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The Messenger – May 24, 2013

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Newport Selectmen say “Let there be light”

The Newport Selectmen have voted to replace the outdated light fixtures at the Recreation Center by participating in the Smart Start program offered by Public Service Company of New Hampshire. Recreation Director PJ Lovely estimated the new lights wall save nearly $120 each month or…

County Sheriff to review New London Police procedures

Merrmack County Sheriff Scott Hilliard and his Chief Deputy Craig Saltmarsh met with the New London Selectmen to offer their assistance during the transition at the Police Department. Town Administrator Kim Hallquist has requested Hilliard’s help in reviewing the department’s policies and procedures. The sheriff agreed that it was…

Rabid cat found and killed in Hillsboro

A suspicious cat was reported on May 20th in the neighborhood of Church and Brown Ave in Hillsboro. After attacking 3 individuals the cat was shot and brought to the State Public Health Lab for rabies testing. The cat tested…

Deering police warn of suspicious activity

A Deering resident had a very aggressive male subject at her door, attempting entry without her permission and not wanting to leave when asked, reportedly trying to get in to…

Two Henniker Community School students honored

Molly Glover and Isaiah Lovering, eighth grade students at The Henniker Community School, Henniker will receive the Middle Level Scholar Leader Award.  They will be honored at the Fourteenth Annual Scholar Leader Awards Banquet at…

At Home & In The Garden
Three ways to give your home’s curb appeal a boost

Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your home’s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects and replacing an outdated roof, there are dozens of options to enhance the…

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The Messenger – May 17, 2013

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Download The Messenger - May 17, 2013 (pdf)Weare Police Chief resigns amid department turmoil

Weare Police Chief Gregory Begin has informed the selectmen of his retirement effective May 31st. Begin said his decision to retire is unrelated to…

Antrim Selectmen ask SEC to reconsider Antrim Wind denial

Tuesday’s continued hearing on Antrim Wind Energy’s offer of $40,000 in mitigation of any perceived visual impacts at Gregg Lake was nothing like the…

Planning Board asked ‘Is there a Wal*Mart in Deering’s future?’

Bob Fuller recently met with the Deering Planning Board to plant a seed. He feels there is an opportunity for economic growth in Deering; which is a bedroom community. Hillsborough killed the big box store opportunity of Walmart, but he feels that…

New Boston adopts Drug/Alcohol Policy

The New Boston Selectmen conducted a Public Hearing on a Revision of town’s DOT/CDL Drug and Alcohol Policy. On-Site Drug Testing of NE presented Administrator Peter Flynn and Road Agent Dick Perusse with a new policy where…

80th Annual NH Craftsmen Fair Aug. 3

The 80th Annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, rain or shine, from August 3-11. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, students, active duty military (with ID), and groups of 20 or more. Admission is free for…

NEC Gallery features the art of John Stark students

The Gallery at New England College presents a sampling of work by thirty emerging artists from all grade levels, from all art classes at John Stark Regional High School May 31 to June 14, 2013. This exhibit is being…

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The Messenger – May 10, 2013

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Download The Messenger - May 10, 2013 (pdf)Motorcycle Ride & Pig Roast for Robar scholarship

A motorcycle ride honoring the memory of Aaron Robar, 41, the Newport man who died last August after he and other riders were hit by a car on Route 12 in Westmoreland will kick off on Saturday at the Newport Moose Lodge. Robar’s family has organized the ride as a fundraiser to…

It’s official – SEC says “No” to Antrim Wind’s 10 turbine project

The NH Site Evaluation Committee has issued its final written decision on Antrim Wind Energy’s proposed 10-turbine, 30-megawatt project on Tuttle Hill and Willard Mountain. As expected, the SEC’s denial is based on the project’s negative visuaI impact on the town and surrounding communities. with this issuance of…

Henniker’s Memorial Day Celebration

To add to the celebratory nature of its Memorial Day observations, the town of Henniker will present a special concert by the Newmont Military Band at Town Hall, immediately following the parade and ceremonies on Monday, May 27and an afternoon of family friendly activities planned by…

Selectmen and School Board discuss Warner Fall Foliage options

Sean Bohman of the Warner Fall Foliage Committee briefed the Kearsarge Regional School Board on the electrical requirements for the festival, and distributed a drawing of the layout for Board review. PSNH will install a light at one end of the field that will remain…

Local artists featured at NEC Gallery

The Gallery at New England College presents the work of New England College seniors exhibiting painting, photography, prints graphic design, website design and mixed media installation from…

No injuries reported in Greenfield industrial fire

No one was injured in a fire at New England Forest products in Greenfield on Wednesday. The fire damaged the side of a dry kiln, but firefighters were able to…

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The Messenger – May 3, 2013

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Download The Messenger - May 3, 2013 (pdf)H-D’s Bradley Moore Male Athlete of Month

The NHIAA is pleased to recognize male and female Athletes of the Month, for their actions both on and off the field of play. They exemplify the ideals and values that are the cornerstone of school based athletics and are positive role models in their school and community. This month’s Male Student Athlete of The Month is…

Mount Sunapee Resort will soon get its day in court

It has taken six years, but a lawsuit filed by the operators of the Mount Sunapee ski area against the state will be tried soon. The Supreme Court has ruled that the ski area’s allegations of official misconduct and capricious dealing by the state were…

Colby-Sawyer student aids marathon bomb victim

Brittany Loring, of Cambridge, was critically injured at the Boston Marathon bombing. Boston Medical Center doctors told Loring she had a skull fracture from BB’s and shrapnel in her…

Deering man arrested on drug & firearm charges

On May 1st, Weare and Deering Police executed arrest and search warrants after an eight month joint drug investigation on an individual identified as: Robert “Burton” Johnson, 76, of Deering. Johnson was selling…

Antrim man arrested as habitual offender

Brandon Bernier, 21, of Antrim has been indicted as a habitual offender for operating an off-highway road vehicle under a suspended or revoked license. The offense is a felony, for which he could face a maximum of five years in jail. He was also indicted for…

Henniker Community School Sci Fi Film Festival

The Blob… When Worlds Collide… The Day the Earth Stood Still.. coming to the Henniker Community School this May and June. Disaster training you ask? No, it is a new way teacher Beth Spaulding hopes to offer students an opportunity to build friendships and…

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In New Hampshire – May 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - May 2013 (pdf)Star Island announces 2013 summer schedule

This is the year to visit Star Island with significant discounts for new families and groups and attend one or more of the over 40 gatherings that will focus on themes as varied as natural history, international affairs, religion and health…

American Veterans Traveling Tribute coming

The Haverhill/Newbury 250th Anniversary Committee is proud to announce that the American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute will be at the North Haverhill Fairground from Thursday, May 23 until Monday, May 27, 2013. An 80% replica of the Vietnam Wall, Gold Dog tag display of all casualties from…

Small Boats in Big Race on Wolfeboro’s Back Bay

The New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Back Bay Skippers will hold an Open International Footy Regatta rain or shine Saturday, May 4, on Back Bay in Wolfeboro. Directed by Bill Hagerup of Moultonborough, the Regatta is open to all boats of the…

4th Annual A Taste Of Milford

The 4th Annual A Taste of Milford event takes place on Thursday, May 30th in downtown Milford and will feature 25 restaurants and local food producers from the Milford area. New this year: tasters are invited to vote…

The NH Renaissance Faire comes to Kingston

The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire was listed as “Best in New Hampshire by New Hampshire Magazine in 2012. It is a family oriented charity faire with something for everyone. There are knights battling, belly dancers dancing. There are thieves thieving and…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 25, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – April 26, 2013

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Download The Messenger - April 25, 2013 (pdf)Civil suit against Seastrand put on hold

A civil suit against former New London Police Chief David Seastrand has been put on hold pending the NH Attorney General’s investigation into other allegations against Seastrand. Attorney Richard Lehmann who represents Colby-Sawyer College student…

Newport gun range survives first appeal

The Newport Zoning Board of Adjustment has ruled that the February 19th decision by the Newport Planning Board granting conditional approval for construction of a gun range on John Stark Highway, proposed by Sturm, Ruger and the Mountain View Gun Club, did not violate the…

Deering Police cruiser was in an accident

Deering Police Chief James Pushee reported that the Chevrolet Impala police cruiser was hit by another car in the month of March on Pleasant Pond Road in Francestown, while the vehicle was in transit to…

New London Selectmen & Budget Committee hold increase to 3%

After months of reviewing and prioritizing spending by the New London Selectmen and Budget Committee, voters at Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th will be presented with a 2014 proposed budget that is up…

11th annual Henniker Rotary Chili Fest

Hot off the success of last year’s 10th annual outing, this year’s Henniker Rotary Club “Fire on the Mountain” Chili Fest, scheduled for Sunday, August 25th at Pats Peak, will be better than ever with live music, food, beer, concessionaires, children’s activities and of course, lots and lots of chili. Do you think you have the…

Senior Lifestyles
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Pontine Theatre receives grant to serve New Hampshire Seniors

Thanks to funding from the Lincoln Financial Foundation, Pontine will present a new touring program called Pretty Halcyon Days: Life on the Beach with Ogden Nash at assisted care and nursing facilities throughout New Hampshire. The program includes a selection of scenes from Pontine’s original stage adaptation of…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 25, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 19, 2013

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Download The Messenger - April 19, 2013 (pdf)New principal named at John Stark High School

SAU 24 Superintendent Lorraine Tacconi-Moore has announced the appointment of Christopher Corkery as the new principal for John Stark Regional High School. Corkery will begin on July 1, 2013, replacing outgoing principal Chris Mosca who announced earlier…

Hillsboro-Deering and John Stark DECA teams off to Anaheim

Twenty-seven members of Hillsboro-Deering’s and four members of John Stark’s DECA Teams will be attending DECA’s 67th International Development Conference in Anaheim, California as part of the New Hampshire State Delegation. They will be…

Board updated on Wendell Marsh project

Van Webb and Beth McGuinn gave the Sunapee Selectmen an update on the Wendell Marsh North Project. Private funds are at ¾’s of the budgeted amount and they have raised over…

New London Selectmen handling Seastrand incident carefully

Kathy Adams told the New London Selectmen that she was concerned about what is happening regarding the incident with Chief Seastrand. She said that New London has a small Police Department and that perhaps others in the department knew about what was happening and that they were…

Deering woman rescued

On April 13th, Deering Police Chief James Pushee, Hillsborough Officers Danielle Normand, and Christopher Parsons, and Sergeant Nicholas Hodgen with his K9 partner Fanto, responded to a remote section of Old County Road to search fort…

At Home & In The Garden Special Section
Making the perfect outdoor living space

As the weather begins to warm and the daylight hours get longer, your yard can quickly become the most important “room” of your home. However, you aren’t alone if your backyard looks outdated and lackluster. Weather conditions can be tough on outdoor areas, but with a few simple updates, you can create the perfect outdoor living space…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 18, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 12, 2013

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Download The Messenger - April 12, 2013 (pdf)H-D staff reductions limited to five positions

SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett presented the H-D School Board with a revised proposal to trim the budget the $1 million required by taxpayer vote. Under his original proposal, two elementary, three middle school and…

Police Chief David Seastrand resigns – avoids criminal prosecution

Sadness turned to shock and surprise in New London when residents learned that Police Chief David Seastrand resigned after being accused of telling a woman that charges against her would be dropped if she let him take nude pictures of her. Earlier in the week, the chief had submitted his resignation to…

Moving performance dedicated to suicide prevention

It was standing room only at Hillsborough’s Smith Memorial Church Sunday afternoon as the Hillsboro-Deering High School Chorus and the Deering Community Church Choir combined for a special performance of John Rutter’s “Requiem.” The performance was to raise funds and awareness for the…

Newport high speed chase ends in crash

Police expect to file charges against Robert Anderson, 21, of Newport resulting from a high-speed chase that ended with his pickup impaled on a guardrail Saturday morning. Newport Police observed a pickup truck running stop signs in the…

Car falls off its jack – pins Antrim man

Tylor Bloom, 19, of Antrim escaped serious injury when the car he was working on in his driveway fell from its jack trapping him underneath the vehicle. Fortunately for him, one of his neighbors had just…

New England College conducts an “Active Shooter Drill” on campus

On Tuesday, April 3, New England College, in conjunction with the Henniker Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Departments, held an Active Shooter Drill on the NEC campus to test, practice, and evaluate emergency response procedures. “The drill gave us a chance to see how we worked with …

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In New Hampshire – April 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - April 2013 (pdf)Restaurant Week Portsmouth & The Seacoast

49 restaurants are participating in Restaurant Week Portsmouth & The Seacoast’s Spring promotion, April 4-13th, 2013.  As a result of a growing food sensitivity awareness, many of the participating restaurants will be showcasing gluten free menus and additiona…

Bruce Hornsby at the Capitol Center for the Arts

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby will bring a rare, intimate, solo piano performance to Concord’s Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday, April 19 at 8pm. Hornsby’s work continues to display the same creative iconoclasm that’s been a constant in the artist’s…

NH Sheep & Wool Festival

Join us May 11th and 12th at the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, NH for the 37th annual NH Sheep & Wool Festival. Over 120 vendors of yarn and other wool and fiber products, as well as farming supplies for sheep, alpacas, llamas, goats and rabbits. Festival attendees may…

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum opening & new exhibit

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum opens May 1 with a new exhibit about “Containers”. Bark, marsh-plant fiber, ash splint, gourd, cattails – these are some of the materials that have been skillfully and artfully twined, woven, carved, folded, or sewn into the containers in the 2013 season’s first exhibit…

How the brewing industry shaped the city

Recognized as a “foodie” destination, with more restaurant seats than residents, Portsmouth has loved its “public houses” from the start. Strawbery Banke Museum’s featured 2013 exhibit, “Tapping Portsmouth: How the Brewing Industry Shaped the City” explores 300 years of that brewing history, literally from the ground up, thanks to the hops grown…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 28, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – March 29, 2013

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Download The Messenger - March 29, 2013 (pdf)Newport shooting range faces three appeals

Although the Newport Planning Board has approved the Sturm, Ruger & Company/Mountain View Gun Club gun range on John Stark Highway, the issue is far from settled. Three appeals have been filed against the project. Two by the Newport Safety Coalition, one with the…

Six teacher layoffs included in $1 million H-D budget reduction

Speaking before a pack-house of teachers, administrators and staff, SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett presented the H-D School Board with his preliminary recommendations trimming the proposed budget by the $1 million dictated by voters. Upset by the…

Second Federal suit filed against Weare Police Department

The Town of Weare and its Police Department are back in Federal Court defending how police officers treated a group that was filming a 2010 traffic stop. In his suit, Plaintiff William Rodriguez states that he was illegally detained, his camera confiscated and he was subjected to…

Fourth Annual Taste of Hillsboro was successful

On Saturday, March 23, the Hillsboro NH Scholars hosted the 4th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” at the Hillsboro Deering Middle School. Ten restaurants had various foods on hand from their menus and people had the opportunity to try sample size portions…

Hopkinton residents oppose expanding transfer station

Following an emotional discussion over a potential cell tower, (See story on page 1) the Hopkinton Selectmen heard testimony from residents opposed to amending the Hopkinton-Webster waste-facility permit to allow opening the transfer station to residents of other towns. Assistant Superintendent Steve Clough briefed the Board on the reasons opening the facility would generate…

Long overdue “Welcome Home” for Vietnam Vets

This Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m., the State of NH officially recognizes the service of Vietnam veterans with a Welcome Home Ceremony at the NHNG Army Aviation Flight Facility on Regional Drive in Concord. Now in their 60s and 70s, they swore that the next generation…

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