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The Messenger – Sept. 5, 2014

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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…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 4, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – September 2014

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Download In New Hampshire - September 2014 (pdf)2014 Mud Bowl to celebrate ‘Muddy Game Shows’ theme

Mud Bowl, the championships of mud football, will celebrate a theme of “Muddy Game Shows” when it splashes off at Steve Eastman Memorial Field at North Conway’s Hog Coliseum the weekend after Labor Day, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5 through 7…

7th Annual Palace Theatre Wine Tasting Event

The Palace Theatre will host the 7th Annual Palace Theatre Wine Tasting Event in partnership with the New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm. The Wine Tasting Event will be held on Hanover Street in downtown Manchester under the “Big White Tent” outside the…

Third Loon death from lead poisoning underscores need for switch to non-lead tackle

The mood was unmistakably somber as a Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) biologist collected the third documented lead-poisoned loon from New Hampshire waters this year, this one discovered on July 18 on Lake Winnipesaukee. The loon was collected near the Lanes End Marina in Melvin Village after it beached itself. It was transported to Meadow Pond Animal Hospital in Moultonborough for a blood test and x-rays. Radiographs showed a lead-headed fishing jig…

Fundraising event to benefit homeless animals

Monadnock Humane Society is pleased to announce a new fundraising event – the First Annual Wheels 4 Paws (W4P) Charity Motorcycle Ride. On Saturday, September 6th, motorcyclists will gather on the grounds of MHS in Swanzey to ride together on a 100-mile pre-determined route through beautiful, scenic paved roads of…

7th Annual Fields on the Saco dinner

DATE CHANGE: The dinner will be on Sunday, October 19th, 2014 at the Barn at Hardy Farm in Fryeburg Maine. Slow Food Saco Valley, the newest Slow Food Chapter in the region, presents this fabulous five course meal and event held this year at the Barn at Hardy Farm in Fryeburg Maine. Join us on October 19th for the Seventh Annual Fields on the Saco, a special event honoring…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 28, 2014 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – August 29, 2014

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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…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 28, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – August 2014

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Download Senior Lifestyles - August 2014 (pdf)Great North Woods Moose Festival – A New Hampshire Tradition

After over two decades of the Moose Festival taking place, it’s safe to say that it has become a Great North Woods tradition. Every year, the weekend before Labor Day, the communities put on a grand lineup of family-friendly events and activities, showcasing the best of the North Country. The dates for this year’s weekend full of festivities are Aug, 22–24th. Moose Fest kicks off on Friday the 22nd. This day is centered around a Street Fair in …

Donations needed to Help Save the Kimball Lake Cabins

Kimball Lake and its four log cabins are a familiar sight as you enter Hopkinton Village. But did you know that the lake is manmade and the cabins were originally guest houses? Unfortunately, the cabins have fallen into disrepair over the years and now need to have work done to address safety concerns. Please consider making…

Cog Railway passengers to learn Mount Washington’s natural history

offering a guided natural history tour of Mount Washington with Senior Interpretive Naturalist, Nancy Ritger, of the Appalachian Mountain Club on Monday, August 25. Nancy Ritger, who has been interpreting the natural world for over 25 years, will give…

Learn about the history of the SS Mount Washington

Rich Strum, author of Ticonderoga: Lake Champlain Steamboat, will talk about “The Steamboat Chateaugay: The Earlier Life of the Mount Washington.” The free lecture will be held August 28th, at 7:00 p.m. with light refreshments to follow. The steamer Chateaugay was the first steel-hulled vessel in the fleet of steamboats operated on the New York lakes of Lake Champlain and…

Tips to empower men to man up and take charge of their health

Men across the United States are afflicted with a variety of health issues that are often preventable. There are a few simple steps you can take to improve your well-being in the short-term and help you stay healthy in the long-term. First, remember Your Numbers Matter. Check in with your …

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 21, 2014 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – August 22, 2014

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Download The Messenger - August 22, 2014 (pdf)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…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 21, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 15, 2014

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Download The Messenger - August 15, 2014 (pdf)Three New London lifeguards save drowning woman

Quick action by three teenage lifeguards saved the life of a woman swimming at Elkins Beach in late July. The Lifeguards had been watching the woman swim laps in the water when she suddenly become lifeless and…

New Highway Department truck stirs debate in Weare

Richard Butt and Frank Campana approached the Weare Selectmen with concerns about the purchase of a vehicle for the Highway Department. Butt’s concern is that he does not think it is an existing vehicle, it was not voted on by the voters, and was not voted on by the…

Three teens killed, a fourth seriously hurt

A recent Stevens High School graduate and two incoming seniors were killed in a crash in Unity Sunday morning. A fourth was hospitalized in critical condition at Dartmouth-Hithcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Brittany Bailey, 18, of Claremont died at the scene, police said, as did…

Hillsborough Selectmen honor outstanding Teen Institute grads

The Hillsborough Selectmen recognized Deviroux D’Errico, Ali Lester and Shannon Thomes for graduating from The Teen Institute Summer Program. Faith Murrey also graduated but was unable to attend Tuesday night’s meeting. The program provided training in diversity, self-esteem, violence prevention and drug and…

Clifford the Red Dog visits the Grand Opening Party at the UPS Store

On Friday August 22 there will be a grand opening party at The UPS Store on 3 Henniker Street, downtown Hillsboro from noon to 3 pm. All are welcomed to visit the store and join in the fun. At the event we will have…

Help Save the Kimball Lake Cabins

Kimball Lake and its four log cabins are a familiar sight as you enter Hopkinton Village. But did you know that the lake is manmade and the cabins were originally guest houses? Unfortunately, the cabins have fallen into disrepair over the years and now need to have work done to address safety concerns. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation and/or volunteering to help repair these historic cabins. Dating to the 1930s, the lake and cabins…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 14, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

NH Bride & Groom – August 2014

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Download NH Bride & Groom - August 2014 (pdf)Inject fun personality into a wedding ceremony and reception

When planning a wedding, you’ll receive plenty of advice via to-do lists in bridal magazines, from friends and coworkers who’ve already been through the wedding process and even from professionals in the industry who have helped many couples achieve their “I dos.” The advice might feel a bit overwhelming, but most brides and grooms figure out how tot…

Getting hitched at home?

Deciding to get married is one of the biggest and most important decisions many people will ever make. According to The Knot and WeddingChannel.com, the average wedding costing more than $28,000 – the cost of a new car or a down payment on a home, so your next biggest decision may be figuring out how to pay for it. With that in mind, many couples are opting to tie the knot at home. Although hosting your…

Make your big day as unique as you are

Weddings are steeped in tradition – no matter whom you are or where you live. But what if you’re not interested in wearing the same dress your mother did, getting married in the same location your sister did or wearing something blue? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Plenty of brides search for ways to make their special day as unique as they are. Here are…

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…

3 invitation styles guaranteed to ‘wow’ guests

When it comes to planning a wedding, you have a lot of details to consider. Invitations, however, merit extra attention. The perfect wedding invitation doesn’t just excite guests about your event, it leaves them guessing at the themes, colors and other surprises that await them on your big day…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 7, 2014 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

The Messenger – August 8, 2014

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Download The Messenger - August 8, 2014 (pdf)Injured man airlifted after Newport motorcycle accident

A man was airlifted to DHMC after the throttle on his motorcycle stuck, causing him to crash into a fence on Saturday just before 4:30 on South Main Street in Newport. Witnesses say the motorcyclist pulled out of Irving gas station and he pulled over to wait for a…

Henniker Police warn of Green Dot MoneyPak scam

The Henniker Police are warning residents not to sign up for a money scam involving Green Dot MoneyPak cards. According to Chief Ryan Murdough, over the past few months, the police have received reports from about a half-dozen residents who said they had gotten the scam…

Three people killed in Stoddard accident

Three people died after a car and a camper collided Saturday afternoon on Route 9 in Stoddard, state police said. A 2010 Honda Accord was driving west when it collided with the camper near the intersection of New Hampshire Route 123 around 2:15 p.m., state police said. The Accord was driven by Mary Newton, 54, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, who drove into the eastbound lane and hit…

Hillsborough’s new UPS Store supports area’s small businesses

On Monday, August 4, a new UPS Store opened in Hillsborough in the center of downtown, adjacent to the Sausage Source. The store is part of a nation-wide chain of stores that specialize in supporting small businesses and retail customers for all their logistics needs. The Hillsborough store is owned by the Reopel family of Hillsborough and is…

Newport Historical Society hosts program on the Concord Coach

“Abbot & Downing and the Concord Coach,” subtitled “Maybe it Begins as a Love Story,” is the title of a program by Peter James, presented by the Newport Historical Society, in the ballroom of the Richards Free Library, 20 Main St, in Newport, NH, on Tuesday, August 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The program is free, open to the public, and the…

Community Garden serves Henniker & Hopkinton

Something beautiful is happening at Hopkinton-Everett Lake. Amidst the lush greenery and beautiful postcard perfect scenes, a community garden is growing; a garden blooming with delicious, seasonal vegetables lovingly tended by the Henniker and Hopkinton Lions Clubs of New Hampshire. The true beauty of this community garden isn’t the array of colors of the vegetables that are springing forth from the soil, but the fact that the garden provides food for many local disadvantaged people..

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 7, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 1, 2014

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Download The Messenger - August 1, 2014 (pdf)Head-on collision sends car over the guardrail

Henniker Police Chief Ryan Murdough calls it a “miracle.” Responding to a dispatch call that reported a single car accident with no injuries, Murdough arrived at the scene on Bradford Road (Route 114) to find debris spread over both sides of the highway and Joyce Hingston of…

New London Vietnam veteran receives Senior Service Award

Vietnam veteran Ted Rivera of New London was honored with the first ever Wheelock Terrace Senior Service Award from Wheelock Terrace Assisted Living last week. Rivera and Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, which he volunteers through, were each awarded a $500…

Brothers thrown from boat in Newbury

Two brothers were thrown from a boat on Lake Sunapee last week. Marine Patrol and Newbury Fire and Rescue responded to the scene after receiving reports of a boat circling with no one on board. A passerby had pulled the two men…

29 area teens busted at New Boston booze party

Twenty-nine teens were arrested after police responded to a noise complaint at 32 Whipplewill Road in New Boston about 2 a.m. last Saturday. Police from Goffstown, Allenstown, Bedford, Weare, and Amherst helped make arrests of a large number of teenagers, ages 15 to 19, in unlawful possession of…

The Wizard of Oz at HD Middle School

Despite Dorothy’s declaration at the end of her quest in Oz that “There’s no place like home,” the place to be on August 8, 9, or 10, is at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School, when Hillcat Summer Theatre presents its latest summer musical, The Wizard of Oz. The beloved musical, which centers around Dorothy’s journey through…

81st League of NH Craftsmen Fair open August 2-10

The 81st Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair is the place to see and shop for fine handmade crafts—and learn how craft is made. The Fair takes place at the scenic Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH from Saturday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 10. The longest running annual crafts fair in the nation—drawing some 30,000 people each year—will feature the contemporary and traditional work of 350 craftsmen, along with daily…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 31, 2014 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 25, 2014

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Download The Messenger - July 25, 2014 (pdf)Bradford approves forming a voluntary FAST Squad

Fire Chief Mark Goldberg informed the Bradford Selectmen that several offers have been made for the town ambulance with one firm also willing to take the power stretcher on consignment. The selectmen authorized…

Henniker ATV accident sends couple to hospital

An ATV accident in Henniker sent a Connecticut couple to Concord Hospital on Saturday. Officials say that accident occurred on Liberty Hill Road in Henniker just after 7:10 pm. Henniker Police and NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to the scene. ATV operator Troy Anderson of Connecticut, age 44, and his passenger Tracy Laurinitis of Connecticut, age 43, were…

Woman airlifted after Stoddard accident

A Deerfield woman sustained serious leg injuries Thursday morning when her SUV crashed into guard rails on Route 9 in Stoddard. New Hampshire State Police said Cheryl Turgeon, 51, who was driving a 2013 Dodge Durango, was headed west on Route 9, just west of the Antrim townline, when her vehicle…

Newport’s recreational programs praised as “Diverse and Dynamic”

While the Hillsborough selectmen continue to struggle with their efforts to expand the town’s recreational services, their counterparts in Newport are moving forward with and expansion of the recreation Department. At Monday’s meeting Recreation Director PJ Lovely introduced Becky Merrow to the Board as Recreation Supervisor to assist him in managing and organizing the town’s…

New London Recreation hosts the “2014 Great Watermelon Race”

New London Recreation Director Scott Blewett has announced the official rules for the “2014 Great Watermelon Race” to be held on Tuesday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m. on Gould road. The event is free and open to all…

Town managed Weare Farmers Market proposed

Wendy Stevens explained to the We are selectmen that she would like to establish a town managed farmer’s market. Her thought is to have the farmers managed by the Agricultural Commission. It was noted that members would have to be reappointed to the Agricultural Commission, which has been…

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