Archive for the ‘The Messenger’ Category

Download The Messenger – September 9, 2022 (pdf)

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NEC names Interim President

Congratulations to Dr. Wayne Lesperance who was recently named Interim President of New England College. Now entering his 24th year at the college, Lesperance began his career as…

Pats Peak Capital Improvements to celebrate their Diamond Anniversary

Pats Peak is celebrating a Diamond 60th Anniversary. Pats Peak continues to be a local family-owned mountain, with the same family ownership, for 60 years. Every year Pats Peak continues to enhance their guest experience with capital improvements. “We are excited to…

Ursa Major Northeast Guides provides Wounded Warrior Project Odyssey

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is dedicated to helping military veterans who served post September 11, 2001 heal, adapt and reintegrate into civilian environments. Ursa Major Northeast Guides, LLC, of Antrim, NH, supports the WWP by hosting “Project Odysseys” in New Hampshire’s White Mountains…

Boys Soccer

Campbell 6, Hillsboro-Deering 0: Mason Savoy recorded 12 saves, but the offense was lacking. Hopkinton 3, Mascoma 1: Hopkinton led 2-0 late in the first half and went up 3-0 early in the second half…

Girls Soccer

Stevens 8, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats could not get untracked and lost to a talented team.
Hopkinton 4, Hillsboro-Deering 1: The Hawks scored two goals in each half, with Callia Card scoring on a PK in the second half…

Download The Messenger – August 26, 2022 (pdf)

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Hillsborough Police adding a second K-9 for drug detection

The Hillsborough Police Department has announced the expansion of its K9 Unit to include a single-purpose narcotics detection dog. Labrador “Dice” from Katalyst K9-Working Labrador Retrievers will partner with Officer Gallant and…

Severe mold infestation closes Hillsborough’s Youth Services facility

Chelsea Mather, Director of Youth Services met with the Hillsborough Select Board Wednesday evening to brief them on a major problem with the Project Genesis facility on the corner of West Main and Church Streets. After a recent inspection, it was discovered that…

Hancock Inn to reopen in Summer of 2023 after extensive renovations

The Hancock Inn is undergoing a $2.6 million renovation and addition project and is projected to reopen in the summer of 2023. A Boston-based investor group purchased the inn in April, from Marcia and Jarvis Coffin for $1.15 million. According to a…

NEC student drowns in Contoocook River

On August 17th, Henniker Police, Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a distressed swimmer in the Contoocook River in the area of Azalea Park. First responders and a civilian entered the water where they located a male under approximately 10 feet of water, unresponsive…

Download The Messenger – August 12, 2022 (pdf)

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Henniker reception honors member of Ukraine’s Parliament

Natalya Pipa, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament returned to Henniker Saturday for a reception in her honor hosted by David Tille. Tille hosted Pipa and the Ukrainian delegation last year as Russia was threatening her smaller neighbor. With the Russian invasion escalating, she has returned to share her gratitude to the people of New Hampshire and the…

Avenue A presents The Great Greek Mythology Olympiaganza

Avenue A’s Community Theatre “ACT!” is staging The Great Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (One-Act) by Don Zolidis, Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 at 7pm, at the Antrim Town Hall Stage! Admission is by donation. The production is Avenue A’s second annual…

Quick response by Weare & State Police prevents possible suicide

On August 6th, 2022 at 0955 hours the Weare Police Department received a report of a possible suicide at Mountain Road. Officers from the Weare Police Department and troopers from the New Hampshire State Police responded to the…

84 unit Hillsborough Workforce Housing Project sent for peer review

Avanru Development was back before the Hillsborough Planning Board to review the several changes made to its proposal for an 84 unit Workforce Housing project on West Main Street. The project is to be constructed in…

Download The Messenger – July 29, 2022 (pdf)

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Contoocook man faces multiple charges

Mark Reed, 59, of Kearsarge Avenue in Contoocook was arrested for operating after being certified as a habitual offender, three controlled drug possession, and possession of a controlled drug with intent to…

89th Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair opens August 6th

A long-standing tradition proudly reflects the mission to advance, cultivate, and champion excellence in Fine Craft when the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen holds their 89th Annual Craftsmen’s Fair this year. The Fair opens Saturday, August 6th on…

2022 History Alive Expands to a third site

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the town, History Alive has expanded to three sites. The new one is Kemp Park, located on the Contoocook River that runs through our town. Do you remember the trains that used to run through…

Deering Police arrest Hillsboro woman

A Deering Police Officer stopped Annamarie Demato and learned that the Hillsboro Police Department had two active warrants for her arrest related to a drug offense and motor vehicle offense. She was arrested without…

Download The Messenger – July 15, 2022 (pdf)

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Drag Racing Legend Dies

The world lost a pioneer in women’s sports when Rodalyn Knox died peacefully on July 2, 2022, while holding hands with her husband and high school sweetheart, John Knox. Rodalyn is most widely known for her drag racing and tractor-pulling career as…

H-D Teacher Contract passes – 2nd time around

Hillsboro-Deering’s revised and renegotiated Teacher’s Contract passed easily during Tuesday’s voting. After failing at the polls in March, the parties went back to the table and came back with a new contract that contained major concessions by…

Greenfield woman arrested for hotel robbery

Melody Haggerty, 29, of Greenfield, faces an accomplice count while her boyfriend, Elias Dawley, also of Greenfield, is wanted for robbing the Double Tree by Hilton in February. Police were sent to the Double Tree by Hilton to investigate a robbery. A man showed a…

Weare Fire Chief Robert Vezina retiring after 40 years

Weare Fire Rescue is celebrating the career of Chief Robert Vezina. Chief Vezina has dedicated over 40 years to the fire and emergency medical services including over a decade with the Town of Weare. During…