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Download The Messenger – May 16, 2025 (pdf)

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Hillsborough Select Board critical of Water & Sewer Commissioners

Chad Branon from Fieldstone Engineering representing Avanru Developmentmet met with the Hillsborough Select Board to discuss the phase II development north of the existing work force housing. Fieldstone designed the entire site and made a submission to the Planning Board for 80-unit senior housing, 24 units for…

Henniker Community School students tour Boston

Henniker Community School students visited historic places in Boston on a recent field trip courtesy of a grant awarded to an HCS teacher. In April, some 39 seventh and eighth graders toured the Freedom Trail and the Boston Tea Party Museum, said social studies teacher Erin Gagliardi, adding that students were welcome to…

Rite Aid to close stores in Hillsborough, Peterborough & Franklin

Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years after a previous restructuring lessened the pharmacy chain’s debt but still left it on unsound financial footing. The company listed liabilities from $1 billion to…

BOYS LACROSSE

Hopkinton 26, Stevens 1: The Hawks came out shooting, taking an 11-0 lead after the first quarter and 19-0 lead at halftime. Stevens fought tough throughout and netted a nice fast break goal…

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

Hopkinton 23, Trinity 11: The Hawks got out to an early lead, but could not get the defensive stops they needed to extend their lead. Near the end of the second half, Hopkinton was able to…

Download The Messenger – May 2, 2025 (pdf)

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Hikers discover body of suicide victim in Bradford woods

On Wednesday April 23rd two hikers discovered a deceased male subject in the wooded area of Tall Pines Natural Area in Bradford. An autopsy was performed and it was determined that the male subject died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. The identity of the male subject has been…

Weare Center School Theatre Club performed “Where the Wild Things Are”

The Center Woods stage was transformed into a mysterious jungle on April 24 when the school’s Theatre Club presented Where the Wild Things Are. Based on the 1963 classic story of a young boy named “Max” and his nighttime adventures…

BOYS LACROSSE

Bow 7, Lebanon 2: The Falcons improved to 4-0 behind good goaltending and good team defense. Bow 13, John Stark 1: The Falcons led 3-1 at halftime and came out strong in the third quarter with a few quick goals to pull away thanks to strong transition offense, tough defense and consistent play from the faceoff unit…

GIRLS LACROSSE

John Stark 18, Campbell 1: Hannah Perkins had seven ground ball controls, and Lauren Williams had her first varsity save in goal. St. Thomas 20, Kearsarge 3: The Cougars had a tough day against the defending Division III champions….

Download The Messenger – April 18, 2025 (pdf)

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Washington’s Sandy Eccardt – “I am done”

Sandy Eccardt, who has served as Washington Tax Collector since 2012 and also as Deputy Town Clerk suddenly and unexpectedly resigned last month, citing a change in the atmosphere at Town Hall. “Working with the townspeople has been rewarding for me. I have enjoyed the connections, the stories and day to day family happenings. And for these past many years it has been good. But I am done, when I dread going into…

The Lake Sunapee Region Center for the Arts has its first center

On Thursday, April 10th, the Center for the Arts (CFA) celebrated the Grand Opening of its very first Center. This space offers the community a place to gather, connect, and create. It is the gift to the community that the…

Hillsborough man convicted of having child sex images

A Hillsborough man pleaded guilty to having and manufacturing child sexual abuse images, some of which were generated by artificial intelligence, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said Maurice…

Newport Superintendent of Schools resigns

SAU 43 Superintendent Donna Magoon announced her resignation at the beginning of Thursday’s school board meeting, with her last day on June 30. Magoon said the decision to step away was not taken lightly, and while she loves her role and responsibilities, she decided it was best to step away due to “the ongoing challenges of working with a…

Download The Messenger – April 4, 2025 (pdf)

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Construction of Route 202/127 Roundabout to begin in June

Michael Mozer, NH DOT Project Manager, briefed the Henniker Select Board on current plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 202 and 127. Under development for several years, the project is intended to improve safety concerns in an area…

Easter Eggstravaganza & Family Arts Projects at Whipple Hall

The Spring Arts Program, in partnership with the New London Town Recreation Department (NLRec), is offering a fun-filled morning of family-friendly arts projects at Whipple Hall on  Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This event is open to…

Hillsborough team off to Pool Championship in Las Vegas

The Cobblers out of Hillsborough NH are thrilled to share that they achieved 65th place out of 189 teams. This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without the help of their sponsors who fueled their determination…

2025-2026 H-D Preschool Lottery and Open House set

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School will accept applications for the Preschool lottery for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration packets can be picked up at the Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Main Office now through Friday, April 11, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Children who reside in the…

Download The Messenger – March 21, 2025 (pdf)

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Eugene Livingston R.I. P.

Eugene “Gene” Livingston, 83, of Hillsboro, passed after a period of declining health, surrounded by the love of his family at Concord Hospice House on Friday, March 7th. Gene honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during…

Henniker Town Meeting rejects youth sports and fireworks

Henniker Town Meeting voters supported all the Articles proposed by the Select Board, but the meeting extended to about 3.5 hours with extensive discussion over a floor amendment and a petitioned article. In discussing the operating budget, an amendment was offered to add…

Open House at Hillsborough’s Dinkers Indoor Pickleball

Blending the best of tennis and ping pong, pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. Its simple rules, social atmosphere, and versatility make it a favorite for players of all ages and skill levels…

Deering wants to study withdrawing from Hillsboro-Deering schools

Deering residents turned out in force for Saturday’s Town Meeting. After a detailed, line by line discussion going through the $2,491,125 Operation Budget, it passed easily. Voters approved a…