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Download The Messenger – May 25, 2012 pages 1-16 (pdf)

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Teacher Evaluations

HDHS Principal James O’Rourke along with teachers John Bramley, Heidi Welch and Noah Denslow briefed the School Board on a unique teacher evaluation program they have been developing which…

Hillsborough bridge enters Presidential debate

Last Friday, about 150 supporters waited under sunny skies, in front of the national press corp, at the Hillsboro Ford parking lot for the arrival of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney…

Newbury man’s death ruled a suicide

Gary Norton, 45, a 15 year veteran of the Bedford Police Department was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Newbury home last Friday. Criminal charges of theft by unauthorized taking had…

Malfunction at Georges Mills station

Administrator Kim Hallquist informed the New London Selectmen that there was a malfunction at the Georges Mills Pump Station and there was a small release of wastewater onto the ground. Donna Nashawaty, Sunapee’s Town Manager, sent out a Code RED message alerting…

SAU #34 undergoes a major staff restructuring

Interim SAU #34 Superintendent Dr. Gary Murphy has announced a major reorganization of staff at the SAU. Patti Parenteau has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. The job includes all the duties of Parenteau’s current…

Sunapee supports Fireworks ordinance

A number of Sunapee residents recently spoke in support of the proposed fireworks ordinance. The main concerns were noise, weather and fire conditions and pollution to the lake. There was much discussion on what days would be…

Download The Messenger – May 11, 2012 pages 1-20 (pdf)

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New London adds a cop

In an attempt to hold down costs, the New London Selectmen decided not to replace a police officer who resigned to take a position in Concord, which resulted in a reduction in the Police Department’s budget as presented at Wednesday’s Town Meeting. In explaining the public safety portion…

Newport voters are in no mood to spend

The operative word at Tuesday’s Newport Town Meeting was “NO”. Voters rejected the proposed $8.81 million operating budget by a vote of 371-384, leaving the town with the default budget of $8.58 million. Also rejected were…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA Team-5th in the world

Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA ended their competitive year with two recognitions on the international stage at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 27 – May 2, 2012. Hillsboro-Deering’s DECA team for Virtual Business Retailing represented NH and won several rounds ultimately…

Peterborough EMT contesting dismissal

The Peterborough Select Board recently held a grievance hearing requested by Jennifer Durval who was dismissed from her job as an EMT with the town’s Fire and Rescue Department. Durval was fired after she failed to obtain…

Warner Selectmen are talking trash

Varick Proper, Foreman at the Warner Transfer Station reported that the tonnage numbers are stable. Construction and demolition are showing a slight reduction because of the monitoring; only construction material generated in…

HYAA U-12 Bombers stay undefeated

Grimes Field in beautiful Hillsboro N.H. than it was on Saturday when the Hillsboro Bombers defeated Weare to improve to a 2-0 undefeated season in what started out to be a pitchers duel for the first two innings. The Bombers put 11 year old Sean Morin on the hill for the start of the game striking…

Download The Messenger – April 27, 2012 pages 1-16 (pdf)

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Dog dies in Hillsborough fire after alerting occupants

Dupa managed to wake his owner who with his father was able to escape the fire that consumed their home on Merrill Road in Hillsborough last Friday. Unfortunately, Dupa and three of the other four dogs…

Approval of Newport gun range under appeal

Opponents of a shooting range on the John Stark Highway in Newport plan to appeal the ZBA’s approval of the facility. Michael Fisher, a Lempster attorney has been retained to represent a group of…

New London approves Elkins Fish & Game request

Michael Gelcius, president of the Elkins Fish & Game Club met with the New London Selectmen recently to propose a standing agreement between the town and club allowing the club to use the former…

Weare family busted for marijuana

Weare Police have arrested a family of four on charges that they conducted a small marijuana growing operation out of the basement of their Holly Hill Farm Road home. Arrested were…

American Legion host Junior High Oratorical Contest

Over 70 American Legion members, family and friends witnessed a thought provoking contest at the Legion’s New Hampshire Department’s finals of the 2012 Junior High School Oratorical Program held at…

Antrim Police warn of phone scam artists

According to a recent press release from the Antrim Police Department, residents statewide have been receiving telemarketing calls, reportedly from the NH Association of Chiefs of Police, asking for donations to aid the families of slain…

Download The Messenger – April 13, 2012 pages 1-16 (pdf)

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Antrim man ejected from car on I-89

An Antrim man apparently fell asleep at the wheel while traveling on I-89, causing his 2005 Subaru to bounce off a guard rail before crossing into the left lane and striking a Chevy Cavalier driven by Peter Kelpakgian, 24, of Warner. Police reports indicate that Christopher Richard, 31 of Antrim was…

Antrim & Bennington schools may be closed

Faced with declining enrollments, the ConVal School District has established a committee to study potential models to consolidate its 8 elementary and 2 middle schools. Some of the models contemplate closing…

HDMS students asked to join “Rachel’s Challenge”

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School students and staff spent the day Wednesday in assemblies and work sessions learning about “Rachel’s Challenge”, a national program modeled after the writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the Colorado teenager who was the first person killed during…

Over 300 attend Newport’s Peeps Diorama Contest

Fran Huot, the program coordinator at Newport’s Library Arts Center was thrilled with both the participation and attendance at the Center’s 1st annual “Peeps Diorama Contest” last Saturday. Over 300 people viewed the…

Hopkinton guidance counselor arrested for assault

Hopkinton High School Guidance Counselor Eugene Fox of Henniker has been placed on paid administrative leave after his arrest on charges that he assaulted his 75 year-old uncle last Friday. Fox is charged with second degree assault for allegedly …

Download The Messenger – March 30, 2012 pages 1-16 (pdf)

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Drug sweep at Newport Middle/High School

At their last meeting, Interim Principal Donald Hart gave the school board an update on the recent lock down and drug sweep at Newport Middle/High School. He reported that the lock down drill was…

Dollar General plans 10,545 sq. ft. Newport store

Fresh from its approval in Hillsborough and recent application in Bennington, Dollar General Stores have announced that it wants to build a store in Newport. If approved the Dollar General store will be…

Laconia Savings supports The Grapevine

Laconia Savings Bank is proud to donate $1,000 to The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center towards their “Guiding Good Choices” program. The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center invites parents of children ages 9 to 14 years to participate in a free workshop called Guiding Good Choices® that research shows is effective in preventing alcohol, drug and tobacco…

Former Deering man arrested for child porn

Dana Moody, 44 of Clark Hill Road in New Boston was arraigned on five felony charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. The arrest results from images and videos of…

Sunapee student in NH Geography Bee

A Sunapee seventh grader participated in the 2012 NH Geographic Bee held at Keene State College on March 30th. Should he win the NH competition, Connor Fleury would be awarded…

Heritage Museum seeks items for display

Volunteers at the Hillsborough Heritage Museum are busy creating new display for the 2012 season. Our main display this year will be centered around…