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NH Bride & Groom – Oct. 2014

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4 steps to finding the perfect engagement ring

There are a few big purchases in life that you really don’t want to mess up — a first house, a health care plan, a new car, and especially, the engagement ring for your loved one. According to The Knot, a popular wedding inspiration magazine and planning website, the decision is so important it takes consumers more than three months to find the perfect ring, and the average cost is $5,000. If you’re…

Find wedding bliss this Fall with these tips

Caterers, event halls and wedding planners are gearing up for fall wedding season, one of the busiest times of the year for hopeful couples. Fall guarantees exquisite photo opportunities without the heat of summer — and the wealth of in-season decorations are beautiful and…

Pre-wedding beauty tips to help out the bride

You want everything to be picture perfect for your wedding, including your smile. But like everything else about your big day, that perfect smile could require some work ahead of time. In fact, experts suggest starting your entire beauty regimen six months before the wedding. Here’s a complete pre-wedding beauty checklist…

Turn your fantasy fairytale wedding into reality

Every girl dreams of her fantasy wedding. It usually includes a Prince Charming standing next to her at the altar, saying “I do,” while surrounding by friends and family in a fairytale atmosphere. Now it’s time to turn that fantasy dream into reality. And while Prince Charming has been replaced with Mr. Right, the rest of the fairytale doesn’t have to change. Every bride should feel like a princess, and here are some ways to pull off the special wedding:…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 20, 2014 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 17, 2014

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Closing ConVal Middle Schools back on front burner

ConVal’s committee comprised of both School Board and Selectmen has recommended that the Conval School Board consider closing all of the district’s middle schools, with elementary schools serving K-8 students. The committee further recommends…

New Boston family wins photo contest

New Boston residents, the Niles family, celebrated the pure joys of summer with The Fresh Air Fund and were among the winners of The Fresh Air Fund’s 2014 Photo Contest. All winners were selected from the hundreds of pictures sent in by volunteer host families across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada, reflecting the memorable experiences they shared with…

Man dies falling off his ATV in Stoddard

A Londonderry man was killed Saturday afternoon in Stoddard after officials say he fell off his ATV. Fish and Game officials have identified the man as Kenneth Degraw, 55, of Londonderry. Officials report the crash occurred on Pitcher Mountain off Route 123 around 3:30 p.m. “The man was riding with friends when he…

Franklin man charged with felony DWI

A Franklin man involved in a crash in Canterbury on Sunday night has died, police confirmed Monday. Joseph Nelson, 24, of Franklin died of the injuries he suffered when the car he was driving crashed off Interstate 93 in Canterbury. State police said Nelson and a female passenger were thrown from the vehicle. The passenger suffered…

Wilmot Community Association hosts Halloween Party

Trick or treaters will find plenty of fun – and goodies too – at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) annual free Halloween Party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at the WCA’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, next to the U.S. Post Office in Wilmot Flat. Popular former first-grade teacher Mrs. O (Mary Jane Ogmundson) will kick off the event at 5 p.m. by…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 4 Prospect Mountain 1 Sara Ingalls threw it in to Mara Grady who opened the scoring. Hopkinton 4 White Mountain 0 Lily Scammon netted a pair of goal in three minutes to set the tone…

Boys Football

HD-Hopkinton 33 Londonderry 8 Henry Vianakopolos was 4 for 8 with 3 TD’s while all three of Liam Flanagan’s catches were for touchdowns. John Stark 14 Pembroke 13 Down 13-7 with Pembroke at mid field, the Generals took a stand and stopped them on a third and four to regain the ball. Adam King’s 38 yard punt return set up Drew McQuarrie’s TD pass to Jack McGrade…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 16, 2014 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Oct. 2014

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Candlelight Open House Tour in Keene October 10th

Residents and visitors to Keene will be able to walk back into the 18th and 19th centuries on Friday, October 10th. Two of the historic homes on Keene’s Main Street, the Wyman Tavern and Horatio Colony House Museum, will hold candlelight open houses from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. This great family event offers an opportunity to view the…

Arts In Reach presents “Tablescapes” in Portsmouth

It was once thought of as a chore, but setting the table has since become an art form in its own right. That is, it’s an art to some of the area’s top designers. TABLESCAPES, an Arts In Reach fundraising event, brings New England’s top designers to the table, literally, to transform the ordinary into something beautifully…

Touring Europe? Must-see countries, cities, and sites!

Whether you’re a seasoned world traveler or going abroad for the first time, few global destinations deliver the blend of variety and accessibility that Europe does. Visiting Europe – especially on a guided tour – allows first-timers to immerse themselves into inter-cultural experiences and also offers veteran travelers lots of new things to…

Art Expo Event sponsored by Active Retirement Association

An Art Expo of ARA members’ work covering a wide variety of media, plus live music, refreshments, and good fellowship, will be featured at the next Active Retirement Association General Meeting, free and open to the public. The ARA offers programs reflecting the many interests of…

Fall is the best time to go camping in New Hampshire

The Fall season is always a popular time to go camping in New Hampshire: the temperatures are cool and the air is crisp and the landscape comes alive with vibrant colors. New Hampshire campgrounds provide a great base for fun activities, such as hiking, leaf peeping, apple picking, and fishing, and to enjoy the harvest festivals and Halloween-themed…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 9, 2014 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 10, 2014

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New state Welcome Centers hurting local businesses

Most people are celebrating the opening of the new northbound Welcome Center on Interstate 93, but not Bow Mobil owner Brian Lachance who estimates business has been down 20 to 30% each weekend since…

OSRAM SYLVANIA donates a truck to The Hillsboro Fire Dept.

OSRAM SYLVANIA held its annual Employee Appreciation on Thursday, celebrating the highly anticipated 2015 Ford F-150, the first truck of its kind to feature a full LED forward lighting system. This technology, assembled in OSRAM SYLVANIA’s Hillsboro plant, is on the best-selling truck in America. OSRAM SYLVANIA’s one of the few automotive light source manufacturers left in…

New Dunbarton sexual assault charges

The Dunbarton Police Department has announced additional charges have been filed against a Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16. Jesse Dagle, 21, of Eastpointe, MI has been charged with additional criminal offenses following a full investigation into the alleged assaults. On September 29th, Dagle was charged and now faces two felony and…

New Boston Police seize marijuana plants

At approximately 08:00 am, on September 13, 2013, following a three-month investigation, the New Boston Police Department executed a search warrant on Thompson Lane in New Boston leading to the seizure of 57 marijuana plants and evidence related to an extensive marijuana grow operation. Officers from the New Boston Police Department were…

Colby-Sawyer’s freestanding sustainable classroom

Colby-Sawyer College celebrated the grand opening of its freestanding sustainable classroom – the first commercial straw bale insulated building in the state of New Hampshire – located behind the Curtis L. Ivey Science Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2.30 p.m. President Thomas C. Galligan Jr. joined project leaders to share how the project connects to the college’s strategic themes and…

Girls Field Cross Country

John Stark 1st, Goffstown 2nd Grizzlies Liberty Gendron and Rebecca Zylak finished 1-2, but the Generals took four of the next six places to claim the win. John Stark 1st Hopkinton 5th Although the Hawks placed two runners in the top four and three in the top eight, they had to settle for 5th place as the Generals placed 5 in the top 24 to earn the victory…

Boys Soccer

ConVal 2 Manchester West 2 Noah Call and Ian Szep scored for ConVal, which surrendered the game-tying goal minutes after Szep scored on a penalty kick. Sunapee 3 Stevens 3 Sam Emery’s game winner came with just over 11 left in the game and the Lakers held on for a season sweep of the Cardinals…

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The Messenger – Oct. 3, 2014

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Firing of Police Sergeant Joe Kelley rescinded

Joseph Kelley, the Weare police sergeant fired by Chief John Velleca for allegedly falsifying documents has had that firing rescinded by the town. Kelley has not yet been reinstated, but may come later. Kelley was placed on medical leave shortly before the termination – for stress and anxiety related to the officer-involved shooting – and his employment record will now reflect that…

Antrim Wind Energy to file revised Wind Farm application

Antrim Wind Energy LLC anticipates filing a new application for its wind turbine project with the NH Sight Evaluation Committee in the coming months. Since the previous project was denied, the company has been working to address concerns that were…

Mount Sunapee Fall Festival & Pig Roast

Mount Sunapee will be hosting its 6th Annual Fall Festival and Pig Roast beginning Oct. 11. Skyrides will be running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and you can take a nice hike from the summit around to various ponds with gorgeous views of Central New Hampshire. They will be serving pulled pork, grilled chicken, cornbread, sides and desserts — all served outdoors. Live music is also…

Sunapee Drive-By Shooting

Sunapee Police have narrowed the list of suspects in a drive-by shooting late Sunday night at 17 Bradford Road. No injuries were reported despite the house being hit by multiple bullets. Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill believes the shooting was in retaliation for an earlier altercation. Interviews with witnesses and the possible suspects led the officials to request a search warrant of…

Deering couple arrested for kidnapping & assault

A Deering couple has been arrested on several charges in connection with a crime spree Thursday in which they allegedly severely beat, strangled and kidnapped a local woman who was left with a traumatic brain injury, police…

Girls Field Volleyball

Sunapee 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0 The Lakers won by progressively larger margins. Sunapee 3 Franklin 1 Rachel Malanga had 15 kills to lead the Lakers…

Boys Golf

Hopkinton 1st Crouch’s 41 earned co-medalist honors as the Hawks topped Profile and Sunapee.John Stark 1st Matt McFall chipped in a 50 foot eagle helping him earn medalist honors…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 2, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – October 2014

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Meet Your Local Businesses at the Southern NH Expo

The Southern New Hampshire Expo takes place on Saturday, October 18 from 10 AM-5 PM in the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The largest business expo in New Hampshire with over 200 booths and an anticipated audience of 3000-6000 attendees, the Southern NH Expo showcases the best of the region’s…

NH Marine Mammal Rescue Team’s first rescued seal released

Belmont, a harbor seal pup rescued off the beach in Hampton Harbor this spring, is NH Marine Mammal Rescue Team’s (MMRT) first rescued animal to be released back into the wild. After four months of rehabilitation the healthy juvenile seal swam off to a crowd of cheers at the…

Paula Poundstone brings her comedic brilliance to Concord

Comedienne, actress and author Paula Poundstone will return to Concord’s Capitol Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 11, at 8pm with a fresh stand-up act. Poundstone began nurturing her stand-up comedy talent in 1979 on the Boston comedy scene before moving to San Francisco. By 1990 she had moved to Los Angeles, starred in multiple HBO comedy specials and appeared on…

7th Annual NH Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off

What do rare historic breeds of animals, basket makers, sheep dog demonstrations, and chili have in common? They are all featured at the New Hampshire Fall Festival taking place on October 11, 2014 at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth…

Exeter Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival

10/4/2014 (12:00PM) Event Fee: Contact for details. Love beer? So do we!!! The 2014 Exeter Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival will take place alongside the 16th Annual Fall Festival, a long standing Exeter tradition that includes local crafters, vendors and street entertainment. So pack up the family and come on down to experience all the fun Exeter has to…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 25, 2014 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 26, 2014

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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…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 25, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Sept. 2014

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How to build your nest egg to lasts through retirement

As you approach retirement, are you feeling good about your finances? Kudos to you if you feel comfortable with the amount you’ve saved. Now it’s time to start thinking about how you will manage your savings so it provides you with income throughout your retirement years…

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 your…

Easy ways to make senior living affordable

Kathy Hesselgrave’s 90-year-old mother’s health declined to the point where she was no longer able to live in her home by herself. Because her mother needed help cooking and taking her medication, Hesselgrave found herself taking care of her mom, splitting the days and nights with her…

Try tasty simple swaps to lighten up your menu

When it comes to diet and health, small changes can lead to big rewards. Replacing less healthy ingredients in your favorite recipes with ingredients that are lower in calories and packed with nutrients (and flavor) make it easy for you to stay on track. The trick is to identify ingredients that make for…

Getting the most out of farmers markets and seasonal produce

Chef Daniel Reyes, culinary faculty member at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, a campus of Argosy University, believes that it’s important to know the difference between buzz words common at markets. “If you have questions about how farmers do something, they are more than happy to talk to you and educate you about…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 18, 2014 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 19, 2014

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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…