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Download The Messenger – June 9, 2023 (pdf)

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Double homicide & suicide in Franklin

The NH Attorney General’s Office reports that Jamie Bell, 42, shot and killed Nicole Hughes, 35, and their 1-and-a-half year old, daughter Ariella Bell, at a home on Elkins Street. Officials said Bell was…

Hopkinton High School Honors Biology Class participates in a Bioinformatics Project from NEC

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field where computer programs are used to analyze immense amounts of complex biological data. The Human Genome Project is one example. Other initiatives include identifying unknown species…

Merger of Newport Golf Club & Eastman Golf Links produced the “Newman Cup”

The first Newman Cup Golf Tournament took place between teams from the Newport Golf Club and Eastman Golf Links on May 20 and 21, 2023. The Cup was the brainchild of Bob Scheele, Newport Golf Club’s Minister of Fun; Bob is also…

Division-II Baseball

No. 7 Bow 5, No. 10 Pelham 0: Bow jumped out to an early lead, tacked on a few more and held the No. 10 Pelham offense in check. No. 2 Hollis-Brookline 3, No. 7 Bow 1: The Falcons fell in the semifinals to the Cavaliers on Saturday…

Division-II Softball

No. 5 Hopkinton 14, No. 13 Monadnock 4: Holding a 4-3 lead, the Hawks pounded the Huskies for 10 runs in the next two frames, highlighted by Beth Taylor’s home run…

Download The Messenger – May 26, 2023 (pdf)

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ConVal considering school consolidations

Faced with a continuing decline in school enrollments, ConVal officials are once again considering a consolidation or reconfiguration of schools across the district. The ConVal School Board has formed a Strategic Organization Committee to begin an “open, transparent, community involved review” of…

New Executive Chef & General Manager at two New London restaurants

Coming this June, Green Heart Hospitality will open the doors to The Elms Restaurant and Bar at the New London Inn, a celebration of the flavors and spirit of the Lake Sunapee Region, under the watchful eyes of newly appointed Executive Chef Ken Cazeñas, and new General Manager Kate Holt. Chef Ken will…

The Origin and History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day dates back to pre-Civil War times, but it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when because historical records are scarce for pre-Civil War grave decoration. On June 3rd, 1861, the first Civil War grave of a soldier was decorated with flowers in…

BOYS LACROSSE

Souhegan 11, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 4:
Lucas Gagnon and Manny Velazquez each scored 2 goals for HD. Lucas Fitts made 27 saves. Coe-Brown 6, Hopkinton 4: After a scoreless first half the Hawks went up 4-2 in the third quarter, but Coe-Brown went on a 4-0 run in the fourth to win the rematch of the season opener…

GIRLS LACROSSE

John Stark/Hillsboro-Deering 16, ConVal 4: Riley Davis (6 goals), Kaycie Rhodes (4 goals), Emma Dobbins (2 goals).Merrimack Valley 12, ConVal 8: It took MV a while to figure out the draw control, but once the Pride did, MV moved the ball well and controlled the attack…

Download The Messenger – May 12, 2023 (pdf)

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Colby-Sawyer College 185th Commencement

Colby-Sawyer College celebrated its 185 Commencement on a perfect May Day on Saturday. The Graduates were welcomed by College President Susan Stubbier who later presented degrees to the 238 graduates of the class of…

Weare 7th grader selected as one of 13 to speak at the Mikva Challenge Soapbox Nation

Ava Montgomery, a 7th-grade student at the Weare Middle School has been selected as one of 13 students to present her powerful speech about abortion laws in the Mikva Challenge Soapbox Nation at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, on…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board seeking volunteers for budget study committee

On March 28th, the communities of Hillsborough and Deering passed Article 13 on the Hillsboro-Deering School District ballot asking voters, “To have a Study Committee of stakeholders to determine if a separate Budget Committee is in the best interest or not of the…

BOYS LACROSSE

Pembroke 17, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 5: H-D played well in the first half but faded after that.Derryfield 16, Goffstown 3: Undefeated Derryfield was too much to handle…

GIRLS LACROSSE

John Stark/Hillsboro-Deering 18, Manchester Memorial-West 1: Hopkinton worked hard to gain separation from a talented Milford team. Hopkinton 21, Pelham 13: Pelham got out to an early lead but the Hawks scored a string of highlight-reel goals on the way to the win…

Download The Messenger – April 28, 2023 (pdf)

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Injured Police Officer needs our help

Peterborough Police Officer David Bell responded to a Domestic Disturbance call. Almost immediately upon his arrival, Officer Bell was involved in a physical altercation. As a result of this altercation, he…

NH per pupil education cost jumped from $8,245 in 2001 to $18,905 in 2019

A new study from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy (JBC) found that “From the 2000-2001 school year to the 2018-2019 school year, New Hampshire public school district spending increased by more than $1.5 billion in…

H-D Elementary School receives $25,000 Literacy Grant from Children’s Literacy Foundation

The Children’s Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School has been selected to receive a $25,000 Year of the Book literacy grant for the 2023-2024 school year. Awarded annually to qualifying public…

BOYS LACROSSE

Hanover 12, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 2: The General Cats played well but couldn’t find the net. Campbell 4, Hopkinton 2: The score was tied 1-1 at halftime and 2-2 after three quarters, but Campbell scored twice in the fourth to remain undefeated…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Hopkinton 18, Campbell 3: Sydney Westover delivered the ball to the Hawks’ offense with 12 draw controls, and Hopkinton spread the offense and got out to a big lead. Kearsarge 16, Lebanon 12: Lebanon had the lead at halftime, but the Cougars stepped up defensively and took the lead in the second half…

Download The Messenger – April 14, 2023 (pdf)

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Shooting at New Boston Space Force Station was justified

New Hampshire investigators have ruled that a fatal shooting involving a New Boston police officer and contracted security member last year at the New Boston Space Force Station was justified. Investigators said New Boston Officer Shane Morton and contracted security member Peter White shot…

Henniker’s Rustic Rose Tavern holds Grand Opening on April 22nd

Henniker’s Rustic Rose Tavern offers a homey and friendly dining experience with an emphasis in flavor, taste and value. The dining room features seating for…

Help sought for Greenfield family who lost home in a fire on March 30

On Thursday March 30 a fire destroyed the Greenfield home of a large family, with six children and two of Crotched Mountain Foundation’s adult clients with disabilities. Thankfully, no one was hurt – but it was a catastrophic loss…

Rotary offering two-week scholarships for Brantwood Middle School Boys’ & Girls’ Camps

Grand Monadnock Rotary Club Charitable Fund is offering scholarships to middle-school age youth from towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple and Harrisville. These are two-week scholarships for Brantwood Camp for the boys’ and girls’ camps. The Rotary Club is interested in serving youth who…