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In New Hampshire – October 2017

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Settlers Green takes local to new levels with Streetside Art Project & Expansion

The retail scene is changing on North Conway’s shopping strip as tax-free shopping, alive and thriving in Mt Washington Valley, continues to draw visitors from around the world.  Bucking the trend toward online shopping, brick and mortar stores are expanding in North Conway, NH where national brand name outlets share a shop-local sentiment with stores found…

History of The Portsmouth Plains; A Community Arts Project

Pontine Theatre invites community members to participate in their  HISTORY OF THE PORTSMOUTH PLAINS Community Arts Project. The program includes a series of six workshops held from 5:30 to 7pm on Thursdays beginning 14 September and ending 19 October. Workshops will focus on different aspects of this lively neighborhood…

Halloween Hoot ‘N Howl at the Science Center

It began in 1991 with live skits about nature with an eerie and often humorous twist. Since then, the annual Halloween Hoot N’ Howl at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has become a beloved event with multiple generations of families coming back year after year for Halloween fun. On Saturday, October 14 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy various Halloween thrills on…

Loon Mountain Resort hosts White Mountain Oktoberfest

White Mountain Oktoberfest, the region’s largest celebration of German food, drink, and music, will take place at Loon Mountain Resort during Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 7-8, 2017. Presented by Samuel Adams, White Mountain Oktoberfest will give visitors the chance to enjoy seasonal brews, bratwurst, and breathtaking fall foliage alongside friends old and new. An Oompah band will provide the soundtrack to two days of fun activities, including…

The Amazing Snow Leopard

On Wednesday, October 18, at the Nashua Public Library Jennifer Snell Rullman of the Snow Leopard Trust will present “The Amazing Snow Leopard,” with photos and footage of the wild cats. Find out how snow leopards are different from other cats, why they are endangered, and what threats they face. The talk is cosponsored by the Nashaway Chapter of the Audubon Society…

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The Messenger – September 29, 2017

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Penacook saddened at death of principal Chris Foley

A popular elementary school principal in the Penacook community passed away surrounded by family Sunday. Chris Foley told his students about his cancer diagnosis in March. He leaves behind a wife and three young children…

Goffstown High School senior named National Merit Semifinalist

Goffstown High School Principal Frank McBride has announced that Senior Hannah Tate was named a 2018 National Merit Program Semifinalists. Seniors Ryan Cook and Danielle Vermette were named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000…

Volunteer drivers needed in Antrim, Deering, Hillsborough

Volunteer drivers are needed in Hillsborough, Antrim and Deering, New Hampshire. The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing transportation to non-emergent medical appointments through a network of volunteer drivers. “Becoming a volunteer driver is…

Senior Lifestyles – Sunapee Cove beginning a $4 million addition, renovation

North Branch Construction of Concord has begun work on the $4 million addition and renovation at Sunapee Cove Assisted Living located along Route 11 in Sunapee, NH. Sunapee Cove is a lakeside community offering comprehensive wellness services to its elderly residents, provided in the comfort and privacy of their own…

Girls Sports – Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 5, Newport 4, OT: Newport was up 2-0 when Izaabella Warren scored in the 15th minute off a perfect pass from Kaylea Davison. Mara Grady scored off an assist by Warren in the 37th minute. Emily Wightman scored her first penalty kick in the 51st minute to give the Hillcats a 3-2 lead, but Newport scored two more before Davison tied the game in the 77th minute. Wightman scored on another penalty kick two minutes into overtime…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Souhegan 2, John Stark 1: Stark missed opportunities early and Souhegan took a 2-0 lead with two goals in a four-minute span midway through the second half. Derryfield 4, Hopkinton 0: The Hawks struggled to link up their midfields and forwards and had a difficult time…

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The Messenger – September 22, 2017

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Franklin City Manager Elizabeth Dragon departs

With the departure of current City Manager Elizabeth Dragon this Friday, Franklin officials won’t interview candidates to replace her until December. Dragon, who has served as City Manager for nine years, is leaving for a new position as manager in Keene. Financial Director Judie Milner will replace Dragon on an interim basis…

Three area towns coordinate life-saving efforts

By Dan MacDonald New Boston Fire Chief – On May 20 while watching the truck pulls at the Youth Center in New Boston, Jeff Tarr collapsed of an apparent cardiac arrest. A bystander, who happened to be Weare firefighter/EMT-A Captain Mark Bluteau, immediately began providing lifesaving care to Jeff along with an unknown nurse and Lyndeborough firefighter. Another bystander called 911 and within minutes of the…

Antrim celebrates its 14th Annual Home & Harvest Festival

The Antrim Home and Harvest Festival featured  fireworks, a parade, an apple crisp social, a baked bean contest, a Lions Club BBQ, and the Library’s World War I memorabilia on display. A full slate of children’s activities, live music and a craft fair began on Friday night and continued through a full day Saturday…

One man dies in New Boston house explosion

A Nashua house painter died Tuesday morning after an explosion and fire at a newly constructed New Boston home where he was working. According to Danielle Cole, a district chief for the state Fire Marshal’s Office, Antonio De Souza, 46, was alone at the house on Foxberry Drive. A neighbor and an off-duty firefighter were able to make contact with…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

Farmington 3, Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats played great against a really strong Farmington team. Hillsboro-Deering 3, Raymond 2: Both teams put up a great effort and the girls really worked together to come from behind in the last set to pull off the win…

Boys Sports – Football

Windham 52 Hillsboro-Deering Hopkinton 0: Windham quarterback Cody Potter completed 2 of 4 passes for 24 yards and two TDs in the victory, which raised Windham’s record to 3-0. John Stark 26, Lebanon 21: Parker McQuarrie tossed two touchdown passes and Jacob Ridenour made a team-high 12 tackles for John Stark…

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The Messenger – September 15, 2017

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Hillsborough man killed, wife injured in Bow crash

A Hillsborough man died Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a car on Route 3A near the Sullivan Tire Commercial Truck Center. Robert Kennedy, 53, died in the crash and his 52-year-old wife, Lisa was taken to the hospital with serious…

Weare Boy Scouts plant a tree to honor 9/11 attacks
A large crowd  gathered Monday evening to celebrate the planting of a tree by Weare Boy Scouts Jack Barnes and Chris Seaver in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Barnes and Seaver have been raising money for the new tree that…

New London holds impressive Patriots Day Ceremony

New Londoners gathered at the Fire Station to honor the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attcks with an impressive patriots Day Ceremony. Kearsarge Elementary 5th graders marched in to the sound of Steve Shepard’s bagpipes. Firefighter and 5th grade teacher Amy Lyon served as…

Bradford Masons host Scholarship Dinner

St. Peter’s Masonic Lodge in Bradford is hosting an all you can eat “Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner” at the Masonic Hall, on Saturday, September 23rd. Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Proceeds to support their awarding of scholarships to graduates of Kearsarge Regional High School…

Girls Sports – Soccer

illsboro-Deering 9, Monadnock 0: Izabella Warren had 3 goals and an assist and Kendra Warren added another 2 goals and an assist lead the Hillcat attack. Hillsboro-Deering 2, Prospect Mountain 1: The Timberwolves scored at about 25 minutes into the match on a fast break, but Izabella Warren answered three minutes later and scored the game-winner 25 minutes into the second half…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Mascenic 2, (2OT):The Hillcats picked up two goals off the foot of Jacinto Caceres in the first half before Mascenic tied it before halftime. The two sides would then play 60 minutes of scoreless soccer for the draw. Merrimack Valley 5, St. Thomas 4 (OT):  The game went back and forth before Teigan Friedrich buried the game-winning goal three minutes into overtime…

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The Messenger – September 8, 2017

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Confederate flag to remain at Epsom Central School

A group of about 40 people at the Epsom School Board meeting Tuesday night debated for almost two hours on whether to remove a Confederate flag from a mural at the Epsom Central School. The flag, one of many on the mural to depict events in American history, was…

Sunapee couple says Police Chief threatened and intimidated them

A Sunapee couple has petitioned for a restraining order against Police Chief David Cahill. Joseph and Heather Furlong claim that they feel threatened by Cahill and said the threats came both before and after Joseph Furlong’s arrest on charges he tampered with a Sunapee School Board election in which his wife was…

Two women and a girl injured in Route 31 rollover

On Friday afternoon around 3:20 pm, Hillsboro Police and Hillsboro Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the area of 936 2nd NH Turnpike for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. On arrival they found that a 2004 Chevrolet 1500 truck driven by Michelle Lambert, 34, of Hillsboro had been…

Nevada man purchases and donates Francestown Village Store

Out of the blue, a man from Nevada, Charlie Pyle, called with an offer to pay off the foreclosure cost and any back taxes on the Francestown Village Store and donate the property to the Francestown Improvement and Historical Society. The Village Store, formerly owned by Christina and Rob Wohle, which had operated in town for 203 years and it was the second oldest continually operating store in the country, closed on…

Girls Sports – Volleyball

St. Thomas 3 John Stark 0: The Generals actually controlled most of the first set, but couldn’t halt a strong run from St. Thomas in falling, 25-23. The Saints would take the final two sets, 25-13, 25-16. Portsmouth Christian 3 Hillsboro-Deering 0: Going up against a tough PCA team, the Hillcats lost the opening set, 25-18, and the Eagles took control from there with 25-11 and 25-10 victories in the final two games…

Boys Sports – Football

Hillsboro-Deering/Hopkinton 35 Manchester West 30: Despite facing deficits of 16-12 and 24-12, the Redhawks rallied in the second half. H-D/Hopkinton put together 218 yards of total offense and posted 23 second-half points, locking up the home win with a defensive stop late in the fourth quarter…

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The Messenger – September 1, 2017

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Franklin home invasion

A handicapped woman was tied up with duct tape during a Franklin home invasion early Friday. According to Sgt. Dan Poirier, police responded to a noise complaint in an area near School and Franklin Streets about 3:13 a.m. Friday. Poirier said when an officer arrived at the scene, one of the victims was…

New England College boasts record freshmen enrollment

The long-range growth plan at New England College got more of a boost this year than many expected, with the largest-ever incoming class forcing the Henniker school to turn some offices into dorms. A record class of 490 incoming freshman and transfers began arriving at…

Antrim signs alternative energy PILOTS

The Antrim Selectmen held a productive meeting Monday evening dealing with alternative energy issues. At the start of a series of Public Hearings, Jack Kenworthy, of Antrim Wind announced that the company would accept the changes the Board had made in PILOT agreement increasing the town’s return to $8,828,000 over 20 years. With that the Board voted unanimously to…

DES sued over Wild Goose wetlands permit

Sullivan County Sportsmen, Inc. is suing the NH Dept. of Environmental Services to force NHDES to address the renewal of the wetlands permit for the Wild Goose Project that Governor Chris Sununu pulled from the Executive Council’s agenda for August. A Writ of Mandamus was filed in Superior Court…

Girls Sports – Soccer

Fall Mountain 5 Hillsboro-Deering 0: The Hillcats created opportunities and played the Wildcats even in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 5-0 halftime deficit. Hopkinton 7 Hillsboro-Deering 2: Grace Clark  had 3 goals, and an assist as the Hawks led 6-0 before H-D netted its first goal in the 68th minute…

Boys Sports – Soccer

Sunapee 2 Profile 0: In the second half, two goals from Carson Garland, each coming from a pass off Cade Robinson, brought home the win for Sunapee. Hopkinton 3 Hillsboro-Deering 1: Despite playing with a short bench and missing their starting goalkeeper, the Hawks came away with a 3-1 season-opening victory over Hillsboro-Deering on Monday…

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In New Hampshire – September 2017

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Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum New Exhibit – Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage

The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces another new exhibit opening in September. Through these exhibitions and programs, the Museum seeks to challenge and inspire all of us to improve the quality of our lives and our world. What does it mean to be an Abenaki person in the modern world? What does it mean to be an Indigenous artist? Native identity finds expression in different ways with each generation…

10th Fall Lakes Region Parade of Homes

The Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association (LRBRA) is proud to present the 10th fall Lakes Region Parade of Homes. Custom built properties in the lakes and mountain regions will be open for viewing Columbus Day Weekend, October 7-9th, from 10 am to 4 pm daily. The Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive opportunity to see a wide variety of new…

New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Lake Winnipesaukee Poker Run

One of the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s missions is to encourage everyone to enjoy the beauty of our state’s pristine lakes. To that end, the Boat Museum is hosting its annual Lake Winnipesaukee Poker Run on Saturday, August 26th. Held rain or shine, this will be a great day on the lake! All motor boats are encouraged to enter whether they are vintage wooden boats or fiberglass. This is not a race and is intended for all interested boating enthusiasts who want to have a fun morning in support of the New Hampshire Boat Museum…

Mohawk Falls; a new event venue in Northern NH

Mohawk Falls, northern New Hampshire’s newest event venue, is rounding out it’s first year of business with a concert offering two shows on September 22 & 23. Bobby Mason, David Starr and Nathan McEuen, three accomplished musicians, will be traveling all the way across the country to perform their singer-songwriter Americana music in the venue’s beautiful post and beam pavilion…

Announcing capital improvements at Pats Peak Ski Area

PATS PEAK, Southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, enters into its 55th consecutive ski and snowboard season. The steadfast stewardship, along with continued investment, by their locally owned family for more than 55 years has made them the “go-to” ski area in NH. Generations have called Pats Peak home and continue to carry on the tradition. This year’s list of capital improvements for the 2017-2018 season include a new triple chair lift; additional energy-efficient snowmaking fan guns…

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In New Hampshire – August 2017

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Seacoast Science Center joins US Light House Passport Program

The Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park is now a participant in the United States Light House Society’s Light House Passport Program, and is the only location in New Hampshire and southern Maine where passport holders can collect stamps year-round. From the Park and the Center, you can view four lighthouses, including…

100+ years of Fish Culture at Warren State Fish Hatchery

This year marked an important milestone for a New Hampshire Fish and Game icon — the Warren State Fish Hatchery. In 1914, when the Fish and Game Commission was looking for suitable locations to construct a new trout hatchery, the Smith Estate in Warren was identified as a good match. In 1915, the State of New Hampshire purchased the Walt Smith Farm and proceeded to construct the Warren Fish Hatchery, which opened in 1916. The facility is the oldest N.H. Fish and Game Department hatchery still in operation…

Tips for the perfect kidcation in Mt Washington Valley

Where can the family with kids of all ages go to find entertainment and recreation that fits every age and interest?  You don’t want to break the bank, so it needs to be one-tank away and easily accessible, not to mention easy on the budget. The simple solution to your vacation planning quandary is found in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Mt Washington Valley, comprised of the 27 towns and villages that…

Canterbury Shaker Village hosts dance, music festival

Canterbury Shaker Village will celebrate the Shaker legacy of dance and music with a contemporary twist. This inaugural event entitled Shaker Inspirations: A Day of Music and Dance offers an opportunity to see diverse dance performances and learn about the influence of Shaker music. In between, picnic on the grounds, explore the buildings, and enjoy the unparalleled scenery of what…

Art Inspired by Nature, Helen Nicolay and Plein Art Painting

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is taking part in a celebration of the artwork of Helen Nicolay this summer. Helen Nicolay was the daughter of President Lincoln’s Secretary John Nicolay, as well as an author and renowned artist herself. Growing up as an only child, Helen used her family’s Holderness summer home, Tannenruh, as a retreat to paint and write. Helen frequently accompanied her father’s diplomatic missions to Europe as his secretary. She often documented these trips through her paintings…

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The Messenger – August 25, 2017

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Hillsboro-Deering invests in 525 new Chromebooks

During Monday’s meeting, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board was briefed on the major upgrades made entering the new school year. Technology Director Glenn Woods informed the Board that Firefly computers, the lowest of three bidders, at $107,625. had been awarded the contract to supply…

Henniker Rotary hosts 15th Annual Fire On The Mountain ChiliFest

Sunny skies, a cool breeze and huge crowds combined for a fantastic 15th Annual Henniker Rotary Club ChiliFest at pats peak. A great day at Henniker Rotary Chili Fest. Winners included: With nearly 40 chili makers, the competition was fierce. In the Amateur Category, there was a…

Susan Tuthill reflects on 26 years service

After 26 years of service to the Town of Weare, Susan Tuthill has decided to retire. She and her husband, retired Police Chief Ed Tuthill, have purchased a new home outside of Myrtle Beach, SC and will be moving there next month.

Fire Chief Robert Vezina sat down to chat with Sue on Thursday, her last day…

Hopkinton taxpayers given preview of school renovation projects
During its Tuesday meetin of the Hopkinton School Board, facilities steering Committee Chair Jay Burgess presented a multi million-dollar package of recommended renovations to the facilities. The school district began investigating building projects after the…

Husband runs down wife, claims “I’m not perfect”

A man ran down his wife with her car after an argument at a truck stop in Bow and took off, leaving her pinned beneath the vehicle, police say. Bystanders lifted the 2001 Nissan Sentra and freed Saturn Alleyne, 26, Monday night as authorities searched for Jason Alleyne, 28, after police say he took off…

Weare Police net 5 DWI arrests last week

Weare Police officers have been busy, apprehending five men accused of driving under the influence. Multiple people reported an impaired driver in the area of Perkins Pond and Deering Center roads Thursday. After locating the vehicle, officers conducted field sobriety tests on 38-year-old Andrew Williams, of Claremont, and placed him under arrest…

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The Messenger – August 18, 2017

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Former Hawthorne College is now a private high school

Founded as  Nathaniel Hawthorne College, a liberal arts college in 1962 and later offering instruction in business, aviation, and computer science,  it closed in 1988. The campus has been unused or underutilized for decades, recently serving as a Maharishi Meditation Center. Three years ago, a non-profit organization called Overseas United Education bought the property for about $1.5 million. The primarily Chinese investors envision a top-tiered…

Out on bail, Newport man arrested again

Ryan Gobin, 18, of Newport, was arraigned via video in Sullivan County Superior Court on two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, four counts of burglary, one count of simple assault, one count of second degree assault and one count of resisting arrest or detention following a series of incidents on June 27th. Bail was set at…

TD Bank supports Hillsborough Seniors

TD Bank partnered with Greater Hillsborough Senior Services to raise awareness and funds for their transportation program that serves 3 towns. GHSS members provided Hugs & Kisses of the Hershey’s kind to everyone that stopped by the TD Bank store in Hillsborough, NH. Customers were thrilled to learn…

Micro-managing of – nepotism in Newport FD

The Newport Select Board unanimously voted to accept the findings of  the comprehensive study of the Newport Fire and EMS Services by JLN Associates Fire Protection Services, and a checklist of 19 recommendations in four different categories, which both groups have begun to be address…

Several pets perish in Weare home fire

On August 14th, the Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to a report of a building fire at 183 Hodgdon Road in Weare. Initial reports from NH 9-1-1 indicated that an occupant was heard in distress and possibly still in the building.  When firefighters arrived, they encountered a large 1-1/2 story log home heavily involved in fire on the first floor…

Alvarez is Sarah Josepha Hale Medalist

Julia Alvarez, writer and poet, is the 2017 Sarah Josepha Hale Award Medalist. She will accept the award on Saturday, August 19th at 8:00 PM at the Library Arts Center. Alvarez graduated Middlebury College in VT and she went on to earn her Masters in Creative Writing from Syracuse University.  She returned to Middlebury in 1988 and is now the Writer-in-Residence at Middlebury College…

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