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Download The Messenger – January 11, 2019 (pdf)

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New London Board prioritizing financial demands

After months of drafts and redrafts of plans for renovation of the Baker Building addition to Whipple Hall, the New London Select Board has decided that it is impractical to spend the dollars necessary to renovate the facility as the long-term home of the Police Department. The Board was unanimous in…

Hillsborough Historical Society asks “Do You Remember?”

The Hillsborough Historical Society will be hosting a “Do You Remember?” series of round table discussions in order to enhance its archives by collecting stories about Hillsborough’s deceased residents, notable events, and businesses of yesteryear from those of you who remember them…

Veterans Home urges caution for visitors

In the wake of two potentially contagious outbreaks of illness, the New Hampshire Veterans Home has issued a warning to volunteers and visitors alike. One of the residents developed a respiratory illness; the other an intestinal illness. Volunteers have been…

Greater Hillsborough Chamber hosts its first Business Breakfast

The newly revived Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce kicked off 2019 hosting the first of its Business Breakfasts. After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, President Kyle Knapton welcomed those assembled and introduced Business Sponsor Pat Nash who gave a run down of…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Franklin 39, Hillsboro-Deering 35: Fayth Kaspszak scored 16 of her 18 points in the opening quarter to jump-start the Tornadoes’ offense. Mount Royal 67, Concord Christian 3: Alexis Matte scored 31 points for the Knights in the one-sided game…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Campbell 86, Hillsboro-Deering 27: The Cougars led, 54-16,
at halftime. Laconia 53, Kearsarge 43: After maintaining the lead for the majority of the first half, the Kearsarge boys basketball team fell
to Laconia…

Download The Messenger – December 28, 2018 (pdf)

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New London man stabbed to death in Hillsborough

State and local police continue to investigate the suspicious death of a man found early Saturday morning at a mobile home on Old Henniker Road in Hillsborough. After an autopsy on Sunday, New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald, in a joint release with state police and Hillsborough Police Chief David Roarick, announced that Brett Wilson, 51, of Elkins whose body was found in a…

Messenger readers support Lions Christmas Baskets

In the spirit of the season, Messenger readers have again stepped to help the Hillsboro Lions Club’s Christmas Food Basket Project. This year’s contributions totaled…

Rick Hall Classic supports the Food Pantry

Bill Gould came by the Henniker Food Pantry with a check for $2,500 that was raised in the 2018 Rick Hall Golf Classic! As many people in Henniker know, Rick Hall cared deeply about his community and donated food and money willingly in his desire to help anyone in need. He most likely would be very…

Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce announces ambitious 2019 schedule

Hillsborough’s Chamber of Commerce is promising a productive 2019 with programs and activities to support the town and its businesses. Held the second Tuesday of the months of January to June, and September to November, the Business Breakfast series, from 8am – 9:15am, at the American Legion Hall will feature…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Fall Mountain 46, Hillsboro-Deering 20: FM started out hot and scored the first 16 points of the game. That stretched to a 28-10 halftime advantage as the Wildcats took control of the game. Newport 53, Sunapee 47: This back and forth affair was decided late. Newport hit their free throws when it mattered to ice the game winning 53-47…

BOYS BASKETBALL

John Stark 49, Sanborn 48: Christian Barr collected 8 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter where the Generals outscored Sanborn, 16-10, for their first win of the season. Hopkinton 62, Belmont 47: After a slow start in the first quarter, Hopkinton locked down its defense in the second and won each of the last three quarters to hand the Raiders their first loss…

Download The Messenger – December 14, 2018 (pdf)

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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.

Download TheMessenger – November 30, 2019 (pdf)

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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…

Download The Messenger – November 16, 2018 (pdf)

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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…