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Download The Messenger – August 11, 2023 (pdf)

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Herb Frederick – Rest In Peace

Herb Frederick, a Hillsboro icon, with a gruff exterior and heart of gold, died on July 19, 2023, just shy of his 93rd birthday. In 1968, Herb moved to Deering with his family and resided there until moving to Hillsboro in 2005. In the early 70s he started working at New England College before…

Valiant efforts by Newbury & New London responders fail to save Lake Sunapee swimmer

On Saturday afternoon Newbury Boat 1, Rescue 1, Engine 4, Newbury Police, New London Ambulance, New Hampshire State Police and New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol responded to a home on Lake Sunapee for a report of a swimmer in trouble. Upon arrival of the first responders the individual had been…

Hillsboro man rams Boston Police Cruiser

Two men from New Hampshire are facing several charges after one of them allegedly struck a police officer and a cruiser in Massachusetts. Boston Police said officers were trying to disperse a large group of people shortly before 4 a.m. on Friday when a car fled from the scene. Police said Xavier Luis Morel, 21, of Hillsboro, later crashed into a…

New England College hires veteran football coach Kevin Kelly

Football is coming back to New England College in the fall of 2024 after a 50-year hiatus. It’s a big undertaking to build a team from the ground up, but this coach is no stranger to football. The man who will lead the Pilgrims is Kevin Kelly. He has more than four decades of coaching experience, but it will be the first for staffing, building and recruiting an entire team…

Download The Messenger – July 28, 2023 (pdf)

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Warner’s Select Board saga continues

The Town of Warner has a three-person Select Board. Two of its members, Christine Frost and Jody Sloane, resigned voluntarily. NH Law provides that “Vacancies in the Board of Selectmen shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining selectmen.” But a Select Board may act only with…

Christina Keating named Assistant Principal at the Henniker Community School

Christina Keating has been named Assistant Principal at the Henniker Community School. Christina comes to HCS from Hopkinton Middle High School where she has been an English teacher since 2020…

Hillsborough man faces assault charges

Hillsborough Officers responded to a residence on Preston Street for a reported domestic disturbance where a firearm had been pointed at someone. Officers determined that Gerald Flynn had assaulted his spouse and another resident of the home. Officers also…

Milford man injured after falling off ATV in Dunbarton

New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified of an Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) crash in the Hopkinton Everett Riding Area Sunday. Thomas Greer, 49, of Milford was injured from falling off of the machine he was operating after striking a stump on the edge of…

Download The Messenger – July 14, 2023 (pdf)

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Deering making progress filling vacant Fire/EMS Chief position

Deering Town Administrator Peter Flynn informed the Select Board that there has been good response for the Fire/EMS Chief position and the town has received five applications. Communication with…

Release of water from Stoddard dam causing flooding in Antrim

A controlled release at the Island Pond Dam in Stoddard on Monday night is causing water to rise along Liberty Farm Road in Antrim. People in the area are being told to get to higher ground or to an upper level of…

Several Newport businesses impacted by severe flooding

Several Newport businesses were dealing with the recent flooding as the water started to slowly recede following heavy rain. “The amount of rain and water we got over the past two days has really caused a lot of problems here in…

Weare man facing felony charge in girlfriend’s death arrested again

A Weare man, already facing felony charges after leaving the scene of a fatal crash involving his former girlfriend, was in court again to face a domestic violence charge. Thomas Hanley, 30, was arrested and charged with four counts of…

Download The Messenger – June 30, 2023 (pdf)

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Weare Police join Special Operations Unit

The Weare Select Board approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Weare Police Department to become part of the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit. The purpose of the unit, as defined in the MOU, is to provide mutual law enforcement assistance and…

Public support needed for proposed Newbury Fire Department History Museum

The Newbury Fire Department Benevolent Association is seeking donations to fund the construction of a small Fire Dept. Museum on town property alongside the Velie Memorial Playground adjacent to the new…

Peterborough Art Walk Saturday, July 1st 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

After a long winter, the Art Walk brings together over 60 regional artists to show their work in person OUTDOORS! For many, this is the first time they have been out of their studios for some time. So, what better way to reconnect the community, kick off the summer season and celebrate the…

ALL-STATE BASEBALL DIVISION II

First Team: Owen Webber, Bow, sophomore; Chase Philibotte, John Stark, sophomore; Second Team: Hunter Keim, John Stark, junior; Third Team: Cam Evans, Bow, senior; Joseph Gutwein, ConVal, senior; Pitcher of the Year: Anthony Paolicelli, John Stark, junior…

ALL-STATE SOFTBALL DIVISION II

First Team: Hannah McGonigle, Bow; Morgan Bemont, ConVal; Olivia Hargreaves, John Stark; Emily Kiah, Bow; Ava Rivers, John Stark; Second Team: Lily Mandel, ConVal; Ruby Dykstra, John Stark. Honorable Mention: Avery Moore, ConVal; Player of the Year: Hanna McGonigle, Bow…

Download The Messenger – June 16, 2023 (pdf)

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Hillsboro-Deering Graduation

The large white tent provided needed shelter from the downpour during this year’s ceremony. H-D Principal Jim O’Rourke welcomed all the the festivities, Class President Courtney Ford invited her classmates bound for military service to join her in leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by…

Hillsboro officers, students and teachers carry the torch to Concord

On June 1st, 2023, Hillsboro Police officers participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run, which went from Hillsboro to Concord. This annual event is held to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics, an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with…

Groups working to keep Warner Food Pantry open

The Warner Select Board has been discussing what to do if Warner Connects, which manages the Food Pantry, decides to close its doors. The Community Action Program (CAP) of Belknap-Merrimack Counties previously managed the facility and has indicated that…

Boys Lacrosse – Division III Championship

No. 5 Hopkinton 7, No. 2 Campbell 4: Hopkinton senior John Despres broke a 4-4 tie with 4:01 left in regulation, and Patrick Buss and Merrick Chapin followed with goals to propel the fifth-seeded Hawks to a 7-4 championship victory over No. 2 Campbell…

Girls Lacrosse – Division III Championship

Bow 20, St. Thaoma 6: The Falcons finished 18-1, defeating St. Thomas, 20-6, for the Division III championship. Bow’s average margin of victory across its three playoff games: 15 goals…