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Download The Messenger – Sept. 26, 2014 (pdf)

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2nd harassment suit

Jennifer Posteraro, 40, the woman who filed a domestic violence petition against Weare Police Chief John Velleca, claiming sexual harassment, made similar claims against Citizens Bank, her former employer last year. From September 2010 to August 2011, Posteraro, worked as a…

Hillsborough Pride hosts “Dinner & Discussion” with the candidates

Hillsborough Pride has announced its 2014 Candidates’ Night, “Dinner & Discussion” on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. The evening begins at Hillsborough’s American Legion Hall with a fabulous dinner of…

Franklin man arrested for selling drugs

A Franklin man is charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug and two Counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell. Franklin police say they arrested…

Franklin coordinating with Colby-Sawyer on revitalization

City Manager Elizabeth Dragon, City Planner Dick Lewis, and Jim Aberg, Executive Director of the Franklin Business and Industrial Development Corporation, met with Harvey Pine, Environmental Studies Professor at Colby-Sawyer College, and Todd Workman, a downtown property owner who is actively pursuing revitalization opportunities for the downtown and mill district…

Antrim sex offender is convicted again

Max Wilson, 69, of Antrim was convicted on four felony counts of prohibition from child-care services. Under the law, he is barred from engaging in “volunteer service involving the care, instruction or guidance of a minor child.” He was found guilty on Wednesday of violating his…

Girls Field Hockey

ConVal 2 Conant 1 The Cougars registered their first win of the season. Monadnock 9 Franklin 0 Shelby Joyce made 20 saves or it would have been worse…

Boys Football

Campbell 21 Newport 20 The Tigers late rally fell just short as they drove 80 yards in five plays with time running out. Riley Cook’s 5-yard touchdown reception came with just 15 seconds left in the game to edge within a single point of Campbell. Newport’s valiant attempt at a two point conversion failed when CJ Lawrence was stopped short of the goal…

Download The Messenger – Sept. 19, 2014 (pdf)

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Weare Chief suspended

Weare Police Chief John Velleca has been suspended after a restraining order against him was issued in response to allegations of domestic violence. Jennifer Posteraro, the chief’s former girlfriend and department secretary, filed for a restraining order in the…

Pumpkin People are invading Henniker

The Spirit of Henniker Organizational Team (SHOT) is proud to be hosting another Music on Main Street event Saturday, October 4th, 2014. This year’s contest is a little different. You’ve seen them in other towns, and this October they’ll be descending on Henniker. Yes, Pumpkin People are…

MaineLine graphics named ‘A Business To Watch For’

MaineLine Graphics, LLC has been named one of Business NH Magazine’s “10 To Watch” for 2014. The Deering, New Hampshire-based signage company creates sign packages primarily for multi-family, and student housing communities. In addition to being one of the housing industry’s best known…

H-D proposes $677,800 relocation of the “Alternative School”

The H-D School Board began its Monday meeting reviewing a proposal to relocate the alternative school program from the Deering Airport to the Hillsborough campus. The study committee had considered several alternatives including…

Little progress by Carl Hamel – angry critique by Dennis Hamel

Resident Carl Hamel came to the Henniker Selectmen to report what progress he had made in the clean-up of his building on Tanglewood Drive. Town Administrator Tom Yennerell brought photos that were taken that morning to show what the property currently looks like. During the discussion Hamel asked how…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2 Stevens 2 H-D led 2-1 at the break on goals by Hannah Murdough and Mara Grady, but gave up a pair of penally kicks, one which resulted in the tie. Raymond 3 Hopkinton 0 Undefeated Raymond controlled the play of the game…

Boys Golf

Bow 1st – Doug Champagne was Medalist with a 4 under 32. Franklin 4th – Franklin and Woodsville both shot 209, but woodsville won the tie breaker. Kearsarge 1st Andy Arnold’s 35 earned Medalist honors as the Cougars remained undefeated…

Download The Messenger – Sept. 5, 2104 (pdf)

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Newport shooting

Newport Police have released few details of an investigation into a Thursday night shooting at a Laurel Street home, other than the male shooting victim is in stable, but critical condition at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Newport Police Chief Jim Burroughs has confirmed that there were adults and young children in the house when…

Many new faces at John Stark Regional High School

There are several new teachers and staff ready to begin the new school year at John Stark Regional High School. Christopher Clauss, Science, holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UNH and a Master of Art in Teaching (teaching with Internet Technology) from Marlboro College in Vermont. He has also…

Hillsboro Schnitzelfest coming September 27

Take it all in and relax in downtown Hillsborough, NH. SCHNITZELFEST September 27, 2014  12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM in beautiful downtown, Butler Park. Rain or Shine. FREE Admission. The best German food outside of Germany, right in downtown Hillsborough, NH. Authentically prepared schnitzel, sauerkraut, potato salad, breads, and…

Sexual predator sentenced to 60 years

A former Hillsborough baseball coach, convicted of sexually assaulting a boy, was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison Wednesday. Robert Joubert maintained that he was wrongly convicted. He’s already serving 40 years in federal prison after he was convicted on federal assault charges. “I cannot in good conscience admit to these crimes that I did not commit,” he said. “Throughout my adult life, I have done nothing illegal or immoral.” At Joubert’s sentencing, the prosecutor called him a predator in the…

Hillsborough couple named Community Champions

Bo and Melissa Aronson-Hannon were recently honored as recipients of the Bellwether Community Champion award, presented to individuals who have made a positive impact in the lives of others and their community. On August 28, Bo Hannon threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 3 Monadnock 1. Bridgette Winters, Paytne Walker and Kym Bergstresser tallied to give the Hillcats an opening day win. Hillsboro-Deering 7 Kingswood 1 Mara Grady led the attack with a hat trick followed by Bridgette Winters and Hannah Murdough with two each…

Boys Football

Goffstown 14 Timberlane 0. Goffstown running back Connor Bourque gained 108 yards on seven carries, and scored on a 16-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Matt Collins. Bourque’s other TD came on a 47-yard run. Goffstown played without starting quarterback Casey Gervais, who suffered a separated shoulder during a scrimmage against Trinity…

Download The Messenger – August 29, 2014 (pdf)

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Snowmobile Drag Racing debuts at Hopkinton Fair

This is the 99th year of the Hopkinton State Fair with Snowmobile drag racing debuting this year. Three engine classes are on tap (600, 700 and 800 cc) with side by side elimination heats. The races are Friday at 7 p.m. and require a $5 stadium admission charge. There is also a new Mud Racing Competition Monday at 2 p.m. which also has…

Pollution complaints generate standing room only

It was standing room only at Monday’s New London Selectmen’s meeting as the Board held a forum sparked by complaints from members of the Lake Sunapee protective Association that Ed and Cindy Canane’s logging operations were polluting the lake. After recent heavy rains, several people complained to town officials that logging on the Canane property was the cause of a muddy run off…

New year begins at New England College

Hundreds of New England College freshmen have officially moved in Friday, August 29 and have plenty of activities to welcome them to their new home-away-from-home. Along with moving into residence halls, getting their college ID cards, and finding their way around campus, new students will participate in the college’s…

Newport Community Talent Show September 19-20

The Newport Opera House Association kicks off its season of Community Talent Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 with the traditional Community Talent show featuring the best in amateur talent from Newport and the surrounding areas. This year will once again be a two night extravaganza with…

Stoddard’s school population soars 30%

August 20, 2014—James Faulkner Elementary School, a kindergarten through fifth Grade School located in Stoddard, NH, has seen their school population increase nearly 30 percent over last year.  Presently, there are 76 students registered for the first day of school.  The year ended with 57 students.  “I do not think this spike is an anomaly,” said SAU 24 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore.   “Stoddard is a growing community and I expect this increase is a trend we need to…

Vandals shoot out windows in several Sullivan County towns

Police from several communities in Sullivan, Grafton, and Cheshire counties are investigating a wave of overnight crime sprees involving the shooting out of car windows on dozens of vehicles. The first known incident happened in…

Download The Messenger – August 22, 2014 (pdf)

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Sheriff Prozzo endorses John Simonds to replace him

Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Prozzo has endorsed Claremont City Councilor John Simonds to replace him when he retires. Simonds, 44, is running for the job against fellow Republicans Denis O’Sullivan and David Cahill, with no Democrats running for…

Hillsborough Parks & Recreation offering two new programs

Newly appointed Hillsborough Parks & Recreation Director Peter Brigham is wasting no time expanding the recreational programs offered by his department. This week Brigham announced the creation of two new offerings. Teens Serve is a collaborative service project between the Office of Youth Services and the Smith Memorial Church. It is an opportunity for young people and adults to give something back to…

Newport woman’s conviction overturned

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed the robbery conviction of a Newport woman who was barred from testifying about past threats by the boyfriend, who she said coerced her into being the getaway driver. Ashley Hayward was only 19 when she was charged with being an accomplice to robbing the Baymont Inn in Lebanon in 2012. She was convicted that September. Although her lawyer was allowed to…

Weare man resists arrest, assaults officers and kicks out cruiser window

Last Thursday afternoon Weare Police responded to a report of a fight between the bar owner and an intoxicated patron at Boondocks Tavern. According to the Police Chief John Valleca, the bar owner called for an intoxicated Timothy Florentino to leave but didn’t want him to drive and they got into a fight. When Officer Brandon Montplaisir arrived, he was met with resistance by Florentino as he tried to…

14th Annual Fly-In and Open House at Newport’s Parlin Field

On Saturday Parlin Field in Newport held its 14th Annual Open House. Newport Boy Scout Troop 316 served pancakes, unique aircraft were on hand; and Young Eagle flights for kids age 8-17, as well as helicopter rides. This year a first took place when Heath Marsden awarded Rocky Cussinelli with a plaque for Life Time Achievement for his work as…

Antrim man threatens to “kill everyone in the house”

On August 15th officers from the Antrim Police Department were dispatched to 15 High Street for a male subject threatening to shoot everyone in the residence. The Antrim Police Department was assisted by officers from the Hillsboro PD, Greenfield PD, Bennington PD, and the Hancock PD and Antrim’s ambulance was requested to respond and stage away from the location and a portion of High Street was shut down. Upon arrival of the Antrim PD, it was determined that all occupants…