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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…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 25, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

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…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 20, 2014 in Holiday Guide. Closed

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 …

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 20, 2014 in Holiday Guide. Closed

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…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 20, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

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…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 13, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

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…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 6, 2014 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Nov. 7, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 7, 2014 (pdf)Quiram resigns at Goffstown Public Works Director

Carl Quiram, Goffstown’s Director of Public Works for the last 17 years presented his resignation to the selectmen last week. Quiram was instrumental in the construction of, and relocation to a new public works facility, the closure of the town landfill and the creation of the first…

Cause of fire in unoccupied Newport home called “suspicious”

A vacant 2 -story home on North Main Street went up in flames early Monday morning and fire officials believe the cause is suspicious. Several people called 911 just before 1:30 a.m. to report the fire at 118 North Main St. Heavy flames were shooting from the barn and…

Deering Police & Fire hosting Ebola talk

On Monday November 24th, 2014, at 7pm, the Deering Police Department, The Deering Police Cadets from Post 612, and the Deering Fire/Rescue are hosting an informational presentation by Deering Resident, Dr. Eric Simon, a Biology Professor at New England College, regarding Ebola. Dr. Simon has been providing this lecture to several groups recently, and…

Henniker Community School students help stock the Food Pantry

The 7/8th Grade Student Council at the Henniker Community School had a mission: they wanted to stock the shelves at the Henniker Food Pantry. They quickly gathered a plan and developed posters. They decided to collect a different high demand staple item each day— Monday, macaroni; Tuesday, tuna; Wednesday, wash day (personal care items); Toilet Paper Thursday; and Fruit Friday. They were now off and running and…

Girls Soccer

#2 Sunapee 2 #15 Lin-Wood 0 Division IV Preliminary Austin opened the scoring for the Lakers, and Katie Frederick tallied an insurance goal. #2 Sunapee 3 #7 Littleton 2 Division IV Semifinals Mary Grzanna opened the scoring and Taylor Usko added two goals to advance the defending champion Lakers to their fifth consecutive Final Four…

Boys Soccer

#1 Hopkinton 4 #5 Somersworth 1 Division III Semifinals A convincing win over Somersworth advances the Hawks to the Championship game with a chance to defend the title and claim their sixth since 2006. #1 Hopkinton 1 #8 Inter-Lakes 0 (PKs) Division III Quarterfinals Evan Schindewolf scored the game-winning goal in the ninth round of penalty kicks to send the top seeded Hawks to the semifinals…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 November 6, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – Nov. 2014

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Download In New Hampshire - Nov. 2014 (pdf)Inn to Inn cookie and candy tour celebrates 18th anniversary

The popular Mt Washington Valley, NH inn to inn holiday cookie tour will offer the best selection of holiday cookies and candies, a new contest, gifts for guests and recipes. In Mt Washington Valley, NH “C” dominates the scene on the second weekend in December. “C” is for Christmas and also for cookies, candy, collectors’ ornaments and recipes amidst the Country Inns in the White Mountains. December 13-14, 2014 is the weekend the Country Inns in the White Mountains assure holiday revelers the ultimate in sweet dreams at…

‘Saving Portsmouth: The Preservation Crusades of Miss Dorothy Vaughan’

On June 20, 1957, the president of the Portsmouth Rotary Club at its monthly meeting in the Rockingham Hotel Ballroom introduced that morning’s guest speaker, a diminutive woman in a pink suit, sporting a straw hat trimmed in rosebuds. Some of the club’s all-male members recognized her as the person who had regularly shushed them as children when they had visited the Portsmouth Public Library: they were going to be addressed by the city’s head librarian, Miss Dorothy Vaughan. The speech Miss Vaughan gave that day has…

NH Open Doors, an annual statewide touring and shopping event

NH Open Doors, an annual statewide touring and shopping event on November 8 and 9, is a fun way to experience the best New Hampshire has to offer. During this weekend, visitors can purchase items made in New Hampshire (tax free), meet and talk with artists and craftspeople in their studios, sample fresh products from farmstands and orchards, and savor fine cuisine and wine at local restaurants. Participants are holding special activities, including…

The Machine performs Pink Floyd

The top Pink Floyd show in America, The Machine, electrifies the Rochester Opera House stage on Friday, November 7 at 8:00pm (Doors 7:00). The band intricately combines dazzling lights and theatrical stage displays to make every show an awesomely authentic Floydian experience. The New York based band performs a diverse mix of Pink Floyd’s extensive sixteen album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. The Machine has forged a…

Pontine presents Geppetto: Extraordinary Extremities Nov. 7-9

November 7-9, Pontine Theatre kicks off its 37th season with performances by NYC-based Concrete Temple Theatre. Artistic Director, Carlo Adinolfi, performs an original production, GEPPETTO: Extraordinary Extremities, at Pontine’s West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth NH. This is not the story of Pinocchio. But Geppetto does share more than a character’s name and profession with that fairy tale. The NY Times says it is…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 30, 2014 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 31, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 31, 2014 (pdf)Two new retail developments coming to Hillsborough

Hillsborough may at last be poised for another boom in commercial development. Michael Black is expected to renew his large commercial/residential development on Route 202 after he clears one more hurdle. Black’s project contains about 2.5 acres of wetlands. He has proposed dedicating a 64 acre conservation easement, which contains…

Five area women named in suit against Crotched Mountain

Two Hillsborough women are among those sued in a federal lawsuit filed against the Crotched Mountain School. The suit was filed by parents, who allege their young children were verbally and physically abused by staff members at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation facility in…

MaineLine Graphics relocates to Antrim’s former Frameworks facility

MaineLine Graphics, LLC has relocated to new corporate headquarters in Antrim, New Hampshire. The new Antrim headquarters offers 47,000 square feet of space, and the move was made to accommodate the company’s dramatic growth. MaineLine Graphics, which was previously located in Deering, is one of New Hampshire’s fastest-growing companies…

111 MPH in Sutton and New London

State Trooper Charles George, the tactical flight officer in the state police plane notified ground troopers of a speeding vehicle, on I89 in Sutton and maintained visual contact with it while cruisers were dispatched to a location ahead of the vehicle to intercept it. He clocked the vehicle several times in the town of New London, seven of those in excess of 100 miles per hour, the highest coming in at 111 mph…

Warner Masons honor their Veterans & Special Ladies

Warner’s Harris Lodge #91, Free and Accepted Masons held a special meeting to honor the Veterans of the lodge, Special Ladies and Special People on Sunday, October 19, 2014.  Most Worshipful Stewart L. Aronson, Grand Master of Masons in New Hampshire, paid an official visit to the lodge and with the…

Girls Field Hockey

#1 Hopkinton 1 #16 Mascoma 0 (2OT) Division III Preliminary Sierra Schuster assisted on Ireland Tawney’s loan goal to give the Hawks the win. #1 Hopkinton 1 #8 Sanborn 0 (2OT) Division III Quarterfinals In a pay-back, Ireland Tawney’s cross found Sierra Schuster who nailed the shot to send the Hawks to the Semifinals…

Boys Football

John Stark 10 HD-Hopkinton 7 The Redhawks played well on both sides of the ball for most of the game, and look to get back after it for the remaining week of the season, with their final game at Windham 10/31. Goffstown 44 Spaulding 10 Grizzlies quarterback Casey Gervais amassed 377 yards of offense running and passing, scored three touchdowns and passed for three more as the Grizzlies crushed Spaulding, 44-10…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 30, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 24, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 24, 2014 (pdf)Weare Chief resigns

Embattled Weare Police Chief John Velleca resigned last week, just as the NH Attorney General announced that there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against him, but that he belonged on the Laurie List of ethically compromised police officers, which requires him to disclose this incident should he…

Washington on guard after two burglaries

Washington Police are asking residents to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings and neighborhood activity after two burglaries. Police say both occurred in the Bailey Road area and both homes were unoccupied and appeared abandoned. Police advise that anyone seeing something that is out of place or…

Goffstown High School Theater Company presents “Dracula”

Halloween traditionally brings out all kinds of ghouls in Goffstown between the annual Halloween Parade and the ever-popular Trick-or-Treating in the town’s two commercial districts. This year the town will be visited by one of the most iconic monsters in literature. The Goffstown High School Theater Company will be performing Stephen Hotchner’s play Dracula, on October 31st and November 1st, at 7:30 p.m. at the Craig Hieber Auditorium, 27 Wallace Road. Adapted from Bram Stoker’s original novel, the play tells the story of…

Future Business Leaders of America elect HD Officers

On October 9th NH FBLA held its 43rd Fall Leadership Conference (FLW) at SNHU in Manchester. The FLW is an opportunity for members to attend workshops, listen to a motivational speaker, network and tour the campus. This year’s motivational guest speaker was Steve Gerety and his message was, “It’s Up to You” and focused on how…

Highly intoxicated New Boston woman arrested in Deering

On October 19th Deering Police Chief James Pushee was called out after duty hours when a passing motorist reported coming upon a driver who was sick on the roadside in West Deering. Pushee responded with Hillsborough Officer Parsons as backup. Deering Rescue was also called to respond to check the sick driver. Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver was very highly…

Girls Volleyball

Hillsboro-Deering 3 Stevens 0 The Hillcats won in a sweep, but the Cardinals made them earn it in close matches of 25-21, 26-24 and 25-19. Mascenic 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0 The Hillcats fell to 2-13 after being swept by Mascenic…

Boys Soccer

Souhegan 4 ConVal 0 The Sabers were in control. Noah Bell stopped nine shots for ConVal. Goffstown 2 ConVal 1 (OT) Ben Barrs and Dylan Skinner each scored their first goal of the season. Barrs scored the game-winner in the 96th minute. Nile Hertzler scored the lone goal for the Cougars…

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