the house warns that the residence is condemned and uninhabitable. The two-alarm fire started in the…

One teen killed, two others injured in Weare accident

A white wooden cross on the side of Route 114 in Weare marks the spot where one teenager was killed and two others seriously injured in a one car accident early Friday morning. On Saturday, more than 60 friends and loved ones of Trevor Gonyer, 17, the teen killed, visited the memorial to pay tribute to their…

Peterborough Rotary Club’s Cruz-In

The Peterborough Rotary Club is pleased to announce the third event of the fifth season of Cruz-In 2015 on Sunday, July 12, in Depot Square, downtown Peterborough from 9:00 to 1:00.  It is open to all makes and models of vintage or special interest cars, truck, motorcycles, and bicycles. The event is free to attendees and all…

Newport man obstructs rescue attempt

A Newport NH man plead not guilty in Windsor County Criminal Court on Monday to misdemeanor counts of obstructing traffic and simple assault on emergency services personal. Charles Wheeler 46, is accused of interfering with EMT’s trying to save his father-in-law, who suffered a…

Lake Sunapee Bank Citizenship Awards

Each year, Lake Sunapee Bank recognizes a graduating student from high schools in its market area with its $500 Citizenship Award. Each student is chosen by his or her respective high schools for exemplary scholastic and community contributions during…

Weare Middle School playground being built this weekend

The community build playground project at the Weare Middle School is set to go this weekend. In preparation, Eldon Townes II of Townes Excavating, donated his time and equipment yesterday (July 6) getting all of the site and excavation work completed. If you’d like to volunteer this weekend to make this playground a reality, it’s not too late. Volunteers will be…

 

 

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 9, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 3, 2015

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Download The Messenger - July 3, 2015 (pdf)Weare barely settles one lawsuit when another is filed

The ink was barely dry on the settlement between the Town of Weare and former Police Sergeant Joe Kelley when we learned that former Lieutenant James Carney has filed suit against the town, claiming town officials and fellow officers targeted him with an internal investigation that caused him to eventually resign because of emotional distress. Carney was a 20-year veteran of the…

Proposed Franklin Solar Gardens would be largest in the state

A proposed solar project along River Street in Franklin would be larger than all of New Hampshire’s current installed capacity combined if approved. The seven Franklin projects would total 8.5 megawatts which is more than…

Henniker woman awarded $85,000 in suit against the town

A Merrimack County Superior Court jury has awarded Lorin Mulligan of Henniker $85,000 in her legal battle with the town. Mulligan filed suit claiming that the Henniker water department had constructed a gravel road through her property to access a 350,000-gallon water storage tank on neighboring parcel. The town claimed that property deeds…

Missing boy returns to Crotched Mt.

A 15-year old boy who was reported missing from Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center called 911 and was able to lead searchers to him early Sunday. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said Jason Jozefiak called for help just after midnight to report that he was cold, tired and lost. The boy said he had found a building where he sheltered from the rain and used a…

Henniker Rotary Club’s Annual Chili Fest

Even if thirteen isn’t your lucky number, we encourage you to sign up as a Chili Maker for the 13th Annual Fire On the Mountain Chili Fest, sponsored by the Henniker Rotary Club, scheduled for Sunday, August 23 from 12:00 noon- 4:30 p.m. at Pats Peak Ski Area, Henniker, NH. The Henniker Rotary Chili Fest has become a “must attend” area event. Last year close to…

Planning has begun for Newport’s 2016 Winter Carnival

The town of Newport’s biggest event of the year hits a milestone in 2016, as the Newport Winter Carnival will be celebrating it’s 100th anniversary. Planning is already underway for the upcoming Carnival. Scheduled from February 5th until February 14th, these 10 days will be the longest, most activity filled Winter Carnival in the past 100 years…

 

 

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 2, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 26, 2015

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Download The Messenger - July 26, 2015 (pdf)Henniker Community School students visit the State House

Henniker’s 4th graders braved the misty rain on June 15th to venture off to the State capital building in Concord. Students enjoyed a fact filled tour of the State House and were introduced to State Representatives who shared information about their jobs…

Weare Food Pantry open at new location

The Weare Food Pantry was successfully moved to its new location at 613 South Stark Highway, on Saturday. Moldy test results canceled the original plan to move into the basement of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church. The pantry now occupies the former…

Antrim accident by driver’s inattention

Antrim Police believe driver inattention was the cause of an accident. According to reports, Megan Lafleur, 25, of Antrim, was driving southbound on Concord Street on the morning of June 10 when her 2006 Pontiac drifted across the center line, coliding with a cement truck owned by Central Concrete of Henniker and driven by Robert Junkins, 52, of Deering. Junkins swerved to avoid a head-on collision. The car then went…

Goffstown fire damage set at $100,000+

A Goffstown firefighter was sent to a local hospital for exhaustion and two pets died in a Summer Street house fire Monday afternoon. Damages is estimated at over $100,000. The Fire Department received a 911 call from a neighbor saying there was black smoke coming from the house. The tenants, Michael Briscoe, his two young daughters…

Area churches join in a vigil for victims in South Carolina

Reverend Eric Jackson, Pastor of Smith Memorial Congregation Church in Hillsborough, organized a Sunday vigil for the nine victims of a deadly shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The town-wide prayer vigil was held at Butler Park in the center of town at 2 p.m. Sunday. Community members gathered and prayed for the nine people that…

Toad Hall renovation is the first step in a revitalized Franklin

Todd Workman of Gilford is committed to revitalizing downtown Franklin.Workman and his business partner, Ed Forster, owner of the Riverbend Mill, are working with CATCH and the city of Franklin to convert the old mill into 45 low income rental units. His most recent project, Toad Hall at the intersection of Central and…

Drowning at Lake Sunapee

New London Police responded to a private beach on Lake Sunapee for a report of a car stuck on the beach. An Officer located a Toyota Camry stuck in the sand. The car appeared to be there overnight. The Officer checked the lake and a small water inlet were a body was…

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 24, 2015 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

In New Hampshire – July 2015

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Download In New Hampshire - July 2015 (pdf)Loon Preservation Committee urges you to give nesting Loons space

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) recorded its first pair of nesting loons this year on Bolster Pond in Sullivan, NH, on May 13. Since then more than 50 loon pairs have begun to incubate eggs, with many more expected to begin in the next week or two. If history is any guide, close to one of every two of these nests will fail, many due to human disturbance. The peak time for…

Looking at the World through Quilts; world quilt show

Want to see quilts from across the globe? No need to spend days traveling. We are bringing the quilts to you. Join us for the premier of the 2015 World Quilt Competition XIX. These quilts from all over the globe present a mix of culture, fun and creative talent. The show also features special quilt exhibits including displays from across the United States and Canada. You will also enjoy a wide range of quilt and textile related activities including…

Waterville Valley Resort offers active Vacationing in the White Mountains

Freedom Pass gives visitors access to a wealth of activities. Vacationers at Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains get to enjoy golf, tennis, canoeing & kayaking, mountain biking, chairlift rides, swimming and more. It’s all included with Waterville Valley’s Freedom Pass. Visitors to Waterville Valley can relax and unwind in a variety of…

MidWeek Antiques Show celebrates 22 years

Barn Star Productions takes pride in announcing their MidWeek Antiques Show, August 4 & 5, 2015, celebrating its twenty second year as the first exciting, fully indoor show of Antiques Week in New Hampshire. Presenting over 65…

Atlantic Grill’s Music-by-the-Sea Celebrates 20 Years

The Seacoast Science Center is pleased to announce the 2015 Atlantic Grill Music-by-the-Sea concert series schedule. Celebrating its 20th season this year, the series is heralded as a family-favorite summer evening event, complete with great music, unparalleled seaside dancing, and delicious picnic-style dining, all for a great cause…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 24, 2015 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – June 19, 2015

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Download The Messenger - June 19, 2015 (pdf)Kearsarge grads told “Discover your talents – learn to let them shine”

The Graduation of Kearsarge Regional High School’s Class of 2015 began with the traditional singing of God Bless America led by the Class of 2027, a group of kindergartners from throughout the District. The Valedictory address was shared by Emily Kelly, Morgan Johnson and Arianna Stokes, who each graduated with a 4.0 grade-point average and stood together during their…

Elderly Antrim sex offender sentenced

Max Wilson, 70, of Antrim, who was convicted of breaching his sex offender registration requirements by caring for a young teen has been sentenced to 5½ years in prison. N.H. prohibited him from engaging in “volunteer service involving the care, instruction or guidance of a minor child, ” but he chaperoned a 14-year-old boy in Concord and…

Deering F&G offers “Women On Target”

The Deering Fish & Game, along with the National Rifle Association, is offering its seventh annual “Women on Target” instructional shooting clinic again this year and is scheduled for September (Saturday) 19th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The purpose of this class is to demonstrate proper…

Sunapee Grads told “enjoy the journey as you go through life”

Valedictorian Courtney Dunnells reminded her 28 classmates of the Sunapee Middle High School Class of 2015 that they have spent “the past 13 years, 2,340 days, 16,380 hours, 982,800 minutes and around 60 million seconds, together,” she said. “Those 60 million seconds are all we’ve ever known, and like me, I know that some of you…

H-D Music Director Heidi Welch named ‘Unsung Hero Fellow’

Heidi Welch of Hillsboro-Deering High School has been named a 2015 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Fellow. Welch joins an elite network of exceptional educators who share a passion for teaching respect and understanding through project-based learning. She spent the…

Girls Sports

SOFTBALL – Division IV Championship, #2 Sunapee 6 #3 Moultonborough 2: The Lakers captured their second Championship in 2015, following the girls basketball which won the state crown in March. Rachel Malanga led with a triple to set the tone and Sunapee took a 3-0 lead in the first and Katie Frederick shut them down…

Boys Sports

BASEBALL – Division II Championship, #1 Windham 5 #2 Goffstown 4: The Grizzlies grabbed a 4-3 lead in the top of the third, until three errors and a wild pitch gave Windham two unearned runs, and a lead they would not surrender…

 

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 18, 2015 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – June 2015

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Download Senior Lifestyles - June 2015 (pdf)4th Annual Wings & Wheels supports Gerry’s Food Pantry

The 4th Annual Wings & Wheels event, hosted by the Rochester Police Department, will be held at Skyhaven Airport, managed by Pease Development Authority and located at 238 Rochester Hill Rd. in Rochester, New Hampshire. The Skyhaven airport recently extended their runway by an additional 200 feet, adding to its capabilities. The event takes place on…

Mount Sunapee’s Adventure Park open for season

The Adventure Park at Mount Sunapee is open, kicking off the summer/fall season which will attract more than 60,000 people to the resort and region. The Adventure Park along with the 82nd Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair plus other special events have made Mount Sunapee one of the most popular summer/fall destinations in the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region of…

Northern Rail Trail named ‘Best NH Bike Trail’

In its May/June 2015 issue, in time for the summer travel season, Yankee magazine has laid out its 2015 Travel Guide to New England. Its editors’ top picks include the Northern Rail Trail as Best NH Bike Trail. “Kudos to this 50+-mile stretch: It’s been added to ‘100 Top Trails in the U.S.’ by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Washington, D.C.  The longest rail trail in the state…it glides past farms, orchards, lakes, mill sites and covered bridges…” The Merrimack County portion of the Trail was completed last fall and is…

Budgeting tips to keep your golden years golden

You’ve earned your retirement, and while it’s a chance to relax and relish in your deserved time off, it’s still important to keep track of your finances, savings and budget. With that in mind, here are five ways you can maintain a healthy budget and enjoy your dream retirement…

Theatre serves Seniors from the Papoutsy Arts Ventures Fund 

Pontine Theatre has received a $2,500 grant from the The Papoutsy Arts Ventures Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to tour scenes from its original production, New England Utopia, to four assisted and independent living facilities for seniors located on the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 11, 2015 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

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