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The Messenger – February 18, 2022

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HD DECA recognized for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise

Download The Messenger - February 18, 2022 (pdf)The Hillcat Corner, the school-based enterprise at Hillsboro-Deering High School was among 461 school-based enterprises achieving Gold for the 2021-2022 school year and will be recognized during DECA’s International…

Weare votes to reestablish previously abolished Ethics Commission

Concerned that the Weare Select Board ended the year with an over $450,000 surplus, resident Frank Campana opened Saturday’s meeting with a question, “What did not get done or accomplished with the budget last year…

Warner teen injured in hit & run accident

On February 11th, at approximately 4:30 pm, Warner Police responded to a hit and run accident involving a teenaged pedestrian at the intersection of Depot Street and North Village Road. They are asking for…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Division I Preliminary – Goffstown 70, Salem 30: The Grizzlies, behind Aiden O’Connell 14 points, Mason Blondeau 12 points and Rob Baguidy 11 points, built a big early lead…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Division II Preliminary – Hollis-Brookline 53, ConVal 31: 11th-seeded ConVal upset Lebanon in the season finale but bowed out in the opening round….

The Messenger – January 11, 2022

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Download The Messenger - January 11, 2022 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering DECA Shines

After ten days of competing against other schools in a global competition, three teams of students from Hillsboro-Deering High School have qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2022 in Retail Management, Sports & Entertainment Management, and…

Henniker grade 6 students experience Artist in Residence: Japan

Students in the sixth grade at the Henniker Community School recently experienced hands-on learning through art, dance, and martial arts in an expanded study of Japan during the school’s Artist-in-Residence program in…

Hillsboro-Deering Deliberative Session attracted a meager 24 voters

A group of only 24 registered voters attended the Hillsboro-Deering School District Deliberative Session last Saturday. Resident Riche Colcombe offered her advice on…

BOYS NORDIC SKIING

Kearsarge 2nd: Kearsarge – Gareth Richer (6th, 17:52), Elias Baer (7th, 18:05), Andrew Blagden (8th, 18:25), Camden Dezotell (11th, 18:49)…

GIRLS NORDIC SKIING

Hopkinton 1st: Hopkinton – Francie Trafton led six Hawk skiers in the top 13 as Hopkinton won an 11-team 5K classic race at Whitaker Woods…

The Messenger – February 4, 2022

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Download The Messenger - February 4, 2022 (pdf)Michael Stellato R.I. P.

The town of Hillsboro lost one of its most ardent supporters when Michael (Mike) Stellato passed away on January 22nd. Born in Queens, NY in 1942, his family moved to Hillsboro after he graduated from high school. Mike quickly decided that…

Henniker First Responders recognized for life-saving effort

On Sunday January 30th the Henniker Rescue Squad held a short ceremony at the Henniker Fire Department to recognize members of the Henniker Rescue Squad, Henniker Police Department, and Henniker Fire Department, who were part of a cardiac arrest save on…

Hillsborough woman arrested after crash into the river

On January 29th, at approximately 3:52 am, the New Hampshire State Police received a report of a loud bang in the area of the I-89 Junction with I-93. Responding to the area troopers located a vehicle that had crashed on the ramp from…

BOYS ALPINE SKIING

Goffstown 2nd, ConVal 3rd: Bow 374, Goffstown 348, Souhegan 347, ConVal 343, Keene 343, Hollis-Brookline 333, Concord 329, Merrimack 285. Hopkinton 1st, Kearsarge 2nd: Hopkinton went 1-2-3 to win the giant slalom at Mount Sunapee, while Kearsarge won the slalom…

GIRLS ALPINE SKIING

ConVal 3rd: Concord 365, Souhegan 365, Keene 357, ConVal 355, Bow 335, Goffstown 324, Merrimack 145, Fall Mountain 70. Hopkinton 1st, Kearsarge 2nd: Kearsarge finished second in the giant slalom event, but Hopkinton had the more consistent performances across both the GS and slalom races at Mount Sunapee…

The Messenger – January 28, 2022

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Download The Messenger - January 28, 2022 (pdf)School choice opponent’s son attended private academy

The NH Journal has reported that Rep. Marjorie Porter (D – Hillsborough), one of New Hampshire’s most outspoken school choice opponents stunned reform advocates by…

Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA students earn National Honors

Serenedy Kelley and Abigail Macdonald, both seniors at Hillsboro-Deering High School in Hillsboro, are recipients of the 2022 DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. This award recognizes students studying marketing, finance, hospitality and…

Henniker Select Board approves allocating $63,513 of ARPA Grant

Vice Chair Peter Flynn has asked to discuss the ARPA funds and possible uses. The US Treasury has offered its final rule and it has helped the Town of Henniker. Before the Town was required to use a…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Mascenic 61, Hillsboro-Deering 38: The Hillcats could not put it all together. Hillsboro-Deering 53, Fall Mountain 48: The Hillcats had a well-rounded team effort from both their starters and bench players to claim their first win of the season…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

ConVal 57, Coe-Brown 37: The Bears played to a 22-22 halftime, but ConVal controlled the second half to claim the victory. Hopkinton 64, Somersworth 11: The Hawks jumped out to a 15-2 lead and never looked back…

The Messenger – January 21, 2022

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Download The Messenger - January 21, 2022 (pdf)Hillsborough Planning Board looks to the future

The Hillsborough Planning Board took advantage of Wednesday night’s lull in the flood of subdivision and site plan review hearings to further explore a pair of programs that could be beneficial to…

H-D School Board proposes $23,775,573 Operating Budget – lower than default

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board held their annual Budget Hearing for next year’s budget prior to the Deliberative Session scheduled for Saturday, February 5. In Article 3 the Treasurer’s stipend was increased for the first time in 17 years from $3500 to…

John Stark Spanish Honor Society holds pen pal letter exchange

Spanish Honor Society students at John Stark Regional High School can now experience a pen pal letter exchange with students at the Instituto de Educación Secundaria (IES) Conde Diego Porcelos in Burgos, Spain…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 69, Hillsboro-Deering 25: Hopkinton came out to a 13-4 lead, but H-D went on a 5-0 run to make the score 13-9. The Hawks answered with a 7-0 run to close the first quarter up 20-9 and extended their lead in each of the remaining quarters with stifling defense, holding the Hillcats to single digits quarters…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 57, Hillsboro-Deering 23: The Hawks came out strong defensively, holding the Hillcats to two points in the first half en route to their second victory over H-D this season…

The Messenger – January 14, 2022

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Download The Messenger - January 14, 2022 (pdf)Weare’s Spelling Bee winners announced

Winners of the Weare Middle School and Center Woods Upper Elementary School spelling bees are Hunter Burgess (8th-grade, WMS) and Haddie Timmons (4th-grade, CWUES). The school spelling bees were…

Hillsborough’s Hazard Mitigation Plan hearing Jan. 26th

Community leaders are taking steps to reduce the effects of Hillsborough’s next natural disaster event, including flooding, storms, severe winds and winter weather. A Hazard…

Hopkinton teacher to run Boston Marathon

Jordan Whitaker, a wellness teacher at Maple Street School is running in the Boston Marathon for charity. She is running with Gronk Nation Youth Foundation which is building a new playground on the…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 48, Newfound 44: Hopkinton extended its three-point lead to eight points after the third quarter and hung on for the victory. ConVal 69, Bow 46: The 1st quarter was competitive, but the Cougars pulled away after that…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 47, Gilford 16: Sierra Stone’s 14 points, and 8 rebounds led the Hawks. John Stark 43, Sanborn 25: The Generals controlled the game from start to finish…

 

The Messenger – January 7, 2022

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Download The Messenger - January 7, 2022 (pdf)OSRAM acquired by Austrians

AMS, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, headquartered in Austria, has announced the successful closing of the OSRAM Licht AG (OSRAM) acquisition. The takeover offer was fully settled in…

New owners plan major expansion & improvements at Angus Lea Golf Course

The Angus Lea Golf Course, a fixture along the North Branch of the Contoocook River for more than half a century, has been acquired by a group of investors with ambitious plans for the cherished local landmark…

Hillsborough K9 Gibbs aids Hancock rescue

On January 2nd K9 Gibbs and Hillsborough Police Sgt Hodgen were called to assist the Hancock Police in searching for an adult female in crisis that had gone into the woods with her infant child. Temperatures were cold and rainy at the time and there was a…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Fall Mountain 64, Hillsboro-Deering 59: The Hillcats gave a great effort on the road, but lost a nailbiter that went right down to the end. Hopkinton 54, Mascenic 18: Hopkinton came out to a 17-8 lead at the end of the first and continued to extend the lead with strong defense, holding the Vikings to single-digit quarters….

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 55, Mascenic 35: Hopkinton was led by Shayleigh Murdough and Elise Miner, with 12 points each. ConVal 49, Sanborn 38: Maddy Faber and Allie Burgess had 15 points apiece and junior Morgan Bemont had 10 to lead the Cougars…

The Messenger – December 31, 2021

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Download The Messenger - December 31, 2021 (pdf)Messenger readers contribute $1,700 to Lions Club’s Christmas Basket Project

Messenger readers were generous again this year, contributing $1,700 to the Lions Club Christmas Basket Project, enabling the club to distribute full Christmas dinners to families in need. Those contributing to this neighbor to neighbor project include…

Pats Peak announces new “Women’s Only Wednesday” lessons program

Pats Peak announces information on their Women’s Only Wednesday Program and Adult Clinics on Fridays. These Weekday Lesson Clinics are a great day to learn to ski or snowboard or improve skiing/snowboarding skills with attention on individual…

State provides $100,143,752 additional funding to NH cities & towns

New Hampshire municipalities are receiving a 45% increase in revenue from the Meals and Rentals Tax, thanks to the recently enacted Republican state budget. Under HB 2, the local share of revenues from the…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Goffstown 78, Keene 42: Aiden O’Connell led the attack with 23 points. ConVal 71, John Stark 56: Malachi Page and Christian Buffum each had 16 points to lead the way…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Goffstown 63, Keene 42: Ava Winterburn led all scorers with 19 points. Hollis-Brookline 52, ConVal 33: Senior Maddy Faber finished with a team-high 13 points…

The Messenger – December 24, 2021

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Download The Messenger - December 24, 2021 (pdf)Local Girl Scout Troops combine to participate in Wreaths Across America

A combined Girl Scout troop from Peterborough and Hillsborough teamed up with the organization Wreaths Across America to honor the legacy of those who served our country by laying wreaths at Pine Hill Cemetery on…

Community volunteers are essential to The Grapevine’s success

Kate Carnaroli and her family of Hillsborough came to the Grapevine in 2018, after hearing about the Better Beginnings program from a friend. She was looking for a place to go where her boys…

Weare students conduct Food Drive to aid Weare Food Pantry

Earning Community Service hours during Flex Block is a new initiative undertaken this year at Weare Middle/Center Woods Upper Elementary School. Developed by social studies teacher Holly Wilson, this new program allows teachers and staff to…

BOYS HOCKEY

Kearsarge-Plymouth 6, Monadnock-Fall Mountain 3: The Cats trailed 3-0 halfway through the first period, but Kearsarge-Plymouth scored a goal late in the first and netted three more in the first two of the second period to take the lead…

GIRLS HOCKEY

Exeter 11, ConVal 1: Sabrina Leahigh scored ConVal’s goal and Francesca Ketola had 25 saves….

The Messenger – December 17, 2021

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DownloadThe Messenger - December 17, 2021 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering names November Mathematicians

The Math Lab is proud to announce the November Mathematicians of the Month: Calvin H, LeeAnn L, Richard L, Teagan H, Charlotte L, Mackenzie M, Kylie C, Elijah T, Zoe J, Zachary S, Zachary R, and Aubree H, as well as…

Hopkinton residents hit with stolen mail and bank accounts raided

At least 10 Hopkinton residents had their bank accounts raided, after thieves stole mail containing checks meant to pay their bills. According to…

Hillsborough Planning Board hears commercial and residential proposals

The Hillsborough Planning Board dealt with a full agenda Wednesday evening. After multiple hearings and a drainage plan change, Brett Davison’s Bible Hill subdivision was approved with 11 conditions. The Board granted six…

BOYS BASKETBALL

St. Thomas 71, Hillsboro-Deering 50: The Hillcats opened the season with a tough loss.Hopkinton 61, Hillsboro-Deering 42: The Hawks opened up the game with a 12-0 lead and led by as many as 26 points in the third quarter. The Hillcats played well in the second quarter and trailed by 13 at halftime, despite Hopkinton’s quick start…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 44, Newport 30: After a sloppy first quarter the Hawks tightened up. Hopkinton 51, Hillsboro-Deering 24: The Hawks jumped out early behind Miner and Stone combining for 12 first-quarter points, and Hopkinton maintained control from there…

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