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The Messenger – December 21, 2018

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Download The Messenger - December 21, 2018 (pdf)Henniker School and John Stark budgets explanations

SAU 24 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore will be at the White Birch Center, 51 Hall Avenue in Henniker on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 10:30 am for an informal talk about the proposed budgets for the Henniker Community School and John Stark Regional High School for the 2019-20 school year. This event is free and open to the public. In addition to the…

H-D Elementary is in need of “Comprehensive Support & Improvement”

The NH Department of Eduction has released the latest School Accountability testing results for the H-D Elementary and the H-D Middle Schools. As a result, H-D Elementary school has been classified as a school needing Comprehensive Support and Improvement Services after finishing in the bottom 5% of…

Learn about New Boston’s Old Red Mill

The New Boston Historical Society invites you to an illustrated talk about New Boston’s most famous mill: the Old Red Mill in the center of town. Join us at 7:00pm in the New Boston Community Church on Thursday evening, January 10, 2019 for a fascinating presentation by mill-owner Randy Parker. There once were fifty mills on New Boston’s rivers – now only a few remain. None has been photographed as often as Parker’s Mill, which appears on postcards and jigsaw…

Pair of Kearsarge High students recognized for overcoming challenges

Principal Rob Bennett announced that Kearsarge High School students Maggie Hotz and Danny Nester were recognized at the annual Champion Children Luncheon for overcoming challenges and making a positive impact on their peers, school and community. Organized by the Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions, the event was held on Nov. 26 at…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Newport 61, Hillsboro-Deering 33: Fayth Grimes had 13 points, Halie Hurd 10 and Morgan Racine 6 in the loss. ConVal 39, Milford 6: Domination is not a strong enough word as the Spartans scored their third hoop of the game with just 20 seconds left…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Belmont 63, Franklin 59: Belmont rallied back from a 20-point halftime deficit to defeat Lakes Region rival Franklin, 63-59.
Fall Mountain 58, Hillsboro-Deering 44: The Hillcats whittled an 11-point halftime deficit down to six in the second half, but the undefeated Wildcats pulled away down the stretch…

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The Messenger – December 14, 2018

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Download The Messenger - December 14, 2018 (pdf)Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore NH Superintendent of the Year

The NH School Administrators Association, in coordination with the American Association of School Administrators, has named Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore as the NH Superintendent of the Year for 2019. Dr. Tacconi-Moore, Superintendent of Schools for the Henniker, Weare, John Stark Regional and…

Ten departments respond to battle Newport fire at LaValleys

The Newport Police Department received a call last Friday morning from LaValley Building Supply reporting smoke and fire at Building #6, on Sunapee Street. The first units arriving reported that the structure was heavily involved, and the fire was upgraded to a third alarm, bringing in…

Former Hillsborough man killed crossing the street in wheelchair

A 70-year-old pedestrian in a wheelchair died after being struck by a tractor-trailer Tuesday afternoon in Tilton. Responding officers found Francis Houghton, 70, a veteran from Tilton, formerly of Hillsborough, down in the roadway with serious injuries. Witnesses told police that Houghton, who was on…

$1 million anonymous donation

An anonymous person has offered to donate $1 million if the Newport community can raise an additional $2 million. Together, that would cover approximately half of the overall cost of the new Community Center…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 51, Winnisquam 45: Morgan Racine (17 points), Halie Hurd (14 points), and Fayth Grimes (10 points), led the attack. Raymond 45, Hillsboro-Deering 41: The Hillcats made a run at the Rams and played solid defense on Raymond’s key shooter…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Sunapee 67, Farmington 38: In the first quarter alone, Zach Belisle racked up 12 points, as he set the tone for the Lakers’ offensive eruption. He ended the first quarter with a buzzer-beating mid-range jumper in the middle of the floor. Fall Mountain 50, Winnisquam 45: Lucien Hagland and Alex Flynn dominated the boards and pushed the ball to the wing to lead the break for Fall Mountain.

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 December 13, 2018 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – December 7, 2018

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Download The Messenger - December 7, 2018 (pdf)Long-time Epsom Police Chief under criminal investigation

Long-time town Police Chief Wayne Preve is under criminal investigation by the Sullivan County Attorney’s office for improperly accessing a police database to find damaging information about a local attorney. The town’s Board of Selectmen suspended Preve for one week without pay in January, but did not disclose the reason for the discipline. A decision by the Department of Labor shows that his misconduct stemmed from…

Area First Responders give Levi the ride of his life

Several area Police and Fire Departments recently assisted with transporting a 10 year old Claremont boy to Boston for Heart Surgery. Levi, who loves Fire Service, was en route when he was surprised by Claremont Fire. Newport Fire-EMS, Newport Police and Goshen Fire Rescue went from Claremont line to Sunapee line with Levi. It was the best day of Levi’s life because…

DOT Commissioner to speak at Hillsborough Chamber’s breakfast

The newly revived Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce has announced that Department of Transportation Commissioner Victoria Sheehan will be the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s kick off breakfast at…

Hillsboro-Deering adds Lacrosse

During discussion of the H-D 2019-2020 budget, it was noted that the Varsity Sport of Lacrosse has been added, at a first year cost of about $27,000, for both a boys’ and a girls’ team. One-time expenses are for two sets of nets, uniforms and balls. Other costs will be…

Deering woman charged with animal abuse

A Deering woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal abuse after a lengthy investigation by police. On Tuesday, Deering Police arrested Bethany Jewell, 39, after concluding an investigation into the abuse and neglect of horses and oxen in her care. During various site visits as …

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The Messenger – November 30, 2018

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Download The Messenger - November 30, 2018 (pdf)Antrim’s Festival of Trees is all about community

For the ninth year, civic groups, individuals, businesses and school children of Antrim and the surrounding communities came together to create a dazzling display of seasonal finery that showcases the many talents and interests of the people that make up our greater community. Hundreds of nutcrackers and gnomes of every size, as small as six inches to as large as…

Bennington holding unique holiday parade

Bennington’s recreation committee is hosting the town’s first annual lighted truck and tractor parade on December 2nd at 5 PM. All vehicles and floats must have holiday lights, as it will be dark during the actual parade. Trucks, tractors, Jeeps, cars, and trailers are all allowed. The darkness of the evening also means no walkers or marchers or throwing candy or…

Rita Murdough gets Spirit of NH Service Award

On the evening of November 13th, Rita Murdough, a long time parishioner of St. Theresa Parish, received a Spirit of NH Service Award for her many volunteer activities. For the past 14 years, Rita has taught CCD, cleaned the church and narthex every other Saturday and coordinates the…

Quick action by Goffstown first responders prevents more contamination

Goffstown Firefighters responded to a report of a fuel oil truck overturned on an icy road last Sunday, leaking hundreds of gallons of heating oil near a brook that feeds the town’s water supply. Fire crews removed the driver, who was not injured, from the tanker truck around 7:30 a.m. The crash took place on a curvy stretch of Mountain Road, uphill from the Upper Reservoir along Whittle Brook, Goffstown. Fire Chief Richard O’Brien said that the primary concern was…

Stark inducts 19 into the National Honor Society

Nineteen students were inducted into the National Honor Society at John Stark Regional High School on November 15. National Honor Society serves to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. New members from the senior class include…

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The Messenger – November 23, 2018

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Download The Messenger - November 23, 2018 (pdf)State & Bow have conflicting plans for I89-I93 junction

Bow officials are planning to expand the area known as Bow Mills by attracting new businesses and creating a downtown. Last year voters rezoned several acres of land in the Bow Mills area and the Interstate 89 and 93 interchange from residential to mixed-use zoning. The NH Department of Transportation, however, wants to…

Help the Hillsboro Lions Club feed our needy neighbors at Christmas

Messenger Publisher and Lions Club President, Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 24th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in the area…

Hillsboro-Deering inducts 56 students into DECA Chapter

Fifty-six DECA students were recently inducted into the Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA chapter in this 62nd year of NH DECA…

New England College buys Main Street Bldg

New England College has purchased an historic commercial building at 20 Main Street in Henniker, to serve expanding needs for residential space for students and staff offices. The 27,000-square-foot building, was built in 1890 and through the years has been used for various small businesses and apartments…

Hopkinton pair are recognized State PTA

Every Spring, PTA Presidents all over the state are asked to nominate people for a variety of awards. Hundreds of nominations are sent in and reviewed by the NH State PTA over the summer. Last weekend, the two top awards were presented to a pair of dedicated Hopkinton people…

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The Messenger – November 16, 2018

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Download The Messenger - November 16, 2018 (pdf)Hillsborough Chamber revived

After several months of planning, wide ranging discussions, and a realization that the chamber was not properly focused on its members’ needs and expectations, a new interim Board of Directors has taken control, promising that prompted these actions! the Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce will be the leading business advocate for its members and the Greater Hillsborough business…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA qualifies two teams for International Conference

After two weeks of competing against other high schools in a global competition, two teams of students from Hillsboro-Deering High School have qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2019. In the Virtual Business Sports Management Competition, three students, juniors…

New Boston firefighters receive an award

On August 20th, New Boston Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a residence on Bedford Road for a report of a 55 year old male who was not conscious and not breathing. Within minutes of arriving on the scene, NBFD along with the assistance of NBPD and Bedford Fire, were able to get the patient breathing on his own. After a lengthy stay at the hospital, he returned home to recover and has no…

Teen trio arrested for threats at ConVal

Police have arrested the three teens behind the threats that canceled all classes at Contoocook Valley Regional School last Wednesday. Anthony Wheeler, 18, of Antrim was arrested in Hillsborough, along with two other alleged accomplices, both under the age of 18 so their names are not being released. He is being held without bail as prosecutors argued that he has mental…

Kearsarge Middle School students’ art on display

Last Friday evening was the opening of the Kearsarge Regional Middle School Exhibit at Whipple Hall in New London. This was part of The Center for the Arts First Friday Gallery Night Openings. This exhibit hosts an art show with works created by the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade…

New Boston Police Chief hits Nashua Telegraph

New Boston Police Chief James Brace has blasted the Nashua Telegraph regarding a May 31st article about a February 2017 court case handled by Sergeant Stephen Case. The article accused Case of violating the rights of a defendant while concealing the truth, and references a complaint filed…

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The Messenger – November 9, 2018

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Download The Messenger - November 9, 2018 (pdf)Environmental groups to sue Bow’s Merrimack Station

The Conservation Law Foundation and the Sierra Club have announced that they intend to file suit to prevent Bow’s Merrimack Station power plant from releasing too much warm water into the Merrimack River. The plant uses water from the river, boils it to power turbines and cool machinery, before returning it to the river at a higher temperature. In 2011 the EPA suggested that the plant, then owned by PSNH, should install cooling towers to reduce the…

Hillsborough celebrates an Olde Fashioned Christmas

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride is coordinating the efforts of Hillsborough’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas. On Saturday, December 21st, this year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at venues throughout town. Start your day off with…

Greenfield woman loses control – strikes Hancock cruiser twice

On November 3rd, Hancock Police, Greenfield Police and the New Hampshire State Police responded to a two-car collision on Stoddard Road with reported injuries. Initial investigation shows that a blue 1990 Volvo station wagon, operated by Rebecca Dinerstein, 31 of Greenfield, traveling northbound on Stoddard Road, tried to avoid a limb in the roadway, lost control of her vehicle, started swerving erratically, crossing into…

Henniker Police bust NEC underage drinking

Henniker Police arrested dozens of New England College students at an underage drinking party at a private home, on October 26th. Neither the Henniker Police nor NEC officials would respond to requests for more details. The Messenger has learned that Police Chief Matthew French informed the…

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Division III Championship. #1 Winnisquam 3, #3 Inter-Lakes 0: Shannon Goodwin led the way with 20 kills and 17 digs as the top-ranked Bears capped a 19-0 season with their second straight Division III championship. Just like last year, Winnisquam beat Inter-Lakes in the final, 3-0. And winning the back-to-back titles is what propelled Goodwin, the defending D-III Player of the Year, to those new heights in her final high school game….

BOYS’ SOCCER

Division II Championship. #1 ConVal 3, #3 Coe-Brown 2: Top-seeded ConVal began its scoring run after Cayden Donoghue scored the first of his two goals to make it 1-0 Coe-Brown. Taylor Burgess tied the game in the 46th minute before Colby Knight and Finn Wegmueller tallied goals within two minutes of each other to make it 3-1. Donoghue made things interesting for Coe-Brown with his second goal on a nifty shot to the outside of his foot in the 73rd minute….

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The Messenger – November 2, 2018

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Download The Messenger - November 2, 2018 (pdf)Hopkinton library takes first steps at reopening after fire

It has been less than three months since a lightning strike on the cupola of the Hopkinton Town Library started a devastating fire, but great progress at restoring the facility has been made. The Community Room, officially reopened last week, welcomed a group of youngsters for its first storytime program since the fire. Various pieces of…

John Stark/Hopkinton Robotics Team drops tight finals match

The John Stark/Hopkinton Robotics Team, Oz-Ram, had a fantastic performance at the inaugural Governor’s Cup robotics competition held at Plymouth State University over the weekend of October 13. Working with the support of their mentors, students at the competition had to design and build a robot to complete  a variety of tasks. At the…

Contoocook man indicted on multiple Federal firearms charges

Nathaniel Carr, 24, of Contoocook has been indicted on two counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He is accused of having a .22 caliber revolver and a box of ammunition on August 1st and a .380 caliber pistol, as well as more than 70 rounds of ammunition on…

New England College features Segway inventor Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen, inventor and entrepreneur was recently invited to New England College as part of the President’s Speaker Series. Kamen, well known in New Hampshire for the FIRST Robotics program and the SEGWAY, is now embarking on a project that may change the medical world as much as he’s already changed the worlds of transportation and…

GIRLS’ SOCCER

#4 Hopkinton 3, #5 Gilford 1: Hopkinton scored two first half goals and one in the second. The Hawks were a bit unlucky to let up a goal in the last minute of the game. #8 Raymond 2, #1 Belmont 0: The defending-champion Rams scored in the 18th minute and the 61st minute to knock off the No. 1 seed in the D-III tournament…

BOYS’ FOOTBALL

HD/Hopkinton 21, Stevens 0: Caleb Yianakopolos did it all in the Redhawks’ regular-season-ending win. He threw two touchdown passes, ran in another score, notched two interceptions on defense and recovered a fumble. Yianakopolos was 8-for-16 passing for 56 yards, connecting with Jack Horne and Joe Sawitsky on touchdown passes. He carried seven times for 74 yards and a score. Colby Quiet picked up 96 yards on 23 carries for the Redhawks…

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The Messenger – October 26, 2018

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Download The Messenger - October 26, 2018 (pdf)Council delays vote to approve Sunapee lease transfer

The NH Executive Council has delayed voting on a contract that would enable Vail Resorts to take over operations of the state-owned Mount Sunapee ski area, citing last-minute amendments to the lease that need closer scrutiny. In a 5-0 vote, the council tabled the request from Commissioner of Natural and Cultural Resources Sarah Stewart to approve three amendments, asking for…

Franklin Senator & State Rep. want financial disclosure laws enforced

State Rep. Werner Horn, (R-Franklin) has filed a request with House attorneys asking them to draft a bill that would require more robust enforcement of the law (Chapter 15-A Financial Disclosures) that has been in effect since 2006. “I plan to put legislation in that requires the attorney general to put an eyeball on this list and chase down whoever is not…

ConVal selects three for 2019 Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference

The ConVal Regional High School Counseling Department has announced that sophomores Henry Bernstein, Erich Clark, and Abigail Theberge were selected to represent ConVal at the 2019 Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference in May. The HOBY Conference is a weekend-long program held at…

Crazy Christian’s Cardboard Campout commences Nov. 2

Again this year, the Hillsboro United Methodist Men’s Ministry, affectionately dubbed “The Crazy Christians,” will camp out in cardboard boxes and sleeping bags to highlight the plight of our homeless neighbors…

GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY

Division III Quarterfinals. #2 Hopkinton 4, #10 Newport 0: The Hawks shut out the Tigers in the D-III quarterfinals to advance Tuesday’s semifinal against No. 6 Gilford. #5 Lebanon 2, #13 ConVal 1: The Cougars lost a tight battle, just missing a trip to the semifinals…

BOYS’ SOCCER

Regular Season. Hopkinton 9, Hillsboro-Deering 0: Ian Heck and Andrew Beckwith both had a hat trick and Paul Molnar added a goal and two assists for the Hawks. Sam Crawford earned a shutout. Concord Christian 3, Newport 1: Tigers’ Isaac Lafayette was able to get a nice shot inside the 18 to make the game 2-1…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 25, 2018 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 19, 2018

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Download The Messenger - October 19, 2018 (pdf)Goffstown Police are looking into human trafficking

Goffstown Police Officers executed search warrants last Thursday at Rainbow Spa, 542 Mast Road #2, and an “unauthorized apartment dwelling” less than two miles away at 207 Mast Road, after receiving several complaints alleging unlawful activity. Authorities say they are concerned with the human trafficking aspect, ensuring that people aren’t being held there and forced into…

Steven Hahn resigns from Hillsboro-Deering School Board

Long-serving Hillsboro-Deering School Board Steven Hahn has tendered his resignation effective as of Friday. In a letter to his collegues, Hahn states, “It has been a privilege to have served on the H-D School Board for the past five-and-a half years. Nevertheless, I am resigning this month because my permanent residence is changing, and while I still will be a property-owner and a tax payer, I will no longer be an official…

Milford-Bennington Rail Road may reinstate passenger service

Peter Leishman, owner of the Milford-Bennington Rail Road, has expressed interest in re-starting a tourist train that would bring passengers through a tour of Wilton, Bennington and Greenfield. Leishman’s company ran a tourist train in the early 2000 during the weekends, but when Stewart Draper, who operated the passenger train, died, the service was discontinued. Leishman has explored purchasing equipment to re-instate a passenger train, and has reached a…

NH Supreme Court rules in favor of former Weare Police Officer

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed a Hillsborough County Superior Court judge’s ruling that dismissed the case brought by the former Weare officer, Lisa Censabella. Censabella sued County Attorney Dennis Hogan, claiming he withheld public documents after her attorney, Tony Soltani, filed several right-to-know…

Hillsborough Operation Christmas in 2018

It’s that time of year again! Hillsborough’s Operation Christmas committee has begun meeting to prepare for Christmas 2018. Last year they helped 66 families with 134 children. Each year custodial parents fill out applications for their children age 16 and under to receive one toy and one article of clothing for each child. Each gift must be under $50. These requests are…

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Inter-Lakes 1: The Hillcats got the benefit of an own goal for an early 1-0 lead before the Lakers struck back to tie the game in the second half. With eight minutes remaining in the contest, Elizabeth Warren scored the game-winning goal. Hollis/Brookline 1, Merrimack Valley 0: Cavaliers junior Maddie Harley scored the game’s lone goal in the first half…

BOYS’ FOOTBALL

Kearsarge 42, Newport 14: Devyn Magistro ran for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns and also caught one of quarterback Jack Jallah’s three TD passes for Kearsarge. Somersworth 52, Newport 22: Newport’s offense showed some positive signs of life Saturday but the defense came up short…

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