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The Messenger – June 2, 2023

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Download The Messenger - June 2, 2023 (pdf)New London Hospital Doctor pleads guilty

Steven Powell, the former chief medical officer of a New London Hospital has pleaded guilty to scheming to bilk Medicare out of $1.9 million. Powell, 53, who now lives in…

Hillsboro Police host several departments for Basic Narcotic Detection Training

The Hillsboro Police hosted a Basic Narcotic Detection course attended by several law enforcement officers and their K9 partners. The completion of the course is a testament to their dedication in keeping…

Small earthquake reported in Andover

A small earthquake was felt Wednesday morning near Andover, New Hampshire. The magnitude-2.2 earthquake struck at 6:04 a.m. and was centered about 1 mile east of…

BOYS LACROSSE

Bow 8, Trinity 6: The Falcons completed their first undefeated regular season in program history. Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 9, Spaulding 5: HDJS won its first game in the history of the newly-formed cooperative program…

GIRLS LACROSSE

No. 8 Derryfield 15, No. 9 Kearsarge 7: Derryfield led 5-1 in the first five minutes and had an 11-5 advantage at halftime…

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The Messenger – May 26, 2023

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Download The Messenger - May 26, 2023 (pdf)ConVal considering school consolidations

Faced with a continuing decline in school enrollments, ConVal officials are once again considering a consolidation or reconfiguration of schools across the district. The ConVal School Board has formed a Strategic Organization Committee to begin an “open, transparent, community involved review” of…

New Executive Chef & General Manager at two New London restaurants

Coming this June, Green Heart Hospitality will open the doors to The Elms Restaurant and Bar at the New London Inn, a celebration of the flavors and spirit of the Lake Sunapee Region, under the watchful eyes of newly appointed Executive Chef Ken Cazeñas, and new General Manager Kate Holt. Chef Ken will…

The Origin and History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day dates back to pre-Civil War times, but it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when because historical records are scarce for pre-Civil War grave decoration. On June 3rd, 1861, the first Civil War grave of a soldier was decorated with flowers in…

BOYS LACROSSE

Souhegan 11, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 4:
Lucas Gagnon and Manny Velazquez each scored 2 goals for HD. Lucas Fitts made 27 saves. Coe-Brown 6, Hopkinton 4: After a scoreless first half the Hawks went up 4-2 in the third quarter, but Coe-Brown went on a 4-0 run in the fourth to win the rematch of the season opener…

GIRLS LACROSSE

John Stark/Hillsboro-Deering 16, ConVal 4: Riley Davis (6 goals), Kaycie Rhodes (4 goals), Emma Dobbins (2 goals).Merrimack Valley 12, ConVal 8: It took MV a while to figure out the draw control, but once the Pride did, MV moved the ball well and controlled the attack…

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The Messenger – May 19, 2023

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Download The Messenger - May 19, 2023 (pdf)1 dead, 1 injured in Franklin crash

One person is dead and another person was taken by a medical helicopter after a crash in Franklin Saturday morning. Franklin police said that before 9 a.m., officials were advised of a crash in the area of…

Volunteers spreading joy and beauty filling flower barrels in Hillsborough

The tradition, which was reinstated by Ken Matthews and Hillsborough Reborn six years ago, continued again in 2023, starting the week before Mothers’ Day until early Fall. For five of the six years…

Two Weare men arrested for Drag Racing

While on routine patrol on South Stark Hwy near the New Boston town line, Weare Police observed two vehicles, speeding, and driving next to one another in both lanes of travel. A motor vehicle stop was conducted with one of the vehicles while the other vehicle…

BASEBALL

Merrimack Valley 7, ConVal 3: Luke Dougherty did not walk a single batter to help the Pride overcome four errors and earned the complete-game victory. Hopkinton 11, Raymond 6: Trailing 5-4 through four innings, the Hawks scored six runs in the top of the fifth for the win…

SOFTBALL

Goffstown 8, Windham 4: Sammy Dery had a game-winning grand slam. John Stark 10, Pembroke 0: John Stark came out swinging with four singles and a homer from Lexi Boudreau to take a five-run lead…

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The Messenger – May 12, 2023

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Download The Messenger - May 12, 2023 (pdf)Colby-Sawyer College 185th Commencement

Colby-Sawyer College celebrated its 185 Commencement on a perfect May Day on Saturday. The Graduates were welcomed by College President Susan Stubbier who later presented degrees to the 238 graduates of the class of…

Weare 7th grader selected as one of 13 to speak at the Mikva Challenge Soapbox Nation

Ava Montgomery, a 7th-grade student at the Weare Middle School has been selected as one of 13 students to present her powerful speech about abortion laws in the Mikva Challenge Soapbox Nation at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, on…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board seeking volunteers for budget study committee

On March 28th, the communities of Hillsborough and Deering passed Article 13 on the Hillsboro-Deering School District ballot asking voters, “To have a Study Committee of stakeholders to determine if a separate Budget Committee is in the best interest or not of the…

BOYS LACROSSE

Pembroke 17, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 5: H-D played well in the first half but faded after that.Derryfield 16, Goffstown 3: Undefeated Derryfield was too much to handle…

GIRLS LACROSSE

John Stark/Hillsboro-Deering 18, Manchester Memorial-West 1: Hopkinton worked hard to gain separation from a talented Milford team. Hopkinton 21, Pelham 13: Pelham got out to an early lead but the Hawks scored a string of highlight-reel goals on the way to the win…

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The Messenger – May 5, 2023

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Download The Messenger - May 5, 2023 (pdf)H-D DECA shines at International Conference

The Orange County Convention Center served as the backdrop for DECA’s (ICDC) recently held from April 22 – April 25, 2023. Thirteen Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA members joined approximately 22,000 other…

Henniker Handmade & Homegrown expands to 2 days May 13-14

On Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., downtown Henniker will host more than 60 local artists, crafters, farmers and food makers at the biannual…

35 Firefighters from 8 Departments respond to condo fire at Mount Sunapee Resort

In the early morning of April 26 2023, a fire broke out at a condo in Sunapee’s Granliden four-season resort community. Upon arriving on scene, Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott and the Sunapee Fire Department found a fully involved…

BASEBALL

Pelham 12, ConVal 2 (5 inn.): ConVal met its match. Goffstown 4, Pinkerton 3, 10 innings: The Grizzlies prevailed in a tough battle…

SOFTBALL

Goffstown 18, Timberlane 2: Logan Simmons was 2-for-3 with triple, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored; and Ryan Strand went 2-for-2, solo homer, triple, 4 RBIs, 2 runs scored. John Stark 11, Hollis Brookline 2, 15 inn.: The Generals erupted for eight hits in the top of the 15th inning, scoring nine runs, and Hargreaves pitched a 1-2-3 bottom half to secure the victory…

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The Messenger – April 28, 2023

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DownloadThe Messenger - April 28, 2023 (pdf)Injured Police Officer needs our help

Peterborough Police Officer David Bell responded to a Domestic Disturbance call. Almost immediately upon his arrival, Officer Bell was involved in a physical altercation. As a result of this altercation, he…

NH per pupil education cost jumped from $8,245 in 2001 to $18,905 in 2019

A new study from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy (JBC) found that “From the 2000-2001 school year to the 2018-2019 school year, New Hampshire public school district spending increased by more than $1.5 billion in…

H-D Elementary School receives $25,000 Literacy Grant from Children’s Literacy Foundation

The Children’s Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School has been selected to receive a $25,000 Year of the Book literacy grant for the 2023-2024 school year. Awarded annually to qualifying public…

BOYS LACROSSE

Hanover 12, Hillsboro-Deering/John Stark 2: The General Cats played well but couldn’t find the net. Campbell 4, Hopkinton 2: The score was tied 1-1 at halftime and 2-2 after three quarters, but Campbell scored twice in the fourth to remain undefeated…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Hopkinton 18, Campbell 3: Sydney Westover delivered the ball to the Hawks’ offense with 12 draw controls, and Hopkinton spread the offense and got out to a big lead. Kearsarge 16, Lebanon 12: Lebanon had the lead at halftime, but the Cougars stepped up defensively and took the lead in the second half…

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Messenger – April 21, 2023

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Download Messenger - April 21, 2023 (pdf)Henniker man arrested after threatening students

A Henniker man is behind bars after police said he threatened to kill students at Hillsboro-Deering High School while at the campus on Monday afternoon. Shawn Mitchell, 27, is facing several…

Hopkinton, Weare, Henniker FIRST Robotics Team off to World Championships

The FIRST Robotics team out of Hopkinton, Weare, and Henniker New Hampshire — Team OzRam 1922! They had an amazing season with an awesome team of dedicated students who built an amazing robot, and…

John Stark students participate in UMass Lowell’s Model UN Conference

On Thursday March 30 a fire destroyed the Greenfield home of a large family, with six children and two of Crotched Mountain Foundation’s adult clients with disabilities. Thankfully, no one was hurt – but it was a catastrophic loss…

BASEBALL

Bishop Brady 10, Kearsarge 0: A two-out double by Mike Thresher and an RBI single by Bryce Miller plated a run in the bottom of the first and Thresher added a two-run single in the bottom of the third to push Brady’s lead to 4-0…

SOFTBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 15, Bishop Brady 6: Emily Howell went 3-for-4, Skyla Auger 3-for-3, while Morgan Dean and Haley Cloutier each went 3-for-5. Hillsboro-Deering 10, Stevens 8: The Hillcats battled back after a slow start, down 8-2 in the fourth inning. Defense continues

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The Messenger – April 14, 2023

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Download The Messenger - April 14, 2023 (pdf)Shooting at New Boston Space Force Station was justified

New Hampshire investigators have ruled that a fatal shooting involving a New Boston police officer and contracted security member last year at the New Boston Space Force Station was justified. Investigators said New Boston Officer Shane Morton and contracted security member Peter White shot…

Henniker’s Rustic Rose Tavern holds Grand Opening on April 22nd

Henniker’s Rustic Rose Tavern offers a homey and friendly dining experience with an emphasis in flavor, taste and value. The dining room features seating for…

Help sought for Greenfield family who lost home in a fire on March 30

On Thursday March 30 a fire destroyed the Greenfield home of a large family, with six children and two of Crotched Mountain Foundation’s adult clients with disabilities. Thankfully, no one was hurt – but it was a catastrophic loss…

Rotary offering two-week scholarships for Brantwood Middle School Boys’ & Girls’ Camps

Grand Monadnock Rotary Club Charitable Fund is offering scholarships to middle-school age youth from towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple and Harrisville. These are two-week scholarships for Brantwood Camp for the boys’ and girls’ camps. The Rotary Club is interested in serving youth who…

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The Messenger – April 7, 2023

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Download The Messenger - April 7, 2023 (pdf)Henniker Special Olympian running in the 127th Boston Marathon

A Henniker man is one of three NH runners with ties to Special Olympics NH taking on the Boston Marathon on April 17th. Their runs will be fundraisers for Special Olympics New Hampshire. Charlie Helfrich, of Henniker, is an athlete with…

Firefighters from 12 towns respond to Hopkinton house fire

Dozens of firefighters were sent to Contoocook Village for a multi-alarm house fire Monday. Around 11 a.m., capital region dispatch received a call about a porch fire on…

2023 College and Career Fair at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School

On Friday, March 31st, Hillsboro-Deering Middle School (HDMS) held their first annual College and Career Fair for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Twenty-six different entities came to the school to help students explore…

Weare Middle School 5th graders learn how to make maple syrup

Weare Middle School 5th grade students recently made maple syrup in long-term substitute teacher David Erikson’s class. Designed to enrich their understanding of science and social studies, the students learned how trees make…

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The Messenger – March 31, 2023

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Download The Messenger - March 31, 2023 (pdf)Hillsborough voters refuse to accept two roads or purchase vacant lot

A good sized crowd attended the 2023 continued Hillsborough Town Meeting Tuesday night. Under the direction of first time Moderator Eric Ivanov the evening went smoothly with most articles passing with little discussion and no debate, including…

After parental complaints Bow keeps “Gender Queer” in school library – H-D Board set to adopt similar policy

Bow educators have rejected a request to remove a controversial graphic novel from the Bow High School library. The most contested work of 2021, “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” includes graphic illustrations of several…

A friend remembered

By Heidi Welch – Lisa Steiner was a force of nature.  She gave over a decade to the students of the Hillsboro-Deering Music Department by assisting with numerous trips to Disney, Cleveland, New York…the list goes on and on. She was one of the main reasons that no student was left behind because of…

Hillsboro-Deering holding Preschool Open House & Kindergarten Registrations

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year online at https://www.hdsd.org/Page/6116.
Children who reside in the towns of Hillsboro, Deering or Windsor and who will be five years of age on…

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