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Senior Lifestyles – Oct. 2013

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Nov. 2013 (pdf)Grandparent scam continues to trick people out of money

Imagine being woken by a phone call in the middle of the night. It’s your crying grandchild, who is asking for money because of an accident. Of course you want to help your loved one, so you do whatever you can in this emergency situation. You open your wallet without hesitation. Unfortunately you’ve just become a victim of a scam that is happening across the…

What’s the fittest city in America for people over 50?

The American Physical Therapy Association and Huff/Post50 released a new report on the 10 healthiest U.S. cities for baby boomers, based on combined data about each city’s life expectancy, the percentage of boomers with health insurance, and access to medical care. They also measured access to mass transit and fitness centers and surveyed residents about their general mental and emotional…

Seniors and driving: The importance of having frequent talks

The U.S. population aged 65 and older is estimated to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 72 million in 2030, according to U.S. Census data, meaning more senior drivers will be on the roads. This also means that more adult children may need to have difficult conversations with their aging parents about driving. However, a new survey…

River cruising: An easy way to explore and experience Europe

Europe is a popular destination for international travelers looking to visit the world’s great capitals such as Paris, Amsterdam and Prague; to experience European culture; and to explore charming small towns. But planning a European trip can be daunting because it involves a lot of research to decide where to go, how to get there, and what to see. River cruising offers an excellent solution to…

Renovation for baby boomers: Preparing for next stage in life

Consider remodeling projects to help enjoy your home longer, more safely and efficiently as you age. Home improvement for the long-term Most homeowners realize the importance of upkeep and maintenance. A leaky window or drafty door wastes energy and…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 17, 2013 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 18, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 18, 2013 (pdf)Dartmouth College donates computers to Newport

At last week’s meeting, Viki Bridge, the district’s director of technology informed the Newport School Board that Dartmouth College is replacing several working computers with new models and the old computers are being donated to the district. The donation includes 21 desktop computers, 9…

John Stark students to visit the New Hampshire Supreme Court

In preparation for their attendance later this month at the NH Supreme Court’s annual On the Road session, students in John Stark Regional High School’s We The People, Civics, Criminal Justice, and American Studies classes were paid a visit by Senior Assistant Attorney Jeffery A. Strelzin from the NH Attorney General’s Office. Strelzin talked about the…

A pair of recent accidents in Washington

Police Chief Marshall investigated a collision on Presidential Dr. He found Brian Colley, 34, of Washington had gone over the edge of an embankment while avoiding a deer in the road. He struck a tree causing moderate damage to his 2003 Jetta. He was wearing his safety belt and was not injured. Emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash into a…

Two alarm fire damages family home of Newport hero

A Tuesday night fire extensively damaged a Newport home. A neighbor noticed flames coming out of the basement area and called the fire department. When firefighters arrived at the Willow Street home, there was heavy smoke inside and fire on the side of the building. A second alarm was sounded and units from…

Buddy System again at Henniker School

Seventh and eighth graders in Tim Beale’s Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) at the Henniker Community School have teamed up again this year with Robin Gagnon’s Pre-Kindergartners providing instant buddies for those at the very beginning of their HCS careers and those that are coming to an end. This is the third year…

Weare extends trash hauling contract

Road Agent Tim Redmond informed the Weare Selectmen that he had a discussion with Sizemore Trucking regarding extending their hauling contract for 2014. Sizemore Trucking submitted their 2014 prices, which represent a $5.00 increase over the 2013 contract that is currently in effect. Sizemore will take a one year extension on…

State police have arrested two suspects in major Wilmot jewelry theft

State police have arrested a pair of suspects for their involvement in a Wilmot theft. Authorities received a report of cash and high value jewelry stolen from a residence in Wilmot. During the investigation, it was learned that some of the stolen items were brought to a jeweler for sale. The jeweler became suspicious when…

Football

Milford 42 John Stark 7 The game was within reach until the Spartans’ run of 22 second half points. Carson Dunn scored the Generals’ only touchdown. Monadnock 42 ConVal 12 The Huskies are undefeated for a good reason, they are husky and good…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 17, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 11, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 11, 2013 (pdf)Rymes Oil is being sued for price fixing

Johnny Prescott & Son Oil Co. of Concord has filed suit in U.S. District Court alleging that Rymes Heating Oil is price fixing. According to the suit, Rymes’ price reduction in the Concord area is an effort to eliminate rival oil and propane dealers in the…

Plans for Community Center unveiled

The New London Community Center Group hosted New London residents to a forum on Saturday, Oct. 5 to provide an update on the project to convert the 1941 Building into a Community Center. Dave Kidder, a member of the Group, Phase 1 of the project, which includes a multipurpose…

John Stark High School leads the state in Anti-Bullying programs

A couple of years ago, teachers and students alike decided they wanted to take charge of the school climate at John Stark Regional High School and combat hate speech and bullying. Today, that goal has come more and more into focus as a result of the school’s participation in A World Of Difference® Institute’s Peer Training Program, a program designed to facilitate…

Peterborough pair arrested for identity theft

Peterborough Police have arrested Anthony Heppe, 21 and Erin Bishop, 22, of Peterborough on charges that they both used stolen credit cards to purchase items in Peterborough and through Amazon.com. Police Chief Scott Guinard reports that his department investigated numerous incidents of identity fraud and…

Warner family wins Fresh Air contest

Warner residents, the Ricciardellis, celebrated the simple things with The Fresh Air Fund and were among the winners of The Fresh Air Fund’s 2013 Photo Contest. All winners were selected from the hundreds of pictures sent in by volunteer host families across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada, reflecting the memorable experiences they shared with …

Bennington woman assaults police chief

Things went from bad to worse for a Bennington woman when Police Chief Steven Campbell attempted to remove her from a friend’s house. Campbell received a call from a Route 202 homeowner last Tuesday, asking for help in removing Deborah Lefrancois, 54, of Benngington from his property. Fueled by alcohol, the two were…

Athletic Director/Soccer Coach resigns

ConVal School District Superintendent of Schools Brendan Minnihan has confirmed that Athletic Director Jon Hall and his assistant Mel Keeler have both recently resigned and Hall has stepped down as coach of the Boys’ Varsity soccer team. Minnihan said he could not comment on whether the resignations are related to…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 10, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – Oct. 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - Oct. 2013 (pdf)Mount Washington Cog Railway Fall Specials

The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world, is offering late summer and fall discounts to passengers for trips to the summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the…

New Hampshire Fall Festival

A traditional New England harvest fair with live animals, crafts demonstrations and booths, heirloom plants and seeds, garden tours, costumed role-players and family autumn activities. In conjunction with Prescott Park Chili Cook-off…

Experience local legends, lore and mystery tour

New Hampshire’s only ghost tour, now in our 11th year. Featured in the New York Times, History Channel and Travel Channel. Join haunted history expert and author of 8 books of New England history and folklore, Roxie J. Zwicker for a memorable exploration of the ghost stories and mysteries of…

Great Bay Special Collections Exhibit opening

The Great Bay Special Collections Exhibit will be open to the public on Saturday, October 5th and 19th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This free exhibit is housed in the lower level of the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center on the…

Shrek The Musical

Take an unforgettable family adventure with everyone’s favorite ogre, when Rochester Opera House Productions presents Shrek, the musical comedy based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film. The show runs from October 10 to 27 with evening performances at…

Return of the Pumpkin People

A recognized quintessential New England Village and a highly visited resort destination prepares for their 26th Anniversary celebration of the Return of the Pumpkin People – Oct 1st through Oct 20th, 2013. It is becoming known as the “Return of the Pumpkin People”. It is a long awaited arrival for many fall foliage seekers. This self-guided tour brings thousands of visitors each year to the Jackson area…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 3, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

The Messenger – Oct. 4, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 4, 2013 (pdf)Violette’s Supermarket closing in Newport

Newport residents reacted with surprise and sadness to the news that Violette’s Supermarket would be closing its doors only a little over a year since its grand opening. When Violette’s held its …

Man jumps out of moving vehicle to avoid arrest

Rather than be stopped by Antrim police, an as yet unidentified man jumped out of the passenger door of his moving car and fled through the woods on Clinton Road. Officer Brian Lord was on Main Street on October 25th when he spotted a tan, 2000 Dodge Neon Sedan without…

Former Bennington man killed in Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Liam J. Nevins, 32, of Denver, Colo., was killed by enemy insurgents during a military training exercise in Afghanistan on september 21st. Nevins was assigned to the…

Warner man’s body is found on Mt. Sunapee

A missing man’s body was found earlier this week at Mount Sunapee, Newbury police said. According to officials, the body belongs to a man who had been missing from…

Newbury man pleads guilty

Keith A. Harburda, 31, 74 Cheney Road, Newbury, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated Feb. 15 in Sunapee, was fined $750 and his license revoked for two years. He pleaded guilty to speeding 50 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone and was fined…

Weare man suspected of multiple crimes

Alexander Mellor, 20, of Weare was recently arrested in connection with a car break-in in Keene on Sunday morning, and police believe he could be connected to more than 20…

Twenty join Women On Target Program

On Saturday, September 21, twenty women from about 16 years of age to “I’ll Never Tell” completed a course called “Women On Target” at the Deering Fish and Game Club in West Deering. The course consists of safety training and demonstrations, how to handle, aim and fire a handgun, proper sight…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 3, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 27, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Sept. 27, 2013 (pdf)Drunk driver runs down Hillsborough mother & child

A drunken driver ran down a 3-year-old boy and his mother as they were leaving a Hillsborough day care center on Wednesday. Cooper Rogers, son of Brett and Rosalie Rogers was leaving the…

ConVal towns may see major tax savings

The ConVal School Board has announced that it intends to return about $639,000 from the Local Government Center to taxpayers to reduce the tax rate for the district’s nine towns. The School District received a check from the…

Bennington woman is leading efforts to revive ‘Gleaning’

A Bennington mother of seven kids is the new gleaning coordinator for Hillsborough County. Hazel Gershfield’s job is to help channel more local produce to families in need by collecting food which would otherwise be thrown away and delivering it to…

66th Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival opens in October

Plans are nearly complete for the 66th annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival, scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend. “This year’s festival will be outstanding. We’ll have crafters and a farmers’ market, rides, food, parades, road races, raffles, music and entertainment for everyone…and…

Over 125 thanked and honored at The Fells Annual Volunteer Event

The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens in Newbury held their Annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Sunday, September 8. Over 125 Fells volunteers and guests gathered on the recently renovated Veranda to meet and mingle, and to welcome the new Executive Director, Susan Warren. Volunteerism is key to…

Suspected arsonist is former firefighter

A former Peterborough firefighter has been arraigned on several charges of setting numorus fires near the University of New Hampshire campus. Gregory Potter, 22, was charged with arson, criminal mischief and falsifying physical evidence. He was arrested after an…

Hannah Richard is ‘Player of the Week’

Former Hopkinton Hawk Hannah Richard, a senior forward on the University of New Hampshire field hockey team, was named America East Player of the Week after scoring two goals on just…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 26, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 20, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Sept. 20, 2013 (pdf)Eagle Scout Court of Honor in New London

The Boy Scouts of America Troop 71 scouts, leaders and committee members take have announced that Kurt D. Thomas has completed the requirements for and been examined by an Eagle Board of Review, and found worthy of the rank…

HD High School admitted to Circle of Excellence

On Tuesday, NH Commissioner of Education, Virginia M. Barry, recognized Hillsboro-Deering High School as one of only 3 high schools in The Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence. The Circle of Excellence recognizes schools and districts that aspire to…

NH approves New London Hospital-Dartmouth Hitchcock affiliation

On September 16, 2013 the proposed affiliation between New London Hospital (NLH) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (D-HH) was cleared to move forward by the NH Office of the Attorney General, having previously received a similar clearance from the NH Charitable Trusts Unit of the same office. This new affiliation is intended to strengthen the clinical services offered…

Man killed in Peterborough accident

Jeffrey A. Sawin, 57, of Jaffrey was killed in a Route 202 crash Wednesday morning when his car crossed the center line and collided with a southbound PSNH truck driven by Robert Edick, 56 of Dublin, Sawin was taken to Monadnock Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of…

Lightning strikes Deering Town Hall

The Deering Town Hall was struck by lightning during the thunderstorm of October 12th. Fortunately none of the staff was injured, although a lightning bolt struck the personal vehicle of one of the DPW workers, while the…

Home remodeling for the long haul: Making your space work for you

More Americans are diving into large remodel projects. Forty percent of homeowners plan to remodel or build an addition to their home within the next two years. Kitchen and bathroom projects remain the most popular remodeling jobs, according to the 2013 Houzz and Home Survey. Here are a few tips to help your next remodel…

Girls’ Cross Country

Hopkinton 2nd With Katie Irwin out, Sarah Nadeau placed 1st, Maddie Clark 2nd and Emily Calder 4th the Hawks still lost to Bow on a sixth-runner tie breaker…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 19, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 13, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Sept. 13, 2013 (pdf)New London Remembers

A large and appreciative crowd was on hand as New London marked the 12th Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Campbell Webster’s bagpipes escorted the KRES fifth graders from the school to the Fire Department, followed by a contingent of firefighters and police officers. Fifth grade teacher and New London firefighter Amy Lyon served as MC for the ceremony and introduced…

Girl Scout Council to sell Antrim’s Camp Chenoa on Gregg Lake

The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains Council has decided to sell Camp Chenoa Girl Scout camp on Gregg Lake, citing declining attendance and girls choosing other Girl Scout programs. CEO Patricia Mellor said, “Although the decision was difficult, divesting of Camp Chenoa will enable us to invest in our other properties, to provide…

Joubert’s sexual assault trial Sept. 23rd

Lawyers for a former coach accused of sexual assault are asking a judge to throw out evidence in the case. Robert Joubert is a former baseball and hockey coach who is accused of sexual contact with a minor. His lawyers have asked a judge to throw out a search warrant, saying it was…

Greenfield school awarded $4,500 grant

The Greenfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has announced that it has been awarded an Artist in Residence Grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. This prestigious grant will be used to execute a special glass and paint mosaic mural project…

Harvest Moon Festival at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

Join the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum as we celebrate the fall harvest with a day of hands-on activities, Native American living history displays, music, crafts, and Native American foods. Help us build a new wigwam. Interact with Native artisans as they demonstrate…

Peterborough child care center under investigation

A Peterborough day care center is facing a state investigation after a woman reported finding two toddlers in the road outside the facility. Angela Hutchinson said she found the childrn outside Monadnock Community Early Learning wandering on Route 202. She believes the younger child wasn’t even 2, and…

FOOTBALL

Lebanon 34 ConVal 0 With 20 new starters, saying the Cougars are inexperienced is an understatement. That inexperience led to turnovers and a 19-0 defect at the half…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 12, 2013 in The Messenger and Uncategorized. Closed

The Messenger – Sept. 6, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Sept. 6, 2013 (pdf)New London begins search for new Police Chief

At Tuesday’s meeting the New London Selectmen accepted Administrator Kim Hallquist’s recommendation of a three phase process in selecting the town’s new Police Chief with the department in good hands under the direction of acting…

New teachers at Center Woods Elementary and Weare Middle School

The following new teachers have joined the staff of the Weare School District in the 2013-14 school year. The Weare District Schools include Center Woods Elementary and the Weare Middle School and are part of School Administrative Unit #24 located in…

Historical society seeks auction donations

Help support the preservation work of the Hillsborough Historical Society (HHS) by donating to their Silent Auction to be held along with a live Country Auction at Withington Auctions on Saturday, October 5, 9 am – 2 pm. They will be auctioning some items from their collections as well as…

Weare Police Officers confident of vindication

Although the investigation into the officer-involved shooting death of an alleged Manchester drug dealer is not yet complete, Weare police believe they acted appropriately during the incident. Arthur Walker, the retired Keene police chief who is serving as…

Garden Talks and Tea in Hancock Sept. 14

The Hancock Woman’s Club will host Roger Swain and Ellen Ecker Ogden for “Garden Talks and Tea” at the Hancock Congregational Church on Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 pm. Admission is $20 per person which includes a one-hour talk from each…

Henniker Community School offering new, healthy lunch menu

Food Service Director at the Henniker Community School Marty Davis is making a few changes at lunch time for the middle school students. “We’re making every effort to increase our healthy food choices, so we’re tweaking our offering a bit for…

Girls’ Lacrosse

Bishop Brady 2 Hillsboro-Deering 1 Down 0-2 at the break, the Hillcats played better in the second half but couldn’t close the gap. Bridgette Winters scored the Cats’ only goal…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 September 5, 2013 in The Messenger. Closed

In New Hampshire – September 2013

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Download In New Hampshire - September 2013 (pdf)Prescott Farm’s 4th Annual Harvest Festival set for Sept. 14th

Prescott Farm is excited to announce that we will be holding our 4th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Join us again as we celebrate harvest time at the Farm! Come and enjoy a variety of festivities including; horse drawn hayrides, face painting, petting farm, music, games, food and more! There will be something for everyone and admission is FREE!…

The Queen Extravaganza live at Lebanon Opera House

Lebanon Opera House is delighted to welcome The Queen Extravaganza on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Seats for the 7:30 pm show are $45, $35, or $25. Tickets can be purchased at the Lebanon Opera House Box Office in person or via phone 603-448-0400, tickets can also be purchased online at www.lebanonoperahouse.org. The Queen Extravaganza is a spectacular touring concert show designed to…

Charley Book Premiere at Strawbery Banke Museum

Local author Donna Seim and illustrator Susan Spellman will launch their new historical children’s book, Charley with special activities, readings and book signings at Strawbery Banke Museum on Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This interactive living-history family event features costumed characters, wood-oven baked cookies, a children’s choir, and…

Cranmore Mountain and The Ghoullog present: Night Terrors – 5K Adventure Race

North Conway, NH- Cranmore Mountain Resort, Death Becomes You Productions (creators of the Ghoullog), and Tri Tek events are pleased to announce Night Terrors “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide” 5k Adventure Race on Saturday, September 21 starting at 7:30pm. The 3.1 mile course will take place at the base area and surrounding streets of Cranmore Mountain and will include multiple haunt stations featuring some of the Ghoullog’s favorite characters and scares. Racers (both runners and walkers) will be given glow sticks and …

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul to headline Seacoast Irish Festival

The Seacoast Irish Festival, an annual day-long diverse celebration of Irish dance, music, food and Celtic culture in New England, will take place at the Rotary Pavilion Stage in downtown Dover, New Hampshire, on September 28th from noon to 6pm. Dover Main Street, the event organizer, announced tickets are on sale starting August 1st at www.seacoastirishfestival.org. The line-up of main stage acts includes Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul and the Kevin McKrell band as headliners of the schedule of top-notch Irish musicians and dancers to…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 August 29, 2013 in IN New Hampshire. Closed

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