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The Messenger – Jan. 29, 2016

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Bow may discontinue New Boston dispatch service

New Boston Police Chief James Brace met with the Selectmen to discuss the current dispatch service. The Town of Bow, e-mailed Brace that it may defund the dispatch service and New Boston should start looking for another dispatch service. This could occur by…

Weatherstone project on hold over pending fee dispute

A long-awaited commercial development in Hillsborough has been put on hold  after the town’s Sewer & Water Commissioners announced it would charge the developer a $223,000 hook-up fee. Michael Black’s Weatherstone project has been suspended while…

Suspected Goffstown bank robber caught

Goffstown Police received a call reporting a robbery at the Citizen’s Bank branch office on Church Street, Goffstown Village. The suspect is described by witnesses at the bank as a approximately 6 foot tall black male with light brown skin and some missing teeth. The suspect was…

Newport man indicted for arson, another convicted

Anthony Lantas, 32, of Newport was indicted for arson at a vacant building at 118 North Main St. in Newport on Nov. 3, 2014.  Lantas was also indicted on Dec. 22 and charged with one count of burglary at the same location. Frank Magistro, 39, of Newport, was charged earlier on…

Dunbarton police investigating three recent burglaries

On Friday, January 22nd around 8:30 pm, Dunbarton Police responded to the parking lot at the Hopkinton-Everett OHRV Park to investigate a theft from a vehicle and attached trailer. On scene investigation revealed that the suspect(s) broke a window to the vehicle and cut off…

HDES sends seven teams to FIRST Lego League Expo

This was the first year Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School participated in the Junior FIRST Lego League Expo (for kids age 6-9.), sending seven teams to the Expo. The following are the students and parents participated in the seven teams that represented HDES…

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The Messenger – Jan. 22, 2016

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Bomb threat at Sunapee Middle/High School

At approximately 12:00 on January 19, 2016, Sunapee Police responded to the Sunapee Middle High School located at 10 North Road for a report of a bomb threat. Upon arrival, the police were told that a phone call had been received and the caller reported that there were bombs in the building. The phone call received was a…

Duncan-Jenkins Trust supports Hillsboro-Deering & Washington schools

The Duncan-Jenkins Trust hosted its 14th Annual Recognition Dinner last Thursday evening celebrating the many accomplishments in 2015. Trustee Douglas Hatfield reported that during 2015, the trust granted $81,913 for student enrichment programs, including an 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C., “Click, Clack, Moo” at the…

H-D Board drops request for new $650,000 alternative high school

Hillsboro-Deering’s Budget Hearing opened with a major surprise to the sparse crowd attending Tuesday night as the meeting opened, the School Board voted to recind a proposed $650,000 warrant article calling for construction of a new Alternative High School on the Hillcat Drive campus. A similar proposal at…

State Police arrest Franklin pair on drug charges

Two Franklin residents were arrested on various Drug Charges on Thursday. New Hampshire State Police Narcotics and Investigations Unit, and members of the Franklin Police Department, executed a search warrant at 68 West Bow Street in Franklin and arrested Dawn Lent, 31, and 59-year-old Donald Lent.
Dawn Lent was charged with…

Man injured in snowmobile crash

A Merrimack man suffered a severe leg injury in a snowmobile crash in Webster Monday afternoon, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials. Officials said a 911 call was made just before 4 p.m. by a snowmobiler who reported that his riding partner was involved in a crash. Emergency personnel found Ryan Labbe, 27, of Merrimack, on Kearsarge Trail Snails Snowmobile Club Trail 1 in Webster near the Warner town line. Officials said Labbe was…

Improvements to Goffstown Rail Trail

The Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail announce the recent completion of the Transportation Enhancement (TE) project on the Goffstown Rail Trail. The most visible parts of the project are a new trailhead parking area and the safety improvements of two trail crossings of Mast Road. These crossings were realigned to make them shorter and improve visibility, and…

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The Messenger – Jan. 15, 2016

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Suspect arrested attempting to post bail for his pals

On January 8th Deering Officer Bell went to assist Hillsborough Police on Henniker Street for a disturbance involving several parties. Two suspects were arrested who had active warrants issued by Chief Pushee as part of an investigation of a “melee” that occured early Tuesday morning. Once these two suspects were at the station for Arrest Processing, a third suspect from the earlier assault/fight case arrived at the PD to…

Divided crowd attends Northern Pass hearing in Franklin

The Franklin Opera House was filled to capacity Monday night for a hearing, by the state’s Site Evaluation Committee, on the proposed Northern Pass project. Eversource-New Hampshire spokesman Bill Quinlan outlined the $1.6 billion proposal, saying that Northern Pass is the best of many alternative projects that will be brought forward in coming years to replace aging and retiring energy plants in…

Hillsborough Selectmen praise Dept. Heads responsibility

The Hillsborough Selectmen continued their budget preparations Tuesday evening. Fire Chief Stafford presented his recommendations totaling $648,373.50 which is down $114,474.62, of 15% from the current budget. Much of the reduction results from…

Sunapee man arrested after violent spree in Concord

A report of an aggressive panhandler at Walmart led to the arrest of a Sunapee man who is accused of driving while intoxicated, ramming a citizen’s car several times when the driver tried to stop him, and then struggling with arresting officers. Police said that on Friday night they were called to Walmart, and as officers were…

Smoke inhalation claims life of Andover icon

Don Gross, a well-known and well-loved Andover icon was killed outside his home last Thursday after accidentally fueling an already-burning brush fire. According to a press release from the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Gross, 65, died from smoke inhalation caused by a fire that “was accidental in nature and included the use of ignitable liquids in close proximity to…

Weare Police facing another lawsuit

Another lawsuit against Weare police officers scheduled for trial next month in federal court. Filed nearly two years ago, Shane St. Onge claims officers Ken Cox and Kim McSweeney repeatedly shocked him with a Taser even after he followed their direction and dropped to the ground after the first shock. He also claims that they…

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The Messenger – Jan. 8, 2016

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Winnipesaukee River Run highlights Franklin’s First Day

Record crowds attended Franklin’s First Day event on Friday, touring Central Street businesses, which were open for the first time on New Year’s Day, and visiting Trestle View Park and filling businesses with the largest crew of kayakers ever to their annual Winnipesaukee River Run…

Hillsborough man, Newport woman arrested in Dunbarton

On Wednesday, December 30th around 2:52 p.m., Dunbarton Police were dispatched to a residence in the area of Olde Mill Brook Road and Long Pond Road to investigate a suspicious vehicle that was parked and partially hidden on the property. The same vehicle had been involved in another suspicious incident in a neighboring town shortly before. Nearby surveillance footage, coupled with on scene and follow up investigation, led to the arrest of…

Franklin trio arrested trying to falsify evidence

On New Year’s Day around 10:15 p.m. State Police arrested Erik Parker after pulling him over for defective equipment. Parker was arrested for driving after suspension subsequent offense and during an inventory search of his car police found evidence of illicit drug activity. The car was seized and…

Henniker Selectmen favor Capital Reserve Fund to help level taxes

The Henniker Selectmen dealt with a variety of issues at Tuesday’s meeting. Tom Dunn from the Historic District Commission outline the status of several improvements needed on town facilities. Most are routine, but the Grange has some structural problems that need immediate attention. Susan Adams of the Azalea Park Committee briefed the Board on the Committee’s Wine & Beer Fundraiser…

Town’s fees for Peterborough Ambulance increasing

Peterborough’s Ambulance Department has recommended raising fees for Peterborough and the other five towns it serves. officials say the increase is required because the ambulance responded to 241 more calls in 2015 than in 2014, while  its revenue increased only…

One dead, two hurt in Grantham crash

One man is dead after his 2003 Nissan left I-89 SB in Grantham and struck several trees in the median just after 7:30 pm on Saturday. Police say rescue workers from Grantham, Springfield, and New London worked for over an hour to rescue the victims. A male was pronounced dead at the scene, a female occupant was airlifted to D.H.M.C. with multiple injuries, and a child who was in…

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The Messenger – Jan. 1, 2016

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Henniker woman killed

Amanda Ouellette, 32, of Henniker, was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Bridge Street in Henniker. Police responded to the two car crash near Union Street just after 8 a.m. Investigators said that Ouellette’s car crossed the center line and struck…

NH First responders gather to honor Deering’s Bob Pragoff

First responders gathered Tuesday at the New Hampshire Fire Academy to say goodbye to one of their own. Deering Fire Capt. Robert Pragoff died last week from a heart attack. He was remembered as a man who loved his family, his friends and his job. He was also known as someone who loved to make people laugh…

Weare Board looking to add five new police officers

The Weare Selectmen discussed with Chief Kelly the warrant article requesting five additional officers and in particular how many officers would be needed for sufficient 24-hour police coverage. Three officers would make 24-hour coverage possible which would be 42 ten-hour shifts per week. The two additional officers would…

Few details of police investigation of John Stark staff member

A staff member at John Stark Regional High School is under investigation by local police. School officials and local law enforcement are releasing very few details about the case, which is ongoing. “In cooperation with the John Stark Regional School District, the Weare Police Department is investigating allegations of an incident alleged to involve a staff member…

Police seize guns, drugs, burglary tools

On Sunday, December 27, 2015, at approximately 5:15pm, Bow Police stopped a vehicle on Hall Street for being unregistered. The three male occupants were making furtive movements in the vehicle and a rear seat passenger was found trying to hide items under his legs. For the safety of the officers, all three were ordered out of the vehicle. Officers located a black painted flare gun, high-powered stun gun, burglary tools, black gloves, and camouflage…

Hillsborough Highway Dept to purchase a bulldozer

Hillsborough Highway Department Superintendent Bill Goss presented the Highway Department Budget for 2016. The budget in itself is pretty straight forward and Administrator Laura Buono said the large increase in the Equipment Leases line item is for the…

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The Messenger – Dec. 24, 2015

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Buy a brick to support restoring Contoocook Depot

The Contoocook Riverway Association is offering custom-named bricks to you. In return you’ll help continue the restoration of the Contoocook Depot. The current project is putting in the brick and granite apron between the Depot and the train tracks that carry the Pullman Car that we continue to restore…

Three teenagers arrested in Franklin armed home invasion

New Hampshire State Police responded to assist the Franklin Police Department with the report of a suspicious male subject on Nelson Street last Sunday. Franklin Police Officers had located a male subject with a leg injury and head trauma. He was subsequently identified as the victim of a reported armed…

Peterborough company is fined $150,000

New Hampshire Ball Bearings has agreed to pay a $150,000 penalty for a factory explosion in Peterborough that blew out windows and injured 15 people last year. The Attorney General’s office and Department of Environmental Services announced the settlement Monday. They said $5,000 will be used to…

Bow LEGO Team qualifies for tourney

What an event. It was a very busy at the 2015 New Hampshire FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament, held at Nashua South High School recently. This year Bow Memorial School was represented by the Bow Wildcats Team that is made up of Coleman Lull Plummer, Madeline Lessard, William Stadelman, Max Udelson, Ethan Davis, Connor Reed, Owen Libby, Finnian Welch, Noah Sloat, & Oliver Dolcino. They competed against 50 other teams from all …

Hillsboro and Newport firefighters in Keene

Newport and Hillsboro Fire and EMS were two of the 60 fire departments aiding Keene on Saturday to help with the gas leak and carbon dioxide problem. The problem started shortly after 9 am. They became aware of the problem when their plant’s safety system detected a change. The high BTU mixture in the Keene pipeline system was potentially a health threat if it produced…

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The Messenger – Dec. 18, 2015

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New Boston Police to ‘ADOPT’ a needy family

In the spirit of holiday giving, the New Boston Police Department would like to “adopt” one New Boston family this holiday season who could use some much needed assistance. If you, or someone you know, is a struggling single mom, or a struggling single dad, or a family who just does not have the resources, we would like to provide some assistance while sharing our…

Sunapee Police & Fire retain New London’s Dispatch Service

New London Selectwoman Janet Kidder and Police Chief Ed Anderson attended Monday’s Sunapee Selectmen’s meeting seeking the continued use of New London’s Dispatch Center by both Sunapee’s Police and Fire Departments. Chief Anderson explained that…

Support Henniker PTA buy a calendar

The Henniker PTA Annual Calendar Fundraiser to benefit Henniker Community School programs is underway. Prizes include Pats Peak lift tickets, cash prize from Ayer and Goss, auto detail at Maine Motors, gift cards to Dunkin Donuts, Quilted Threads, Henniker Veterinary Hospital, Mutt Hut, Edmunds Hardware and many more. Total prize value is over…

Santa is touring Goffstown this Sunday

The Goffstown Fire Department is once again taking Santa for a ride through Goffstown on the streets listed below, weather permitting, on Sunday, Dec. 20. This route may be subject to change. Santa will not be stopping at any locations due to the area he has to cover in one night. If Santa does not reach your street, please feel free to come out to…

Improvements to Hillsborough’s Parks & Recreation Program under Peter Brigham’s 1st year leadership

Doris Beane, Deering’s Representative to the Hillsborough Park Board  gave the following report to the Deering Selectmen Wednesday evening. It is hoped that the Hillsborough Selectmen will read this, along with Laura Buono’s evaluation of Peter’s performance and begin giving him the support he deserves…

250 at Hopkinton Recreation’s Breakfast With Santa

On Saturday, December 12, the Hopkinton Recreation Committee as well as many community volunteers served over 250 people at this year’s “Breakfast with Santa” event held at the Slusser Senior Center. Santa arrived to welcome the children and listened carefully to their Christmas wishes. All enjoyed a delightful…

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The Messenger – Dec. 11, 2015

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Henniker man dies in ‘Death Alley’ two car crash

Todd Goss, 52, of Henniker, was killed and  John Auprey, 46, of Penacook was airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, in serious condition, after a two-car crash on Route 202/9, also known as “Death Alley,” in Henniker late Monday afternoon. State Police reports indicate that…

A wayward hawk knocks out power in Bow Saturday

Unitil officials have confirmed that a hawk was responsible for causing widespread power outages experienced in the Concord area last weekend. The Concord Monitor reported power outages were first reported around 8:20 a.m. Saturday and affected about 13,000 customers in…

Hillsboro Chamber seeks nomination for Citizen, Business & Employee of the Year

The Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Hillsboro-Deering Middle School from 6:00 – 8:30 pm with the doors opening at 5:30 pm. A full course dinner will be served offering appetizers, steak tips, lemon chicken, and a vegetarian pasta medley, salad, rolls, and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by Hillsboro-Deering High School musicians under…

Sunapee residents take the Loony Lunge

Sixteen veterans and newcomers gathered on the shore of Sunapee Harbor Saturday to partake in the annual Loony Lunge. The Lunge has been a part Sunapee’s Magical Christmas celebration since 2008. It was the…

Hancock man arrested for assaulting cop

Thomas Heissenberger, 22, of Hancock, who was arrested Saturday night at ConVal High School in Peterborough after a standoff with police was arraigned Monday and continues to be held on $100,000 cash bail. Heissenberger was arrested on four charges; felony reckless conduct and criminal threatening and…

Man robs Shop Express at knifepoint

On Monday night, a man brandishing a knife jumped over the counter at the Shop Express, grabbed cash from the register drawer and ran, fleeing before police could arrive. Police said the robbery happened at 6:15 p.m. at the 449 Central St. store.  The robber is described as a white man in his mid-20s to early 30s, about 6 feet tall and weighing between…

Pair is arrested after Deering accident

Deering Police Chief Jim Pushee was called out for a reported vehicle crash “somewhere” on Longwoods Road. As he began the crash investigation, evidence soon pointed to alcohol and drug involvement. Chief Pushee did arrest Shawna Gates, age 18, of Bennington for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and Transportation of Alcohol by a Minor and  Sabrina De Bem, age 20, of Hancock, on charges of…

Weare Middle School’s Winter Concert

Under the direction of WMS’s Music Teacher Brian Fanning with piano accompaniment by Family and Consumer Science and 5th Grade Music Teacher Wilhelmina Bodine (who also created the festive stage design),  parents, family and friends were thrilled with performances from Beginning Band, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, and the WMS Chorus during the…

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The Messenger – Dec. 4, 2015

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Christmas Season in Franklin begins this weekend

On Friday, Dec. 4th, at 6:30 pm, the annual tree lighting ceremony will be held at Marceau Park in downtown Franklin (at Smith and Central Streets). This free event begins with the arrival of Santa Claus from the TRIP Center via…

Goffstown Nursing Home assistant sexually assaults an elderly patient

Timothy Morrissey’s nursing assistant’s license was permanently revoked by the NH Board of Nursing after receiving a complaint from an employee at the Bel-Air Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goffstown, alleging he sexually assaulted an 80-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA excels again

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. The three students, junior Matt Otten, and seniors Brandon Soules and Pano Galatas, chose the team name of “GSOHD3.” They finished in…

Bow man faces aggravated DWI and negligent homicide charges

Alexander Burke, 31, of Bow is now being held on $500,000 cash-only bail, after running a red light on Lake Avenue and smashing into a southbound vehicle on Union Street, causing the death of Isabel Pena Batista, 47, a passenger in the other vehicle. Three other passengers in the other vehicle were taken to…

6th Annual John Stark art club Toy Drive underway

The 6th Annual Toy Drive organized by the Art Club at John Stark Regional High School is underway and will continue until December 18. This hugely successful toy drive came from a desire to build community connections and offer gifts and toys to students in need as…

Deering Police arrest pair for selling dogs/puppies without license

Deering Police Captain Thomas Cavanaugh and Officer Stephen Bell, assisted by Animal Rescue League of NH Director of Outreach & Investigations Maureen Prendergast, conducted a joint investigation into the sale and transfer of several ill and contagious dogs and puppies during October and November 2015 in Deering. Initial complaints were received by the Deering Police about a “Dog Adoption Day” advertised through a…

Kearsarge Indian Museum’s Winter Celebration

Join us for a day full of family activities as we celebrate the beginning of winter. Winter is the traditional time for Native Americans to tell stories and we are pleased to have Native storytellers who will share their stories with us. The day’s events also include Native flute performances, a talk on Native plant use, a beadwork craft, games, traditional…

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The Messenger – Nov. 27, 2015

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 27, 2015 (pdf)Hillsborough celebrates an Olde Fashioned Christmas

Again this year, Hillsborough Pride is coordinating the efforts of Hillsborough’s churches, civic groups and businesses into a town-wide, day-long celebration of both the religious and commercial aspects of Christmas. On Saturday, December 5th, this year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at venues throughout town…

Help the Lions Club feed our needy neighbors this Christmas

Messenger publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 21st consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, wiil be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of  Christmas Food Baskets to needy families  in the area…

Mount Sunapee Resort opens Nov 27th

Mount Sunapee Resort is opening for the 2015-2016 winter season on Friday, November 27 with top-to-bottom skiing and riding from the summit.  Over a mile of continuous terrain will be available for advanced and expert skiers and riders on Upper and Lower Blast Off trails.  There will be no terrain open for novice or beginner skiers and riders.  The Sunapee Express high-speed quad will be operating to the summit with over 1,400 vertical…

Popular Hillsborough couple dies in head-to-head collision

A Hillsborough couple was killed when an SUV hit their vehicle  head-on along Route 9, in Antrim. According to state police, Withington was driving a white 1997 RAV4 with Bouchard in the passenger seat when a westbound Kia Sorrento, driven by Liam P. Flaherty, 18, of Farmington, NY veered off the road to the right, swerved back to the left and continued across to the…

Weare Middle School students learn on several musical instruments

Middle school music programs are special to Brian Fanning. After all, that’s when he discovered his own love of music and began playing the trumpet.  “And, by the time I was in high school, I knew I wanted to teach music as my life’s work,” said the soft-spoken Fanning. “Since my love of music began in middle school, it is kind of special to me to be able to…

DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP

Goffstown 42 Exeter 14: Casey Gervais and Connor Bourque each rushed for three touchdowns as the Goffstown Grizzlies won their first state championship by beating Exeter, 42-14. Bourque rushed for a game-high 211 yards on 24 carries, including a 44-yard TD run…

DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP

Newport 34 Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough 14:  The Newport Tigers avenged last year’s lone loss, in the title game, putting the finishing touches on an 11-0 season beating Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough 48-14 to capture the Division III Championship. It was the Tiger’s ninth title and the first since 2010. Noah Wade scored five touchdowns and…

 

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