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The Messenger – October 25, 2019

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If there was job to be done in Warner, Barbara Annis probably did it at one time or another. Tuesday afternoon Governor Chris Sununu joined local officials and family members to honor the memory of a woman who, in the words of the Governor, “Exemplified public service.” For a half century…

A GoFundMe page established to assist the family of Emerson Quinonez

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs and other expenses for the family of Emerson Quinonez, 1, who died in a fire last week along his father, Benjamin Fauteux of Hillsborough. The online fundraiser titled “Love and Help for the Family of Sweet Emerson” had raised nearly…

H-D School Board expects over $3 million maintenance costs in 5 years

Building & Grounds Supervisor James Bailey presented the Hillsboro-Deering School Board with an eye-opening Five Year Capital Maintenance Plan for the District’s three schools…

Center Woods Elementary hosts “Invite A Grandparent Day”

Invite a grandparent or grand friend to school is always a grand day at Center Woods Elementary School. This year was no exception. Students invited grandparents and special friends to come to school for a visit and lunch. Some students used scavenger hunts to…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 1, Inter-Lakes 0: H-D scored the only goal of the game with less than a minute left using a corner kick from Kendra Warren to Eva LaValley. John Stark 2, Coe-Brown 1: Chelsea Woodsum scored the game-winner with one minute left in the first half, assisted by Liz Downing…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Londonderry 48, Goffstown 7: The undefeated Lancers proved that they are a cut above the rest in Division I. Pelham 51, ConVal 6: Pelham stormed to a 39-0 lead at half and the Cougars had no chance to recover…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 24, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 18, 2019

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Download The Messenger - October 18, 2019 (pdf)SAU #24 recognizes and rewards “Moments of Excellence”

Each month, Assistant Superintendent Jacqueline Coe invites SAU 24 staffers to identify moments of excellence that spotlight the positive. She then (by random drawing) selects one and delivers coffee, tea or cocoa to them. Join us as we celebrate this month’s Moment of Excellence winner, Center Woods Elementary School’s Kate Rodgers, who shared this story about her…

Hillsborough man and 19 month old child die in North Hampton fire

Fire officials said Benjamin Fauteux, 23, of Hillsborough, and 1-year-old Emerson Quinonez, of North Hampton, died of smoke inhalation in a North Hampton house fire last week. Resident Susan MacDonald, who is in a wheelchair and has lived in the house for 45 years, said that when her smoke alarm started going off Friday night, she…

Dunbarton Crimes Against Children forum

The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Dunbarton Police Department have partnered together to present “Social Media: A Predator’s Playground,” on December 3rd at the Elementary School. This event is free and open to the general public. Learn about the dangers that face teens every…

Police and Fire Departments support dispatcher

October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Over the past few weeks this became a very personal reality for one of Goffstown’s valued Dispatchers, Katie Eaton. Recently members of the police department surprised Katie with an Encouragement send off as she embarks on her journey to fight this horrible disease. Members from…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 5, Laconia 0: H-D led 2-0 at the half. and opened it up after the break. Kearsarge 1, John Stark 0: Jordan Busch tallied the games lone goal…

BOYS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 3, Monadnock 0: Freshman Griffin Cassidy opened the scoring with an unassisted goal, and the Hillcats took off from there. Belmont 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1, OT: Evan Winters scored to force extra time, and the Hillcats had a great scoring chance early in overtime, but couldn’t finish it off…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 17, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 11, 2019

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Download The Messenger - October 11, 2019 (pdf)NH Fish & Game rescues grandmother and grandson lost in Dunbarton

A grandmother and grandson were rescued in the Kuncanowet Town Forest located by Gorham Pond in Dunbarton on Sunday October 6, 2019. The two became lost after trying to follow a hiking trail shortly after 11:00 a.m. Vicki Esancy, 65, of Richmond, ME, told Conservation Officers she planned to take an hour-long hike to the…

Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce – Active & Involved

In accordance with the Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce by-laws a slate of officers and directors has been submitted to the membership. The proposed slate of officers and directors includes: President Kyle Knapton; Vice-President…Robert (Bob) Nash; Treasurer/Secretary…Beth Lyons; Three-year terms…

Car fires in Andover & Boscawen connected

Police are investigating a pair of vehicle fires in Boscawen and Andover. A car fire Wednesday night in Boscawen was intentionally set, and and Police there are working with police in Andover to determine if a fire there is related. Kayla Fife’s car was set on fire Wednesday night in Boscawen, and Police Chief Kevin Wyman has contacted the fire marshal’s office which is…

Colby-Sawyer College honors three distinguished alumni

Colby-Sawyer College recently honored three distinguished alumni for their continued support and many contributions to the college. Coffin, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1976, was honored with the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of…

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 3, Stevens 1: Hillsboro-Deering prevailed at its “Dig Pink” event to raise money and awareness to fight against breast cancer. 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-14. Franklin 3, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats were swept and fell to 1-11…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Monadnock 28, Newport 22: Monadnock came to town and spoiled Newport’s Homecoming in a close game. Bow 37, Pembroke 0: Bow’s 30-0 halftime lead was all they needed…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 10, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 4, 2019

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Vertex Tower Associates granted extension in Antrim

A company with plans to build a cell tower in Antrim has been granted an extension by the Antrim Planning Board. Vertex Tower Associates received an extension for their cell tower conditional use permit and site plan at a recent Antrim Planning Board meeting. The original permit required a complete and operational tower by October 31st. The company had just begun to apply for a building permit, having finally completed all federal legal requirements. The extended permit’s deadline is…

Henniker Select Board torn between two worthy goals

The opening of Henniker’s new ice-cream parlor has hit a snag. Highway Supervisor Leo Aucoin informed the select Board that the owners have requested the installation of 3-phase power to operate their equipment. Reprentatives of Eversource contacted Aucoin and told him that in order to do that, the company would need to…

72nd Warner Fall Foliage Festival begins Friday October 11th

The 72nd Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival is scheduled during the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend. The festival begins on Friday, October 11, when the midway opens from 6 to 9 PM. The Click Horning Band, where Click’s music is the featured attraction, and The DoBros, are scheduled to play on the Main Street Warner Stage from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.There will be numerous activities and entertainment throughout…

Court rules against Monadnock Rod & Gun Club

The Superior Court has ruled against the Monadnock Rod and Gun Club in a land dispute with an abutter. The club sued its neighbors, Scott and Bridgette Perry, claiming possession of a portion of the Perrys’ land, arguing that the club has used the land for so long without challenge that the land now belongs to the gun club. The court has yet to rule on a counter-claim filed by the Perrys, alleging …

GIRLS SOCCER

Fall Mountain 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1: The Hillcats dropped a tight game on Monday night to the Wildcats. Sunapee 7, Mount Royal 0: Abigail Pollari scored her 100th point Monday assisted by Ellie Frederick, She finished the evening with four goals…

BOYS SOCCER

Sunapee 3 Wilton/Lyndeborough 1: Mark Mullen netted his 100th point as a Sunapee Laker when he drilled a penalty kick against Wilton-Lyndeborough Mullen became the second Laker to reach this impressive milestone in two days on the Sunapee pitch after Abigail Pollari hit the century mark on Monday. Mullen would go on to grab a hat trick with all three Laker goals as Sunapee defeated Wilton-Lyndeborough 3-1…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 3, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – September 27, 2019

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Download The Messenger - September 27, 2019 (pdf)New London speeders beware

Linda Killer and several residents of King Hill Road expressed their concerns over the excessive speeds on their road. Killer said that the 2.4 mile road is steep and windy with cars and heavy construction vehicles greatly exceeding the posted 35 mph speed limit. She said that with the road recently paved and a…

Goffstown Public Library has been named the NH Library of the Year

The Goffstown Public Library has been recognized and named as the New Hampshire Library Trustee Association’s 2019 Library of the Year. The award will be presented in a ceremony at the Library on October 10 at 6 p.m. and the public is invited to attend…

Masonic Hall may be Bradford Police Station

Selectmen Jason Allen and John Pfeifle, as well as Town Administrator Karen Hambleton, met with Town Hall Architect Jay Barrett at the Masonic Hall building. The Selectmen asked for an assessment on the feasibility to convert the property for proposed future uses which include conversion to a Police Department or utilizing the space as a meeting…

Bennington’s big boom heard for miles around

Target shooters using Tannerite targets at a Bennington bachelor party caused a major explosion that was felt and heard throughout the area. Residents of Antrim, Deering and Francestown, as far away as Route 9. No one was hurt and using the explosive in target shooting is not illegal, but Keith Nason, Bennington Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief, created a Facebook post to alert people that everything was…

GIRLS SOCCER

Belmont 5, Hillsboro-Deering 1: The Hillcats kept it close in the first half, but the Raiders broke open a 1-1 halftime score in the second half. Bow 6, Milford 1: The Falcons added a second goal before halftime, and scored four more unanswered in the second half on their way to a 6-1 statement win….

BOYS FOOTBALL

Campbell 36, Newport 0: Late in the third quarter, Keegan Mills reached the 4,000 yards milestone following an 8-yard jaunt into the end zone to help lead the Cougars to a onesided 36-0 triumph over Newport. Bow 49, John Stark 0: Seven players found the end zone for Bow in a 49-0 rout of John Stark on Saturday in Bow…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 26, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – September 20, 2019

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DownloadThe Messenger - September 20, 2019 (pdf)Anonymous $5 million donation for NEC Athletic Complex

New England College has announced a $5 million anonymous pledge to support a new, 45,000-square-foot Athletic Complex on its Henniker campus. “This transformative gift, which has been in the works for quite some time, has already spurred other generous donors to consider additional five-, six-, and seven-figure contributions; major gifts which will help…

Nicaraguan Dance Troupe to perform at Weare & Henniker Schools

The Daughters of the Corn (Compas de Nicaragua) Nicaraguan Dance Troupe returns to SAU 24 schools for two days in September. The troupe will work with students at John Stark on Monday, September 23 and split the next day working with students at the Henniker Community School and the Weare Middle School. Everyone is invited to…

Dunbarton ballerina may turn professional

Dunbarton’s London Mills, 18, a senior at Bow High School reached the final round of the Genée International Ballet Competition in Toronto, one of the world’s most renowned ballet competitions. Mills was one of just six competitors from the United States among the 62 entrants at the event. After a two-day preliminary round split between…

Hillsboro-Deering Schools show mixed results on state-wide tests

Dr. Jennifer Crawford and the three school principals briefed the Hillsbor-Deering School Board on the latest state-wide testing results. High School Principal James O’Rourke was pleased to announced that his students made great progress in closing the gap with the state on science…

GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY

John Stark 2, Oyster River 0: Meg Giradet had a hand in both Stark goals, scoring the first and assisting on the second, which was scored by Delaney Forrestall. John Stark 3, Plymouth 2, OT: Elizabeth Aubin scored her second game-winning goal in overtime this season…

BOYS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Newfound 1: Jack Ferguson scored both Hillcat goals and Ben Ketterer had an assist. Coach’s quote: “It was a well-played match. The boys did a great job possessing the ball and controlling the game.” – H-D’s Glenn Winters. Sanborn 4, Hillsboro-Deering 3:Ben Ketterer scored a header off a Gunner Hagstrom assist in a strong first half, but it wasn’t enough to top the Indians..

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 19, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – September 13, 2019

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Download The Messenger - September 13, 2019 (pdf)#PeterStrong rallies Hopkinton community

The benefit #PeterStrong in support of a local firefighter will be held Saturday September 14 from 5:30 to 11 at the American Legion on 169 Bound Tree Road in Contoocook. Dinner is 5:30 to 7 with music and dancing from 7 until 11. Local favorites The Complete Unknowns and Speed Trap are providing the music. There are raffles sponsored by local merchants and apparel for sale; all proceeds going to the benefit…

Superintendent Robert Hassett addresses the Hillsborough Chamber

SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett spoke at Tuesday’s Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting, highlighting some of the School District’s accomplishments. He reported that the 1,123 students in H-D schools have a student-teacher ration of 19.5/1 with a per pupil cost of $18,559 compared to the state average of $15,965. 42% of the students are eligible for…

Crew of the USS Kearsarge visits Warner

Command Master Chief Petty Officer Brad Dickey, seven Chief Petty Officers, and eleven Chief Selectees, all crew members of the USS Kearsarge LHD-3, made their annual pilgrimage to Warner over Labor Day weekend. As part of their training, each selectee class visits the town to learn more about their ship’s heritage. In addition to climbing Mt. Kearsarge and visiting the museums and shops in town, the group also performed a community service…

New London holds impressive Patriot’s Day rememberance

An overflow crowd arrived at the New London Fire station to attend the town’s annual 9/11 Observation Ceremonies. The sounds of Bill McKenney’s bagpipe filled the air as a group of first responders from several area towns marched in. MC Amy Lyon welcomed all and Fire Chief Jay Lyon led the Pledge of Allegiance before the 5th graders from Sutton and…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 4, Trinity 3 (OT): The Hillcats knotted the score at 3-3 in the 80th minute and scored the game-winner seven minutes into overtime. Bow 3, Oyster River 2, 2OT: Highlights: Lindsey Burnham hit a beautiful strike to the far side netting from about 20 yards our for the game-winner in the final minute of the second overtime. The Falcons took a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the match, but the Bobcats clawed back to force overtime…

BOYS FOOTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering-Hopkinton 43, Laconia 6: Colby Quiet had 334 total yards of offense and six touchdowns to lead the Redhawks to a decisive season-opening victory. HDH led 21-0 at halftime and had a shutout for most of the game until Laconia blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone late in the game.

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 12, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – September 6, 2019

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Download The Messenger - September 6, 2019 (pdf)Ruger family’s Newport estate to be auctioned Saturday

The Ruger family is auctioning off its multi-million dollar Newport estate and is putting its ocean-side mansion in Maine on the auctioning block. “The family of William Ruger Jr. made the decision that they wanted to get both of these properties sold this year,” said Andrew Peterson of the…

Lucy’s Birthday Fundraiser in Hopkinton

Nearly one year after their daughter Lucy’s birth and diagnosis, Seth and Susan Greenblott hosted their first community fundraiser on Sunday to benefit a foundation they started for Lucy and other children living with this debilitating disease. All of the proceeds from “Lucy’s 1st Birthday Fundraiser” will support the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation, which has partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital to develop a new class of patient-specific drugs intended to block the effects of the genetic mutation that causes the disease. The family hopes…

Counterfeit $20.00 bill passed in Sunapee

A Sunapee business reported receiving a counterfeit $20 bill.  Business owners should be observant and on alert for any counterfeit bills. If received, please contact the Sunapee Police immediately at 763-5555 and provide as much information as possible about the suspect person and vehicle relating to…

Girls’ Soccer

Bow 8, Pelham 0: Kristina Pizzi scored three goals in the first 10 minutes of the match, leading the Falcons to another decisive victory. Stevens 3, Kearsarge 2, OT: Both teams generated scoring chances, but it was the Cardinals who struck with 20 seconds left in overtime to take the win….

Boys’ Soccer

Kearsarge 5, Pelham 0: Peter Russell scored on a head ball off a cross from Toby MacLeod for his second of the game to put Kearsarge up 2-0 at halftime and Seth Rutledge-Davis preserved the clean sheet in the second half. Coe-Brown 1, John Stark 0: Cam Doyle crossed a ball to Riley Brooks in the middle and Brooks’ shot sailed over the net for a near miss….

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 5, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 30, 2019

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Download The Messenger - August 30, 2019 (pdf)Hopkinton Boy Scout Troop 77 hosts Centennial Picnic

Hopkinton Boy Scout Troop 77 celebrated 100 years of service Sunday August 18. Approximately seventy-five people gathered for the Centennial Picnic to celebrate this momentous occasion held at the Town’s Kimball Lake Cabins. Two past Scoutmasters, Bradley Watson who lead the Troop from 1988 – 2001, and Charles Crathern who lead the Troop from 1957 to 1959, and Committee Chair from 1960 to 1966, shared stories from…

Over 250 pies donated at Newport’s 46th annual Apple Pie Festival

You absolutely could not have “ordered” a more picture-perfect day on Saturday for the 46th annual Apple Pie Crafts Fair and Richards Library Festival in downtown Newport. The event attracted an estimated 5000 people to the Newport Town Common to enjoy over 130 booths of handmade crafts, live music, the firemen’s famous chicken barbecue, and lots and lots of…

New teachers in Hillsborough and Washington

SAU 34 is delighted to welcome 13 new educators to our learning community. Back row: Alex Conway, Grade 4 Classroom Teacher H-DES; Abigail McHugh, French Teacher, H-DHD; Brooke McLain, School Nurse H-DES; Hannah Murdough, Kindergarten Teacher, H-DES; Sarah Button, Grade 8 Math Teacher H-DMS; Gregory Lefko, Grade 7 Writing Teacher, H-DMS…

Sunapee woman celebrates 111th birthday

New Hampshire’s oldest citizen celebrated her 111th birthday on Lake Sunapee. Hazel Nilson went on a boat tour of the lake Friday morning. It was organized by the Sunapee Police Department. Nilson was born Aug. 21, 1908, in…

Conservation Commission Walking Trails

During the recent Hillsboro Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Richard Head of the Conservation Commission appeared to discuss possibilities for walking trails on land owned by the Town and under the direction of the Commission. One idea is to use land in back of Shaw’s Market on West Main Street. The entrance would be at the stub between Red Coat Realty and Hagstrom’s Real Estate and proceed to the confluence of the two rivers behind…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 29, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – August 23, 2019

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On Saturday, August 17th, Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to an OHRV accident on the Hopkinton-Everett Multi-use Trail System located in East Weare. Weare Fire Rescue, working with eye witnesses together with GPS coordinates from NH 9-1-1, was able to locate the injured rider on Bassett Mill Trail suffering from a…

Hillsborough restaurants dominate Henniker Rotary Club’s Chili Fest

The weather was as hot as the chili peppers but it didn’t hold back the crowd at Sunday’s Chili Fest. John Newell of Henniker won $392.00 in the 50/60 Raffle and Anthony Boame of Keene bested a field of 12 competitors to win the Hot Pepper…

Bunker Road residents discuss guardrails, speed bumps, speed limits

A proposal to install 725 feet of new guardrails on Bunker Road near Pleasant Lake drew a capacity crowd to the New London select Board meeting Monday evening. Resident Bill Hopwood had requested an appointment to discuss the idea, in hopes the town would consider installing a more esthetically pleasing version than the one…

Plans for Hillsborough Community Center

Resident Becky Johnson hosted an introductory meeting at the Middle School to unveil her plans for a multi-function Community Center in Hillsborough. A state employee, Johnson has worked for the Department of Revenue Administration, Health and Human Services and currently Fish & Game. She boasts expertise in Non-Profits and grant writing, and plans a…

Walk for Animals from Monadnock Humane Society set for Sept. 21

Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that its 31st Annual Walk for Animals will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. rain or shine (sign in begins at 9 a.m.). This year the Walk will return to the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport – a venue that is made possible by the kind support of the City of Keene and the Town of Swanzey. The theme for the 31st Walk for Animals is “Healthy Pets, Healthy People!” – highlighting the health benefits of the animal-human bond…

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 22, 2019 in The Messenger. Closed

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