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The Messenger – August 9, 2013

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Download The Messenger - August 9, 2013 (pdf)Weare woman sentenced to one year in jail

The Weare woman who stole about $80,000 from her employer’s company while it was in bankruptcy will spend the next year in jail. Renee Pelletier, 60, begins serving the sentence at the end of the month and has been ordered pay restitution to her former employer, Modern Excavation and Development, a small…

Local crafters featured at 80th League of NH Craftmen’s Fair

The 80th Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort opened on August 3rd and will run through August 11th. Organizers expect about 30,000 people to attend the nation’s oldest continuously running Craft Fair which offers demonstrations, workshops, performing arts…

Strum Ruger donates firearms to the NRA

An exclusive collection of rifles and pistols now have a home at the National Rifle Association Headquarters Range thanks to a special donation from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Numbering eight guns in all, the collection will be made available when…

Warner man killed in Florida accident

A Warner motorcyclist was killed in Florida last Friday after hitting a truck that pulled in front of him. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a GMC 1500 pickup being driven by Andrew N. Crone, 26, of Bradenton was northbound on U.S. 41 and began…

Volunteers needed for Food Pantry Garden

The 2013 garden is going full swing. All the vegetables are growing very well. There is a good harvest of lettuce and tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, herbs, kale and collards. Come by the garden on Bear Hill Road see how nice the garden looks. Hillsborough needs someone to take over this endeavor for the…

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The Messenger – August 2, 2013

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Download The Messenger - August 2, 2013 (pdf)2 arrested, weapons seized, in separate Henniker drug busts

On July 24, 2013 at about 7:30 am the Henniker Police Department, NH State Police, Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office and the NH Attorney Generals Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located at 122 Liberty Hill Road. The warrant was a result of a…

Hillsborough woman suing Shaw’s Supermarkets in Federal Court

A Hillsborough woman is suing Shaw’s Supermarkets in Federal Court under the Americans with Disabilities Act, claiming Shaw’s failed to accommodate her disability, retaliated against her because of her illness and violated the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Concord Monitor first reported that Sarah Parker, 32, the former bakery manager at…

Peterborough woman faces felony charges in Vermont

A Peterborough woman is facing a pair of felony charges in Vermont after she allegedly operated her vehicle under the influence of narcotics and struck a motorcycle, causing injuries to the biker and his…

Twins open Newbury food cart

A pair of young enterprising entrepreneurs have opened a food cart next to the Town Beach in Newbury offering their customers a healthier lunch. Lucy and Blake Licata, two 10-year-old fraternal twins from Hopkinton, operate Blake and Lucy’s Lunchbox, offering chicken salad sandwiches, vegetable chips and kettle corn, fruits and vegetables, and bottled water and home made…

Hancock man indicted for sexual assault

The Hillsborough County Grand Jury has indicted Scott Leblanc, 57, of Hancock on 12 counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. Leblanc has been charged with repeatedly assaulting a girl under the age of 13 between…

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The Messenger – July 26, 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 26, 2013 (pdf)New London concerned with dogs at large

At Monday’s meeting, Mag Francis of Wilmot Center Road met with the Selectmen to express her frustration with dogs running at large in Elkins. She recounted several recent incidents, including; a woman being attacked by two…

Weare investigation leads to multiple arrests

A Weare police investigation into drug activity has resulted in the arrest of an Auburn man and a raid and an arrest in Manchester last Thursday night. Weare Police Sgt. Joseph Kelley testified in the Circuit Court-Manchester District Division that the investigation and reverse sting …

Sunapee Police are “Above the curve”

Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill addressed the question that was brought up at the last Board of Selectmen’s meeting regarding how well equipped the Sunapee Police Department is relative to security cameras in the station and in the…

25th Annual Balloon Fest & Fair overcomes the weather

Heavy downpours and oppressive heat and humidity held the crowd down at this year’s 25th Annual Hillsborough Balloon Fest and Fair, but organizers still consider it a success. Profits from the event are split evenly between the Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. The Balloon Fest Committee was again proud to partner with…

Henniker Rotary Club’s “Fire On The Mountain” Chili Fest returns

Scheduled for August 25 at Pat’s Peak, the Henniker Rotary Chili Fest, Fire on the Mountain, has become one of our area’s biggest and best attended summer events. There is something at Chili Fest for everyone. Kid activities, live music with Jeff Dearborn and Contoocook Blues Society, variety of vendors, food…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 25, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 19 – 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 19, 2013 (pdf)Four people hospitalized

Three people involved in a multiple vehicle accident on Route 101 in Peterborough were taken to Monadnock Community Hospital, and a fourth was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on Sunday. Police reports indicate…

Three-year-old girl drowns at Perkins Pond

The State Police Marine Patrol was called to a home on Sunapee’s Perkins Pond just before noon on Sunday on a report of a possible drowning. When they arrived, Marine Patrol officers Shawn Jeanson and James Yazinski were told 3-year-old Sidney Joy Allen was…

Goffstown mother leaves baby in hot car

A 25-year-old Goffstown mother is accused of leaving her 2-year-old daughter in a parked vehicle at a Hannaford supermarket parking lot on Tuesday, police said. Sarah Jordan was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after leaving…

International Russian Folk Troupe featured at Henniker Concert

A rare treat is in store for attendees on July 23, when the Town of Henniker Summer Music Series presents, SATTUMA, a versatile and internationally acclaimed family folk troupe from Russia. Sattuma has been engaging audiences, in songs and tunes from the Finnish, Karelian and Russian traditions since…

Hillsboro-Deering revamps bus routes

The Hillsboro-Deering School District has revamped bus routes this year. Working with First Student Transportation, the administration worked with three goals in mind:

• Transport students to and from school safely

• Reduce the number of buses used and the budget spent on transportation

• Minimize the length of bus routes where possible

Along several routes, a central point within a…

Greenfield hosts Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike and Trail Run Races

The Seventh Annual Hampshire 100, hosted by the Eastern Fat Tire Association (EFTA), will be held on August 17 & 18, 2013 at Oak Park in Greenfield, NH. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Crotched Mountain Foundation’s Accessible Recreation and Sports program, which brings people with disabilities together with family and friends in a range of accessible recreational and sport…

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The Messenger – July 12, 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 12, 2013 (pdf)Newport man’s bail increased to $25,000

Thomas Meade, 19, of Newport had his bail increased from $1,000 to $25,000 personal recognizance at his arraignment in Sullivan County Superior Court last Monday. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and is believed to be the getaway driver during a…

Francestown’s Scoby Pond Beach closed

Milfoil treatment took place at Francestown’s Scoby Pond on Tuesday July 9th. This round of treatment used herbicide to control non-native milfoil in several areas of the pond, mostly along the northern and..

Deering Selectmen fire Town Administrator Craig Ohlson

The Deering Selectmen have issued the following press release following a non-public meeting on Tuesday night. “Contrary to the rumors that have been noted recently in the public sphere, Town Administrator Craig Ohlson has not submitted his resignation to the Town. While that possibility was…

Warner approves $163,663 for new truck

The Warner Selectmen recently held a Public Hearing on the purchase of Highway Equipment. Matt Waite, Director of Public Works is asking for their permission to replace the 1986 Mack dump truck. He presented two options, a 2014 Freightliner 10 wheeled dump truck for…

Newport man one of six facing felonies

A Newport man is one of six suspects arrested in a recent Claremont drug sweep who now are facing felony charges in the Sullivan County Superior Court. Jonathan Baldwin, 27, of Newport has been charged with selling a variety of…

H-D School Board hires baseball field engineers

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor John Butler introduced Bradlee Mezquita, Vice President of Tighe & Bond Environmental Engineers of Portsmouth to the Hillsboro-Deering School Board at Monday’s meeting. Mezquita was there to discuss the drainage problem at the…

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The Messenger – July 5, 2013

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Download The Messenger - July 5, 2013 (pdf)Hillsboro Balloon Fest & Fair marks 25th Anniversary

The Hillsboros Balloon Fest & Fair marks its 25th Anniversary when it kicks off on thursday July 18th at grimes Field. Running through July 21st, the event offers something for the entire family. Bands, dancers, and magicians, are just some of the free entertainment available throughout the expanded weekend. Balloons lift off…

The Violettes have deep roots in Warner

I recently had the honor and privilege of attending a small gathering at the Violette household in Warner where Dick, Alice and their children were celebrating Dick and Alice’s 75th wedding anniversary; they were married on June 10, 1938 in Hillsboro. Although Alderic O. “Dick” Violette is a long time…

Early morning fire destroys Warner home

Warner Fire Chief Ed Raymond reports that a cell phone caller at about 3 a.m. reported spotting flames a home at 73 Old Main St. The two-story home of Julian Locke was heavily damaged. When firefighters arrived the home was…

Hillsboro District Food Pantry raises $9,339 for Feinstein Challenge

Thanks to a great fundraising team, this year’s second annual Feinstein Challenge was a phenomenal success. In addition to those shown in the photo, Sharon Otterson worked tirelessly on the effort. The Hillsboro District Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who was a part of this effort. Your hearts have been seen, and we think they are beautiful. We thank those of you who…

Selectmen sign 2nd PILOT Agreement

If the Antrim Selectmen are anything, they are consistent. On Thursday, they signed a second Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with Antrim Wind Energy following a public hearing on Monday night. A prior agreement was thrown out by the Superior Court as it was not negotiated in public. The new agreement, as did the old, calls for a payment of…

Newport Town Offices recovering from lightning strike

The Newport Selectmen, leaders of “The Sunshine Town,” spent a portion of Monday night’s meeting assessing the damage caused by a recent lightning strike on Town Hall. Town Manager Paul Brown detailed the damage caused by a lighting bolt which blasted an 8-inch hole in the roof of the historic building. The hole has been covered with a piece of Plexiglas while the town seeks …

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 3, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 28, 2013

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Download The Messenger - June 28, 2013 (pdf)Many changes at Newport Police Department

Newport Police Chief James Burroughs recently updated the Selectmen on several issues. He presented the Board with a proposed Towing Agreement which was approved. The Chief stressed that many of the town’s ordinances were outdated and needed revisions. The Board agreed with…

No decision yet on Conservation Easement or new PILOT Agreement

Although the whole process may be a moot point, the Antrim Selectmen held their second public hearing on Antrim Wind Energy’s proposed 100 acre conservation easement over the Bean property. The NH Site Evaluation Committee meets again on July 10 to decide whether…

Mass man injured in Peterborough accident

A Massachusetts man was thrown from his jeep when it rolled over on Route 101 in Peterborough. Reports indicate that Michael Brooks, 29, of Winchendon, Mass, was driving west on Route 101 near Mountain Road when…

Hancock will celebrate the 4th on the 6th

Hancock’s Independence Day Celebration will be held July 6. From 6 to 9 p.m., the Hancock Women’s Guild will host an ice cream social at the vestry. This year there will be hot dogs and drinks for sale, too. From 6 to 7 p.m., ring the…

Warner has 19 bridges on the “Red List”

At Warner’s Selectmen meeting Stephan Liakos, P.E., Bridge Engineer from the DOT Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance, Matt Waite, Director of Public Works and Jim Bingham, Town Administrator met with the Board to discuss the town’s bridges. Liakos provided a spread sheet and map of all 19 bridges in Warner as well as the inspection reports of the Warner bridges that are on the DOT “red list”, including…

Quick response prevents Hopkinton drowning

Witnesses pulled a man from the lake at Hopkinton’s Elm Brook Park, administering CPR and probably saved his life. Craig Burrell of Hopkinton said he first realized something was wrong when he saw the man’s wife running to the water, calling for…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 27, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 21, 2013

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Download The Messenger - June 21, 2013 (pdf)Newport Selectmen honor the life of Richard Chappell

At Monday’s meeting, the Newport Selectmen took a moment to honor the memory of Richard Chappell who died suddenly Thursday, June 13th, at home. Rich spent his life helping people. First in the U. S. Air Force, then as a police officer and detective in Pennsylvania and most recently as the director of the…

H-D grads ‘crippled by our privilege and blinded by richness’

“Unselfish” is the word that Principal Jim O’Rourke said best describes the 109 members of Hillsboro-Deering’s class of 2013. “The change in culture this class has motivated in our entire school community is nothing short of remarkable,” he said. “This class has truly inspired me to be…

Kearsarge grads asked to ‘Look within yourself. Wonder at nature’

Following a long-standing tradition Kindergartners from the various District Elementary Schools, the “Class of 2025,” sang “God Bless America” and recited the Pledge of Allegiance as the high school chorus sang the National Anthem to open the 2013 graduation ceremonies at Kearsarge Regional High School. Principal James Daley…

Crotched Mountain cease and desist order

Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride officials find themselves in hot water with Francestown officials after failing to attend a second compliance hearing to discuss lighting fixtures at the ski area. The Planning Board voted unanimously to find…

Henniker Selectmen will not renew trash contract

Transfer Station/Recycling Center Superintendent Bill McGirr met again with the Henniker Selectmen to discuss the town’s future trash/recycling needs. The current Cooperative contract to transport trash to the…

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum annual PowWow July 13-14

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is pleased to announce the return of its annual powwow on July 13 and 14. The dance arena will come alive with the heartbeat of Native America as four drum groups and their singers provide the music for…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 22, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 14, 2013

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Download The Messenger - June 14, 2013 (pdf)Seastrand’s accuser sent to court diversion program

Janelle Westfall, 19, of Alexandria, the Colby-Sawyer College student who reported former New London Police Chief David Seastrand for asking her to pose nude in exchange for dropping her charges has been referred to a court diversion program. If she successfully completes the…

Threat of rain forces ConVal’s 2013 graduation indoors

Pride was the watchword at ConVal’s 2013 graduation ceremony on Saturday. Ryan Shows welcomed all by declaring “‘When I am asked ‘Where did you graduate from high school?’ I will proudly respond ‘I graduated from ConVal,’ and I believe every other senior here will too.” Friends and family of the…

Sunapee icon loses battle with cancer

Sunapee area residents and fans of the MV Sunapee recently learned of the death of Capt. David Hargbol after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Hargbol had been a Captain on Lake Sunapee for over 35 years. He owned the…

Hillsborough Police K9 Team successful

Sgt. Nick Hodgen and K9 Fanto of the Hillsborough Police Department traveled to Boston and attended the Untied States Police Canine Association Region 4 field trials hosted by the Boston Police Department on June 1-2. These trials serve as the teams’ primary patrol certification and the participating K9 teams compete against each other for high scores overall and…

First steps taken in reorganizing Weare Police Department

Chair Tom Clow introduced the Weare Selectmen to Art Walker as interim Police Manager through MRI. Vice Chair Richard Butt asked Walker if he has any impressions of the department. Walker said that most personnel seem motivated and supportive of…

Andover wildlife preservation program June 19th

The Andover Conservation Commission (ACC), in collaboration with several other state and local organizations, will launch a summer-long “Taking Action for Wildlife” program with two public events in June, and continuing with additional activities in July, August and September. The purpose of the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 13, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 7, 2013

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Download The Messenger - June 7, 2013 (pdf)Registered Newport sex offender arrested again

Charles Lancey, 55, of Newport was arrested by Lebanon Police on Tuesday. He has been charged with three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. Lebanon police have confirmed that Lancey is the same Charles E. Lancey III of Maple Street, Newport, who has been a registered…

Stark junior exhibits at Carnegie Hall

Shannon Buckley, a junior at John Stark Regional High School attended the 90th annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Her painting, Apple Head earned her a Silver Medal Award. The celebration of this year’s winning students and teachers…

Rotary Club provides smoke detectors to Fire Departments

Each year the Henniker Rotary Club provides funding for a special community service project selected by its president. Past projects included sending middle school students from Henniker and Hillsboro-Deering to Camp Spaulding for a day of ropes training, purchasing a new score board at the…

Newbury man arrested for burglary in New London

New London Police have arrested Jesse French, 42, of Newbury, and charged him with Felony Burglary, Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass, and Misdemeanor Receiving Stolen Property. He was arraigned on May 30 and is being held on $1,000 cash bail pending a…

Conservation Commission awards patches

On May 15, the New London Conservation Commission made their second presentation of hiking patches. These patches are given to everyone who hikes the 26 miles of trails in the town of New London and has included goats and dogs! This year’s recipients were…

Washington Chief on administrative duties after accidental shooting

Washington Police Chief Steven Marshall told the Union Leader that he is happy to be teased by his friends and not eulogized by them, after accidentally shooting himself in the hand. The accident happened in the police…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 6, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

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