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The Messenger – Feb. 1, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Feb. 1, 2013 (pdf)Newport to increase cost of burial in town cemeteries

The Newport Selectmen are proposing to increase the cost of burial lots as part of its now completed review of fees charged by all town departments. The proposals will be scheduled for a public hearing for being adopted. The new fees were set after a review of the…

Five area towns discuss potential withdrawal from ConVal

Twelve Selectmen from Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenfield and Hancock met at the Greenfield Meeting House last week to discuss rapidly increasing real estate taxes. Called at the invitation of Greenfield Selectman Rob Wimpory, the group recognized that 70% of their tax bills are from…

School Board/Budget Committee at odds

Ignoring the recommendation of the Newport Budget Committee, the Newport School Board refused to remove four articles from the 2013-14 School District warrant. Three of the articles add money to established…

Henniker Selectmen to adopt a pay-to-play athletic program

Chris Woodbury, Finance Chair of the Henniker Athletic Committee met with the Selectmen to proposed a pay-to-play fee schedule. The committee recommends a…

Deering group supports Deering’s Seniors

A group of concerned Deering citizens has been working diligently to acquire signatures for a petitioned warrant article in support of providing the senior citizens of the community with the services being offered through the…

Dynamic duo of John Stark gymnastics

The team has been having a great season. Their most recent meet on 1/24/13 was hosted by Exeter High School and attended by John Stark Regional High School, Northwood Coe-Brown Academy and Portsmouth Christian. Gia won…

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The Messenger – Jan. 25, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 25, 2013 (pdf)$690 Permit fee for building a new house in Newport

As requested, Newport Planning and Zoning Administrator Julie Magnuson returned to the Selectmen with a new Building Permit Fee Schedule based on square footage rather than cost of construction. Although the method was altered, the result was much the same. As now proposed, someone building a…

HDHS’s Heidi Welch one of four finalists for “National Teacher of the Year”

The Council of Chief State School Officers has announced Heidi Welch as one of the four finalists for the 2013 National Teacher of the Year. The other three finalists for National Teacher of the…

Weare school bus involved in accident

On Friday January 18th Officer Nick Nadeau and Chief Gregory Begin of the Weare Police Department along with Weare Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus and a vehicle on…

Five people arrested for sale of drugs

A Newport man was among four people arrested last Friday and charged with the sale of controlled drugs. Corey Hale, 24, of Newport was arrested for the sale of cocaine. James Oberfeldt, 29, Judith Hess, 59, and William Mullen, 61, all of Claremont, were also arrested; Hess and Marshall for the sale of…

One hospitalized after Hillsborough fire

One person was hospitalized after a mobile home fire on Wall Street in Hillsborough early Thursday morning. Authorities believe the fire may have started in a bedroom as reported by one of…

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 51 Sanborn 48 The Hillcats snapped a four game losing streak with a close win over Sanborn. H-D was up early but Sanborn managed to tie the game at 48-48 with a…

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The Messenger – Jan. 18, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 18, 2013 (pdf)Police Chief’s semiautomatic gun raffle upsets many

In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police firearms raffle, which includes semiautomatic rifles, has caused some controversy across the state. The chiefs are selling…

Town of Antrim terminates Police Station contractor

The Town of Antrim contracted with Baybutt Construction Managers for two phases of the Antrim Police Station project. Baybutt partnered with Northeast Collaborative Architects for Phase 1 which was for the Pre-bond portion of the project which included…

Original Weare farmers market closing

Low attendance has forced the We Are One Farmers Market of Weare to close both its winter and summer markets. In a e-mail announcing the closing, organizer Wendy Stevens wrote…

Four people sought for robbery at Hobbs Jewelers

Peterborough Police are investigating the robbery of Hobbs Jewelers Tuesday evening. Police said around 5:15 p.m., four people went into the store and one of them showed a handgun and ordered an employee and her son to…

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Hinsdale 58 Newport 29 The Pacers trotted out to a 22-0 lead after one and the game was essentially over. Alex Stefan led the Tigers with 10 points. Newport 44 Hillsboro-Deering 43 The Hillcats led most of the…

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The Messenger – Jan. 11, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 11, 2013 (pdf)H-D teachers union files unfair labor complaint

The union representing the teachers in the Hillsboro-Deering School District have filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the School Board, claiming it bargained in bad faith during their recent…

Newport to remove 52 dead or dying trees on Corbin Road

Representatives of the NH Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Highway Maintenance met with the Newport Selectmen to discuss the 52 pine trees that are dead or dying along…

Weare man indicted for negligent homicide

The Merrimack County Grand Jury has indicted the Weare man who was driving when his girlfriend died in an automobile accident in…

91-year-old woman charged with vehicular assault

On January 9th, Officer Kim McSweeney and Chief Gregory Begin of the Weare Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a jack knifed tractor trailer at the intersection of Route 77 and Sugar Hill Road, where a…

Great Brook School a target for closure

Antrim’s Great Brook School may be closed if ConVal voters approve a petitioned article submitted by Peterborough attorney Mark Fernald and Gail Cromwel, a former School Board member from Temple. The article seeks to amend…

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The Messenger – Jan. 4, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 4, 2013 (pdf)Final chapter in Bradford Road Agent saga?

The saga of the Bradford Road Agent continues as Marlene Freyler attended the last Selectmen’s meeting and said she noticed that $5,000.00 was paid out to Jeff Remillard. She asked what this meant, to which Chair Harry Wright responded that it means…

New London groups united in preserving recreation programs

One thing was evident at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the New London Selectmen and the Recreation Commission, Chad Denning’s shoes will be hard to fill. Denning’s resignation, after serving as Recreation Director for 7 years, has left the town searching for…

Henniker Community School students to learn about China

The sixth graders in Henniker will begin their long awaited opportunity to experience the Artist in Residency (AIR) program at the Henniker Community School beginning in January. The AIR program in Henniker is designed to enrich and expand the study of cultures from around the world; this year’s program will focus on…

New Highway Garage planned for Weare

Tim Redmond gave the Weare Selectmen a hand drawn sketch of the proposed Highway Garage for their review. It will be a stand alone building. Redmond said that they are trying to take a two phase approach, which he feels will be better monetarily. The two phase approach retains the use of the…

Antrim and Bennington teenagers arrested for home invasion and assault

The tears of family members were flowing as the three area teenagers, accused of a Christmas Eve home invasion in Peterborough, were arraigned on felony burglary charges in a Jaffrey courtroom last Wednesday. The three suspects: Dylan…

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Senior Lifestyles – Dec. 2012

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Dec. 2012 (pdf)‘Til death do us part, but how do you handle ‘in sickness and in health’?

Apparently “in sickness and in health” can mean different things to men and women. As the population ages and the need for extended health care increases, a recent nationwide omnibus survey of 1,005 American adults shows that men and women approach the issue of long-term care planning and insurance from different perspectives…

Get the most from your mobile phone service

With more than 320 million mobile phones in the country, it’s no surprise that most Americans say wireless phone access is so important that it would be the last item they would give up if money were tight. With so many service plans and carriers, the mobile phone market can be expensive, confusing and…

Women face concerns about reaching retirement goals

Women today exude confidence, juggling work and home life responsibilities seamlessly. One area where they are not so sure of themselves though is their ability to maintain their standard of living during retirement. While women are taking greater responsibility for…

Boomerang kids: When your empty nest fills up again

With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own. These so called “boomerang kids” are popping up more frequently and when this situation is managed improperly, it can cause serious tension in a family. However, many parents are…

This Christmas opt to adopt a pet, save a life

Each year more than 4 million homeless pets are killed as a result of overpopulation, but families who adopt from animal shelters or rescue groups can help preserve these lives and support the growing trend of socially responsible holiday shopping. Best Friends Animal Society encourages families this holiday season to give the precious gift of life by…

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The Messenger – Dec. 28, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 28, 2012 (pdf)Hillsborough couple wins Megabucks $2.1 million

The clerk at Circle K in Hillsborough made a mistake, but Scott and Cathy Bennett aren’t complaining. Scott wanted to buy tickets to two games on Wednesday. He said he’d like a Lucky For Life ticket and a Tri State Megabucks Plus ticket, but the clerk sold him…

Henniker Community School promotes ‘Ambassadors of Kindness’

The Ambassadors of Kindness (AOK) theme at the Henniker Community School began eight years ago following a 7th grade class discussion about role models. HCS Teacher Elizabeth Paul used an example of an unkind incident…

Christmas Tree Bonfire supports the Food Pantry

Again this year, the Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department and The Office of Youth Services are sponsoring a Christmas Tree Bonfire at Grimes Field, on Saturday, January 5th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Trees may be dropped off at Grimes Field the day of…

H-D students join Life Skills Bread Baking Program

On December 13th, Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School students participated in a Life Skills Bread Baking Program that has reached more than 190,000 students nation-wide since it began in 1992, providing kids with a fun, real-world application of skills they’re already…

Fire Fund set up for Newport woman

The Diane Callum Fire Fund account has been set up at Lake Sunapee Bank in Newport to assist Callum whose home was heavily damaged by an early morning fire Sunday. Callum has been a 4-H volunteer for the past 35 years and the Sullivan County Extension office in Newport was contacted by several people wishing to aid Callum. Donations may be sent directly to…

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The Messenger – Dec. 14, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 14, 2012 (pdf)Dollar General suspends plans for a Bennington store

Representatives from Dollar General have informed the Bennington Planning Board of the company’s intent to suspend its application to build a store on Route 202. Dollar General was scheduled for…

Hillsboro-Deering’s Heidi Welch honored as “NH Teacher of the Year”

With her family, Superintendent Robert Hassett, Principal Jim O’Roarke, Assistant Principal Jen Crawford and School Board Chair Rich Pelletier in attendance, H-D Music Director Heidi Welch graciously accepted the NH Board of Education’s “Teacher of the Year” award at a banquet in Plymouth Tuesday evening. Welch has been teaching music at…

Newport schools sponsor 3rd Annual Festival of Trees

The Christmas holiday season will spring to life from 5-8 p.m. on Dec 14 with the 3rd annual “Festival of Trees” Village Celebration hosted by Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center. “Come with your family to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the…

John Stark wins HealthierUS Award

John Stark Regional High School (JSRHS) was awarded the HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Award from the USDA Wednesday evening. Stark is the very first high school in NH and only one of five schools (the others are elementary or middle) in the state to achieve…

Bradford Police Dept. has armored car

Resident Perry Teele questioned why the Bradford Police Department has an armored personnel carrier that he had seen several times in the past month. Police Chief Jim Valiquet replied that it is owned by…

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The Messenger – Dec. 7, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 7, 2012 (pdf)High speed internet service proposed for New London

Carole Monroe of NH Fast Roads recently met with the New London Selectmen seeking permission to install the company’s equipment in a town hall closet. Installed at no cost to the town, the connection would provide…

Two unsafe Francestown bridges closed

The Town of Francestown was notified that the state recommends the closure of the bridges on Second New Hampshire Turnpike South over South Branch Piscataquog River and Woodward Hill Road over Brennan Brook due to serious…

Hillsborough Pride’s Olde Fashioned Christmas – a full day of fun

A dusting of snow added to the festive spirit as Hillsborough celebrated Olde Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, coordinated by Hillsborough Pride. Revelers started the day well fed at The Mason’s All You Can Eat Breakfast, with the proceeds going to fund…

Teacher sacrifices his mustache for Make-A-Wish

The H-D chapter of DECA raised over $500 for the Make-A-Wish foundation by collecting donations for veteran English teacher Brian Walsh to shave off his 34-year-old mustache. Dakota Sousa led this campaign by…

Colby-Sawyer installs solar photovoltaic arrays on four campus buildings

Colby-Sawyer College has partnered with Exeter, N.H.-based ReVision Energy to build one of the largest solar photovoltaic arrays in New Hampshire. A solar photovoltaic array is composed of a series of panels that use the sun’s abundant energy to create…

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In New Hampshire – Dec. 2012

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Download In New Hampshire - Dec. 2012 (pdf)Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour celebrates with Trees, Treats and Treasures

The popular Mt Washington Valley, NH inn to inn holiday cookie tour will offer holiday decorating ideas & trees, recipe cards, collectors ornaments, prizes plus plenty of sweet treats…

Real Christmas Trees are Recyclable

After the holidays, don’t throw your Real Christmas Tree in the trash or set it on the curb. Real Christmas Trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and other purposes. Here are some recycling options and tips on what…

St. Nicholas Fair at Grace Episcopal Church

Great bargains for all will be found for all at the 2012 St. Nicholas Fair at Grace Episcopal Church in East Concord, Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The holiday shopper will find one-of-a-kind artists’ quality holiday gifts, home-made pies, cakes, sweets, fudge, New England Baked Beans, jewelry, and much more including gifts for your favorite …

The Temptations, a Motown Legend comes to Lebanon Opera House

For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing…

New Year’s Eve Partybration at Santa’s Village

Santa welcomes you to his third annual New Year’s Eve Partybration. Father Time will turn the clocks ahead 4 hours, and begin celebrating the new year a bit early for our younger guests. It’s a grand time to visit with Father Time, ride on all your favorite rides, and see great fireworks one…

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