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The Messenger – October 30, 2020

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Download The Messenger - October 30, 2020 (pdf)Kearsarge Elderly Housing unresponsive to complaints

Residents at Kearsarge Elderly Housing, a senior community located at 26 North Road in Warner, have been complaining that their landlord has been unresponsive to multiple complaints of health and safety violations, including lack of heat and hot water, and defective…

Hillsboro Lions Club recognize Don Ager for a lifetime of service

After serving the Hillsboro Lions Club and Lions International for over four decades, Don Ager has announced that it is time for him to take a step back. During those 41 years he has served as a member of the Board of Directors, 1st VP and President as well as being…

Hillsborough Pride again coordinating an Olde Fashioned Christmas

While the Covid-19 Pandemic has forced some changes and modification to the program, Hillsborough Pride is pleased to announce that 2020’s Olde Fashioned Christmas will be held as scheduled on December 5th. Now in its 16th year, this year’s festivities are dedicated to the…

Local vendors form Deering Winter Market

A group of local vendors have formed the Deering Winter Market, which will be held at the Deering Fish and Game Club off Longwoods Road in Deering. The market will operate from 4:00-7:00 pm on Fridays. The first market will be held on November 6, 2020. Vendors will include…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hopkinton 9, Mascoma 0: Hopkinton scored the first eight goals in just 28 minutes of game time. Keegan St. Cyr, Emily Fleegle and Beth Taylor all shared time in goal to earn the shutout…

BOYS SOCCER

Hopkinton 4, Hillsboro-Deering 0: Quinn Whitehead scored a pair of goals, leading the Hopkinton boys’ soccer past Hillsboro-Deering 4-0 on Monday in a Division III first-round….

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The Messenger – October 23, 2020

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Download The Messenger - October 23, 2020 (pdf)Lions Senior Dinner survives

A Hillsboro tradition continues for the 44th year, as the Hillsboro Lions Club hosts its Annual Senior Citizens Dinner. Begun in 1976 by the Hillsboro Area Jaycees, the local Lions took over the project when the Jaycees disbanded. This year’s event is scheduled for…

“Jack’s Little Library” dedicated in Weare

The Friends of the Weare Public Library honored Jack Davis, its former chairman, who passed away a year ago. As the Chairman of the Friends, he put his heart and soul into helping others to see the benefit of volunteering for the library. He was a tireless worker in helping make the Friends’ annual book sale a success. With his dry wit and humor, he met and…

Peterborough First Responders quarantined

The Peterborough Fire & Rescue Department has announced that four (4) members of the department have tested positive for COVID·19. This past week one firefighter developed symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and was tested. Upon receiving a positive test result, he notified the department, which began the…

ConVal’s tents removed from district schools

The ConVal School District’s tent controversy won’t go away, but several of the tents have. Earlier this month, it became apparent that the larger 400 square foot tents lacked the required permitting documents. In a press release, ConVal Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders said that…

GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY

Bishop Brady 4, John Stark 0: Brady came alive in the fourth quarter with two goals from Libbey Hicks and another from Margaret Sheehan…

BOYS FOOTBALL

H-D/Hopkinton 22 ,Pembroke 13: Jack Morrall had 115 total yards and two touchdowns for Hillsboro-Deering/Hopkinton (59 yards rushing, TD; 56 yards receiving, TD). Morrall added an interception on defense for the Redhawks. Mike Oberheim had 126 yards passing and two touchdowns. Dylan Barrett had 75 yards rushing and John Jacobsen had a 54-yard touchdown reception. Both teams are now 3-1 in Division II…

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The Messenger – October 16, 2020

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Download The Messenger - October 16, 2020 (pdf)Covid-19 outbreak at HDHS

On October 9th, the Hillsboro-Deering High School administration received confirmation of a positive case of COVID-19 in the Hillsboro-Deering High School Community. School officials acted swiftly and collaborated regularly with NH Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) officials to begin the process of contact tracing. In the…

Goffstown voters are receiving fraudulent ballot requests

Goffstown voters and those in a handful of other towns have received mailers containing request forms for absentee ballots that appeared to be from their town clerks, but came from an unknown entity, possibly from outside New Hampshire. The mailers that appeared in Goffstown had no return address, but came in what looked like a…

An Online Halloween Storytelling Event

Do you live in a haunted house? Have you had unexplained encounters with the supernatural? Do you enjoy hearing about the macabre? Do you know any good spooky stories? You’ll want to join our online Spooktacular Halloween celebration. Our ancestors told some pretty hair-raising stories about witches, ghosts and…

Lost Newbury and Greenfield hikers rescued

On Columbus Day, Newbury Fire Rescue and New London Ambulance crews responded to a reported injured hiker on the Newbury trail on Mount Sunapee. Responders hiked the trail and located the individual about a mile up the trail. The hiker had a minor injury and the rescue crew was…

GIRLS SOCCER

John Stark 4, Hillsboro-Deering 1: Liz Downing’s sideways volley was the highlight of Monday’s game in Weare as the Generals earned their first win of the season…

BOYS SOCCER

John Stark 8, Hillsboro-Deering 1: John Stark scored 8 goals to overpower the Hillcats…

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The Messenger – October 9, 2020

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Download The Messenger - October 9, 2020 (pdf)Self-paced classes and testing available at no cost to NH high school students

Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut today announced a partnership with Modern States, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible, to offer free courses providing New Hampshire students with the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Modern States will pay…

Remarkable young Hopkinton woman wins Girl Scouting’s highest award

Getting people away from screens and out into nature was the goal of one determined Girl Scout, leading her to create a brand new nature trail in her hometown where anyone could get fresh air, exercise, and even learn a bit about local flora while leaving the electronics behind…

Planning for Hillsborough’s 250th Celebration

Town Administrator Laura Buono and Historical Society President Christina Chadwick co-chaired the initial planning meeting for the Town of Hillsborough’s 250th Celebration. The actual date will be…

Help Hillsborough Community Center Project

The Hillsborough Community Center Project board would like to invite you to join our fundraising committee. We are seeking motivated people who see the value of what a community center will bring to Hillsborough and its surrounding towns. Our goal is to build…

FIELD HOCKEY

John Stark 2, Bow 1: Bella Pelletier scored the game-winning goal midway through the third quarter. Meg Girardet also scored and Sydnee Pelletier made nine saves for the Generals…

FOOTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering/Hopkinton 28, Merrimack Valley 7: Jack Morrall ran for 218 yards and three TDs and a twopoint conversion on 28 carries and Alex Brown logged eight tackles, three assists, a fumble recovery and a sack for Hillsboro-Deering/Hopkinton…

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The Messenger – October 2, 2020

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Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald announced Thursday that Joseph Beam, 18, of Antrim was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his father, Jason Beam, 41, on Nov. 1, 2019. The senior Beam was…

Bennington’s Highland Inn being converted to a Drug Rehabilitation Center

The former Highland Inn across from Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride in Bennington is getting a new lease on life. Bridge Street Recovery purchased the property a couple weeks ago and plans to convert it to an outpatient rehabilitation center. According to Bridge Street Recovery general partner Stephen Bryan the facility will…

Henniker Legion’s flag retirement ceremony

The Henniker American Legion Post 78 will be collecting Unserviceable Flags through Monday, October 12. Residents may bring their faded, tattered and worn flags for proper disposal by dropping them off at the Henniker Brewing Company, Henniker Town Hall, Depot Street, Henniker or to the…

Boys Football

Bow 27, Hillsboro-Deering-Hopkinton 14: After a scoreless first quarter, Aubrey (10-yard run) and Gordon touchdown runs sandwiched Morrall’s TD run to give the Falcons a 13-6 lead at halftime. Aubrey’s 5-yard TD (plus the 2-point conversion) and another score from Robbins secured a 27-6 lead…

Girls Cross Country

Hopkinton 21, Bow 34: Hopkinton – Anna O’Reilly (2nd, 21:45), Cailey Stockwell (3rd), Clara Locke (4th), Cate Westbrook 5th), Gianna Covello (7th); Bow – Maya Brochu (1st, 21:23), Delia Brochu (6th), Louisa Carey (8th), Autumn Boisvert (9th), Susanna Zahn (10th)…

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The Messenger – September 25, 2020

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As we go to press, the NH Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the issue of school funding by reviewing a lower court decision that found the state’s baseline contribution of $3,636 toward each student’s education is far from constitutionally adequate…

Covid-19 pandemic causes dramatic increase in New London’s population

Selectman Janet Kidder reported that there has been a sizable increase in town population since the start of the pandemic; it appears that second homeowners have relocated to New London during this time. Estimates range from 200-500 additional residents who plan to stay on for the foreseeable future…

New Boston girl is the 2020 winner of NH Maple Producers Award

The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association (NHMPA) is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Walter A. Felker Memorial Award is Kaylin Emerson of New Boston. Open to NH youth ages 16 and younger, the statewide contest aims to encourage interest in the Granite State’s great maple sugaring tradition. Students are asked to…

Boys Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Conant 1: Key players: Hillsboro-Deering: Brady Curly (2 goals). Highlights: Brady Curly, a freshman, scored the second of his two goals on a PK that Mason Ferweda helped earn off a set piece…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 4, Conant 0: Key players: Hillsboro-Deering: Emily Howell (3 goals), Eva LaValley (goal), Kimmie Nadeau (assist), Elyssia Hagstrom (assist), Grace Atkins (4 saves). Highlights: Emily Howell scored the first of her three goals just four minutes into the game, and Eva LaValley made it 2-0 in the 19th minute and six minutes later Howell, assisted by Elyssia Hagstrom, pushed the lead to 3-0. Howell competed the scoring, and her hat trick, 8:30 into the second half…

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The Messenger – September 18, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 18, 2020 (pdf)Body found in the Contoocook River has been identified

On August 29th a body was discovered in the Contoocook River by a fisherman in the area of 1057 Western Avenue. After an extensive investigation, the body has been positively identified as Mark Pierro, 37, with a last known listed address of Wallingford VT, recently homeless in Henniker. This incident remains under…

US News & World report ranks Colby-Sawyer in Top 10 of three categories

Colby-Sawyer College has again been recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by U.S. News & World Report, earning top 10 rankings in three categories in its 2021 Best Colleges issue. Released on Monday, the annual report ranks Colby-Sawyer in the…

Hancock’s Windy Row Bridge is red listed

Hancock DPW Director Tyler Howe reports that the Windy Row Bridge was closed last Wednesday after a DOT inspection red listed it. He said it will stay closed until the town puts up barricades and signage to limit traffic to a single lane. The rating came as a surprise after…

Hopkinton Superintendent substitute teacher

Monday was the first day of school for Hopkinton School District, about a week after other area school districts, which started September 8th and 9th. Hopkinton Middle High School Principal Chris Kelley stood in front of the school personally welcoming each…

H-D and Hopkinton athletes to wear masks

Many Hopkinton and Hillsboro-Deering athletes are being asked to wear face masks at all times, including during games and practices. Hopkinton golf and cross country teams will not be required to wear masks during competitions as they can maintain social distance. Hopkinton girls’ and boys’ soccer…

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The Messenger – September 11, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 11, 2020 (pdf)Smith Memorial Church seeking community support for major renovation

The infrastructure at Hillsborough’s Smith Memorial Church, like many 150 year old buildings, has not kept pace with the needs of the modern world. The old, two-zone, steam radiator heating system served the church well, but it was time to bring it into the 21st century with a new energy efficient, seven-zone, hot water system with the help of a local company, Christenson Plumbing and Heating, at a cost of…

Peterborough Town Clerk retains her job despite “implied threat of violence”

An independent investigation has concluded that Peterborough Town Clerk Linda Guyette was hostile and abusive to other town hall employees, delayed or refused implementation of COVID-19 safety measures, potentially exposed other employees to COVID-19 after her own positive test and failed to train the deputy town clerk to do her job in…

Hillsborough man injured in Francestown

Richard Baldwin of Hillsborough was injured after his car left the road and fell down an embankment in Francestown on Sunday morning. According to Francestown Officer Frederick Douglas Jr., a 2014 Mazda driven by Baldwin was traveling westbound on Mountain Road in Francestown when the vehicle left the…

1,104 Hillsborough voters cast primary ballots

After seeing Facebook posts complaining of unacceptable conduct by poll workers in Henniker and Washington, I feel compelled to brag about Hillsborough’s experience. Setting aside my minor contributions (thanks Bob) I too am proud of how the day progressed. Town Clerk Debbie MacDonald devised perfect layout that provided exceptional openness, ease of access, with full Covid-19 precautions taken…

All SAU #24 Schools in Henniker, Stoddard & Weare ready for instruction

All schools in SAU 24 began the 2020-2021 school year on Wednesday, September 9 with the Henniker Community School and James Faulkner Elementary School in Stoddard returning in person. Weare District Schools, which include Center Woods Elementary (K-3), Center Woods Upper Elementary (4-5), and…

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The Messenger – September 4, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 4, 2020 (pdf)Fall Foliage Festival goes virtual

Since 1947, the Warner Fall Foliage Festival has brought our NH community together, both with our annual celebration and by using proceeds to help build and support local nonprofits, schools, and cultural activities. Due to 2020 gathering restrictions, Festival activities this year will be held as virtual events. Our community members need direct support more than ever during this…

Meals on Wheels Drivers Deliver Hope and Connection

By Elibet Moore Chase – As Dean Westover pulled up to the modest home in Newbury, he reviewed his protocols. Facemask, check. Gloves, check. He unloaded the package of food from the back of his car that included three frozen meals, as well as snacks that could last for a while, and surveyed the home. All was quiet. He approached the house hoping he would find his client well, exchange a few words of reassurance and encouragement, and be on his way after…

H-D School Board approves participation in fall sports after hot debate

Monday evening the Hillsboro-Deering School Board conducted a prolonged discussion on whether to resume athletic competition when school resumes on September 8th. The initial discussion appeared to be heading toward banning sports altogether or requiring…

Antrim Grange Penny Sale set for Sept. 5th

The Antrim Grange Penny Sale will be set up on Saturday, September 5th 9am-3pm on the Antrim Presbyterian Church lawn. This is a one day only event this year. Tickets are $2/sheet and $10/6 sheets. There are 25 tickets and one door prize ticket per sheet so lots of chances to win great prizes! There will be an array of…

H-D free meals program extended thru 12/31

SAU 34 is pleased to announce that the USDA approved a waiver that allows us to continue serving free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and under. This waiver will run from the start of school until December 31, 2020. This waiver will ensure that all children in our district will have…

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The Messenger – August 28, 2020

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Moderator Leigh Bosse has announced that Hillsborough polls will be open from 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th at the Hillsboro-Deering Middle School gymnasium. If you are not already registered, in order to register and vote, you must provide…

Dream of a new Hillsboro-Deering playground is realized

Four years ago, the Hillsboro-Deering School District’s Director of Facilities, James Bailey approached the Elementary School PTO President, Kathryn McGinn about the decaying condition of the wooden playground. The PTO and the school district took on the task of …

Hopkinton Schools to open on a hybrid system with remote only option

The Hopkinton School District has officially adopted a hybrid learning model when school reopens in the fall. The plan, which was unanimously approved at Thursday’s meeting, divides K-12 students into two “teams,” A and B, that will attend in person on alternating days…

Weare Fire/Rescue response saves girl’s life

Recently a happy and healthy Ava Lynne stopped by the Weare Fire Station to meet some of the people who helped save her life. She presented to them a wooden flag that her Papa made to say thank you. On February 10, 2020, Weare Fire Rescue responded to…

Board considers Cyr Lumber’s application to expand its Warner facility

CK Realty Warner, LLC, on behalf of Cyr Lumber, would like to add a 110-foot by 58-foot lumber storage building known as a “Lumber Tree.” The proposed building will be in the rear of the parcel on an existing gravel base. The building will…

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