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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…

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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…

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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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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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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…