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The Messenger – April 25, 2014

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Sen. Bob Odell says he will not seek re-election

Sen. Bob Odell, R-New London, announced that he will not seek re-election this fall. After 12 years in the State Senate, Odell issued the following statement: “I believe it is time to leave the Senate. I have served six terms and look forward to…

Suit claims Weare officers ‘brutalized and assaulted’ suspect

Shane St. Onge, of Manchester, who served a year in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a Weare used automobile business in March 2012 has now filed a suit against the town and the two officers who arrested him. The suit, filed in Hillsborough Superior Court, claims that officers…

Attorney General clears Weare officers in deadly shooting

The New Hampshire attorney general said Wednesday he cannot determine whether a Weare officer was justified in shooting to death a drug suspect in August. Although two officers fired at 35-year-old Alex Cora DeJesus, of Manchester, Attorney General Joseph Foster said…

Bradford officer honored for saving child

Bradford Det. Sgt. Edward Shaughnessy received a Citation from the Governor Maggie Hassen and a Life Saving Pin from the American Heart Association during a ceremony to be held at the New Hampshire Police, Fire, & EMS Foundation Banquet held on Wednesday, April 23. On March 25th Shaughnessy responded to a child not breathing call and found the baby making…

Newport Library Arts Center hosts 3rd Annual Peeps Diorama Contest

More than 250 people attended the “Peeps Party” on Friday for the third annual Peeps Diorama Contest at the Library Arts Center. More than 70 dioramas featuring the sugar-coated marshmallow candies were displayed. The competition has grown a little since last year, when just over…

Sunapee man indicted on two counts of murder

Robert J. Dellinger, the Sunapee man charged with two counts of murder in last December’s highway deaths of a young Upper Valley couple during what prosecutors say was Dellinger’s failed suicide attempt, apologized profusely Wednesday to the victims’ families. Dellinger’s apology was…

Newport’s Annual Peeps Diorama Contest

Anticipating strong interest again this year in the Peeps Diorama Contest, Newport’s Library Arts Center is planning to display the contest entries for a full week after the Peeps Party and award ceremony. The Library Arts Center plans to hold its third annual Peeps Diorama Contest with the…

BOYS’ LACROSSE

Hollis-Brookline 21 Kearsarge 6 Keeper Will Aufreanc was bombarded with 39 shots on goal and managed to turn away 18…

GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD

Bow 1st Franklin’s Kaley Shepard took a trio offsets but Bow took the top honors over Newport, Franklin, Sunapee and Mount Royal…

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The Messenger – April 18, 2014

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MV Kearsarge & MV Sunapee to remain at harbor

Peter Fenton met with the Sunapee Selectmen to say that the Fenton family really appreciated the amazing support they received from the town and residents after the MV Kearsarge sank last year. As this is the final year on the three year MV Kearsarge lease and the annual MV Sunapee lease, the Fentons would like to maintain the current…

Several area towns join in celebrating life ‘Along The River’

New Hampshire’s people settled along its rivers and built communities for over 10,000 years. They found shelter, food, water power, paths for travel and communication, and places to work and play that connected their lives. Eight local organizations explore the fluid relationships between natural and human communities along the…

Quick response saves Newport home

A mobile home at 787 Rt. 10 South in Newport caught on fire on Friday just after 11:30 am. Lt. Conroy of the Newport Fire Department told WNTK that the home owner was trying to start his lawn mower when a spark hit the grass and started to burn. The burning debris was picked up by the wind and…

Henniker Rotary Club hosts its 25th Annual Rabies Clinic

April 12, a beautiful spring Saturday, brought out the 26-member Henniker Rotary Club aided by a number of community volunteers to successfully conduct the 25th annual Rabies Clinic, vaccinating a record 189 dogs and cats from 18 southwestern New Hampshire towns and as far away as…

Sunapee police warn of telephone scams

Police are investigating a rash of calls from scam artists posing as representatives of Public Service of New Hampshire claiming a person’s power is going to be shut off, police said in a release. The callers claim that shutting off power is imminent and demand payment over the phone, the release said. Police said customers should refuse to provide any…

Stark students discover Duct Tape uses

Can you build a swing made entirely of Duct Tape? This was one of the Duct Tape-related questions that the Mythbusters class at John Stark Regional High School tested over the past few weeks. They also tested whether a suspension bridge and…

Newport’s Annual Peeps Diorama Contest

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Senior Lifestyles – April, 2014

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Baby boomers: Three crucial times to review your Medicare options for retirement

Baby boomers facing the big decision of when to take Social Security retirement shouldn’t overlook the importance of signing up for Medicare at age 65. Although Social Security offers an age range, generally 62 to 70, for starting retirement benefits – you don’t have this type of flexibility with Medicare health insurance…

Eye-opening facts about aging eyes, vision problems

Most Americans know that vision problems begin to increase as they age. What they may not realize is that reduced vision is also linked to a higher frequency of falls, injuries and depression. Eye disorders such as cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration can rob seniors of their independence. Here are some facts and tips for maintaining eye health and…

Operation Hat Trick & Easter Seals support veterans

Two organizations with a mission and history of helping veterans, service members and their families joined forces in 2013 to expand their efforts in serving members of the military who bravely serve our country. To kick off the partnership, Operation Hat Trick recently awarded Easter Seals NH’s Veterans Count with $20,000. Operation Hat Trick, a nationwide organization comprised of more than 220 colleges and…

How to diversify your retirement portfolio

Many investors are taking more control of their financial future by investing in alternatives to the stock market including real estate, land, promissory notes, oil and gas. Sue Jensen of New York grew frustrated after watching her life savings take a hit year after year in the stock market. A couple of years ago, after another year of less-than-desirable returns, she…

9 tips to make air travel (almost) comfortable

Travel inspiration website DreamPlanGo suggests following these 10 travel tips to make your plane ride as comfortable as possible. You’ll arrive at your destination in the mindset that your vacation has already begun: Ditch the salty food. Are you prone to bloat? Skip the salty food before your flight and you’ll be glad you did. Excess sodium can cause…

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The Messenger – April 11, 2014

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Dream of New London Community Center dashed

The dream of a Community Center in New London has apparently come to an end. After nearly two years of dedicated work, New London’s 1941 Building Committee has withdrawn its Warrant Article asking for $75,000 for the care and maintenance of the…

Group wants Red Hawk Football to be a joint H-D/Hopkinton JV team

Hillsboro-Deering High School Principal James O’Rourke presented the School Board with a proposal to adopt a two-year JV Football program at no cost to the District. O’Rourke outlined a joint venture with…

OSRAM Stark/Hopkinton Robotics Team captures the prized Imagery Award

The John Stark Regional High School/Hopkinton High School Robotics Team, Team #1922 OZ-RAM, made it to the Quarter Finals and received the Imagery Award at the FIRST Robotics competition held March 28-29 at Northeastern University in Boston. The Imagery Award is given each year in honor of…

Man arrested for DWI twice in a week

On April 2nd, Deering Police Chief Pushee was called out to investigate a car crash involving a vehicle that area departments had been searching for for over an hour, relating to a suspected drunk driver who crashed into mailboxes in Henniker. Chief Pushee, assisted by Hillsboro PD Officers, found the vehicle perched atop a…

Newport budget, warrant articles sail through Deliberative Session

The Town of Newport’s Deliberative Session started and ended with standing ovations Tuesday evening. The first for Town Clerk Karlene Stoddard, who is retiring after 23 years of service, and the last for Virginia Irwin who is stepping down, having served as a…

Bob Flanders named to Judicial Conduct Committee

Robert B. Flanders has been appointed to the Alternate Panel of the New Hampshire Judicial Conduct Committee by Governor Maggie Hassan replacing Timothy Russell whose appointment expires in July of 2015. Mr. Flanders, a resident of Antrim, had been elected to the…

Great Brook supports Wounded Warriors

A big thank you is due to all the students and staff of the Great Brook Middle School, Antrim NH for their participation in the Circle of Strength Military Support Groups spring campaign to send care packages to our wounded warriors who are in hospitals at Landstuhl Regional Medical and Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. Students at…

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The Messenger – April 4, 2014

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Special Olympic athletes to compete in USA Games

Governor Maggie Hassan greeted members of Special Olympics Team New Hampshire which will compete in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in Princeton, New Jersey June 14-21. Special Olympics New Hampshire is now proud to announce the athletes that will represent…

Henniker Fire & Rescue conduct a hazardous material drill at NEC

On Wednesday, March 27, the New England College Emergency Response Committee, in conjunction with the Henniker Fire & Rescue Department held a fire with hazardous material drill on the campus to test, practice, and evaluate emergency response procedures. “This was a great opportunity for…

Bow voters overwhelmingly say “NO”

It’s back to square one for the Bow Selectmen if they are to convince voters to repair the existing fire and police station or build a new safety complex next year. At Town Meeting, voters rejected two proposals — a $4.6 million plan to renovate the existing fire station and community center and $1.7 million proposal to renovate…

John Stark High School hosts French students – will travel to France

John Stark Regional High School recently hosted 24 students and four teachers from Toulouse, France, for 10 days. This is the very first time French students have traveled to John Stark for a visit with the high school. John Stark students will travel to France in April to complete this…

Firefighter hurt battling Dunbarton fire

A Dunbarton home was destroyed by a fire overnight, and the homeowner said a cigarette was to blame. The man said he was staining his kitchen floor and dropped a cigarette. Officials said the house and a small shed were destroyed. One firefighter was taken to the hospital after he…

A one woman crime spree ends in Antrim

Arriving in a blue Ford pickup, stolen in Lempster, Roxanne Nason, 41, of Brewer, Maine left it at a home on Stacey Hill Road in Antrim while driving away in the homeowner’s red Volvo. After receiving a call from Hillsborough dispatch, Antrim Det. Jason Lepine spotted the stolen Volvo behind a…

Warner to study economic development projects

Warner Town Administrator Jim Bingham exported that the Southern NH Planning Commission and Central NH Regional Planning Commission are coming together to compile and submit a comprehensive economic development strategy that would be…

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The Messenger – March 28, 2014

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16-year-old snowboarder injured at Crotched Mt.

A 16-year-old boy, identified only as being from the Monadncok Region, was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center with serious head and chest injuries, after snowboarding off the trail and hitting trees at Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride. Crotched Mountain General Manager, Pat Terry said the boy was injured at about 10 a.m. last Wednesday, while snowboarding with…

Newport Health Center temporarily closed because of flooding

The Newport Health Center had to close Wednesday after flooding damaged the waiting room and the patient check and rehabilitation areas. The center is expected to reopen March 31. The center’s health care providers have temporarily relocated to New London Hospital where patient visits are…

Feinstein Challenge benefits Food Pantry

It’s here again, that time of year when the Hillsboro District Food Pantry participates in the Feinstein Challenge. For the past sixteen years, Allen Shawn Feinstein has given away $1 million dollars of his own money to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country. From March 1 through April 30 all monies raised, and items donated will result in the receipt of a proportionate share of the…

Convicted Antrim sex offender placed as a child’s mentor

Documents concerning the case of a registered sex offender accused of sexually assaulting a boy he was mentoring were released Thursday. Max Wilson, 69, of Antrim, faces charges of sex assault and felony charges of mentoring for a child while being a…

Sexual Assault by a Claremont teacher

Christopher LeBlanc appeared via video for his arraignment in Claremont District Court on Monday and his bail is $250,000 cash on four counts of Felonious Sexual Assault on a 14 year old student. Court documents reveal the teen and teacher shared thousands of text messages and sexually…

Hubert’s Department Stores donates 100 pair of boots

Hubert’s Department Stores, Perfect Storm, and United Way of Sullivan County have partnered together to keep kids feet warm and dry. Hubert’s Department stores has been proud to sell Perfect Storm boots for men, ladies and kids. Perfect Storm is a local brand based in Lebanon, New Hampshire and produces a three season neoprene, rubber boot similar to…

New London Recreation Programs:

Archery lessons for all ages: May 5th, 12th, 19th and June 2nd from 3:30-4:30 on the town green. Lessons are taught by New England School of Archery $60 – all equipment is provided and much more…

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In New Hampshire – April, 2014

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Spring in to Discover Wild New Hampshire Day

Spring is coming! Saturday, April 19, will be the 25th annual Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, an Earth Day celebration the whole family will enjoy. Admission is free. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. This annual festival brings together exhibits and demonstrations from environmental and…

Fadden’s Maple Sugarhouse wins sixth award for ‘Best Maple Syrup in NH’

Fadden’s Maple Sugarhouse in North Woodstock, NH, has won the Carlisle Trophy for Best Maple Syrup in New Hampshire – for the sixth time. How do they do it? “Everything in our operation is clean, clean, clean,” says proprietor Jim Fadden with a smile. “And I’ll give some credit to the cook!” He also credits the virgin soil, pure groundwater and natural…

Country inns in the White Mountains presents Herb, Food and Beer Tour

What do basil, brews and bittersweet all have in common? Guests visiting the Country Inns in the White Mountains on June 7-8, 2014 will have the opportunity to taste all of these and much more during the first annual Herb, Food and Beer Tour. This celebration of local flavors, combines tastings and tours at…

Children’s Museum of NH: bears, monsters and a mischievous monkey

During the month of April, the Children’s Museum of NH is welcoming a bunch of characters, all related to children’s literature. Two book launch events plus a visit from a perennial storybook favorite will highlight the museum’s commitment to promoting early literacy and getting kids excited about…

Go on Safari at the Nashua Library

At the Nashua Public Library on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m., join award-winning photographer Ken Harvey as he shares slides of his African safari to the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, a Maasai village, and other sites. See lions, elephants, zebras, and other wild animals at close range as Ken tells…

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The Messenger – March 21, 2014

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Names of two Weare Police officers revealed

Weare Police Department payroll records give a clear indication of which two Weare officers were put on administrative leave after the August police shooting of an alleged Manchester drug dealer. Sgt. Kenneth…

Henniker voters approve 19 of 20 Articles on the Warrant

An unusually small crowd of residents attended Henniker’s Town Meeting Saturday afternoon. Those who attended were in an approving mood as 19 of the 20 Warrant Articles passed, including the $4.1 million operating budget, which was up only…

Ed Andersen is New London’s new Chief

Whipple Hall in New London was packed with friends, family and fellow police officers to celebrate Edward G. Andersen being sworn in as New London’s new Police Chief. Andersen says he has waited sixteen years to…

Hopkinton voters approve $3 million fire station bond

After adding $51,700 to the highway department’s snow removal fund, Hopkinton voters easily passed the proposed $5.9 million operating budget, which will increase the tax rate by only .23/1,000 of valuation. For the fourth time since its inception, voters rejected a proposal to…

Free dental services for Hillsboro-Deering students

Hillsboro-Deering School District is privileged to be chosen to participate in a new pilot program offered by The Ronald McDonald Foundation and Saving People’s Smiles to bring the students of the District FREE dental services. A mobile dental van will be visiting each school to provide comprehensive…

H-D shines at Destination Imagination

Hillsboro-Deering’s Destination Imagination teams did a fantastic job at the regional tournament this Saturday. They showed great creativity, problem solving, and had a lot of fun too. The first ever Hillsboro-Deering High School team placed 1st in their challenge of…

New Hampshire Scholar Athletes Named

The annual NHIAA/NHADA Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony was held on Monday, March 17th, 2014. Scholar athlete recipients will be recognized for achieving academic and athletic excellence. Senior student athletes are nominated each year by their school principals based on…

Spring Home Improvement special section

Decorating with light captures the fresh spirit of spring. When the Hillsboro Lions Club contacted the Harlem Wizards to appear in Hillsboro, the Wizards promised a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face. That promise was fulfilled a dozen times over Monday, as the Wizards’ performance transformed a…

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Senior Lifestyles – March 2014

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Cooking with Maple Syrup

Pure maple syrup is a wonderful ingredient to use in your favorite recipe as a substitute for white sugar. Check out recipes on our Maple Recipes pages. Maple syrup is 100% natural and contains calcium, zinc, antioxidants, riboflavin and niacin. It can be used in a variety of desserts and baked goods as well as complimenting sour or salty ingredients in salad dressings, glazes for meat, poultry and fish. Substituting Maple Syrup for Granulated Sugar: Instead of 1 cup of granulated sugar in recipes, use ¾ cup of maple syrup. In baking, reduce the liquid by 2-4 tablespoons per 1 cup maple syrup used, add 1/4 tsp baking soda and reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees…

Easy ways to improve your pet’s quality of life

Across America, veterinarians have witnessed a decline in annual vet visits, resulting in increased rates of preventable diseases in both cats and dogs. In fact, about 54 percent of the nation’s cats and dogs are reported to be obese. As a result, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis are on the rise – diseases that are preventable if…

Crotched Mountain Foundation named Tree Farm of the Year

The Hillsborough County Conservation District recently named Crotched Mountain Foundation the 2013 Hillsborough County Tree Farm of the Year. Certified as a tree farm for the past 27 years, it includes a total of 1247 woodland acres located on the southerly aspect of Crotched Mountain with portions lying within the towns of…

Want a shot at a healthy future? Protect yourself at any age

Many adults don’t visit a doctor unless they feel ill, nor do they think about vaccination as part of their routine, preventive healthcare. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that too many adults skip recommended vaccinations, leaving them needlessly vulnerable to…

Big sporting events drive interest in this year’s hottest locations

Where’s everybody going? The travel forecast for 2014 points to destinations inspired by a whole lot of sportsmanship and team spirit. Hot spots expected to trend this year include North American ski resorts catering to travelers looking for…

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The Messenger – March 14, 2014

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Kearsarge bomb scare

The Sutton Police Department is investigating a bomb scare that happened shortly after 1:30 pm at Kearsarge Regional Middle High School last Thursday. Police say a threat was found in one of the school’s restrooms. Students were evacuated immediately and Sutton Police, along with…

Hillsborough voters quietly approve all but two warrant articles

Hillsborough voters were in a quiet, almost passive mood at Tuesday’s Town Meeting. Of the twenty-two articles on the warrant nineteen were passed with little discussion and no debate. Approved were articles requesting a 6,693,033 operating budget; $2,800 to support senior events; $5,000 for senior trips and $15,000 to purchase a community bus. $150,000 was appropriated for road work which is much…

Antrim voters reject Antrim Wind Energy’s proposed wind ordinance

In the latest chapter of the continuing saga of a potential Antrim Wind Farm, voters, by a margin of 278 yes to 390 No, rejected a proposed zoning amendment which would have allowed construction of commercial wind farms. Amendment 5 sign holders, both pro and con, lined Main Street, attempting to…

Hopkinton approves teachers’ contract and full day kindergarten

Hopkinton voters easily passed the district’s $17,968,362 operating budget and contracts for teachers and custodians. The operating budget prevailed on a vote of 222 to 42 after a brief deliberation about making kindergarten a full day program. The district’s teachers received a new four-year contract after…

Weare students build underwater robots

Students in the Weare Middle School Science Club are taking part in SeaPerch, a collaborative activity that is part of the National Defense Education Program administered by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This program is based on the SeaPerch Program started by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sea Grant Education program. Four teams in grade 7 and 8 in the Science Club are learning how to build an underwater…

Pair of Claremont women sent to jail

Danyle Morse, 38, of Claremont, the former treasurer of the Sullivan County Humane Society, pleaded guilty to charges she stole $7,200 from the nonprofit group. Appearing in the Sullivan County Superior Court for a plea and sentencing hearing, she arrived with a cashier’s check for the amount of $7,200. She was sentenced to serve six months in the Sullivan County House of Corrections. Bethany F. Beliveau, 21, of 8 Henry St., Claremont, indicted after a mini-crime wave which included…

Cold Springs Peewees take First Place

The Henniker Huskies Cold Springs RV Peewee team took first place in their division at the Maine March Showdown held in the Portland Maine area the weekend of February 28. The Huskies swept all five games to become…

Harlem Wizards give a “Slamtastic” performance before a capacity crowd

When the Hillsboro Lions Club contacted the Harlem Wizards to appear in Hillsboro, the Wizards promised a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face. That promise was fulfilled a dozen times over Monday, as the Wizards’ performance transformed a…

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