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The Messenger – April 15, 2016

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Goffstown man shoots brother

A 21-year-old man was flown to a Boston hospital after being shot by his brother about 10 p.m. Sunday. Witnesses told police the two were playing video games and were discussing a handgun on a table near where they were sitting at the 10 Prospect St., 3rd floor, apartment. Police said Timothy Richard Beard, 23, then picked up a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, pointed it at his…

Celebrate Spring Into Warner with events from 9am-3pm May 14

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 14, from 9 am to 3 pm, when Warner once again ushers in the start of Spring with their 10th Annual Celebration of the Arts, Spring into Warner. All day, up and down Main Street, Warner will be filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their work, live music, wonderful food, the Warner Farmers’ Market at…

Sunapee Chief to attend FBI Academy

The Sunapee Selectmen have approved Police Chief David Cahill’s request to apply to the FBI National Academy. The academy offers “A professional development course for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders. It serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge and cooperation worldwide.” Attendees are…

Woman arrested in Weare for prostitution

Weare Police Officers responded to a local establishment for a report of possible drug activity on April 7th at about 3:10 p.m. and placed Delores Manning, age 43, of Providence, RI in police custody. Manning was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled drug, possession of drugs in a motor vehicle and prostitution.Manning posted $1,000 cash bail and was issued a…

Upset over the way that the Hillsborough Selectmen abated the Current

Use tax for the Weatherstone Crossing project, members of the Conservation Commission attended Tuesday night’s meeting. Although the Commission was listed on the agenda, members Richard Head and Chair Brett Cherrington spoke to the Board as individuals as no vote had been taken by the commission. Head pointed out that the procedure for abatement was not followed as the…

 

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The Messenger – April 8, 2016

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Colby-Sawyer senior dies

A Colby-Sawyer College student died from injuries she suffered in a crash on snow-slicked Interstate 89 on Monday. State Police said Melissa Molin, 21, of West Hartford, Conn., was on her way to the college when she crashed in the median at 3:41 p.m. near mile marker 24.8. Emergency crews extricated her…

Man pleads to 12.5 years in prison for sexual assault

Lawrence Marks, 35, of Tewksbury, MA, was recently sentenced in Federal District Court after pleading guilty last year to transportation of a minor in interstate commerce for illegal sexual activity. In November of 2014, New Hampshire State Police began an investigation into allegations that several young girls in the City of Franklin were being sexually abused. Investigators discovered that one alleged victim had given birth…

Ambulance service dominates debate at Newport Deliberative Session

During Newport’s Deliberative Session Tuesday the proposed  $9,516,036. operating budget was passed along without comment or question, as was the fate of most of the 15 warrant articles. Business Manager Paul Brown reported that the budget will be down by 1.8 percent. If all the…

HDMS 8th graders learn about WWII

In 2016 it is a rare and privileged occurrence to hear first-hand accounts of WWII events from those who lived to tell the tales.  Last Friday, the 8th grade class of Hillsboro-Deering Middle School had the opportunity to participate in an integrated WWII day in conjunction with their math, science, English, and Social Studies classes. The day served as a culminating, interactive lesson involving guest speakers and…

H-D and John Stark joint music festival

The second annual Hill-Stark Music Festival, a collaboration between the music departments of John Stark and Hillsboro Deering High Schools, was held April 1. Band and chorus students from both schools joined together with their music teachers for a full day of rehearsals. The day concluded with a concert for the community in…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 7, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – April 1, 2016

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Strong opposition voiced to para-military facility in Bradford

When attorney Nick Wright introduced his clients as four medically discharged veterans with multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, the large crowd erupted in spontaneous applause. It was the last encouragement the four would receive. Although several residents thanked them for their service and for holding this event, none supported their plans…

Three vehicle accident in Georges Mills

On Monday, March 28th, Sunapee Police were dispatched to Route 11 in Georges Mills in the area of Jobs Creek Road for a three vehicle accident. Two vehicles were traveling in an easterly direction on Route 11, and the third vehicle was traveling in a westerly direction. The westbound vehicle crossed the center line and struck the two vehicles traveling east. All three vehicles were…

Newport man pleads guilty to child porn

Allen Langlois, 49, of Newport, pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire in Concord. An investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that Langlois was accessing a known child pornography website from his Newport residence at 8 Roseland Road. A search warrant was subsequently issued and executed in September 2015, which turned up hundreds of still images of child…

Three sentenced for kidnapping and vicious assault in Goffstown

Three people have been sentenced for their role in the armed kidnapping in Goffstown last March. Jayson Setoute, Isaiah Williams and Alissa Chandler were charged with kidnapping, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, criminal restraint, obstructing the report of a crime or injury, simple assault and accomplice/criminal liability…

Man dies as tree falls on his truck in Weare

Derek Lankowski, 31, a Lyndeborough volunteer firefighter was killed Tuesday when a tree was blown onto a pickup truck on Route 114 in Weare. Route 114 was closed for hours near John Stark Regional High School while police investigated the terrible freak accident…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 31, 2016 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

The Messenger – March 25, 2016

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Huge crowd gathers to honor Henniker’s Rick Hall

Last Friday, family friends, co-workers and competitors alike gathered at Country Spirit Restaurant to honor the memory of Rick Hall, who died suddenly March 9 at his home in Henniker. In order for Country Spirit employees to join in the tribute, staff from Tooky Mills Pub in Hillsboro and Peter Christian’s Tavern in New London pitched in to…

New London Selectmen award bid for Pleasant Lake Dam repair

The New london selectmen recently interviewed engineering firms for work on the Pleasant Lake Dam to address the Letter of Deficiency as issued by the State DES. The Board first met with Jonathan C. Edgerton, PE; Senior Vice President of Wright-Pierce, who reviewed his proposal and discussed…

Hillsborough man arrested in Deering

On March 18th Deering Officer Bell recieved a complaint about an individual who was intoxicated and driving around. The complainant stated that the suspect had made statements about hurting himself and others, about leading the police on a pursuit, and about possibly forcing a Police Officer into a lethal confrontation. Officers located the subject who did…

Henniker Rotary Club 2016 Rabies Clinic

The Henniker Rotary Club will hold its annual Cat and Dog Rabies Clinic Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Henniker Fire Station from 2:00- 4:00pm. Vaccinations will be administered by the veterinary team of the Henniker Veterinary Hospital, under the direction of Dr. Robert Brust, Veterinarian and Rotary member. Cost for the Clinic is $12.00 each for the first two pets, $6.00 for each additional pet. The Henniker Town Clerk will be on hand to provide 2016 dog licensure for local residents. Please bring all dogs on leashes, all…

Hillsboro Police Department provides several pro-active services

Police Chief David Roarick briefed the Hillsboro Lions Club on several new programs undertaken by his department. Project Lifesaver provides an electronic tracking device, which is worn like a wrist watch, to children or elderly persons who may tend to wander. The police department maintains a direction signal locator that can find that person. Hillsboro is the first Department in the state to provide…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 24, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 18, 2016

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Greenfield voters nix 21 warrant articles

A record number of Greenfield residents overflowed Saturday’s town meeting. Fire Captain and Code Enforcement Officer Michael Borden moved all non-voters to the entryway of the Meetinghouse. “No” was the operative word during the more than six hour meeting as a total of 21 warrant articles were defeated. “There is no point in having a Select Board if you don’t trust us….. No one is working against you. If you are not satisfied with…

Newport woman faces multiple charges

Police say a Newport woman faces drunk driving charges after the local police chief reported seeing her drive on three tires, with sparks flying from a wheel well where a missing fourth tire should have been. Cornish Police Chief E. Douglas Hackett stopped a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta station wagon, driven by…

Hopkinton voters support road & bridge bond – nix turf field

With one major exception, Hopkinton voters came to Town Meeting Saturday ready to support the warrant proposed by the selectmen, including the $6,416,591 operating budget and a $2,200,000 bond for road, bridge, and culvert rehabilitation, which easily passed by the required…

Suspects in Warner break-in identified

Rose Forsey’s surveillance camera on her Warner home captured a woman as she drove up to her house, then a man got out, kicked down her front door, and broke in, stealing prescription pain medication that Forsey needs for her fibromyalgia, a television, a three-day-old iPad, and priceless jewelry. The video shows the couple returning an hour later to…

Eversource to expand Hillsborough plant

Eversource is seeking approval for a new 1,300 sf. control enclosure and a 1,000 sf. expansion of the existing substation yard located at the Jackman Hydro Facility on Sawmill Road in Hillsborough. The proposed control enclosure, which monitors the electrical equipment within the substation, is needed to provide updated controls to meet system requirements. Existing electrical equipment within the substation yard is also…

Dogs & Drugs dominate Deering Town Meeting debate

A national epidemic dominated debate at Saturday’s Deering Town Meeting; Drug addiction, and what to do about it. A $4,900 request for health programs triggered the debate. “I’m tired of stepping over hypodermic needles on my run at 9 in the morning. We have a serious drug crisis on hand here.” The police are doing the best they can, but the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 March 17, 2016 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – March 11, 2016

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Firing Range takes fire

Although repair and repaving of their street was the major topic at Franklin’s City Council meeting, one Prospect Street couple used the public comment section to raise another and file a complaint. The couple, who have lived on the street for 16 years, complained that since the City reauthorized the lease with the Franklin Targeteers in 2013, their lives have been disrupted and their home unlivable because of the frequent and excessively loud sounds of gun fire from…

Hillsborough voters support the Sewer & Water Commissioners

Hillsborough residents approve most of the town warrant article by nearly unanimous voice vote, including the proposed $6,904,845 operating budget. Blessed with a $1.2 million General Fund Balance, voters easily approved funding new or existing…

John Stark students “ALL Shook Up”

The Stage Company at John Stark Regional High School will present All Shook Up, the musical inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley written by Joe Dipietro. Showtimes: Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 20 at 2 pm. Admission is $5 for students and senior citizens, $7 for adults. Tickets will be available at…

Kearsarge Maple Festival held in Warner

On March 19 & 20, the town of Warner will hold its annual Kearsarge Maple Festival, and this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Maple lovers are invited to start off each day with a pancake and eggs breakfast at the United Church of Warner from 7:30-11. On Saturday from 10-4, the NH Telephone Museum will offer…

New London voters approve $7.8 million budget and K-9 Unit

New London voters approved the full warrant, including a $460,000, 10 year  bond measure for four large capital projects. Those projects include closing a sewer lagoon, replacing a red-listed culvert, building a sand and salt shed, and installing a new…

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The Messenger – March 4, 2016

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Hillsborough Selectmen grant Weatherstone’s request

Hillsborough Town Administrator Laura Buono brought a request from Saxon Partners, LLC for a phased in tax structure once the first two buildings are built as part of Weatherstone Crossing. Per Town Counsel, under RSA 76:16 the Selectmen may abate any tax assessed for the…

FREE Harlem Globetrotters’ Tickets

Messenger owners Leigh & Joyce Bosse have announced that they have secured 30 tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game at the Verizon Center on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. The tickets are free and are being distributed by Hillsborough Recreation Director Peter Brigham on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Peter to…

Hillsborough to modify solar agreement

Town Administrator Buono informed the Selectmen that the Solar Array has received all the approvals, however, the Eversource cost is much higher than expected. She has been contacted by NH Solar requesting the annual lease amount with the Town be changed from “at least $13,000 with a 1% escalation each year” to “at least $5,000 with a 1% escalation each year.” The Selectmen felt that…

Deering voters asked to ban dogs at the town beach

Deering voters will decide whether dogs will be allowed on the town beach by voting on a warrant article which would ban dogs from the Deering Lake Public Beach Area from Memorial Day to Labor Day and fine dog owners who violate the rule. Be prepared for a long and heated debate…

Bradford residents organizing to oppose para-military facility

A group of about 30 residents attended Bradford’s ZBA meeting Wednesday night ready to oppose efforts of the Corvus Training Group to build a training center for police, firefighters, EMTs and volunteers that would include shooting ranges. Unfortunately, board members informed them that they could not discuss the proposal as no…

 

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The Messenger – Feb. 26, 2016

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Is SB2 right for Bow?

A petitioned article, sparked by the Concerned Taxpayers of Bow will appear on the Bow School District Warrant, asking voters to drop the traditional school district meeting and adopt the provisions of SB2 next year. At a public Hearing last Wednesday night attended by…

21 DECA students from H-D qualify for International Competition

The New Hampshire DECA 59th Annual Career Development Conference was held  at the Manchester Radisson Hotel.The Hillsboro-Deering DECA chapter has over fifty members this year, and twenty attended this year’s competition. Out of the 20 students who attended, the team earned 2 chapter trophies, 20 medals and 10 plaques…

Deering man arrested for Domestic Violence

On February 19th , 2016: Officer Bell was called in to work several hours before his shift to respond to a Domestic Violence incident. Officers from Hillsboro and Antrim responded to assist until Officer Bell arrived a few minutes later. Following an on-scene investigation, Officer Bell arrested Thomas Marquis, age 35, of Hubbard Road, Deering, on charges of Domestic Violence Assault as well as on charges of…

Weare crash leads to negligent homicide

Benjamin Cook, 18, of Milford has been indicted for negligent homicide, aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving after license suspension, resulting from an early July crash on Route 114 in Weare that killed Trevor Gonyer, 17, of Dunbarton. Cook was the driver of a 1997 GMC truck that crashed with Gonyer and Aaron Hodgdon, of Weare, riding in the vehicle. The truck was involved in a high-speed…

A dozen towns assist Goffstown in battling major fire

Firefighters from about a dozen towns battled a fire at an abandoned building for hours Sunday. Goffstown believed they they had the fire under control around 5 p.m. Crews returned to the scene Monday  to extinguish hot spots as smoke could be seen coming from the rubble. The three-alarm fire destroyed a building on Mast Road, but firefighters were able to save…

Tristan makes up in spirit and determination what he lacks in height

Height is an asset for a basketball player, but it’s not a big deal for the boys on Hillsboro-Deering High School’s junior varsity team. This year, the Hillcats welcomed Tristan Wilmott to their team. This freshman, who turns 15 in April, stands out, but it’s not because he towers over his teammates…

Area Police Chiefs & School Superintendents discuss opioids

School superintendents from around the Southwest region of New Hampshire recently participated in a panel discussion about the current opioid crisis in New Hampshire and how it impacts schools and student education. The discussion revolved around three major areas— what is an opioid by definition, how did the problem escalate to its present level, and what resources are available to schools to help combat…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Messenger – Feb. 19, 2016

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HD Principal resigns

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Principal Mark Campbell resigned immediately, without notice on Thursday, collecting his personal belongings and leaving the building before the end of the day. Unconfirmed reports indicate the departure was sparked by a confrontation with…

Religion, politics, drug use and sex policy resurfaces

During Monday’s H-D School Board meeting the Board again discussed its proposed policy on non-academic and non-educational surveys and questionnaires implemented, used and conducted by the District. As defined, the policy “surveys, questionnaires, or other documents designed to elicit information about a student’s social behavior, family life, religion, politics,…

ConVal’s Bowman named Donald R. Marquiz Teacher of the Year

The New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies has named ConVal High School teacher Eric Bowman as the recipient of the 2016 Donald R. Marquiz Memorial Teacher of the Year Award. Social Studies chair Nancy Gagnon came to Bowman’s classroom on Friday to read the official declaration and to share some of the statements that had been made in support of…

Fundraiser set for Newport fire victims

An online fundraiser has been started for a family who lost their home – and possibly two dogs – in a fire at 76 Coon Brook Road Thursday afternoon. The two-story log cabin was a total loss, Fire Lt. Corey Conroy said Friday morning. No one was home at the time of the fire. Homeowner Ernest Shepard III arrived shortly after firefighters responded to the blaze at 1:26 p.m., Conroy said. “They have two dogs that are unaccounted for that are believed to…

Goffstown Korean War veteran received long overdue honor

A Korean War veteran from Goffstown was given a special honor Monday, decades after serving on the front lines. Charles Dusseault, 83, served in the war for more than a year. The Korean government wanted to thank him with a special medal, but for several reasons, he missed out. “We cherish in our hearts the memory of your boundless sacrifice in helping us re-establish our free nation,” said Sun Woo Park of the Korean American Society of…

Goffstown woman guilty of forging checks over $1 million

A Goffstown woman who worked as a part-time bookkeeper for a Manchester auto repair shop has pleaded guilty to mail fraud, forging nearly 150 checks totaling more than $1 million over more than four years. Suzan Harbinson, 52, of Goffstown used some of the stolen money to fund two family-owned martial arts schools and to pay personal credit cards, according to…

Bradford Police warn of computer scam

Several residents of Bradford have called the Police Station to report some suspicious activity. Two residents said they received a message on their computer alerting them to system failure or the “blue screen of death.” A third was “cold called” at home and advised that she was having computer trouble. Two people were trying to go to www.google.com when the screen popped up. In all cases the residents are led to call a phone number where the person on the other end sounds very helpful. They will ask you to allow them remote access to your computer via the Windows button where they will “find issues” and then show you a website to purchase virus removal…

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The Messenger – Feb. 12, 2016

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Volunteers needed for Antrim Community Profile

Antrim residents of our town have started planning a Community Profile, which culminates with a 2-day event in the fall when townspeople convene to identify potential opportunities in the community, develop an action plan and collaborate to create solutions. Community issues addressed include education, natural resources, recreation, economic growth and…

Torch lighting opens the 100th Newport Winter Carnival

Four generations of McCrillis united at the lighting of Newport’s Carnival Torch on Friday night. John C. McCrillis lit the flame on the Common that has symbolized the start of Newport Winter Carnival for 100 years. His father, John W. McCrillis skied with the flame from Dartmouth College to Newport to light the torch for…

$6,903,345 Hillsborough 2016-17 Operating Budget

Hillsborough voters will be asked to approve a $6,903,345 operating budget at Town Meeting in March. In addition, the selectmen are seeking to establish several Capital Reserve Funds, including…

DECA trio qualifies for Internationals

After a month of competing against other high schools in a global competition, a team of three students from Hillsboro-Deering High School has qualified for the DECA International Conference in April 2016 in the area of Sports Management. The three students, sophomores Nick Lester and Thomas Ferguson, and freshman Ryan Gillett, chose the team name of…

Newport’s Elementary School principal resigns unexpectedly

The Principal of Newport’s Elementary School has submitted his resignation after only 7 months in the position Peter Durso signed a one-year contract at an annual salary of $88,000 plus benefits. Superintendent Cynthia Gallagher announced that a search for an interim elementary principal will begin immediately, and that…

John Stark students celebrating the Chinese New Year

Several students from John Stark Regional High School who study Mandarin traveled to the University of NH to attend the Temple Fair Festival in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The event, sponsored by the Confucius Institute, was a free opportunity filled with cultural learning for the…

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