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Download The Messenger – August 3, 2012 pages 1-16 (pdf)

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Hillsborough pleads – keep our street lights on

On behalf of the Hillsborough Board of Selectmen, Building/Code/Health Inspector Kelly Dearborn-Luce has written to the NH Department of Transportation asking that officials reconsider the decision to shut off the street lights in two of the several areas they have proposed. Local officials are particularly concerned with…

Antrim house destroyed – fire remains under investigation

Antrim Fire Chief Mike Beauchamp has not released the cause of a Sunday night fire which destroyed a house on Concord Street. He would say only that the fire remains under investigation. The Antrim Fire Department responded to a single alarm at about 11:30 p.m. but soon required assistance from…

$560,000 Weare home sells for $60,000

A Weare house, valued at $560,000 on the town’s tax rolls, which was seized by the U.S. Marshals Service in 2010, was sold at auction last week for $60,000. Christian Laura, 44, who owned the home until 2010, was indicted on drug trafficking and…

O’Dougherty and By off to Korea in Jan

Two athletes from New Hampshire will be joining nearly 3,300 fellow athletes and teams from over 100 nations around the world in PyeongChang, South Korea, Jan 29–Feb 5, 2013. The 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games will feature world-class competition in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, snowboarding and speed skating, among other sports. Special Olympics New Hampshire is proud to announce that two athletes from our state will be competing as …

Two young children survive Weare crash

On July 29th Weare Officers Ken Cox and Nick Nadeau responded to Abijah Bridge Road in Weare for a reported single vehicle crash. It was reported that the vehicle had impacted a sign and rolled over. It was also reported that…

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Monadnock Humane Society provides Therapy Dogs

Children will be able to practice reading this summer at Monadnock Humane Society in the company of a dog. Our friendly therapy dogs love to listen to a good story. Don’t worry, Mom. These dogs hold advanced degrees in Meeting & Greeting so we can promise your child a safe and fun…

Hillsborough woman suing SAU #34 for wrongful termination

Maureen Berger’s wrongful termination lawsuit against SAU #34 is scheduled for trial in the Hillsborough County Superior court in April of 2013. Berger, of Hillsborough, had been employed as the Administrative Assistant to then…

Microburst knocks out 40% of Hopkinton power

A round of severe storms rolled through the state Tuesday night, taking out trees and power lines and leaving a big mess in many areas. In Hopkinton, several roads were…

Greenfiled’s Otter Lake full of Milfoil

Officials at the NH Department of Environmental Safety have determined that the milfoil infestation at Otter Lake in Greenfield is so bad that it can not be eradicated this year. In a statement recently released by DES, the infestation is established enough to have been present for as long as…

Drowning woman saved at Lake Sunapee

New Hampshire Marnie Patrol officers pulled a Massachusetts woman out of Lake Sunapee after she had trouble in the water Sunday. The officers heard a cry for help as they were on patrol in Gardner Bay at the lake and saw…

Download The Messenger – July 6, 2012 pages 1-16 (pdf)

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Deering man loses his eye in Weare single car crash

On June 29th Weare Officers Dan Aiken and Brandon Montplaisir responded to Reservoir Drive in the area of Brown Hill Road for a single vehicle crash involving a roll over. Upon arriving in the area, officers met with two of the passengers who…

Stetser’s ‘resignation’ cost taxpayers two months paid leave

The Hillsborough Selectmen began Tuesday’s special meeting by immediately convening a non-public session to confer with Town Council on the phone. Upon returning, the Board unanimously voted to seal the…

Antrim woman triggers review of how welfare is distributed

A principled stand by an Antrim woman has triggered a full scale review of both state and federal assistance programs. Two weeks ago, Jackie Wilson, while working as a clerk at the Big Apple Convenience Store in Peter-borough, refused to allow a customer…

Newbury Veterans Memorial to be dedicated July 14th

The Town of Newbury is scheduled to dedicate its new Veterans Memorial during the Old Home Day on July 14th. A committee was formed by the Selectmen a little more than three years ago with a mission to make “a statement of gratitude to the men and women who have served or…

Elisabeth von Trapp sings in Newport

The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will host Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. Von Trapp will perform outdoors under the…

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No charges against driver in Newport fatal accident

After an extensive investigation authorities have determined that no charges will be filed in the death of Stephanie Burch, 30, of Newport. Police had initially determined that alcohol, drugs or king at Peterborough’s Big Apple convenience store. When she refused to sell…

Graduates told at Kearsarge ‘every single child counts’

Kearsarge Regional Principal William Daley opened the 2012 graduation ceremonies by thanking parents for the contributions they made in making this day possible. “Thank you for trusting us with your most valuable…

Annual Intertribal Powwow in Warner

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is pleased to announce that the 13th Annual Intertribal Powwow will host a drum competition for the first time. The powwow begins on July 14 at 10:00 am and runs to July 15 at 4:00pm. Two host drums will…

88th Annual New London Hospital Day set for August 4th

Hospital Days began in 1924 when a weekday was chosen to celebrate New London Hospital with the community. The whole town came out to laugh and enjoy each other’s company while whole-heartedly supporting its community hospital. It’s been a tradition for members of the community to…

Sunapee Lakers repeat as Division IV Champions

Troy Fowler brought his “A” game to Delta Dental Stadium to lead the Lakers to a rare repeat as Division IV Champions. Fowler pitched a…

Hopkinton Hawks claim first Division III Championship since 2000

The Hopkinton Hawks lived up to their top seeded billing, beating #3 Campbell 4-0 in the Division III Championship game Saturday at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. Pitcher Sam Bonifant threw a complete game, striking…

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HDHS fights Leukemia & Lymphoma

The Hillsboro-Deering High School chapter of DECA, along with the Hillsboro-Deering High School National Honor Society raised $1,000.00 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) during a campaign called Pennies for Patients. DECA and NHS students helped HDHS join more than…

Two saved in New London

Police Chief David Seastrand told the New London Selectmen that a of New London man, who was staying at the Inn at Pleasant Lake, heard a noise and crash outside and took it upon himself to investigate. He found a car that was on fire and was able to pull…

Residents urged to remove bird feeders attracting bears

Sightings of Black Bear have increased dramatically in area towns this spring. As a result of frequent sightings in Henniker, Selectman Leo Aucoin asked the Henniker police and representatives of NH Fish & Game and Wildlife Services to brief the board on how to handle…

Antrim to study ecology of Campbell Pond

Peter Beblowski and Linda Bryer from the Conservation Commission met with the Antrim Selectmen Monday night to discuss working with the Bennington Conservation Commission to develop and enhance the trail system along…

Andy & Laurie Sanborn resign but file to run again

Henniker residents State Senator Andy Sanborn and his wife Representative Laurie Sunburn both resigned their respective seats in the New Hampshire legislature only to…

Medieval Festival at Henniker Community School

Jesters, knights, kings, queens, lords, and ladies will all come to life in the seventh grade at the Henniker Community School during a Medieval Festival on June 13, 2012. Planned by the students as part of their study of the Middle Ages, it features…