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Sheriff Prozzo endorses John Simonds to replace him

Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Prozzo has endorsed Claremont City Councilor John Simonds to replace him when he retires. Simonds, 44, is running for the job against fellow Republicans Denis O’Sullivan and David Cahill, with no Democrats running for…

Hillsborough Parks & Recreation offering two new programs

Newly appointed Hillsborough Parks & Recreation Director Peter Brigham is wasting no time expanding the recreational programs offered by his department. This week Brigham announced the creation of two new offerings. Teens Serve is a collaborative service project between the Office of Youth Services and the Smith Memorial Church. It is an opportunity for young people and adults to give something back to…

Newport woman’s conviction overturned

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed the robbery conviction of a Newport woman who was barred from testifying about past threats by the boyfriend, who she said coerced her into being the getaway driver. Ashley Hayward was only 19 when she was charged with being an accomplice to robbing the Baymont Inn in Lebanon in 2012. She was convicted that September. Although her lawyer was allowed to…

Weare man resists arrest, assaults officers and kicks out cruiser window

Last Thursday afternoon Weare Police responded to a report of a fight between the bar owner and an intoxicated patron at Boondocks Tavern. According to the Police Chief John Valleca, the bar owner called for an intoxicated Timothy Florentino to leave but didn’t want him to drive and they got into a fight. When Officer Brandon Montplaisir arrived, he was met with resistance by Florentino as he tried to…

14th Annual Fly-In and Open House at Newport’s Parlin Field

On Saturday Parlin Field in Newport held its 14th Annual Open House. Newport Boy Scout Troop 316 served pancakes, unique aircraft were on hand; and Young Eagle flights for kids age 8-17, as well as helicopter rides. This year a first took place when Heath Marsden awarded Rocky Cussinelli with a plaque for Life Time Achievement for his work as…

Antrim man threatens to “kill everyone in the house”

On August 15th officers from the Antrim Police Department were dispatched to 15 High Street for a male subject threatening to shoot everyone in the residence. The Antrim Police Department was assisted by officers from the Hillsboro PD, Greenfield PD, Bennington PD, and the Hancock PD and Antrim’s ambulance was requested to respond and stage away from the location and a portion of High Street was shut down. Upon arrival of the Antrim PD, it was determined that all occupants…

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Injured man airlifted after Newport motorcycle accident

A man was airlifted to DHMC after the throttle on his motorcycle stuck, causing him to crash into a fence on Saturday just before 4:30 on South Main Street in Newport. Witnesses say the motorcyclist pulled out of Irving gas station and he pulled over to wait for a…

Henniker Police warn of Green Dot MoneyPak scam

The Henniker Police are warning residents not to sign up for a money scam involving Green Dot MoneyPak cards. According to Chief Ryan Murdough, over the past few months, the police have received reports from about a half-dozen residents who said they had gotten the scam…

Three people killed in Stoddard accident

Three people died after a car and a camper collided Saturday afternoon on Route 9 in Stoddard, state police said. A 2010 Honda Accord was driving west when it collided with the camper near the intersection of New Hampshire Route 123 around 2:15 p.m., state police said. The Accord was driven by Mary Newton, 54, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, who drove into the eastbound lane and hit…

Hillsborough’s new UPS Store supports area’s small businesses

On Monday, August 4, a new UPS Store opened in Hillsborough in the center of downtown, adjacent to the Sausage Source. The store is part of a nation-wide chain of stores that specialize in supporting small businesses and retail customers for all their logistics needs. The Hillsborough store is owned by the Reopel family of Hillsborough and is…

Newport Historical Society hosts program on the Concord Coach

“Abbot & Downing and the Concord Coach,” subtitled “Maybe it Begins as a Love Story,” is the title of a program by Peter James, presented by the Newport Historical Society, in the ballroom of the Richards Free Library, 20 Main St, in Newport, NH, on Tuesday, August 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The program is free, open to the public, and the…

Community Garden serves Henniker & Hopkinton

Something beautiful is happening at Hopkinton-Everett Lake. Amidst the lush greenery and beautiful postcard perfect scenes, a community garden is growing; a garden blooming with delicious, seasonal vegetables lovingly tended by the Henniker and Hopkinton Lions Clubs of New Hampshire. The true beauty of this community garden isn’t the array of colors of the vegetables that are springing forth from the soil, but the fact that the garden provides food for many local disadvantaged people..

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Bradford approves forming a voluntary FAST Squad

Fire Chief Mark Goldberg informed the Bradford Selectmen that several offers have been made for the town ambulance with one firm also willing to take the power stretcher on consignment. The selectmen authorized…

Henniker ATV accident sends couple to hospital

An ATV accident in Henniker sent a Connecticut couple to Concord Hospital on Saturday. Officials say that accident occurred on Liberty Hill Road in Henniker just after 7:10 pm. Henniker Police and NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to the scene. ATV operator Troy Anderson of Connecticut, age 44, and his passenger Tracy Laurinitis of Connecticut, age 43, were…

Woman airlifted after Stoddard accident

A Deerfield woman sustained serious leg injuries Thursday morning when her SUV crashed into guard rails on Route 9 in Stoddard. New Hampshire State Police said Cheryl Turgeon, 51, who was driving a 2013 Dodge Durango, was headed west on Route 9, just west of the Antrim townline, when her vehicle…

Newport’s recreational programs praised as “Diverse and Dynamic”

While the Hillsborough selectmen continue to struggle with their efforts to expand the town’s recreational services, their counterparts in Newport are moving forward with and expansion of the recreation Department. At Monday’s meeting Recreation Director PJ Lovely introduced Becky Merrow to the Board as Recreation Supervisor to assist him in managing and organizing the town’s…

New London Recreation hosts the “2014 Great Watermelon Race”

New London Recreation Director Scott Blewett has announced the official rules for the “2014 Great Watermelon Race” to be held on Tuesday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m. on Gould road. The event is free and open to all…

Town managed Weare Farmers Market proposed

Wendy Stevens explained to the We are selectmen that she would like to establish a town managed farmer’s market. Her thought is to have the farmers managed by the Agricultural Commission. It was noted that members would have to be reappointed to the Agricultural Commission, which has been…

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Thousands pay tribute to fallen Greenfield Marine

More than 2,000 people attended the funeral service for Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Garabrant at ConVal Regional High School Saturday morning. Speaking to Garabrant’s family; parents John Garabrant and…

Young and young at heart thrilled by the Kelley Miller Circus

They started arriving about 7:00 a.m. with the precision of an Army battalion on the move. The 39 trucks and trailers of the Kelley Miller Circus pulled onto Hillsborough’s Grimes Field and immediately began setting up for another performance…

Franklin man assaults & burns his sister

A Franklin man faces several charges after police say he tried to set his truck on fire while his sister was still inside. Edward Doherty Jr. faces several charges, including attempted arson and reckless conduct, after he allegedly assaulted his sister, drove into the woods and attempted to…

Police called to high tension Hillsborough Selectmen’s meeting

Tensions ran so high at Tuesday’s Hillsborough Selectmen’s meeting that the police were called in. Cathy Bennett, who runs the summer program at Manahan Park and oversees the After School Program, recruited several of her…

Young Bradford girl trying to save horses

Hailey Hogancamp, a 12 year old girl from Bradford, NH, is trying to save One Horse at a Time. It was just about a year ago that Hailey adopted her horse Biscuit who was rescued from a slaughter house by…

Two illegal Mexican immigrants arrested by Washington Police

A traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker lead to the arrest of two Mexican Nationals wanted by Department of Homeland Security- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS-ICE) for immigration violations. Washington Police Chief Steve Marshall says Erick Tinajero, 24, and…

Deering Selectmen accept three Highway Dept bids

Road Agent Peter Beard met with the Deering Selectmen for several bid openings. HW Dow’s bid of $14,500 for Crack Sealing was the only one received. Beard explained that there has only been one bidder for many years and that the bid amount has always…

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Student suing Seastrand and Town of New London

As has been expected for over a year, a civil lawsuit has ben filed against former Police Chief David Seastrand and the Town of New London. David Seastrand resigned as New London’s police chief in April 2013 after a then 19-year-old freshman at Colby-Sawyer College charged Seastrand with…

Hillsboro Lions Club awards highest honor to a Henniker Rotarian

The Hillsboro Lions Club celebrated another successful year with Changing of the Guard Banquet and awards ceremony at the American Legion Hall. Sally Jones was installed as the Club’s…

Newbury couple arrested on felony Arson charges

A Newbury couple was arrested for arson on Wednesday afternoon for a June 9 fire on Stoney Brook Road in Newbury. The State Fire Marshal’s Office charged Douglas McCahon, 58, with one count of Felony Arson, and one misdemeanor charge of Burning Without A Permit and Rosemarie Digilio, 47, was charged with one count of Felony Conspiracy to…

Hopkinton man escaped to see birth of his child

A Hopkinton man faces six charges after he was accused of slipping out of handcuffs and leading Franklin Police on a chase for hours. Derek Wright appeared in court Wednesday morning and was arraigned on two felonies and four misdemeanors. Police said Wright was picked up on a probation violation…

Greenfield Marine dies by Afghanistan roadside bomb

A Marine from New Hampshire died while serving in Afghanistan, according to releases from state and federal officials. Lance Cpl. Brandon Garabrant died Friday. “Our hearts are broken by the loss of Lance Corporal Brandon Garabrant, a true American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country that he loved,” U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte said in…

Peterborough’s $6 million “Library of the Future”

A $6 million capital campaign to fund the “Library of the Future” was unveiled at the 1833 Society annual meeting this week. “The goal is to raise $6 million and that money would cover the entire project,” said library director…

ConVal Tennis competes in state tourney

ConVal’s #1 player, Carl Svensson, played in the NHIAA individual singles tournament. Carl, on the right, defeated the #1 player from Nashua North, 8-5, in the first round. In the second round Carl played the #1 from Portsmouth who he had…