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Download The Messenger – February 2, 2024 (pdf)

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Hillsborough Church separates

The Board of Directors of the Hillsboro Church has issued the following statement on their separation from the United Methodist Church: “In 1838, the Methodist Church was formed in Hillsboro and moved…

Hillsborough Select Board OK’s new Parking Ordinance

Town Administrator Laura Buono brought up the Road (Parking) Ordinance that the Hillsborough Select Board had been working on for quite a long time, and which a public hearing has already been held. She asked the Selectmen if they are…

Weare American Legion honors the U.S. Space Force

In December, Weare’s Philbrick-Clement American Legion Post 65 officially installed the flag of the United States Space Force (USSF) in its hall, where the flags of all other US military branches and…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Coe-Brown 72, ConVal 50: The Bears won their fourth game in a row. Milford 67, ConVal 53: Ryan Close and Max Cail had 14 points each…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

John Stark 50, Bow 44: The Generals showed how much they’ve grown since then, closing out a 50-44 win at home over Bow. Bow 47, Timberlane 22: Juliette Tarsa led the Falcons’ attack with 25 points…

Download The Messenger – January 19, 2023 (pdf)

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Remembering Chief “Pete” Cate

Police Chief Christopher Parsons offered the following remarks during a moving celebration of life for former Chief Fran “Pete” Cate: “Welcome. We are gathered here to celebrate the life of retired police Chief Pete Cate. Chief Pete Cate was well-respected in the community and friends to all that crossed his path on and…

Henniker Area Rotary Club has $1,700 in scholarship money available

Clear, confident public speaking and high ethical standards are two of the most important attributes looked for in successful business, educational, and community leaders. These principles are clearly…

Pats Peak announces its participation in the “Vertical Challenge”

Pats Peak announces its participation in the Vertical Challenge Race Series on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski and snowboard races held at various ski resorts throughout the northeast. Skiers and snowboarders are…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 75, Hillsboro-Deering 30: Hopkinton’s full court press and offensive movement opened up a 22-5 lead in the first quarter and the Hawks never looked backed…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Kearsarge 58, Newfound 25: The Cougars jumped out to a 24-4 lead in the first quarter to bounce back from a tough loss against Hopkinton earlier in the week…

Download The Messenger – January 5, 2024 (pdf)

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Hillsborough boy seriously injured after being hit by car

A teenage boy in Hillsborough has been seriously injured after he was hit by a car while walking on West Main Street on Monday afternoon. Investigators say that the boy was with a group of friends, walking…

Ten towns assisted Peterborough in battling house fire

A Peterborough couple, who had just moved into their new home on Cranberry Meadow Drive over Christmas weekend, witnessed it go up in flames last Monday night. Peterborough Fire Chief Ed Walker reports that…

Former Bradford firefighter Nathan Nichols charged with arson

A former Bradford firefighter has been charged with multiple arsons in two communities over the past two years, the New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office announced…

BOYS BASKETBALL

John Stark 56, Lebanon 44: John Stark opened with a 15-4 first quarter, but Lebanon made two different runs to make it a 3-point game going into the fourth before the Generals could put it away…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

John Stark 42, Lebanon 27: It was a 6-point game going in the fourth quarter as Lebanon kept it close, but the Generals closed the game out in the fourth quarter, outscoring Lebanon, 13-2…

Download The Messenger – December 22, 2023 (pdf)

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Hillsborough’s K9 Voight aids several agencies in locating evader

On December 14, 2023 the Belknap County Sheriff’s Office obtained and executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Hopkinton, NH for Otto Keller, age 40. Otto Keller was located after months of investigation. During a warrant sweep on October 6, 2023, Otto evaded…

Hillsboro-Deering DECA recognized for Thrive Level Chapter Campaigns

Hillsboro-Deering DECA was among 645 chapters that achieved Thrive Level recognition during the 2023-2024 school year and will be commended at DECA’s International Career Development Conference…

Reflection on Christmas

By Grant Bosse – Chestnuts roasting on an open fire were not, as far as I can recall, mentioned in the Bible. My Sunday school education did not include flying reindeer, talking snowmen or jolly, old elves. So I’ve…

BOYS HOCKEY

Pembroke-Campbell 2, John Stark-Hopkinton/H-D 1: PAC outshot the General Hawks 32-20 to come away with a narrow victory…

GIRLS HOCKEY

Exeter 9, ConVal 1: Ellie Tuttle and Maddie Mann scored two goals each in a season opener for the Blue Hawks…

Download The Messenger – December 8, 2023 (pdf)

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Hillsboro’s K9 Officer Gibbs retires after years of service

For over a decade, K9 Gibbs has played a critical role in locating numerous individuals in the Hillsboro area, including missing persons, endangered individuals, criminals involved in domestic assaults, pursuits, and other crimes. One particularly notable instance involved Gibbs locating a mother in…

Flames consume Hopkinton home

Firefighters from around the capital region assisted Hopkinton fire and rescue teams in extinguishing a house fire on Granite Valley in Contoocook last Wednesday. Along with Hopkinton firefighters, firefighters from Concord Engine 1 and Warner and…

Harlem Wizards to perform at Weare Middle School Jan. 29

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit the Weare Middle School on Monday, January 29, 2024, for an evening of great fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against a team of Weare Middle, Center Woods Elementary, and Henniker Community School teachers and principals along with…

Goffstown woman stabbed to death by her son

A woman died at the scene of what was originally dispatched as an assault on Goffstown’s Joffre Street. According to sources, the woman was stabbed multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Goffstown Fire was also dispatched to the scene for a fire, which…