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The Messenger – August 24, 2012

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Download The Messenger - August 24, 2012 (pdf)Threats and suspensions at Deering Fire Department

Coming on the heals of the Ray Daniels’ decision reported in last week’s Messenger, another controversy appears to be brewing in Deering. Lieutenant Steve Brooks of the Deering Fire Department came before the Selectmen to inform them that there was a discrepancy in…

Henniker Community School set to open on August 29th

Henniker residents, be on the lookout for school buses and students walking and biking to school as the Henniker Community School opens for students in grades kindergarten to grade 8 on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. The school day will…

Warner to start capital reserve fund

Warner Fire Chief Ed Raymond asked the Selectmen to start a repair/maintenance capital reserve fund because the Fire Department found out Engine 1 needs repairs that cost about $12K; Ed feels the repair will add another…

Mark Twain, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross visited Hillsborough

Once each year colonial history comes to life and springs from the pages of text books to various locations in Hillsborough. This past weekend featured four venues, each filled with informative and entertaining presentations of years gone by….

Weare man arrested on multiple charges with $25,000 cash bail

On Sunday August 19th, officers Kimberley McSweeney and Kenneth Cox of the Weare Police Department responded to a motor vehicle complaint on South Stark Highway (Route 114) in the area of Gould Road. Five minutes later the officers received a complaint from a citizen that he had been struck by…

10th Annual Henniker Rotary Chili Fest winners

Clear skies and beautiful weather greeted the large crowd which visited the 10th Annual Henniker Rotary Club ChiliFest, held Sunday at Pats Peak in Henniker. The event is the Club’s major fundraiser and allows it to contribute generously to local, national and international projects. The winners of the chili contests and car show are announced…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 23, 2012 in The Messenger. Closed

NH Homes & Home Improvement – August, 2012

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Download NH Homes & Home Improvement - August 2012 (pdf)Greening your home: Start at the tap

In today’s environmentally conscious times, it seems we’re surrounded by the need to shop, act and live “green.” According to Kevin McJoynt at Danze, Inc. some of the most important green choices we can make are right…

Go big or go home with your redecorating? Why not both?

“Go big or go home.” It’s a popular sports chant that’s found its way into numerous other aspects of American life. But when it comes to home decor, going big at home may not seem like an option, especially if your budget is less than grand. In reality, it is possible to make a big difference in your home decor…

DIY projects refresh your space in 1 weekend

Home and style magazines, social media and interior designers on TV are inspiring more homeowners to transform their spaces into places they love. Projects range from renewing your bathtub to refreshing your backyard deck, and can be completed in just one weekend…

Why more people are installing saltwater pools

One of the hottest summers in US history has sent everyone scurrying into their pools to cool off, and the biggest new trend in swimming pools is salt water. First developed in Australia, saltwater pools offer several advantages over conventional chlorine and have become incredibly…

Think of lighting as art for your home

Lighting is possibly the most powerful tool you have when it comes to interior design. It does not make sense to invest in beautiful furniture, rugs, paintings and accessories if they are in the dark. The perfect light fixture not only illuminates a space – it is also…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 21, 2012 in Homefront - Quarterly Home & Garden Guide. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – August 2012

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Download Senior Lifestyles - August 2012 (pdf)Creating a bathroom with safety without sacrificing style

For today’s generation of aging adults, individuality and independence are values they’ve lived out for decades. As the years go by, lifestyle changes become a necessity, due to limited mobility and health concerns, but it doesn’t necessarily mean giving up…

The most-overlooked financial planning tool that’s free to all

What did you do with that envelope that used to arrive once a year with estimates of your future Social Security benefits? You might have reviewed the information. You may have even filed the statement away as a reference. Now, this powerful financial planning tool is as…

New Earth Organic Farm Open House

Taste delicious organic vegetables & discover organic-growing methods. Two greenhouses, a chicken coop & flower & herb gardens. Variety of vegetables available for sale…

River cruises: Allowing travel to intimate places

River cruises allow travelers to see the most notable sights in their chosen destination, but they also offer the opportunity to experience daily life in places where tourism is secondary to authentic culture…

Looking for a green vacation? Try a tall ship cruise

A 2012 TripAdvisor survey found that 30 percent of respondents choose a destination because it is considered environmentally friendly. While a growing number of resorts and hotels have green certifications, when it comes to a cruise vacation, the obvious choice for an eco-conscious consumer is…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 15, 2012 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – August 17, 2012

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Newbury adopts a fee for use policy at Veteran’s Hall

At Monday’s meeting, the Newbury Selectmen decided to institute a fee for use policy for town buildings. Selectman Richard Wright suggested that the meeting room at Town Hall was never designed for public use and suggested that it be reserved for town functions with private meetings being shifted to the newly…

Deering officials criticized over “unchecked nepotism”

A Superior Court judge has issued his order in the case of Raymond Daniels v. Town of Deering and Elizabeth Kelly. In his opening sentence, Judge Kenneth Brown made it clear how he was going to rule. “This case involves small town politics, personality quirks, conflicts and unchecked nepotism,” he said. Brown found that…

Police investigating burglaries in Henniker, Bradford and Contoocook

Henniker police are looking for two men caught in surveillance pictures in connection with the burglaries. Henniker police responded to a break-in at the Mobil on the Run just off Route 114. Sgt. Matt French of the Henniker Police Department told WMUR TV9 that “One of the north entrances was smashed…

ConVal aid arrested, charged with felonious sexual assault

A former Rindge police officer, who also worked as a program aide, working with children with behavioral challenges at ConVal High School, has been arrested and charged with attempted felonious sexual assault. Keene police arrested…

Former New Boston man files false claims with Vets and Social Security

A former New Boston resident is being held on federal charges after allegedly lying about being involved in special operations missions during Vietnam and claiming he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in order to collect…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 15, 2012 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 10, 2012

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Group sues Antrim Selectmen over PILOT agreement

Five Antrim residents have sued the selectmen claiming they conducted illegal meetings with Antrim Wind Energy and asking the court to invalidate the PILOT tax agreement signed with the company. Mary Allen, Gordon Allen, Charles Levesque, and Janice Longwood were mooing a group of seven who filed a request for…

Hillsborough woman stages breast-feeding protest

A young Hillsborough woman organized a “nurse-in” across the street from Tooky Mills Pub in protest of a restaurant employee asking her to please “cover-up” while she was…

Hopkinton receiving insurance proceeds for highway garage

Highway Superintendent John Thayer recently met with the Hopkinton Selectmen. Chairman O’Brien thanked Thayer and the highway crew for their quick response to the storm and said they did a great job. Thayer reports the…

Weare man arrested for DWI twice in two days

On August 2nd, the Weare Police received three 911 calls from different motorists complaining of a vehicle operating erratically on Concord Stage Road heading into Weare. It was further reported the operator was at times traveling into oncoming traffic…

Special forum held on Kenya & Uganda

Marian Baker, Recordered minister of the Henniker Friends Meeting, has just returned from Kenya and Uganda where she spent five months living and working among the people there. She became especially acquainted with women and in so doing learned of the many challenges facing widows…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 9, 2012 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 3, 2012

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Download The Messenger - August 3, 2012 (pdf)Hillsborough pleads – keep our street lights on

On behalf of the Hillsborough Board of Selectmen, Building/Code/Health Inspector Kelly Dearborn-Luce has written to the NH Department of Transportation asking that officials reconsider the decision to shut off the street lights in two of the several areas they have proposed. Local officials are particularly concerned with…

Antrim house destroyed – fire remains under investigation

Antrim Fire Chief Mike Beauchamp has not released the cause of a Sunday night fire which destroyed a house on Concord Street. He would say only that the fire remains under investigation. The Antrim Fire Department responded to a single alarm at about 11:30 p.m. but soon required assistance from…

$560,000 Weare home sells for $60,000

A Weare house, valued at $560,000 on the town’s tax rolls, which was seized by the U.S. Marshals Service in 2010, was sold at auction last week for $60,000. Christian Laura, 44, who owned the home until 2010, was indicted on drug trafficking and…

O’Dougherty and By off to Korea in Jan

Two athletes from New Hampshire will be joining nearly 3,300 fellow athletes and teams from over 100 nations around the world in PyeongChang, South Korea, Jan 29–Feb 5, 2013. The 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games will feature world-class competition in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, snowboarding and speed skating, among other sports. Special Olympics New Hampshire is proud to announce that two athletes from our state will be competing as …

Two young children survive Weare crash

On July 29th Weare Officers Ken Cox and Nick Nadeau responded to Abijah Bridge Road in Weare for a reported single vehicle crash. It was reported that the vehicle had impacted a sign and rolled over. It was also reported that…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 2, 2012 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – August 2012

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Download In New Hampshire - August 2012 (pdf)New Multimedia Tour ‘Weeks Act Legacy Trail’ debuts in White Moutains

Campton, NH – Visitors to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire have a new multimedia resource to help them explore this year – The Weeks Act Legacy Trail. The “trail” is a 100-mile driving loop with forty sites of interest identified along the way. A virtual version of the trail to…

Fire on the Mountain Chili Festival

HENNIKER – 10th Annual Henniker Rotary Club FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN Chili Fest featuring two chili tasting competitions for area restaurants and amateur chili makers. Sunday, August 19, Pats Peak, Henniker, NH. Gates open at 1:00 PM. Chili judging and awards…

Summer Lobsterfest aboard the M/S Mount Washington

WEIRS BEACH: A New England summer is not complete without a lobster dinner. Experience the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night aboard a cruise on the M/S Mount Washington. Dancing to live music and…

Julie & Brownie’s It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me

Sing the songs of the sea with your family and friends with Julie and Brownie in It’s A Pirate’s Life for Me, when they return to the Rochester Opera House on Wednesday, August 8 at 10:00 AM. Sign up on The Bonnie Lady, an old 1850 Clipper Ship, to take a voyage down…

Make the Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair

CONCORD, NH – Each summer, visitors come to the Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair in the beautiful Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire to experience the fun and fascinating world of craft. Now in its 79th year, the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair, which runs from August 4-12 at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH, is a showcase for beautiful, one-of-a-kind craft items that…

Waterville Valley Goes Back to the Renaissance

Knights in shining armor, maidens, bards and musicians all strolling in Renaissance period will be coming to the picturesque White Mountains of…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 31, 2012 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – July 27, 2012

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Download The Messenger - July 27, 2012 (pdf)Police officer honored

New London Selectman Tina Helm recently presented Officer David Zuger with an award for his quick response in saving a mans life. The award states:”May 6, 2012, Officer Zuger engaged in a…

Lightning fire destroys Newport home and barn

Fire officials in Newport said two separate lightning strikes sparked a fire. Officials said the first lightning bolt hit a propane tank at about 2:45 a.m. A second lightning bolt hit…

Late night fire ravages Weare Center Store

Fire officials in Weare are looking into what caused a late-night fire Monday at The Weare Center Store. Firefighters were called to the store on South Stark Highway just before midnight. Crews from at least…

Family brings lawsuit in 2010 death of NEC student

The family of Dana Pool, the then 21 year-old NEC student killed in a single car accident in 2010, has filed suit against the driver in Federal District Court in Concord. The driver,…

The Nevers Second Regiment Band returns to Henniker

Henniker Summer Concert Series presents The Nevers Second Regiment Band, at 7:00 PM at the Angela Robinson Bandstand. Founded during the Civil War as part of a Union Army regiment, The Nevers Band is one of the oldest continuing…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 25, 2012 in The Messenger. Closed

NH Homes & Home Improvement – July 2012

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Download NH Homes & Home Improvement - July 2012 (pdf)How to create the perfect kids room

Creating a space your kids can call their own doesn’t need to break the bank or require too much of your time. With a little creative thinking, you can transform any space into the perfect…

The design element that can add drama and save cash

Interior designers, architects, decorators and homeowners have been relying on skylights to add beauty, warmth, natural light and passive ventilation to interior designs for decades. Fortunately, advances in skylight design make them a…

Grow lush landscapes with less water

With some easy steps, you can reduce your water bill, foster attractive spaces for you and others to enjoy and help protect water supplies for future generations. Do something good for your bank account, your yard and your planet by following…

Improve your curb appeal with a few painting projects

Summer is finally here, and with warmer temperatures and longer days, it’s the perfect time to brighten up your home with a few outdoor painting projects. You can add the right amount of color and increase your curb appeal in just one weekend, leaving you the…

Start enjoying your deck after one day’s work

Most deck owners know that one of the keys to keeping their decks looking good is staining it every few years. However, while deck staining is a process that most homeowners are capable of doing themselves, finding the time to do it can be difficult. With the right approach and the right…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 19, 2012 in Homefront - Quarterly Home & Garden Guide. Closed

The Messenger – July 20, 2012

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Download The Messenger - July 20, 2012 (pdf)Monadnock Humane Society provides Therapy Dogs

Children will be able to practice reading this summer at Monadnock Humane Society in the company of a dog. Our friendly therapy dogs love to listen to a good story. Don’t worry, Mom. These dogs hold advanced degrees in Meeting & Greeting so we can promise your child a safe and fun…

Hillsborough woman suing SAU #34 for wrongful termination

Maureen Berger’s wrongful termination lawsuit against SAU #34 is scheduled for trial in the Hillsborough County Superior court in April of 2013. Berger, of Hillsborough, had been employed as the Administrative Assistant to then…

Microburst knocks out 40% of Hopkinton power

A round of severe storms rolled through the state Tuesday night, taking out trees and power lines and leaving a big mess in many areas. In Hopkinton, several roads were…

Greenfiled’s Otter Lake full of Milfoil

Officials at the NH Department of Environmental Safety have determined that the milfoil infestation at Otter Lake in Greenfield is so bad that it can not be eradicated this year. In a statement recently released by DES, the infestation is established enough to have been present for as long as…

Drowning woman saved at Lake Sunapee

New Hampshire Marnie Patrol officers pulled a Massachusetts woman out of Lake Sunapee after she had trouble in the water Sunday. The officers heard a cry for help as they were on patrol in Gardner Bay at the lake and saw…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 19, 2012 in The Messenger. Closed

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