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The Messenger – Jan. 18, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 18, 2013 (pdf)Police Chief’s semiautomatic gun raffle upsets many

In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police firearms raffle, which includes semiautomatic rifles, has caused some controversy across the state. The chiefs are selling…

Town of Antrim terminates Police Station contractor

The Town of Antrim contracted with Baybutt Construction Managers for two phases of the Antrim Police Station project. Baybutt partnered with Northeast Collaborative Architects for Phase 1 which was for the Pre-bond portion of the project which included…

Original Weare farmers market closing

Low attendance has forced the We Are One Farmers Market of Weare to close both its winter and summer markets. In a e-mail announcing the closing, organizer Wendy Stevens wrote…

Four people sought for robbery at Hobbs Jewelers

Peterborough Police are investigating the robbery of Hobbs Jewelers Tuesday evening. Police said around 5:15 p.m., four people went into the store and one of them showed a handgun and ordered an employee and her son to…

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Hinsdale 58 Newport 29 The Pacers trotted out to a 22-0 lead after one and the game was essentially over. Alex Stefan led the Tigers with 10 points. Newport 44 Hillsboro-Deering 43 The Hillcats led most of the…

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The Messenger – Jan. 11, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 11, 2013 (pdf)H-D teachers union files unfair labor complaint

The union representing the teachers in the Hillsboro-Deering School District have filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the School Board, claiming it bargained in bad faith during their recent…

Newport to remove 52 dead or dying trees on Corbin Road

Representatives of the NH Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Highway Maintenance met with the Newport Selectmen to discuss the 52 pine trees that are dead or dying along…

Weare man indicted for negligent homicide

The Merrimack County Grand Jury has indicted the Weare man who was driving when his girlfriend died in an automobile accident in…

91-year-old woman charged with vehicular assault

On January 9th, Officer Kim McSweeney and Chief Gregory Begin of the Weare Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a jack knifed tractor trailer at the intersection of Route 77 and Sugar Hill Road, where a…

Great Brook School a target for closure

Antrim’s Great Brook School may be closed if ConVal voters approve a petitioned article submitted by Peterborough attorney Mark Fernald and Gail Cromwel, a former School Board member from Temple. The article seeks to amend…

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The Messenger – Jan. 4, 2013

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Download The Messenger - Jan. 4, 2013 (pdf)Final chapter in Bradford Road Agent saga?

The saga of the Bradford Road Agent continues as Marlene Freyler attended the last Selectmen’s meeting and said she noticed that $5,000.00 was paid out to Jeff Remillard. She asked what this meant, to which Chair Harry Wright responded that it means…

New London groups united in preserving recreation programs

One thing was evident at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the New London Selectmen and the Recreation Commission, Chad Denning’s shoes will be hard to fill. Denning’s resignation, after serving as Recreation Director for 7 years, has left the town searching for…

Henniker Community School students to learn about China

The sixth graders in Henniker will begin their long awaited opportunity to experience the Artist in Residency (AIR) program at the Henniker Community School beginning in January. The AIR program in Henniker is designed to enrich and expand the study of cultures from around the world; this year’s program will focus on…

New Highway Garage planned for Weare

Tim Redmond gave the Weare Selectmen a hand drawn sketch of the proposed Highway Garage for their review. It will be a stand alone building. Redmond said that they are trying to take a two phase approach, which he feels will be better monetarily. The two phase approach retains the use of the…

Antrim and Bennington teenagers arrested for home invasion and assault

The tears of family members were flowing as the three area teenagers, accused of a Christmas Eve home invasion in Peterborough, were arraigned on felony burglary charges in a Jaffrey courtroom last Wednesday. The three suspects: Dylan…

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Senior Lifestyles – Dec. 2012

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Download Senior Lifestyles - Dec. 2012 (pdf)‘Til death do us part, but how do you handle ‘in sickness and in health’?

Apparently “in sickness and in health” can mean different things to men and women. As the population ages and the need for extended health care increases, a recent nationwide omnibus survey of 1,005 American adults shows that men and women approach the issue of long-term care planning and insurance from different perspectives…

Get the most from your mobile phone service

With more than 320 million mobile phones in the country, it’s no surprise that most Americans say wireless phone access is so important that it would be the last item they would give up if money were tight. With so many service plans and carriers, the mobile phone market can be expensive, confusing and…

Women face concerns about reaching retirement goals

Women today exude confidence, juggling work and home life responsibilities seamlessly. One area where they are not so sure of themselves though is their ability to maintain their standard of living during retirement. While women are taking greater responsibility for…

Boomerang kids: When your empty nest fills up again

With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own. These so called “boomerang kids” are popping up more frequently and when this situation is managed improperly, it can cause serious tension in a family. However, many parents are…

This Christmas opt to adopt a pet, save a life

Each year more than 4 million homeless pets are killed as a result of overpopulation, but families who adopt from animal shelters or rescue groups can help preserve these lives and support the growing trend of socially responsible holiday shopping. Best Friends Animal Society encourages families this holiday season to give the precious gift of life by…

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The Messenger – Dec. 28, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 28, 2012 (pdf)Hillsborough couple wins Megabucks $2.1 million

The clerk at Circle K in Hillsborough made a mistake, but Scott and Cathy Bennett aren’t complaining. Scott wanted to buy tickets to two games on Wednesday. He said he’d like a Lucky For Life ticket and a Tri State Megabucks Plus ticket, but the clerk sold him…

Henniker Community School promotes ‘Ambassadors of Kindness’

The Ambassadors of Kindness (AOK) theme at the Henniker Community School began eight years ago following a 7th grade class discussion about role models. HCS Teacher Elizabeth Paul used an example of an unkind incident…

Christmas Tree Bonfire supports the Food Pantry

Again this year, the Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department and The Office of Youth Services are sponsoring a Christmas Tree Bonfire at Grimes Field, on Saturday, January 5th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Trees may be dropped off at Grimes Field the day of…

H-D students join Life Skills Bread Baking Program

On December 13th, Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School students participated in a Life Skills Bread Baking Program that has reached more than 190,000 students nation-wide since it began in 1992, providing kids with a fun, real-world application of skills they’re already…

Fire Fund set up for Newport woman

The Diane Callum Fire Fund account has been set up at Lake Sunapee Bank in Newport to assist Callum whose home was heavily damaged by an early morning fire Sunday. Callum has been a 4-H volunteer for the past 35 years and the Sullivan County Extension office in Newport was contacted by several people wishing to aid Callum. Donations may be sent directly to…

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The Messenger – Dec. 14, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 14, 2012 (pdf)Dollar General suspends plans for a Bennington store

Representatives from Dollar General have informed the Bennington Planning Board of the company’s intent to suspend its application to build a store on Route 202. Dollar General was scheduled for…

Hillsboro-Deering’s Heidi Welch honored as “NH Teacher of the Year”

With her family, Superintendent Robert Hassett, Principal Jim O’Roarke, Assistant Principal Jen Crawford and School Board Chair Rich Pelletier in attendance, H-D Music Director Heidi Welch graciously accepted the NH Board of Education’s “Teacher of the Year” award at a banquet in Plymouth Tuesday evening. Welch has been teaching music at…

Newport schools sponsor 3rd Annual Festival of Trees

The Christmas holiday season will spring to life from 5-8 p.m. on Dec 14 with the 3rd annual “Festival of Trees” Village Celebration hosted by Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center. “Come with your family to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the…

John Stark wins HealthierUS Award

John Stark Regional High School (JSRHS) was awarded the HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Award from the USDA Wednesday evening. Stark is the very first high school in NH and only one of five schools (the others are elementary or middle) in the state to achieve…

Bradford Police Dept. has armored car

Resident Perry Teele questioned why the Bradford Police Department has an armored personnel carrier that he had seen several times in the past month. Police Chief Jim Valiquet replied that it is owned by…

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The Messenger – Dec. 7, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 7, 2012 (pdf)High speed internet service proposed for New London

Carole Monroe of NH Fast Roads recently met with the New London Selectmen seeking permission to install the company’s equipment in a town hall closet. Installed at no cost to the town, the connection would provide…

Two unsafe Francestown bridges closed

The Town of Francestown was notified that the state recommends the closure of the bridges on Second New Hampshire Turnpike South over South Branch Piscataquog River and Woodward Hill Road over Brennan Brook due to serious…

Hillsborough Pride’s Olde Fashioned Christmas – a full day of fun

A dusting of snow added to the festive spirit as Hillsborough celebrated Olde Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, coordinated by Hillsborough Pride. Revelers started the day well fed at The Mason’s All You Can Eat Breakfast, with the proceeds going to fund…

Teacher sacrifices his mustache for Make-A-Wish

The H-D chapter of DECA raised over $500 for the Make-A-Wish foundation by collecting donations for veteran English teacher Brian Walsh to shave off his 34-year-old mustache. Dakota Sousa led this campaign by…

Colby-Sawyer installs solar photovoltaic arrays on four campus buildings

Colby-Sawyer College has partnered with Exeter, N.H.-based ReVision Energy to build one of the largest solar photovoltaic arrays in New Hampshire. A solar photovoltaic array is composed of a series of panels that use the sun’s abundant energy to create…

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In New Hampshire – Dec. 2012

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Download In New Hampshire - Dec. 2012 (pdf)Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour celebrates with Trees, Treats and Treasures

The popular Mt Washington Valley, NH inn to inn holiday cookie tour will offer holiday decorating ideas & trees, recipe cards, collectors ornaments, prizes plus plenty of sweet treats…

Real Christmas Trees are Recyclable

After the holidays, don’t throw your Real Christmas Tree in the trash or set it on the curb. Real Christmas Trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and other purposes. Here are some recycling options and tips on what…

St. Nicholas Fair at Grace Episcopal Church

Great bargains for all will be found for all at the 2012 St. Nicholas Fair at Grace Episcopal Church in East Concord, Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The holiday shopper will find one-of-a-kind artists’ quality holiday gifts, home-made pies, cakes, sweets, fudge, New England Baked Beans, jewelry, and much more including gifts for your favorite …

The Temptations, a Motown Legend comes to Lebanon Opera House

For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing…

New Year’s Eve Partybration at Santa’s Village

Santa welcomes you to his third annual New Year’s Eve Partybration. Father Time will turn the clocks ahead 4 hours, and begin celebrating the new year a bit early for our younger guests. It’s a grand time to visit with Father Time, ride on all your favorite rides, and see great fireworks one…

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Christmas Shopping Guide 2012

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Download Christmas Shopping Guide 2012 (pdf)Ways to make your home festive this season

Though one of the best parts of winter is getting out of the cool, crisp air and into the cozy, comfort of your home, trendsetting crafters are bringing the beauty of nature inside their houses when decorating for…

It’s a wrap: Tips for making gifts look great all year long

A beautifully wrapped gift truly enhances the gift giving experience. If you’re wrapping that birthday or anniversary gift in drab paper or (worse yet) the Sunday comics, it’s time to rethink your wrapping techniques. With a few simple tips, it’s easy to create great-looking, personal gift wrapping that is…

Save money this holiday season

Saving money while holiday shopping may sound impossible, but you don’t need to be a Scrooge to budget. Here are some tips to give you a leg up on your New Year’s financial resolutions:…

5 perfect presents make gift-giving easy

If you’re stumped as to what to get that impossible-to-buy-for person, consider these ideas that are sure to brighten anyone’s holiday: Gift your services. Rather than giving a tangible item, give your services; it’s the perfectly practical gift for the person on your list who may…

Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth entire month of December 2012

It’s time to make plans now for the perfect holiday visit during Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth throughout the entire month of December 2012. Presented by cultural anchors Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall, it’s a month of Strolls, Shows and Stayovers in…

Tips for taking the best family portraits

As the holidays approach, it’s important to focus on the best photography tips to make the most of your family portrait. Invest in quality camera equipment. Digital photography has brought the world of photography to the masses, and high-quality digital cameras can be purchased new or used at reasonable prices. For family portraits, make sure…

 

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The Messenger – Nov. 30, 2012

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Download The Messenger - Nov. 30, 2012 (pdf)Henniker school launches “Roadmap to End Childhood Hunger”

A statewide effort to ensure that no New Hampshire child goes to bed hungry was recently launched at the Henniker Community School and supporters say that while the problem is complex, the solutions are simple. The Roadmap to End Childhood Hunger is a program launched by…

Cumberland Farms burglar still at large

Hillsboro police are searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that happened Saturday. Christopher Corona, 44, reportedly fled from the scene at Cumberland Farms on Henniker Street after he held the store clerk at knife-point while she was on her way to the bank with a…

New London Kindergarten students aid NY firefighters

On Thanksgiving day, firefighters at Woodbury Fire Company #1 in New York received a care basket from Kindergarten students at New London Elementary School, who collected baskets of chips, dips and snacks to thank N.Y. firefighters for their efforts in supporting the residents affected by…

New London & Mount Royal Academy bid for 1941 school

Representatives of both the Town of New London and Mount Royal Academy gave their presentations to the Ad Hoc Committee of the School Board on November 26th. David Kidder and Steve Theroux were the main presenters for the town, with the Selectmen offering…

Gala of Lights & Festival of Trees in Antrim

The big tree outside the Antrim Library is up and the lights are strung, thanks to Andrew Robblee and his merry crew from Robblee Tree Services. Trees and wreaths have already started to appear on all three floors of the library with many more due…

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