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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 …

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 11, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

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…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 28, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – March 2013

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Download Senior Lifestyles - March 2013 (pdf)Insurance fraud: A $40 billion battle

The last thing anyone wants is for his or her insurance rates to increase. Most policyholders would be surprised to know it’s the last thing their insurance company wants to happen, too. That’s why…

How to protect yourself from identity theft

Identity theft occurs more frequently in the United States than people want to believe. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, identity theft and identity fraud are referred to as “all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses…

Trash vs. treasure: Expert tips when hunting for authentic garage sale finds

How do you know the difference between what’s really treasure and what’s simply trash? Larry Singleton, decor manager at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., is an expert when it comes to collecting historic relics.- Singleton and his family have been collecting for more than 40 years,…

Dogged by pricey pet care? Cost-cutting tips for pet owners

These days, everyone is searching for ways to save money and stretch budgets. Consumer experts advise people to sniff out deeper discounts, saving opportunities and additional ways to cut costs. For pet owners, it can feel challenging to cut …

Diet rich in nutrients promotes a lifetime of healthy vision

From dry eye to age-related eye diseases, research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining the health of our eyes…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 21, 2013 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – March 22, 2013

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Download The Messenger - March 22, 2013 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering issues 25 pre-lay off notices

Reacting to actions of Hillsboro-Deering School District voters in denying a requested $1 million increase in the school budget, Superintendent Robert Hassett has sent out 25 notices, 12 to teachers and 13 to support staff, indicating they may be laid off as part of a…

Weare woman to spend 13 months in federal prison

Heidi Lacerte, 48, of Weare, has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for stealing $52,000 of Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits from incapacitated adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, dementia and…

Henniker Chamber urges all to “Think Local, Buy Local – Support Henniker”

The Henniker Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a “Think Local, Buy Local – Support Henniker” campaign to get Henniker residents and visitors to consider the impact of supporting local businesses and making more purchases in town. Bumper stickers, window decals,…

Deering voters fund senior services over selectmen’s objection

In approving every article on the warrant, Deering voters overruled their selectmen and appropriated $2,000 to support Deering Seniors through the Greater Hillsborough Senior Services Committee. In addition to the $1.57 operating budget, voters approved…

Hopkinton voters reverse position – OK highway garage

With a lawsuit pending over an insurance claim with the Local Government Center, and bare estimates of replacement costs, Hopkinton voters, in November, refused to approve a bond to rebuild the town’s…

Weare police arrest two for aggravated sexual assault

On March 15th, members of the Weare Police Department received information that a 20 year old female had fallen victim to an Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault involving two men. The suspects were identified as Tyler Janvrin, 22, of Weare and James Cheney, 23, of…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 21, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – March 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - March 2013 (pdf)Celtic Heritage Month Concert slated

Celebrate Celtic Heritage Month at the Nashua Public Library with a Sunday concert on March 24 at 2 p.m. The afternoon begins with Shanacchie, the Irish singing duo of Pat Heffernan and Patrick Keane. Favorites in Southern New Hampshire, the duo performs songs old and new for young and old, with their special brand of stories and shenanigans thrown into…

The New Hampshire Maple Experience

Maple tours are back on tap at The Rocks Estate this spring. Discovering the history of maple sugaring, participating in the process of tapping trees and making syrup, horse-drawn wagon rides through the scenic Rocks property, and tasty treats have made these tours a favorite springtime tradition. “Last year nearly 800 visitors participated in the Maple Experience at The Rocks in just…

SnoDeo – Swift Diamond Riders

Thousands of snowmobile enthusiasts will converge on Coleman State Park in Stewartstown to enjoy two days of fun and food at the Swift Diamond Riders SnoDeo, sponsored by the Swift Diamond Riders. Those attending will be able to check out next year’s line of snowmobiles by taking demo…

Zero Dark Thirty

For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. “Zero Dark Thirty” is a military term for 30 minutes after midnight and also referred to the secrecy surrounding the mission. This new…

The Ancient Art of Gyotaku

The Ancient Art of Gyotaku Gyotaku, or fish printing, orginated in the early 1800s. Fish prints have been used to keep records of catch and to learn about fish biology in Japan for over 100 years. The technique became an art that has spread across…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 14, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – March 15, 2013

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Download The Messenger - March 15, 2013 (pdf)Food Bank Campaign sells “nothing for something”

The New Hampshire Food Bank and the Citizens Bank Foundation have announced an innovative campaign that aims to challenge the struggle of hunger in NH, and it’s all about “Nothing.”Cans of Nothing are empty and represent the…

Two men arrested during Henniker drug bust

On March 7, 2013 at 7:26 a.m. the Henniker Police Department, Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force served a search warrant on an apartment located at 4 Bridge Street in Henniker. The search warrant was the result of a several month investigation into…

Hillsborough approves reduced town & school budgets

Hillsborough voters needed just over two hours to pass all 24 Warrant Articles, including the $6.5 million operating budget, most without discussion or debate. The selectman’s budget was nearly…

HCS student in NH Geography Bee finals

Henniker Community School eight grader Sam Hammond, son of Matthew and Andrea Hammond is one of the semi-finalists eligible to compete in the 2013 New Hampshire National Geographic Bee. To qualify for this honor, Sam was among the top…

Warner area sugar houses offering tours

Twelve Warner area sugar houses are banding together to make this year’s Maple Weekend a memorable event. The annual open house weekend will be March 23 & 24, and these sugar houses will be open from 10-4 each day. Visitors can start off with a pancake breakfast at one of two local restaurants, then begin their maple tour. At each sugar house, they will see…

#2 John Stark-Hopkinton 3 #1 Berlin 2 Division III Hockey Championship

It took overtime, but the John Stark-Hopkinton Hockey Team avenged it’s only loss earlier in the season, defeated the top seeded Mountaineers and came away with their first…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 14, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

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