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The Messenger – May 10, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 10, 2019 (pdf)Hillsboro-Deering DECA shines at international competition

Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA recently returned from the international competition in Orlando, Florida with several winners. The group attended the conference from April 26 – May 1, 2019 and during this event three teams made their way into the finals of their respective competitions and finished in the top eight of their competitive event. This year H-D had two Virtual Business Retail Management teams qualify for the finals. The team of Chloe Braun, Emma Curley and Cassidy Marshall finished in 8th place internationally in an event that…

Two nights of spectacular Newport fireworks on May 17 & 18

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the Town of Newport’s Parlin Field Airport to present two great nights of fireworks, free to the public. Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th we invite you to “Blast” into Summer from 5pm – 10pm at the Airport for two nights filled with fantastic Class “B” fireworks displays presented by the NH Pyrotechnics Association. All are welcome to this free event to watch the NHPA Friday night for their open event, and…

H-D’s Marc Payeur recognized as a Running Start Program Champion

Governor Chris Sununu, Chancellor Ross Gittell and NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut joined New Hampshire’s Community Colleges to honor Hillsboro-Deering’s Marc Payeur as one of seven individuals from high schools across the state who have been advocates for the Community College System of NH’s Running Start program.  Running Start enables high school students to take courses at their schools for dual high school and college credit. By earning college credits while in high school, students…

Several changes made to Deering Beach & Boat Launch Ordinances

Over the winter, during open/public Deering Selectmens meetings, the Board made several changes and updates to town ordinances with the intent of reducing some of the overcrowding issues, increasing life/fire/health/traffic safety, and…

BASEBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 9, InterLakes 2: The HDHS Hillcats were able to get their bats going racking up 10 hits with Edward Figueroa leading the team by going 3 for 4. Jack Ferguson turned two double plays which was key to the Hillcat defense.  Sawyer Jones took the win…

SOFTBALL

Belmont 21, Hillsboro-Deering 2: The Red Raiders recorded 19 hits, four of which came from Morgan Hall. Julianna Estremera earned the win, allowing two runs on five hits and five…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 9, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 3, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 3, 2019 (pdf)Public comment restricted

After receiving advice from the New Hampshire School Board Association about how to handle public comments at the meetings, the Newport School Board has change its public comment policy. On April 24th, Barrett Christina, president of the NHSBA, and William Phillips, NHSBA staff attorney, instructed the board…

NH family bringing unique, flattering fashions to downtown Henniker

New Hampshire resident Sherry Lauter was getting stopped seemingly everywhere she went. Whether it was out to dinner or on vacation, people wanted to know where she had purchased her clothing. The answer? Jamaican designer Courtney Washington.“I first fell in love with the look and fit of Courtney Washington’s designs,” Sherry Lauter says. “But…

Newport native Jay Lucas to address Hillsborough Chamber

Jay Lucas, CEO & Chairman of The Lucas Group in New York City, and author of American Sunshine, will be the featured speaker at the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast at 8:00 AM on May 14th at the American Legion Hall. A native of Newport, NH, Lucas has not…

Charrette hopes to revitalize downtown Hillsborough

The Town of Hillsborough is hosting a two-day charrette (planning session) with Plan New Hampshire focusing on the revitalization of the downtown. The Plan NH team will be in town from Friday, May 17th morning through the afternoon of Saturday, May 18th. Two public listening sessions will…

BASEBALL

John Stark 3, Stevens 2: Nathan Isabelle struck out six batters while surrendering four hits and two runs. Ben Stogner went 3-for-3 at the plate and swiped three bases for the Generals…

SOFTBALL

Newport 10, Sunapee 9: Sunapee had the lead, 6-4, before a 3-run bottom of the third for the Tigers gave them a 7-6 edge. Sunapee scored 3 runs to go up 9-8, but Newport put two more on the board in the bottom of the seventh to walk-off with the win…

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The Messenger – April 26, 2019

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Download The Messenger - April 26, 2019 (pdf)Newport School Board reviewing public participation

Following an exceptionally volatile meeting, with several personal attacks, the Newport Schoal Board voted 5-0 to support Vice Chairman Virginia Irwin’s motion to suspend public comments during meetings until it can review how to proceed in the future. Irwin, who previously critized the tone of that meeting, offered the following in support of her…

Antrim Select Board concerned with speed on Main Street

Resident John Anderson approached the Antrim Select Board to ask that they petition the State to lower the speed limit on Main St. (State Route 202) to 25mph. After a lengthy discussion with input from the audience, Chief Lester spoke about changes that can be made, but that the probability of the State changing the speed limit was very small. Part of the current concern is the increased amount of…

Two service dogs at Kearsarge Middle School

Anna Cook, a seventh grade student, has been bringing her service dog, a black lab named Yoshie, to Kearsarge Regional Middle School for a little more than a year. Jacob Heath, a sixth grade student, just began bringing his service dog, a German shepherd named Sophie, to school for the past month. Both students have diabetes, and their service dogs are trained to recognize a change in their student’s blood sugar by…

Hillsborough Select Board abates taxes – debates bus ownership

Members of the Greater Hillsborough Senior Services appeared before the Hillsborough Select Board to explain some of the programs that they run and specifically about the bus owned by GHSS. The current bus is 11 years old and often has maintenance issues that are costing…

BASEBALL

Winnisquam 11, Hillsboro-Deering 5: The Bears broke open a 4-3 game with two runs in the sixth and five in the seventh. Pittsfield 11, Sunapee 1: Pittsfield put up six runs in the bottom of the second and scattered five more to beat Sunapee…

SOFTBALL

Winnisquam 15, Hillsboro-Deering 12: Winnisquam overcame a 12-11 deficit on Friday evening. The shorthanded Bears had freshman Cheyenee Cooper take the circle for the first time and had a solid outing for five innings. Keene 7, Goffstown 2: The Blackbirds broke a 1-1 tie with a four run fourth inning…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 25, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 19, 2019

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Download The Messenger - April 19, 2019 (pdf)No leads in search for missing Hillsborough woman

As the search for a missing Hillsborough woman heads into its second week, investigators are requesting the public’s assistance. Linda Minery, 53, was first reported missing on April 7 after she left home at roughly 2:30 a.m. without telling her 78-year-old mother where she was going. She left her car in the driveway and took off…

Neighbor shoots through ceiling – hits 2-year-old Newport girl

A 2-year-old girl who was shot in the leg while she lay sleeping is recovering and the downstairs neighbor who allegedly fired the shot through his bedroom ceiling is now charged with felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon…

Newport Farmers Market seeks new vendors

The Newport Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for the 2019 season. The season will run every Friday from 3 to 6 pm, rain or shine, from May 17 to October 11. The market’s 2019 letter and accompanying application can be downloaded from the website www.newportfarmersmarketnh.com/vendor-application/ For more…

Hillsboro-Deering considering joining ConVal’s suit against the state

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board had a lengthy meeting with Attorney Will Phillips from the NH School Boards Association discussing the recent ConVal District suit against the State of NH over state funding. Phillips made it clear that he could not recommend a course of action, but could outline…

BASEBALL

John Stark 13, Milford 2: Brett Patnode went 3-for-3 with four runs scored and two steals while Jake Cole and Aaron Robertson each had two hits for John Stark. John Stark 6, St. Thomas 2: Brett Patnode led John Stark of Weare, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs and a steal and pitching five innings…

SOFTBALL

Goffstown 10, Alvirne 7: Shannon Gifford hit two home runs for the Grizzlies in their season- opening win. Bishop Brady 8, Hillsboro-Deering 1: Abby Santis homered twice and drove in six to lead the Giants…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 18, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 12, 2019

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Download The Messenger - April 12, 2019 (pdf)Police searching for missing 53-year-old Hillsboro woman

Police are looking for Linda Minery, a 53 year old female from Hillsboro, who left her elderly mother suddenly at 2:30am Sunday without saying where she was going or what she was doing. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and carrying a blue bag. Her vehicle was left in the driveway and she may have left on…

Newport, “The Sunshine Town” featured in Business NH Magazine

Newport, “The Sunshine Town,” is featured in the latest edition of Business NH Magazine for using both traditional and unique ideas, like infrastructure improvements, industry diversification, and a New York-based internship for Newport students to brighten its economic future. Town Manager Hunter F. Rieseberg and former resident Jay Lucas are credited with…

Hillsborough sidewalks to be built on South side of West Main Street

Scott Bourcier, an engineer with Dubois & King, updated the Hillsborough Select Board on the results of the West Main Street sidewalk feasibility study. His firm considered three possible senarios: 1. Do Nothing; 2. Build sidewalks on the South side and 3. Build sidewalks on the North side of the highway. A trio of factors influenced the final decision, including…

Armed home invasion while out on bail

Although Goffstown Police Chief Rob Browne says he doesn’t consider himself a psychic, Thursday’s arrest of 36-year-old Matthew Gedney for an armed home invasion in Alexandria was predictable.”You don’t have to be a brilliant mind at all to figure out that guy is just gonna get himself back into trouble and you just hope that somebody doesn’t get hurt along the way,” said Browne of Gedney. On March 12, Gedney, who had multiple outstanding misdemeanor and felony…

4th & 5th graders design mom’s jewelry

For more than 25 years, M.J. Harrington Jewelers has hosted their popular “Mother’s Day Contest” and this year is no exception. The family-run, 71-year-old business extends an invitation to selected area schools for all of their Grade 4 and Grade 5 students asking that they participate in the contest which is supervised by their teachers. The students are encouraged to design and draw a pin or pendant to honor their mother…

Belknap Subaru Shares the Love with Every Child is Ours

Mark Johnstone, President of Belknap Subaru, with his staff, and John Hayes, and Bill Bergeon, representing Subaru of New England, presented a check to Lisa and Chuck Drew of Every Child is Ours. The organization was presented a check for $20,017. The money was raised by Belknap Subaru’s Staff, and customers, selecting the local charity to…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 11, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 5, 2019

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Download The Messenger - April 5, 2019 (pdf)Arrest in the 2018 stabbing death of New London man

Matthew Fay, 28, of Hillsborough has been charged in the 2018 stabbing death of Brett Wilson, 51, of New London. Fay has been arrested for second-degree murder for “recklessly causing the death of Wilson, under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life” by…

Federal Judge dismisses suit over sale of Bradford’s Candlelite Inn

A Federal Judge has dismissed a suit brought by Joseph Torro against Mark Goldberg, Marilyn Gordon, and the Town of Bradford. Torro brought suit alleging federal claims and state law claims against Mark Goldberg, Marilyn Gordon, and the Town of Bradford, arising from decisions not to grant Torro a certificate of occupancy for the Bradford Village Inn and not to grant him a…

Hopkinton Fire Chief bars Rescue Squad from responding to fires

Members of the Hopkinton Rescue Squad, represented by Attorney Kevin Collimore of Nashua, appeared before the Hopkinton Select Board to discuss the recent policy change from Hopkinton Fire Chief Jeff Yale. After learning that the Rescue Squad and its volunteer members had no…

Sunapee Police arrest three in Georges Mills

On March 23rd New London Dispatch advised of a 911 hang up call from a Georges Mills residence. Sunapee Police responded to the address with Officers Welch and MacKenna of the New London Police Department. A physical altercation had taken place between two of the residents. Subsequently, Brooke Thorson of Georges Mills, NH was arrested and transported to the Sunapee Police Department. Thorson was charged with Simple Assault and Criminal Mischief. Also arrested was Zachary Hof of Georges Mills, who was charged with Breach of Bail. He was transported to…

HDHS 2019 Scholar Athlete Awards

The Annual NHIAA and NHADA Scholar Athlete Awards were presented April 1st, for member schools in Division III at The Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. This award is presented each year to high school seniors who have excelled in athletics as well as academics while demonstrating outstanding school and community spirit and leadership….

Washington hands-on archaeology program

Volunteers and students with an interest in archaeology will have multiple opportunities to gain hands-on experience this summer, when field schools coordinated by the NH Division of Historical Resources’ State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program (SCRAP), will take place in Washington. SCRAP’S final summer session, at Pillsbury State Park in Washington takes place weekdays July 22-Aug. 2. Canoes will be used to access…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 4, 2019 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

The Messenger – March 29, 2019

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Download The Messenger - March 29, 2019 (pdf)Newport’s “Voices That Care” contest supports veterans

Sullivan County Cares was formed four years ago to raise money to forward care packages to soldiers overseas. In four years Sullivan County Cares has assembled 891 packages, which are sent each July. Their largest fundraiser is a singing competition held annually at the Newport Opera House. “The Voices That Care” competition will be…

Antrim teen indicted on two additional felony charges

Anthony Wheeler, 19, the Antrim teenager accused of posting a social media threat that closed the ConVal Schools last November has been indicted on two additional felony-level charges. Wheeler was indicted on charges of reckless conduct and …

K-9 Fanto of Hillsboro Police retires

The Hillsboro Police Department said goodbye to retired K-9 Fanto. Fanto served Hillsboro and the surrounding communities from 2009-2015. From locating lost individuals, to removing deadly narcotics from our neighborhoods, Fanto frequently displayed his attributes and loyalty…

Hillsboro-Deering Kindergarten & Pre-School Registrations

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th, in the school’s main lobby. Children who reside in the towns of Hillsboro, Deering or Windsor and who will be five years of age on or before…

Goffstown Police frustrated with release of a repeat offender on $0 bail

Goffstown Police are frustrated over the release of a repeat criminal offender on $0 bail following an early morning altercation with multiple officers. Matthew Gedney, 36, was arrested by local police early Tuesday morning after they said a patrol officer observed him dressed in dark clothing and acting suspiciously in the area of…

Only minor injuries from Peterborough crash

Brian Wall, Deputy Chief of the Peterborough Fire Department reported that police, fire and ambulance workers responded to a two-car crash on Route 202 at Scott Mitchell Road last Saturday. One person was taken to Monadnock Community Hospital with minor injuries. Police reports indicate that Audrey Sieswerda, 16, of Peterborough was…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 28, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 22, 2019

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Download The Messenger - March 22, 2019 (pdf)Tilton Main Street launches Business Incubation Program

The newly formed Tilton Main Street Committee has launched a Business Incubation Program. The Tilton Main Street Committee was established last spring in an effort to improve the downtown community. By taking advantage of empty storefronts, the incubator program — alternatively known as a business accelerator — will offer space for…

Petitioned, non-binding article on ATVs stirs debate in Henniker

A non-binding, warrant article submitted by petition generated the most discussion during Henniker’s 5 hour Town Meeting on Saturday. Grace Cohen submitted the petition that led to the warrant article. It asked if Henniker residents favored continuing use of town roads by ATVs. After a motion to amend “Continuing” to Discontinuing” was made, discussed and…

Lions turn Arvanetaki donation into clothes

At the annual Charity Yard Sale conducted by Stella and George Arvanetaki of Hillsboro, in July 2018, a cashier’s check in the amount of $1215.00 was presented to the Hillsboro Lions Club. The donation was used by the Head, Hands, and Feet Committee that works with…

Small earthquake reported in Contoocook

Seismology experts confirmed an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 was reported at 9:23 p.m. by the Weston (Mass) Observatory in Contoocook village. Dozens of residents reported hearing and feeling the event miles apart from Concord north to Webster and east to Canterbury, Boscawen and Loudon. The area has seen a spate of…

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School DECA excels at state conference

The New Hampshire DECA 6th Annual Middle School Career Development Conference was held Thursday, March 14 at New England College. DECA welcomed over 40 competitors from several middle schools across the state. New Hampshire DECA hosted competitive events in the areas of Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Quick Serve Restaurant Management, and…

Warner man arrested for wrongful voting

Douglas Carl Smith Jr., 30, of Warner has been charged with voting in two different town elections on the same day last year. He was arrested on three counts of wrongful voting. Matthew Broadhead, an assistant attorney general in the election law unit, said Smith voted in both…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 21, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 15, 2019

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Download The Messenger - March 15, 2019 (pdf)Hillsborough Mini Meeting

Hillsborough’s Town Meeting began at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening and by 8:45 residents were leaving to return home. During that time voters managed to approve the proposed $7,609,842.00 operating budget and another $1,587,804.00 to fund the Sewer and…

ConVal School District files lawsuit against the State of NH

The Contoocook Valley School District filed a lawsuit against the state on Wednesday, claiming the state is in violation of a Supreme Court decision on adequate funding. “The ConVal School Board has not taken this step lightly, it is time for the State to…

Gangel requests recount in Hopkinton Town Clerk election

Chuck Gangel, Hopkinton’s town clerk since 2012, has requested a recount of Tuesday’s election results. Former assistant town clerk Carol Harless unseated Gangel by nine votes. A recount is scheduled for Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Harless tallied 469 votes, edging Gangel’s 460 out of 1,324 votes cast, a 1% margin. Amy O’Briento…

Newport man escapes fire after his pet cat wakes him up

New Hampshire Union Leader Officials say a Newport man was able to safely evacuate his burning home after he was woken up by his pet cat early Sunday. The two-alarm blaze rendered the structure a total loss, but both the man and his pet cat were…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Division I – First team: Kelly Walsh, junior, Goffstown; Honorable mention: Livi Brannen, junior, Goffstown. Division II – First team: Chelsea Woodsum, junior, John Stark; Second team: Lindsey Carey, senior, ConVal; Honorable mention: Autumn Nelson, senior, John Stark; Meg Roy, senior, Kearsarge; Lauren Goyette, senior, Bow…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Division II Quarterfinals – Kearsarge upsets top seeded Oyster River. #9 Kearsarge 50, # 1 Oyster River 49: Key players: Kearsarge – Noah Tremblay (21 points), Adrian McCarthy (9 points, 10 rebounds), Nick LeBlanc (8 points), Ben Carl (6 points), Kyle Hernon (4 points, 2 blocks), Tyler Sidmore (6 points, block), Emerson Tyler (defense), Jak Jallah (defense). Adrian McCarthy drilled the game-winning 3-pointer from the top of the key with 0.5 seconds left to stun the top-seeded Bobcats on their home floor. Kearsarge had trailed after each of the first three quarters, but the Cougars outscored Oyster River, 17-12, down the stretch thanks to several key shots…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 14, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 8, 2019

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Download The Messenger - March 8, 2019 (pdf)Three injured in Henniker accident on Route 202

Last Thursday about 4:40 pm a motor vehicle accident occurred on Route 202 & 9 in Henniker. The accident occurred about 1/2 mile west of the intersection of Foster Hill Road. A Ford F150 pickup operated by 65 year old Michael Smith of Sebago, Maine was traveling westbound on Route 202 & 9 when it crossed the center line and struck the guardrail on the eastbound side. The vehicle was…

SWAT Team arrests Sunapee man after 9 hour standoff

A Sunapee man held police at a standoff for nearly 9 hours on Saturday morning. Sunapee Police say they responded to a Lower Main Street residence shortly after 3:00 AM after an intoxicated 25-year-old Joshua Stiller discharged a handgun in the barn at the residence. Sunapee and State Police set up a…

Newport victim falls prey to telephone scam

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has learned of a telephone scam that occurred over the weekend in which a number of residents were contacted. At least one Newport resident was victimized for $2,800. The victim reported that the caller whose caller ID showed the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by a male who identified himself as a current deputy from the sheriff’s office, who explained that there were warrants out for their arrest for failing to…

Six local businesses agree to sponsor Harlem Superstars

Recognizing the community service efforts of the Hillsboro Lions Club six area businesses are supoting its endecors. Amadio Insurance, Bank of New Hampshire, Edmunds Ace Hardware, Hillsboro Ford, Pat Nash Realty and Granite State Telephone have signed on as sponsors of the…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Division II Quarterfinals. #5 John Stark 71, #4 Bishop Brady 56: John Stark erased a six-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Giants, 22-10, in the third quarter and iced the game at the free-throw line in the final frame en route to a 71-56 victory over No. 4 Bishop Brady…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Division III Quarterfinals. #1 Stark/Hopkinton 8, #8 Kennett 3: The General Hawks experimented with a new line combination during the final games of the regular season, putting Paul Molnar, Brett Patnode and Nolan Sauer together. The experiment appears to be a success as that trio scored five goals on Saturday…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 7, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

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