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The Messenger – Dec. 19, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 19, 2014 (pdf)Center Woods Grade 4 moving to Middle School

The Weare School Board has been struggling with overcrowding at Center Woods Elementary School which houses grades pre-K through 4th grade. While the school currently has enough classrooms for grade level instruction, there is a lack of small instructional spaces for the required specialized services needed by students…

Welcome Home from Afghanistan for Christmas Brandon Gillett

First Lieutenant Brandon Gillett, a Field Artillery Officer, is returning from a nine month deployment to Southern Afghanistan where he served as a Fire Support Officer with an Engineer company (Alpha Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division) out of Fort Carson, Colorado. Brandon is a proud 2009 graduate of Hillsboro-Deering High School and a 2013 graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned a…

Emergency delivery on way to hospital

Ava-Lynn Rose Marie Beauchaine was born around 3:21 a.m. Sunday in the front seat of her great-aunt’s truck. Justine and David Beauchaine, the soon-to-be parents, along with great-aunt April Premo, were heading to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover from Newport. They were half a mile away from the hospital when the baby started…

H-D nursing staff saves taxpayers money

Patricia Parenteau, Assistant Superintendent is pleased to announce that the Nursing Team at SAU #34 schools has developed a relationship with Convenient MD, located on Loudon Road in Concord, NH that has resulted in a benefit to the schools. Convenient MD has generously donated…

New London Selectmen approve a bandstand engineering study

Public Works Director Richard Lee met with the New London Selectmen to discuss repairs needed for the bandstand. He submitted photographs showing some of the significant rot that is present. Lee asked a contractor (that had not provided a quote) to come look at the bandstand to give some advice. The contractor suggested jacking up the structure to replace all of the rotten sections and…

Proposed teacher reduction draws a large crowd

At the H-D School Board meeting on Monday, Facilities Director James Bailey brought in Doug Kenny from Rymes Oil and Propane to explain the pros and cons about oil and propane regarding the Middle School. The Board will later decide what they want to present to the Town at the Deliberative Session. Assistant Superintendent Patricia Parenteau gave a presentation on Special Education, with an emphasis on…

Medical marijuana facility in Franklin?

A proposal for what could be New Hampshire’s first state-licensed medical marijuana facility was made to the Epping Board of Selectmen on Monday night. Paul Morrissette, who owns Regal Auction Services and several other commercial properties in Franklin, tells the Concord Monitor he’s working with a Massachusetts organization to develop an application. Morrissette estimates 3,000 patients could use the…

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The Messenger – Dec. 12, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 12, 2014 (pdf)New London Budget Committee studies dispatch fees

Sutton, Newbury and Wilmot have notified New London that they will continue to use their dispatch center in 2015. New London Town Administrator Kim Hallquist says New London usually doesn’t hear back from all the towns until late December. In October Grantham, Croydon, Sutton, Wilmot, Newbury, and New London Ambulance met with Town Officials to discuss the fees for 2015. In November the New London Selectboard voted 2-1 to…

Antrim man collides with fire truck

Saturday morning, just before noon, Antrim Police received reports that a Hancock fire truck, responding to a chimney fire on Smith Road in Antrim, was hit by a 1995 Toyota Camry driven by Alex Murphy, 19, of Antrim, who apparently backed out too fast, crossing the center line and hitting the…

Hillsborough Rec. offering 90 FREE TICKETS to Monster Jam

Hillsborough Recreation Director Peter Brigham has announced that Hillsborough residents of any age are eligible for free tickets to the Monster Jam Big Truck Show at the Verizion Arena in Manchester on January 2nd and 3rd. Messenger owners Leigh & Joyce Bosse have donated…

New Boston fire officials recommend departmental changes

New Boston Fire Chief Dan MacDonald and Fire Wards Wayne Blassberg, Cliff Plourde, Dale Smith and Dick Moody told the selectmen that when they received Fire Inspector Russ Boland’s resignation the fire wards began discussing leadership needs in the fire department organization. They determined there was a need to increase the hours of the…

6th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” event adds crafters

Hillsboro NH Scholars is proud to announce the 6th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” event. The Taste of Hillsboro will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the Hillsboro Deering Middle School in Hillsboro from 11 am to 2 pm. We plan to have many of our local restaurants in attendance to give the community an opportunity to try selected items off their menu. Additionally, this year we are going to invite local artisans and craftsmen to also be part of the event. This event will be free to attend…

Henniker School hosting African artist

This year’s artist-in-residence program for the Henniker Community School’s sixth grade will focus on Africa. In recent weeks, the students have been working with their teachers to gain a greater understanding of the culture, geography, and history of the countries of Mali, South Africa, Nigeria, Guinea, and Kenya in Africa. On December 18 and 19, the sixth grade will work with Nigerian printmaker Segun Olorunfemi creating large block prints of their own design…

Goffstown Selectmen studying locations for Variable Message Boards

Cathy Champagne of Jutras and Ben Barr, representative from Watch Fire LED Signs met with the Goffstown Selectmen to discuss Variable Message Boards. Recently the School indicated it was not interested in partnering with the Town to replace the existing Bartlett Elementary School sign with a variable message board…

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The Messenger – Dec. 5, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 5, 2014 (pdf)Henniker police officer shoots a Franklin car thief

A Henniker police officer shot a man last Wednesday while trying to take him into custody for allegedly committing a robbery, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. Aaron Cadman, 19, was treated at a local hospital for an arm injury not believed to be life-threatening, authorities said. Police had put out an…

Options presented to relieve overcrowding at Center Woods School

SAU #24 Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore briefed the Weare School Board about several short-term solutions to address the space needs at the Center Woods Elementary School. The Weare District voted in October to build an addition to Center Woods as a long-term solution. “The reality is that we are out of room now at Center Woods and it might take some time to get funding to…

The Harlem Wizards return to Hillsboro-Deering January 12th

Back by popular demand, the Harlem Wizards are returning to Hillsboro-Deering High School, on Monday, January 12th at 7:00pm. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face! This event is hosted by The Hillsboro Lions Club, which brought the Wizards to town last year to rave reviews. At a Wizards game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with…

Group airs concerns of Sunapee expansion

Jennifer Shea did a presentation for the Sunapee selectmen on behalf of the Friends of Mount Sunapee concerning the proposed expansion on Mount Sunapee. The Friends of Mount Sunapee are an alliance of local and regional citizens who advocate for the protection of Mount Sunapee State Park. There are three (3) primary concerns with the proposed expansion…

Visiting artist demonstrated glass working

Students in the Three Dimensional Art Class at John Stark Regional High School recently experienced working with basic glass kiln forming with visiting artist Hal Danser. Danser is a juried member of the Sharon Arts Gallery in Peterborough, the Mill Brook Gallery in Concord and select galleries throughout the US. John Stark students in Bess Robblee’s 3-D art class spent two days with Danser creating glass tiles and…

Franklin couple arrested for prostituting a 14-year-old

A Franklin couple has been accused of trying to arrange for a 14-year-old girl to have sex with an adult for $1,000. William Shine, 33, and Julie Shine, 41, of Franklin were both held on $100,000 cash bail after appearing separately on a video feed from the Merrimack County House of Correction. Both are charged with attempted prostitution of a minor and conspiracy to…

Bank of New Hampshire gives to HYAA

Bank of New Hampshire recently donated $1,000 to the Hillsboro Youth Athletic Association (HYAA) to help purchase a new batting cage to be placed permanently at Grimes Field in Hillsboro, NH. “We are excited to offer the batting cage to all the…

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In New Hampshire – Dec. 2014

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Download In New Hampshire - Dec. 2014 (pfd)Monadnock Humane Society holds its 8th Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Monadnock Humane Society is holding its 8th annual craft fair – “Handcrafted for the Holidays” – in the MHS Guinane Training Center at 101 West Swanzey Road in Swanzey from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 6th, 2014. The “Handcrafted for the Holidays” Craft Fair has been a favorite event in the Monadnock Region and promises something for everyone. More than 50 local crafters and gift vendors will present their o 9 pm on Saturdays and 4 to 8 pm on Sundays. Candlelight Stroll is…

Holiday Happenings in Mt Washington Valley

Jingle your bells, go riding through the snow and light the trees along with communities throughout Mt Washington Valley, NH as we usher in the holidays. From ski resort openings to holiday shows and parades, the holidays are ushered in with plenty of good cheer in Mt Washington Valley, NH…

Trees for Troops 2014 is Under Way

Imagine a smiling group of U.S. troops gathered around a Christmas Tree that was grown on an American farm and express shipped to arrive fresh and green somewhere on the other side of the world, just in time for Christmas. Or, imagine a spouse and children sharing joyous memories of Christmas through the gift of free, real Christmas Tree while their family member is away serving our country. Trees for Troops® makes this vision a…

LeAnn Rimes: One Christmas at ROH Dec. 9

Country superstar LeAnn Rimes takes the stage at the Rochester Opera House on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 PM during her special One Christmas Holiday Tour. Rimes says that she “loves everything about the holidays” and looks forward to playing some of her favorite Christmas classics and sharing the “magic and joy of the season with fans in an intimate, cozy…

Family Gingerbread House Workshop at Children’s Museum

Decorating gingerbread houses – a holiday tradition that dates back to Germany in the 1800’s – is something today’s children still look forward to during the holiday season. The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire has been hosting an annual decorating workshop for more than a dozen years and will be offering four sessions on Saturday, December 13 to accommodate the number of families who want to participate. The one-hour sessions are held at…

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The Messenger – Nov. 28, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 28, 2014 (pdf)$3,000 worth of items stolen from Newport business

Two men were caught on camera stealing towing accessories, scrap metal and tools from a Newport business, according to authorities. Police said Bradley Kerns, 27, of Newport, and Henry Marrotte, 52, of Claremont, were arrested after stealing more than $3,000 worth of items from Patten’s Auto and…

Antrim Police urge caution after series of burglaries

Over the past two weeks the Antrim PD has taken 4 burglary reports and 1 attempted burglary report, and have been made aware of several other burglaries that have occurred in the surrounding towns. The suspects have used force to make entry into the…

Peterborough man injured in Greenfield

A Peterborough man was airlifted to a Massachusetts hospital Sunday, with head injuries, after his truck hit a tree on Old Greenfield Road and he was ejected from the vehicle. Police identified the man as Robert Slagg, 58, of Peterborough. Slagg was in…

Duncan Jenkins Trust sponsors Mexican artists at H-D Elementary

On November 14, Hillsborough-Deering Elementary School hosted visiting artists Gerardo Ortega and Gabriela Mena, a husband and wife team of folk artists from Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Mexico. Throughout the day groups of third grade students watched in awe as the artists shared the techniques used to create and paint their unique clay sculptures…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA qualifies for Conference

After a month of competing against other high schools in a global competition, one team of three students from Hillsboro-Deering High School qualified for the DECA (an association of marketing students) International Conference in April 2015 in Orlando, Florida. The team competed in Virtual Business Sports Management, and finished in second place in the North Atlantic Region of DECA to earn a qualifying spot in the finals. Only the top 2 per region qualify. The finals will consist of the top 16 teams…

Tigers’ Dream Season ends in a 20-6 loss in Championship Game

The clock struck 12:00, and the stagecoach turned back into a pumpkin, ending Newport’s dream season in a 20-6 loss to Campbell in the Division III Championship. The Tigers had three interceptions, fumbled twice and failed to cover a kick off on…

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Christmas Shopping Guide – 2014

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Download Christmas Shopping Guide - 2014 (pdf)Ed Gerhard presents his Christmas Guitar Concert

GRAMMY® Award-winner Ed Gerhard presents his 32nd Annual Christmas Guitar Concert. A Portion of Proceeds to Benefit ACT ONE; Artists’ Collaborative Theatre of New England New Hampshire’s own GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will present his popular Annual Christmas Guitar Concert in its 32nd year on…

Santa’s Sleigh stops in Northern NH at Santa’s Village

Santa will travel more than 4,000 miles from the North Pole to Jefferson, NH to officially kick-off Christmastime festivities with his elves, reindeer, rides, light shows, and more beginning Saturday, Nov. 22 at Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH. Christmastime at Santa’s Village will be open weekends from Nov. 22 through…

Great stocking stuffers for book lovers

Have some lit lovers in your life? Want to make stocking stuffers extra special for them this year? Here are a few great ideas: Personalized Bookmarks: Outfit bibliophiles with some cool new reading gear. Encourage them to scrap the scrap paper with a personalized bookmark. Consider cross stitching or engraving a message onto wood or metal…

Tips for choosing and preparing a Holiday Turkey

Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time, the stress of roasting the holiday bird is enough to ruffle anyone’s feathers. Set yourself up for success with two simple rules: stick to the basics and start with great quality meat. Delicious meat comes from animals raised the way nature …

A cut above the rest: How to make the perfect holiday cookie

Many of our fondest childhood memories consist of spending time with friends and family, baking delicious holiday cookies and eyeing the beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. Embrace nostalgia and create the perfect holiday cookie that tastes delicious and is easy to decorate. Instead of displaying a gingerbread house, cut sugar cookies using some snowman, tree and…

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Holiday Guide – 2013

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Download Holiday Guide - 2013 (pdf)Strawbery Banke Museum Candlelight Stroll

“Once Upon a Winter’s Eve” Portsmouth, New Hampshire (October 16, 2013) – Strawbery Banke Museum celebrates “Once Upon a Winter’s Eve” during the 34th annual Candlelight Stroll, December 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22, 2013. The event takes place from 5 to 9 pm on Saturdays and 4 to 8 pm on Sundays. Candlelight Stroll is…

Christmas in Amherst Village; a tour of six historic houses

Christmas in Amherst Village: A Tour of Six Historic Houses, 10 am to 4 pm. This enchanting tour returns with six beautifully decorated historic houses. Varying in style, history and stature, the houses are decorated for Christmas by their homeowners and professional florists. Tickets are $30 in advance; $40 day of tour. A delicious lunch, which must be pre-ordered, will be prepared by…

Quick, simple holiday entertaining tricks

If you’ll be hosting holiday guests this year, you know there are plenty of preparations to be made. While the main course and the sleeping arrangements may require some additional thought, you don’t need to get bogged down in the decorations. Follow these tips to create a beautiful holiday motif in just a matter of…

A guide to artisanal wine and cheese pairings

Planning a get together with close friends or family this holiday season and fretting over what to serve? Regardless of theme or guest list, a delicious artisanal cheese and wine platter is a great way to start off any gathering. By following these simple guidelines, creating the perfect pairings can be one of the simplest things on your…

All That Glitters: Why you can’t go wrong giving gold jewelry

Gold has been an integral part of holiday traditions for centuries. The Magi carried gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh; golden gelt has been part of Hanukkah since the seventeenth century; and today “five golden rings” is more than a mere song lyric, they have come to symbolize all that we share with one another during this season. “Gold jewelry truly is the ultimate …

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The Messenger – Nov. 21, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 21, 2014 (pdf)Goffstown Fire Department seeks FEMA Grant

Fire Chief Richard O’Brien asked the Goffstown Selectmen for permission to apply for the 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant that has recently become available. $300 million will be awarded to fire departments throughout the country. FEMA expects to award close to…

Help Hillsboro Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 20th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in the area…

Henniker School students build underwater Sea Perch robots

Earlier this fall, all eighth grade students at the Henniker Community School worked together in teams with teachers to build 22 Sea Perch ROVs. A SeaPerch is a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) made from PVC pipe and other inexpensive, easy to obtain materials. On November 6, the students then traveled to the…

Goffstown crash severs power lines

A single vehicle crash into a utility pole on Mast Road Saturday afternoon injured the driver and knocked out electricity to part of town. At about 5:15 p.m., police received a report of the crash on Mast Road, in the area of the Villa Augustina School athletic fields. The driver, 41, crashed a 2012 Toyota pickup truck into a utility pole. The driver, whose identity will not be…

Doctor’s return sparks fear of Ebola virus in the Kearsarge area

A doctor from New Hampshire who traveled to Liberia to help fight Ebola will be returning to New London soon, which has raised concerns for many. NH’s top health officials held a meeting Monday night at Kearsarge Regional High School to offer information about Ebola and answer questions. School Board member, Allison Mastin, a mother of two, said she knows the returning doctor and also knows…

Capacity crowd at forum on Weare Police

A group of over 100 people filled the Weare Town Hall Wednesday night to discuss ongoing problems and possible solutions for the controversial police department. Although it has been more than a month since former police chief John Velleca resigned, the selectmen admitted they are no closer to finding…

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The Messenger – Nov. 14, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 14, 2014 (pdf)New home for Weare Vet

Army Staff Sgt. Matt DeWitt, formerly of Weare, received a hero’s welcome home Saturday, eleven years after he served in Iraq. He’s been back a long time, but now he has a brand new home in Hopkinton for his wife and two boys. DeWitt was badly wounded during…

Antrim Wind Energy wants PILOT Agreement amended

The Antrim Selectmen reviewed correspondence from three sources Monday evening that bear on the proposed wind turbine project on Tuttle Hill. Environmental and energy attorney Jeffrey Merrifield, an Antrim native and now summer resident urged the Board to consider two things. 1. Require the developer to provide sufficient bonding authority to pay for the cost of fully taking…

Bow Police make prostitution arrest

Bow Police have arrested two people on prostitution and drug charges after they were apprehended at the Hampton Inn in Bow on Sunday. Police responded to a third-floor unit in the hotel after being told of a young woman meeting numerous men in the…

245 Washington acres near Millen Pond preserved

The Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests and the Washington Conservation Commission have conserved a 245-acre forest above Millen Lake in Washington that provides recreational opportunities and excellent wildlife habitat. The Forest Society acquired the property from the MacNeil family, who sold the land for significantly below its market value so…

Girls Soccer

Lakers drop semi’s to eventual champ. #3 Derryfield 4 #2 Sunapee 1 Division IV Semifinals The Lakers lost to a hot shooting Derryfield team who went on to a decisive win in the Championship Game…

Boys Football

Tigers & Falcons advance Cougars lose. #1 Newport 34 #4 Mascoma 14 Division III Semifinals The top-seeded Tigers received 222 yards rushing and four touchdowns from Noah Wade in the Division III North Semifinals. Riley Cook added a 6-yard TD run for Newport, which will face second-seeded Gilford in the Division III North title game…

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Senior Lifestyles – Nov. 2014

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Nov. 2014 (pdf)For older adults, regular exercise may stem aging effects

One out of every three adults over 65 years old falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for older adults with dementia, the risk of falling is three times higher than those with no cognitive impairment, according to…

River cruising continues as travel’s hottest trend

Ask any travel agent, pick up a travel magazine or put the question to a travel expert, and you’ll learn that river cruising continues to be the hottest trend in travel. When something enjoys this kind of tremendous growth and popularity, you can be sure that…

The Polar Express Event of New England is coming

Preparations have commenced for for the 20th season of The Polar Express Event of New England®, the nation’s original Polar Express Event. The Polar Express is a magical journey which brings Chris Van Allsburg’s award winning book to life. This two-hour excursion includes a train ride to the North Pole, an enchanting walk to the North Pole Theater, visitors are greeted by a sea of cheering…

5 vital questions to ask your financial professional

When was the last time you met with a financial professional? Would you be more likely to keep those appointments if you knew some specific questions to ask? These meetings provide an important opportunity for you to ensure your strategy is still on track and ensure your family and finances are protected. You can get the most out of…

Timely solutions for getting ready for the holidays

The fun chaos of the holidays is right around the corner. Family gatherings to plan, delicious meals to prepare, gifts to find and purchase, and a house to decorate … the list goes on! With entertaining season approaching at warp speed, it’s time to get your home spruced up and looking like new. Your time is precious around the holiday season, so to help make the most of your days – and budget – try these easy solutions to…

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