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Download The Messenger – September 2, 2016 (pdf)

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New Boston First Responders save 2 people in 8 days

The Town of New Boston conducted a “Pinning Ceremony” to recognize and honor the lifesaving efforts of several of its Police, Fire and EMTs. In a Pinning Ceremony, the saved person typically presents a lifesaver’s pin to those who saved him. On June 14th, New Boston Fire and Police were dispatched for a person not…

Price of H-D’s Alternative School jumps from $625,000 to $973,500

What a difference a day makes, let alone two weeks. At its last meeting the Hillsboro-Deering School Board again discussed a new Alternative High School on the current campus at a price of $625,000, but delayed voting until Monday. A large group of  taxpayers attended to voice opposition to the…

Franklin man is guilty of “sextortion”

U.S. District Attorney Emily Rice, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Secret Service announced Thursday that Ryan Vallee, 22, of Franklin admitted guilt to a 31-count indictment accusing him of “sextortion,” including making interstate threats, hacking computers, aggravated identity theft and cyberstalking…

Record number participate in 10th & Final Ride For The Fallen

A record 239 motorcyclists, many for the first time,  registered at Newport High School Saturday morning to participate in the 10th and final Spc. Justin A. Rollins Memorial Scholarship Ride for the Fallen…

What kind of person steals orange flamingos in aid of a sick girl?

Police are cracking the case of the stolen plastic flamingos in Weare. It’s a sight that’s turning heads in Weare: Bright orange flamingos are popping up all over the place, all to show support for a 12-year-old girl battling cancer. Police said some of the flamingos were even stolen from the same…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Hopkinton 5 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Hillcat keeper, Thomas Ferguson made 9 early saves to keep the game close, until the Hawks’ Gerry Donahue knocked home a deflection for a 1-0 lead. Hopkinton freshman Derek West scored the eventual game winner 10 seconds before halftime, with a 25-yard bullet. Matt Otten scored the Cats’ lone goal off a corner kick…

Girls Sports – Soccer

Bow 5 Lebanon 0: After winning four titles in six championship game appearances in Division III, the Bow girls made their Division II debut with a shutout victory, Abbey Horner opened the scoring off a corner kick from Gwen Molind, and only a minute later Horner crossed a ball that the Lebanon keeper bobbled. Savannah Twombly nailed the loose ball into the net to make it 2-0 and the tone had been set…

Download The Messenger – August 19, 2016 (pdf)

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H-D Board resurrects Alternative School plan

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board has again decided to relocate the 12-15 Alternative High School students from the Deering airport to a new $625,000 building to be built at the Hillcat Drive campus. First proposed in 2015 as a $700,000 bond requiring a 2/3 vote, it failed to even…

Board chooses more visually pleasing repairs to Pleasant Lake Dam

Chandler Engel of Dubois & King returned to the New London selectmen as requested Monday evening with renderings of how the Pleasant Lake dam would look with either of two alternative repair proposals…

Its official – ground broken at Warner’s Exit 9 Roundabout

After several years of anticipation, ground was formally broken for Warner’s Exit 9 Roundabout. The ceremony was held on August 12th at the site in the Intervale District. Planning Board Chair, Barbara Annis was given the honor of taking the first shovel full in recognition of her many years of…

The Harlem Wizards return to HDHS

Back by popular demand, the Harlem Wizards are coming to Hillsboro-Deering High School, Tuesday September 20th at 7:00pm. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to…

Antrim man charged with Calif murder

Joshua Richard Ruoff, 30, of Antrim, arrested last May by New Hampshire state police on charges of killing a man at an illegal commercial marijuana growing operation in California, is contesting his  extradition to California, where he is charged with murder. Ruoff was arrested on May 23 by New Hampshire state police when he…

Newbury man arrested after hit and run

Henry Carnevale, 65, of Newbury was arrested on charges of reckless conduct and conduct after an accident after police say he left the scene of an accident on I-89 in Grantham Tuesday morning. Carnevale was held over  night on $5,000 cash…

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Goffstown man faces burglary & kidnapping charges

Justin Provencher, 28, of Goffstown faces two Class B felony charges of burglary and kidnapping after holding two women against their will in their home. After breaking in to the Pingree Street home, he was scared when he got to the kitchen and an alarm went off and he ran out the front door without…

Hillsborough Water & Sewer Commission hosts forum on fees

Realizing the inequities of its present Sewer & Water Fee Schedule and with a potential Wal-Mart application pending, the Hillsborough Sewer & Water Commission recently hosted an informal meeting to present and discuss the…

Merrimack Couple drowns at Clough State Park

On Saturday, July 30th, Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to reports of two persons possibly drowning at Clough State Park. Rescue personnel and apparatus responded to the park under the direction of Fire Chief Robert Vezina. Working with eye witnesses, WFRD personnel were able to pin point the specific area to…

Bennington man sentenced to 78 months

A Bennington man has been  sentenced to 78 months in federal prison, after pleading guilty to a felon-in-possession charge and 17 drug charges. According to the office of U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, Rosaire Gauthier, 40, was also sentenced to serve three years of supervised release following his…

Major renovations nearly complete at Hillsboro-Deering schools

Gearing up for the new school year, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board dealt with a number of issues Monday evening. In what could be labeled left over business, the Board has again decided to push for a new Alternative High school on the current campus, but without utilizing any of the…

Young Dunbarton woman survives crash, gives birth

A pregnant woman who suffered serious injuries in a Saturday car crash in Dunbarton was able to safely deliver her child and is expected to be okay, according to WMUR. The crash occurred at the intersection of Gorham Pond Road and…

Download The Messenger – July 22, 2016 (pdf)

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Franklin School Board considers Transgender policy

At its last meeting, the Franklin School Board tabled a proposal to adopt the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice recommended policy regarding non-discrimination of transgender and gender non-conforming students until its next meeting. A subcommittee has been working on a model policy which requires students to be allowed…

Three alternatives presented to repair the Pleasant Lake Dam

Representatives of Dubois & King Engineers met with the New London Selectmen Monday eveining to present three alternatives for repair of the Pleasant Lake Dam, which has been declared deficient by the NH Department of Environmental Services. According to DES, the dam fails to protect against…

Accident leads to multiple drug charges

Belmont Police arrested a Franklin woman after a one-car crash that took place last Monday. A witness at the scene reported that a vehicle had crossed into the oncoming lane of travel on Brown Hill Road, and was traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then left the roadway and crashed head-on into…

Suit against Henniker Officer to continue after plaintiff’s death

The issue of officer involved shootings, which has dominated the national news lately, has taken a more local angle. Aaron Cadman, 20, of Troy, NY, who had filed a lawsuit against Henniker in May, recently died, but his family is continuing with it. Cadman had  filed against Henniker Police Officer Stephen Dennis, the Police Department and the town claiming $5 million in damages for…

Peterborough urges Water Restriction

The Town of Peterborough is requesting that residents voluntary reduce outdoor water use until further notice. Recent prolonged drought conditions are prompting this request, as the unseasonably dry spring and summer months have had an impact on…

New hires bring New Boston Police Dept. back to full strength

New Boston Police Chief James Brace met with the Selectmen seeking approval to hire two new officers for the Department. Nathan Knezevic. 24, of Manchester, is a 2010 graduate of Goffstown High School and had previously resided in New Boston while growing up. He has a…

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Young Hillsboro racer to partner with Operation Homefront

Hillsboro based Jake Matheson Racing, LLC announced today they will be partnering with Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance to military families and wounded warriors. “It is an honor to work for…

Will latest PUC decision force closing of Bow’s Merrimack Station?

The Public Utilities Commission decision, handed down late Friday sets the stage for Eversource to sell off its power plants. Regulators and lawmakers hope that will lower electricity prices in the long run by completing the deregulation of the…

Franklin woman is guilty of  SS fraud

Tonya Dailey, 44, of Franklin pleaded guilty to Social Security fraud by concealing self-employment income from the Social Security Administration. According to U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, Dailey began receiving Social Security disability benefits in 1999, but in 2010, she became self-employed and earned…

State to build new Liquor & Wine Outlet in Warner

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has announced plans to build a new Liquor & Wine Outlet in Warner off Route 103. The new 10,500-square-foot store will feature more than 3,600 varieties and sizes of wines and spirits, and is expected to generate $5.5 million in…

Annual Uncommon Art on the Common

Goffstown – Area artists Cyndi Hurlbut and Alexandra Buciak will be two of the artists participating in Goffstown Main Street Program’s 8th Annual Uncommon Art on the Common festival, Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The parks and lawns of Goffstown’s historic Main Street will be filled with…

Lake Sunapee “Poker Cruise” July 16th

The Lake Sunapee Cruising Fleet is hosting its fifth annual poker cruise Saturday, July 16. Sailboats are invited to rendezvous at the committee boat at 1 p.m. just outside Sunapee Harbor. There, each boat will be given a map of the course. Boats will sail to…