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The Messenger – December 9, 2011

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Neighbor complains about noise levels at HHP

Tom Ensigner met with the Henniker selectmen to register his complaint about the noise coming from the nearby Henniker Hardwood Pallet (HHP). Ensigner said HHP often begins its operations at 4 AM and the noise from its forklifts, de-barker and chipper resonates into the Highland residential area, making it difficult to sleep…

Deering burglary and suspicious activity

Sometime between December 1 and the evening of December 3, an East Deering Road residence was burglarized and sustained damages to include the copper plumbing being removed, causing water damage to the finished basement area, as well as other minor structural damages from forced entry…

Proposed H-D School Budget up $1.4 million

With a proposed budget increase of $1.4 million and a default budget up nearly $500,000, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board has asked Superintendent Dr. Gary Murphy and Business Administrator Ernest Muserallo to prepare budget impact scenarios if the default budget was reduced by $250,000 or $500,000…

Icy road causes Newbury auto accident

Route 103 in Newbury was closed for more than 12 hours, after a car skidded off the road and hit a utility pole. Matt Parker, 38, and his wife, Heidi suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Newbury Police Department. Newbury Officer Bradley Wheeler reports that the pole was broken in half, and the top half with the wires was leaning across 103, making it impassable…

Two Antrim residents sent to the hospital

Two separate auto accidents sent a pair of Antrim residents to the hospital over the weekend. Keene Police reports indicate that Warren Wilber, 50, of Antrim fell asleep while driving on Route 9 near Sullivan Road Friday evening, when his vehicle drifted off the road and rolled over…

Kearsarge hoop legend to lead Lakers

Former Kearsarge girls’ basketball coach Ed Tenney will lead the Sunapee boys’ team this season, replacing Tim LaTorra who leaves to become assistant men’s coach at New England College. Tenney coached the Cougar girls for 18 seasons, appearing in five championship games and winning two…

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The Messenger – December 2, 2011

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Hopkinton Town Offices burglarized

Two weeks ago, the Hopkinton Town Clerk’s office was broken into and a small amount of money was taken. Selectman Chair, Jim O’Brien reports that on Nov. 14, someone broke into the office through a back door and stole what he characterized as an “unsubstantial” amount of cash…

Newbury rallies to aid sick firefighter

After three years of fighting the cancer with three brain surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Newbury firefighter Chris Palmer’s tumor has returned. Doctors are considering a bone marrow transplant to help his immune system recover from aggressive chemotherapy. To help find a match, The Newbury Fire Department has organized a bone marrow registration drive and fundraiser on Dec. 3…

ConVal choral teacher chosen as NH President-Elect

ConVal High School’s Choral Teacher has been elected president-elect by the members of the N.H. Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Esther Ruth Holland Rhoades will serve two years as president-elect before assuming the presidency in July, 2013…

Great Brook students ask for “Toys For Tots”

During the holiday season, Great Brook students have been participating in an annual tradition – the canned food drive. Canned and packaged dry food items will be donated to the local food bank in Antrim and will help needy families stretch their food budgets…

Burglars hit Aubuchon Store in Warner

Burglars hit the Aubuchon’s Hardware in Warner sometime after closing on November 21st. Assistant Manager Dale Sandy found the front door damaged after having been forcefully opened when he arrived to open the store the following morning…

Bradford’s Police need sewer & water

The NH Department of Labor has notified the Town of Bradford it has 30 days to provide water & sewer functions to the trailer housing the Police Department…

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The Messenger – November 25, 2011

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Give a Merry Christmas to our needy neighbors

Messenger publisher, Leigh Bosse, is pleased to announce that for the 17th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsborough Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in the area…

Selectmen oppose ConVal school closings

While the ConVal School district struggles with declining enrollments, one of its alternative remedies met heavy opposition this week when the Selectmen’s Advisory Committee voted unanimously to oppose any reorganization plan that calls for elimination of any of the district’s elementary schools…

Heidi Welch to conduct Boston Pops

You did it! HDHS Music Director Heidi Welch was the overwhelming choice for “NH Music Teacher of the Year.” Having won the WERZ contest, Heidi will be the guest conductor of the Boston Pops at their December 17th performance at the Verizion Center…

Newport principal arrested for assault

Newport Middle High School principal, Mark Christensen has been arrested and charged with simple assault against a 16-year female student. Christensen turned himself in on Wednesday after a one day investigation by the Newport Police, and was released on $1,500 personal recognizance bail…

ConVal grad arrested for armed robbery

A ConVal High School graduate turned himself in to Portsmouth Police last week, after spending a week in Las Vegas. Timothy Burke, 29, has been charged with two recent robberies at the People’s United Bank in Portsmouth…

Firefighters save two homes in Weare

Firefighters from Weare and surrounding towns battled two house fires over the weekend. Fire Chief Robert Vezina reports that a fire broke out Friday, in a home at 296 River Road in South Weare. The fire was discovered by a neighbor, who with the assistance of another resident, used a garden hose to contain the fire before the fire department arrived…

Newport abolishes Finance Director’s job

Former Finance Director, now Newport Town Manager, Paul Brown presented the Selectmen with a proposal to abolish his old position, replacing it with a Bookkeeper/Accountant at a salary of $30,000 per year…

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The Messenger – November 18, 2011

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Henniker concert opens the holiday season

Joy to the World! It’s time for the annual Henniker Holiday Concert, this year featuring the Concord Vocal Octet and pianist extraordinaire, Will Ogmundson, Sunday, December 4th 2:00 – 4:30 PM, Simon Center, New England College…

Double fatality from Deering car accident

At about 6:23 p.m. hours in the evening of Monday, November 14, 2011, the Hillsboro Dispatch Center received a call of a single car motor vehicle accident on East Deering Road in Deering. Officers responded and found a four door sedan that had exited the roadway and struck a tree head-on. The vehicle had sustained highly significant damage…

High turnover on Newport School Board

What a difference a year makes. After months of controversy since last year’s School Board elections, this March there will be four openings on the five-member Newport School Board, two openings for three years each, one for two years and one for one year…

ConVal considering closing three schools

The Study Committee, charged with presenting options for the reorganization of the school district, has pared its choices down to four options. One option, consolidation of elementary schools to address reduced enrollment requires a change in the ConVal Articles of Agreement, which call for an elementary school in every town in the district except Sharon, would be difficult to achieve…

Halloween burglar known but at large

The New London Police know the identified man responsible for a string of break-ins at Clarke’s Hardware and several residences on Halloween night, but he has so far eluded arrest. According to New London Police Chief Dave Seastrand the suspect has an excessive criminal history…

Henniker Youth Hockey Results

An enthusiastic Henniker Edmund’s Ace Hardware Mite team started game play this weekend with three games. On Saturday the Huskies lost a hard fought game to Stowe, VT by a score of 4-1. Aidan Pope tallied the only goal for the Huskies and Preston Briggs had an outstanding game in net…

Lady Hillcats hold open practice Nov. 26

Hillsboro-Deering HS, Lady Hillcats Varsity Basketball will be holding an open practice / clinic on Saturday, Nov. 26th at 11:00am @ the HDHS Gymnasium. First year Head Coach Scott Drapeau invites the local public, and the local youth basketball players/coaches to attend…

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The Messenger – November 11, 2011

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Antrim voters reaffirm support of wind energy

In an unofficial straw poll at March’s Town Meeting, 64% of Antrim voters favored the development of wind energy in town. On Tuesday, after months of controversy, they got to vote again, this time officially. With nearly 50%…

SAU #34 School Board wants 3% budget increase

The SAU #34 School Board is proposing a new budget of $1,043,765, or an increase of just over 3%. Originally, the board was presented with a budget showing a 4.3% increase, but fearing voter rejection, Washington member John Hyland suggested holding the increase to 3.6%, which equals this year’s cost of living increase…

Country 3 Corners, a Weare landmark has reopened

After a three month shutdown, Country 3 Corners Convenience Store has reopened. Then owner Mike Danzinger abruptly closed his three businesses in August, the convenience store at Country 3 Corners, Dodge’s Store in New Boston and Mike’s Red Barn in Salem due to financial problems…

Hancock woman uninjured in accident

A Hancock woman, driving on Route 101, hit a patch of ice which caused the vehicle to roll over and go off the road. Mackenzie Renaud, 18, of Hancock was in the passing lane to overtake a slower vehicle when she hit an icy spot…

Peterborough man arrested for DWI after car crash

Corey McNallen, 30, of Peterborough has been charged with DWI after he ran over a traffic island on Union Street in West Peterborough last Saturday…

Epsom pair arrested for Weare burglaries

On November 3rd, Weare Police responded to a residence on River Road for a reported past-tense burglary. After clearing the burglary call, Chief Greg Begin observed a vehicle operating in the area with an expired inspection sticker. He stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator later identified as Tara Butts, 23, of Epsom, and her passenger later identified as Timothy Mills, 23, also of Epsom…

Division IV Girls’ Soccer Championship #1 Sunapee 2 #2 Littleton 1 (OT)

Double teamed the entire game, the Lakers’ Molly Puchtler was held in check most of the game, but you can’t double team penalty and corner kicks, and Puchtler nailed both to give the Sunapee its first Division IV Championship…

Division IV Boys’ Soccer Championship #7 Wilton-Lyndeborough 2 #8 Sunapee 1

In a hard fought defensive battle, the Lakers came up just short. Trailing only 1-0 at the break, thanks to a great save by Keeper TJ Walchotz, Sunapee tied the game when Troy Fowler drilled a shot past the Warrior Keeper at 9:12 into the second half…

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The Messenger – November 4, 2011

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Tragedy strikes Deering family again

It was only six months ago that Neal Pearsall, destroyed his Deering home by causing a propane explosion before killing himself. Last Friday, his wife and her mother were killed when their pickup went out of control on icy Interstate-91 in Northampton, Mass…

ConVal’s bus company fined $25,000

Student Transportation of America, the company that provides bus transportation for the ConVal School District, has agreed to pay a $25,000 penalty for violations of the federal Clean Water Act…

Former Antrim man makes NASA “Green”

Bruce Chesson, alternative fuel program manager for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., is saving the environment one car at a time. Green Fleet Magazine recently recognized Chesson as one of 50 Sustainability All-Stars for making significant sustainability contributions in the fleet industry….

Henniker holds tax increase to 18 cents

The Henniker Board of Selectmen has announced the tax rate for the year 2011. The Town Municipal Portion of the tax rate is $7.24, which is a decrease of 0.16 cents from 2010…

Weare Police arrest two men for Lancotot’s burglary

On October 15th, Weare police officers responded to Lanctot’s grocery store on South Stark Highway in Weare for an alarm activation. Officers arrived within minutes to the initial call. Upon arriving, the officers discovered…

Weare man assaults man with padlock

On October 30th, Weare Police arrested Andre Turgeon, 64, of Weare, after Turgeon’s roommate reported he had been assaulted by Turgeon the night prior. Weare Police met with and interviewed the forty-year old male victim…

Girls’ Field Hockey

Newport 1 Berlin 0 Division III Quarterfinals. Jenna Sherman recorded 11 saves and Julia Sullivan notched the game’s lone goal as the Tigers advanced to the semis…

Boys’ Soccer

#1 Bow 2 #9 Kearsarge 0 Division III Quarterfinals. The Cougars played their hearts out against the undefeated (18-0), #1 ranked Falcons but came up just short…

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The Messenger – October 28, 2011

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New Hampshire Audubon honors local residents

New Hampshire Audubon has announced the winners of its 2011 Annual Awards at their Annual Meeting. The Tudor Richards Award was presented to Geoff Jones of Stoddard. Geoff’s history of service is long and impressive…

Washington man arrested for assault

A Merrimack Valley Middle School teacher from Washington was arrested and charged with assaulting another employee at the high school…

Grand Jury indicts a Newport couple

A Newport man has been indicted for possessing bronze grave-stone markers stolen from the graves of Newport veterans. On August. 3rd, Justin Bennett, 26, and Marjorie Blaisdell, 31, were both charged with the Class B felony of unlawful possession or sale of grave site items…

Laconia Savings helping Food Pantries

The holiday season is growing near and local food pantry shelves are empty. Laconia Savings Bank is hosting a Feeding NH Food Drive through Thursday, November 10 in each of their 19 Community Offices…

Contoocook man crashes car into girlfriend’s house

Concord police have arrested a Contoocook man on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, after he crashed his car into the home of his ex girlfriend, Katey Myers and their infant son…

The history of Ocean Born Mary’s house

Her birth saved a group of Scottish immigrants aboard a ship bound for New England in 1720. During the grueling voyage, pirates intercepted and captured the vessel. Upon hearing a baby’s cry, the pirate captain promised to spare the lives of all on board if the mother named her newborn Mary, possibly after his beloved mother…

Girl’s Soccer

#7 Somersworth 2 #10 Hillsboro-Deering 1 Division III Preliminary The Hillcats played valiantly, surrendering solo goals in each half. Jade Clough tallied the Cats’ lone goal…

Boy’s Football

Newport 40 Farmington 0 QB Ben Bates hit Greg Beaulieau twice and Devin Wade on TD passes while Beaulieau and Ethan Gardner scored on the ground during a dominating performance…

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The Messenger – October 21, 2011

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Weare couple arrested at anti-war protest

A prominent Weare couple was arrested on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C last week while protesting the wars in Iraq and Afganistan…

National retailer to locate in Hillsborough

Goodlettsville, Tennessee based Dollar General Corporation, the nation’s largest small-box discount retailer, is coming to Hillsborough. Plans are to locate a store on the corner lot owned by Craigen Maine across West Main Street from VIP Auto…

Beer and cigarettes stolen in Weare

The Weare Police are investigating a burglary at Lanctot’s Grocery in which thieves stole cigarettes and beer. A large battery was thrown through the front window to gain entry…

Newbury reaching out to those in need

Newbury Family Services Director Gail Bostic said Thanks-giving and Christmas baskets will be given out to those who have a need, in coordination with the South Newbury Union Church and Newbury Family Services…

Henniker considers switch from oil to wood

The Henniker Selectmen met with representatives of the Jordan Institute who presented the results of their Energy Audit on eleven town owned buildings; Highway Department, Police Station, Transfer Station, Water Treatment Plant, Fire Station, Town Hall, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Library, Community Center, Historical Society, and Grange Hall…

Secrets to texturing walls and ceilings

When it comes to home decorating, texturing can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car’s finish – hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wallpaper and even multiple layers of peeling paint can all be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of texture…

Boy’s Soccer

Bow 7 Hillsboro-Deering 1 The next time we arrange a homecoming celebration, don’t schedule the undefeated, (13-0) #1 ranked Falcons as an opponent. Bow controlled both ends of the soggy field to remain undefeated…

Girl’s Cross Country

Hillsboro-Deering 2nd Concord placed the top five runners at the Hillcat Invitational, finishing with 15 points to beat out host H-D, Conant and Hinsdale. H-D, placed Maggie Girard 10th, Avril Howe 12th, Aspen Dubuque 14th, Brianna Dumeny 16th, and Ainsley Bruno 18th…

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The Messenger – October 14, 2011

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Newport man dies from gas fire burns

A spark from a electric drill ignited a gasoline fire which burned a 68-year-old Newport man over most of his body on Tuesday, as reported by Newport Fire Lt. Chris Amos. Clifton Labounty Jr. and his son were using the power tool to drill holes into the gas tank of a pickup truck when the fumes ignited…

Farmsteads of New England unveils expansion

A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Saturday morning at Farmsteads of New England, Inc.’s Rosewald Farm in Hillsboro. The recently completed building project included Phase II and III of FNE’s residential complex…

Henniker approves Pats Peak expansion plans

Pats Peak’s plans to add new trails and a lift to the ski area over the next five years were unanimously approved by the Henniker Planning Board Wednesday evening. According to General Manager, Kris Blomback, approval of the $1 million project will not effect any changes in the upcoming ski season, but new terrain will be added by next season, with all of the changes complete in three to five years…

Sunapee schools claim stimulus funds

The Sunapee School Board has agreed to create two temporary positions, funded with $55,000 in federal stimulus money…

Newport School Board at full strength

Howard Shultz was named to the Newport School Board over Leo R. Pacquin by a 2-1 vote of the remaining members. Liz Hennig and Richard Jacobs voting yes, and Jason Avery voting no. Acting Chairman Gordon B. Flint, Jr. held back his vote in case of a tie…

Boy’s Football

Newport 20 Epping-Newmarket 6 Up only 6-0 at the break, the Tigers opened it up in the second half, leading 20-0 before Epping-Newmarket could score…

Girl’s Field Hockey

Hopkinton 5 Conant 0 Brittany Marshall netted the hat trick as freshman keeper Maddy Bergethon was recording her fifth shutout of the season…

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The Messenger – October 7, 2011

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Antrim Girls Shelter set to close

Lutheran Social Services, the operators of the Antrim Girls Shelter, the only girls shelter in the state, has announced plans to close the Antrim facility…

Antrim Selectmen vote 2-1 for special meeting

The Antrim Selectmen conducted a public hearing on the Planning Board’s request to place two articles before the voters at a special town meeting. The first was an amendment to the town’s Zoning Ordinance regarding Large Scale Wind Energy facilities in the town…

Selectmen OK hiring new police officer

Henniker Police Chief Ryan Murdough met with the selectmen to introduce the Department’s new part time officer and discuss his need for an additional full time officer and secretary…

Another School Board member resigns

SAU #43 gained a new Interim Superintendent but lost another board member at last week’s meeting. Donna Moyer of Stockbridge, Mass., was appointed the interim superintendent of SAU #43 covering Newport and Croydon…

2,400 Newport customers without power

Over 2,400 (72%) Newport customers were without power Tuesday after electricity burned through a utility pole. Public Service Co. of New Hampshire said an insulator apparently failed, allowing electricity to cut through the cedar pole near a substation in Newport…

Girl’s Soccer

Fall Mountain 1 Hopkinton 0 The hawks outshot the wildcats 11-5 but fell to their third consecutive one goal loss…

Boy’s Football

Laconia 34 John Stark 6 Carson Dunn ran for 90 yards but the Sachems were too powerful…

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