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The Messenger – March 8, 2013

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Download The Messenger - March 8, 2013 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering High School removed from “Watch List”

The Executive Director of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges has announced that The Committee on Public Secondary Schools, after reviewing the Special Progress Report of Hillsboro-Deering High School, has agreed to continue the school’s accreditation and voted unanimously to remove the high school from…

New security measures at Henniker School

Principal Katherine McBride has announced new security measures for the Henniker Community School following February vacation. Beginning Monday, March 4, all doors at the school will be locked immediately after morning drop off.  Previously, all doors at the school were locked with the exception of…

Chinese artists visit Henniker Community School

Visiting Chinese artists Cai Xi and Mao Mao will be at the Henniker Community School for the Artist in Residency Program on March 18-22. Cai Xi is the Artistic Director and co-founder of the Asian Cultural Center of Vermont (ACCVT, accvt.org). Painter, t’ai chi master, caterer, art and…

Newport Selectmen restore Recreation Department cuts

The Newport Selectmen are working on a $6,937,239 operating budget which will generate a tax rate of $10.99/$1000 valuation, down from the 2012 rate of $11.26. However, if three warrant articles asking for $250,000 for…

Deering man in National Hockey League

Johnny Rheault, son of Terese Rheault, played in his first NHL game with the Florida Panthers. It’s nice to see a local boy from Deering play in the major leagues of hockey. Submitted by Paul Plater…

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The Messenger – March 1, 2013

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Download The Messenger - March 1, 2013 (pdf)Weare man indicted on 41 child pornography charges

William Panagiotopolos, 41, of Weare has been indicted on 41 Class A felony charges of possessing child pornography. He faces a potential 615 years in jail as each charge carries a maximum 15 year sentence. The indictments come after a prolonged investigation that began last summer when…

Antrim-Bennington Lions hosting NH budget forum

The Antrim Bennington Lion’s Club held three Candidate Forums last October, two for the House races (District 1 and District 38) and one for the District 8 Senate race.  The elections are over, and our club hopefully helped in getting more…

Hillsboro Lions join HD Winter Carnival

The Hillsboro Lions Club was also a part of the Winter Carnival days at HDES. Three times a year the Hillsboro Lions Club donates a book for every child.  The Lions Club has donated close to…

Newport Selectmen restore Recreation Department cuts

The Newport Selectmen are working on a $6,937,239 operating budget which will generate a tax rate of $10.99/$1000 valuation, down from the 2012 rate of $11.26. However, if three warrant articles asking for $250,000 for…

Contoocook man arrested after high speed chase

A Contoocook man faces charges of resisting arrest, reckless driving and disobeying an officer. Police were looking for Lawrence Martell, 34, relating to a…

A trio of New United States Marines

Marine Corps Pvt. Christian D. Wilkins, son of Eric D. Wilkins, Sr of Antrim, Marine Corps Pvt. Brandon S. Matott, son of Lorrie and Larry Matott of Henniker, and Marine Corps Pvt. Jeffrey T. Oliver, son of Catherine L. and Jeffrey T. Oliver of Bradford, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training…

Hillsboro-Deering Spring Sports Signups

HDHS will have signups for Baseball, Softball and Track + Field on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 @ 2:10pm. Softball will meet in the Gym. Baseball will meet in the Cafeteria. Track and Field will meet in Room 222. All spring sports tryouts and practices begin…

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Senior Lifestyles – Feb. 2013

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Feb. 2013 (pdf)How to shop your way to free retirement

For the first time, every American can now build their own nest egg by just doing their normal day-to-day shopping at places that they know and like. Accumulating a retirement nest egg after a lifetime of hard work has always been a core part of. One in every 10 weddings features an exotic locale, or at least a location…

Dogs foster activity while improving vascular health

Man’s best friend provides more than mere companionship. Dogs encourage humans to exercise daily — come rain or shine…

Tips for protecting your family’s financial future

Do you lay awake at night wondering if you’ll have enough money to pay the bills, let alone retire? Could you pay the bills at $170 to $350 daily if you or your spouse were disabled? Do you have an extra $100,000 a year for this care? Expect the unexpected. Be prepared. Many challenges which can ruin…

New treatment for patients with coronary artery disease

Whether you are at-risk for developing a heart condition or you’re one of the 13 million Americans who suffer from coronary artery disease, arming yourself with the facts you need to stay healthy can help…

2013’s hottest home trends and easy upgrades

When you’re ready to get started on your home’s new look, let these trends of the year be your design guide…

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The Messenger – Feb. 22. 2013

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 22, 2013 (pdf)Sunapee Superintendent a finalist for ConVal job

The company hired to find a replacement for ConVal Superintendent Richard Bergeron has announced that it has narrowed the field of candidates to two finalists: Wayne Anderson, the current Superintendent of the Mount Horeb Area School District in Wisconsin and…

Antrim’s new police cruiser totaled during chase

On the evening of January 16th Antrim Officer Brian Lord attempted to stop a 2008 VW driven by Kyle Thompson, 19, of Ashland, who was driving on Route 202 in Antrim. When he turned on his blue lights, Thompson accelerated attempting to evade the officer. With Lord in pursuit,…

Horse injures 15-year-old Bradford girl

A 15-year-old Bradford girl was injured Saturday when she was hit by a horse while it was being hitched to a sleigh. Fire Capt. Laurie Brown said that horses were being…

U.S. Navy Seals say farewell to a fallen hero

Mike Monsoor was Awarded “The Congressional Medal Of Honor” last week, for giving his life in Iraq as he jumped on, and covered with his body, a live hand grenade, saving the lives of a large group of…

Henniker considers using water meters

Henniker Selectman Ron Taylor reported that he had attended a Water Commissioners’ meeting and they had discussed the possibility of installing meters for the Town’s water and sewer users. He said that meters would cost approximately…

Hopkinton continues Nordic Skiing dominance

One of these years another school will challenge Hopkinton’s dominance in Nordic Skiing, but it won’t be this year. After last week’s meet, the Hawks have now won…

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The Messenger – Feb. 15, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Feb 15, 2013 (pdf)Newport may eliminate staff to balance budget

In order to present the Selectmen with a reduced town tax rate, Newport Town Manager Paul Brown has proposed eliminating two full-time positions and reducing another to a little over half time. A full-time…

Hillsborough Pride honors the Citizen and Business of the Year

Refusing to let a great tradition die, Hillsborough Pride has announced that it will host an annual banquet honoring Hillsborough’s Citizen and Business of the Year. When it was learned that the Chamber of Commerce would no longer…

ConVal para pleads guilty to sex charges

The former paraprofessional at ConVal High School charged with the felony of attempted aggravated felonious sexual assault and two counts of misdemeanor sexual assault of a girl he knew between the ages of 13 and 16, plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of sexual assault of a minor as…

Henniker ZBA reverses itself – bans weddings at Tree Farm

The Henniker Zoning Board of Adjustment’s rehearing of the Forester’s Tree Farm case lasted until past midnight last Thursday as both sides presented lengthy testimony. At a prior hearing, the ZBA had overturned the Town Planner’s cease and desist order which prevented…

Chamber to bring the Midway back to New London Hospital Days

New London Hospital and the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) are excited to announce the dates for the 89th Annual Hospital Days event and the return of the Midway. This year, Hospital Days will be…

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Sunapee 77 Wilton-Lyndeborough 33 It was close early as the Lakers led only 16-11 after one, but a 14-0 spurt to start the second changed everything. Erika Waterman led with 18 points with Faith Larpenter adding 14. Seniors Sydney O’Mara, Angelica Aguilera and Mariah Tenney contributed to the win…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 February 14, 2013 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

Bridal Guide – 2013

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Brides trim bill with destination weddings

Tying the knot isn’t what it used to be. The wedding industry is as profitable as primetime football, celebrities compete for the shortest, most gimmicky marriages (72 days or less?) and the exotic appeal of a romantic getaway has led to the widespread popularity of destination weddings. One in every 10 weddings features an exotic locale, or at least a location…

Trend Spotter offers tips for a hip bridal shower

If you’ve been to a wedding shower recently, you’ve probably noticed the time-honored tradition is changing. “We monitor trends in both weddings and showers so we can incorporate the freshest and most modern themes in our cards,” explains Gale Thomson, American Greetings trend spotter. Thomson offers these tips for planning some of today’s top trendy bridal shower themes:…

A toast to the bride

Whether it’s an engagement party, bridal shower, the reception or post-wedding brunch, professional event planner Alison Hotchkiss knows a thing or two about creating memorable bridal celebrations. As the founder-owner of Alison Events, and author of “The Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding From Afar” (Chronicle Books), she’s produced stunning weddings all over the world. Whether you enlist the help of…

A guy’s guide to selecting the perfect engagement ring

Getting engaged is a very personal and intimate experience for a couple. But for many guys, the purchase of the engagement ring can be a bit overwhelming. Color, clarity, cut, carat weight; there’s a lot to consider. But by understanding the…

Engaged? Start planning now! A to-do list for brides-to-be

Preparing for the big day means planning a multitude of details; everything from the flower arrangements to that something blue must be decided upon well in advance of the ceremony. Here are some tips to help ensure your big day goes off without a hitch…

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The Messenger – Feb. 8, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Ffeb. 8, 2013 (pdf)Sunapee teachers to pay 20% of health insurance

With only three questions and one comment, it took a small group of Sunapee voters took less than a half hour to approve all the articles presented at the school district’s Deliberative Session, including the operating budget of $10,696,896, which is down $3,169 from the current budget and whizzed through…

Celebrating the life of Captain Ron Marziano

Family, friends, co-workers at Monadnock Paper Mill and firefighters from around the State gathered at the Hillsboro-Deering High School gym on Saturday to celebrate the life of Captain Ron Marziano who died January 25th after a…

Man arrested after gunfire in Henniker

Police arrested two men in the Gin Gin Restaurant parking lot in downtown Henniker, one for firing a handgun after being attacked by the other. Joseph Wilcox, 51, of Sutton was charged with attempted aggravated…

Bradford voters face a choice of Town Hall locations

Bradford voters will be given a choice as to where they would like their Town Hall. Article 7 is a petitioned article authorizing the Selectmen to enter into a five year lease/purchase agreement to acquire…

Fourth Annual “Taste of Hillsboro”

Hillsboro NH Scholars is proud to announce the 4th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” event to be held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Hillsboro Deering Middle School in Hillsboro from 11 AM to 1 PM. Many local restaurants will be there to give you…

NHIAA/NHADA Scholor Athlete Awards

The NHIAA and NHADA presented their Scholar Athlete Award to the following Division III high school seniors who have excelled in athletics as well as academics while demonstrating outstanding school and community spirit and leadership:…

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In New Hampshire – Feb. 2013

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A Celebration of Wine, Food and Song… From February to March, the Winter Wine Festival at the Wentworth by the Sea – A Marriott Hotel & Spa presents Celebrity Chefs, Winemakers, Masters of Wine, Grand Vintner’s Dinners, Flight…

High adventure in the Mt. Washington Valley

Mt. Washington Valley offers a number of outdoor adventure options for those that look for a more extreme thrill. Whether it’s above tree-line sightseeing, snowmobiling on the extensive trail system in the area, ice climbing, or winter weather observing atop Mount Washington, the White Mountains are…

How is maple syrup made?

The maple sugaring season in New Hampshire usually lasts about six weeks from mid-February to mid-April, depending on the location. When nighttime temperatures are below freezing and daytime wind chill temperatures rise to 35 F or more, the sap begins to run. It will not run every day if weather…

Snow Tubing at NH Ski Areas

During recent years snow tubing has continued to grow in popularity at Ski NH resorts as a simple, fun way to slide on snow. Snow tubing is as easy as sitting down and letting gravity do the work. Even if you’ve never seen snow before, your first tube ride can be…

The Soul of the Samurai – Currier Museum of Art

Manchester – Experience the mystery of the Samurai, a warrior class whose ancient code of conduct still guides contemporary Japanese culture and instructs modern martial arts. Weaponry, the most celebrated symbol of the Samurai, is noted for its…

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In New Hampshire – Jan. 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - Jan. 2013 (pdf)2nd Annual Souhegan Valley Chili Chowda Cook Off

The Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Opportunity Networks will hold the second annual Souhegan Valley Chili Chowda Cookoff on Sunday, January 27 from 12-4 PM at the…

Time to sign up for snowmobile safety classes

Winter is almost here, and snowmobile education classes are underway across the state. To operate a snowmobile in New Hampshire, any person age of 12 or older must have either a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License or have successfully completed an approved Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) Safety Education class taught by…

All Shook Up at ROH

C’mon Everybody! Shake it up in the club, set in a small Midwestern town in 1955, when Rochester Opera House Productions presents All Shook Up, the Broadway musical comedy featuring twenty-four Elvis Presley classics like Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Can’t Help Falling in Love and Don’t Be Cruel. Enjoy …

Cranmore Mountain Great Penguin Race

Purchase a rubber penguin for $5 and race it down the slope, where all proceeds benefit the Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum. Penguins can be purchased starting early December at the MWV Children’s Museum, the Settler’s Green Tubing Event, Cranmore Mountain, or…

Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Event

Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet Priced Accordingly. The 12th Anniversary of Jackson’s Snow Sculpting Competition where Sculptors create magical pieces of art frozen in time for everyone to enjoy! This event is a photographers dream. 2013 brings back…

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Senior Lifestyles – Jan. 2013

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Jan. 2013 (pdf)The vital ingredient for chronic pain relief: self-management

For the 100 million American adults living with chronic pain, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Just as the causes of pain vary from person to person, the therapies that will bring relief are many and diverse. Yet one approach has proven universally helpful for people living with chronic health…

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, pse-nh.org

The concept of sharing our time and talents without the use of money has been a way of life in small towns and communities for generations. In our day and age, many people are far removed from family and friends and may not have many community connections. One way to connect with others in the area and help others is…

How to talk to a loved one about hearing loss

If you know someone suffering from hearing loss, it may be hard for you both to fully enjoy time together. You can help improve your loved one’s quality of life by addressing the problem with understanding and care. With a few simple steps, you can start the conversation and…

Preventing the spread of germs when away from home

Eighty percent of infections are spread by dirty hands, and when you’re at home, limiting your exposure to germs with an active hand cleaning schedule can become a familiar endeavor. Avoiding germs while you’re away from home is becoming easier as more businesses and public locations are providing…

Travel: Where are the hot places to be in 2013

There are two kinds of travelers out there: those who plan and those who wing it. But what they have in common is a love of travel and exploring new destinations. Whether you take two-day weekend trips or 10-day vacations, here are some must-see destinations that…

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