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The Messenger – November 21, 2025

Holiday Artisans at the Upton Chandler House
On December 5th, 5-7 p.m., and December 6th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Warner Historical Society throws open the doors to…

The Importance of Shopping Locally
This year, more than ever, it is essential to support our local merchants as much as possible. Many of our neighbors are struggling to…

Students subjected to AI Bullying at Mountain View Middle School
Three students at Mountain View Middle School in Goffstown were victims of AI-assisted bullying, according to…

Remembering Dick and Jane illustrator Robert Childress
Generations of American children learned to read through the adventures of Dick and Jane — cheerful stories brought to life by…

The Messenger – October 31, 2025

Natural gem of New London – Philbrick Cricenti Bog Project complete
The last board of the Philbrick-Cricenti Bog Walkway Upgrade Project was laid down during…

Hillsboro-Deering High School to host WorkcampNE volunteers next summer
Ken and Marcia Therrien from WorkcampNE met with the Hillsboro-Deering School Board to request permission to use…

BOYS SOCCER
Hopkinton 8, Hillsboro-Deering 0: Hopkinton: Kristof Cauley, 3 goals; H-D: Brady Savoy, 9 saves…

GIRLS SOCCER
Hopkinton 9, Hillsboro 0: Hawks Senior goalie Avery Loew broke the girls soccer school season record with 11 shutouts…

The Messenger – October 24, 2025

Hillsboro Deering School officials being sued for illegal search
A gun-rights organization has filed a lawsuit in federal court against officials in…

Hillsboro’s Operation Christmas serves 57 families – 114 children
It’s that time of year again! The Operation Christmas committee has begun meeting to prepare for…

Pair arrested for sexually assaulting Newport girl
Two men are facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in her Newport home last…

BOYS SOCCER
John Stark 2, Merrimack Valley 0: Stark came out strong in the second half. Triangles emerged, and put points on the board…

GIRLS SOCCER
Belmont 6, Hillsboro-Deering 4: H-D’s Alison Smart scored a hat trick off of Addy Brown’s assists…

The Messenger – October 10, 2025

Hillsboro Lions Club hosts 2025 Senior Dinner
The tradition continues for the 49th year, as the Hillsboro Lions Club hosts its Annual Senior Citizens Dinner…

Three people dead after crash in Francestown
Three people are deceased following a crash into a telephone pole on Route 47. At 11:10 p.m. on…

Hillsborough to celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary
The Hillsboro Lions Club has begun preparations for a gala celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of…

Boys Soccer
John Stark 1, Souhegan 0: Avery Grolljahn found Owen Gitchell on a free kick with 21 seconds left. Owen Hammond got the…

Field Hockey
Bishop Brady 1, Kearsage 1: Abby Bradbury goal from Stella Syvertsen. Syvertsen strong field play…

The Messenger – September 19, 2025

Space Force donates $9,200.00 for New Boston firefighters’ equipment
New Boston Emergency Management Director Brian Dubreuil informed the Select Board that after the successful transfer of the utility body from…

Forest Society has purchased 1,328 acres in Bradford and Hillsborough
In 2001, the Forest Society tried to acquire the property when a Canadian timber company sold the land on the open market. Again in 2014, Ausbon…

Test scores for NH high school seniors continue to fall
Scores for 12th graders in math and reading continued their years-long slide, reaching new lows on national tests, new data released Tuesday shows. The declines were…

Football
Hillsboro-Deering 46, Winnisquam 7: The HillCats played well and beat Winnisquam at home by a score of 46-7…

Field Hockey
John Stark 6, MV 0: John Stark scored twice in the opening quarter and then four more times in the second half…

The Messenger – June 7, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 7, 2019 (pdf)Hillsborough man sentenced to serve six months in jail

Alan Clark, 19, of Hillsborough, who was high on methamphetamine when he assaulted a woman and attempted to steal two police cruisers at a crash scene in Canterbury, will spend six months in jail. A Merrimack County Superior Court Judge suspended the remaining six months of a one-year county jail sentence on conditions of…

Eversource & Liberty Utilities offer a no-cost energy analysis in Franklin

As part of its ongoing revitalization efforts, the City of Franklin is launching a campaign with Eversource and Liberty Utilities to provide businesses in the community with a no-cost energy analysis, energy-efficient equipment upgrades and facility improvements. From June 3 through June 7, energy experts will be in the community meeting with…

Weare data breach of police arrest records

Weare officials announced a data breach that could affect people arrested by Weare police before March 2017. A malware attack resulted in unauthorized access to a municipal computer and files it contained between March 6 and March 13, 2017, according to an alert the town posted on its website and on social media. “The Town of Weare has no evidence right now that any…

Hopkinton may raise age to buy tobacco & vapor products from 18 to 21

Steven Chamberlin, Superintendent of the Hopkinton School District, informed the School Board that a survey of Hopkinton High School students found 27% have used an e-cigarette, but he and other administrators believe the number is higher. Although the district has tried to combat the issue by bringing in lung health experts to educate students on the risks of…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Division III Championship. Shorthanded Hawks prevail in a shootout
#1 Hopkinton 12, #3 Derryfield 11: Although they held a four-goal lead at the time, the Hawks picked up their fourth card and would be forced to play the final eight minutes a player down. Ellie Morrall scored what turned out to be the game winner with 1:29 left. After making it to the championship game last season and losing, nobody on the Hopkinton side wanted to feel that disappointment again…

BOYS LACROSSE

Division III Semifinals. #2 Hopkinton 10, #2 Kearsarge 6: Kearsarge fell behind by as much as three in the first half, only to regroup with a rally led by senior Emilie Webster to tie the game early in the second. But Derryfield, funneling its offense through sophomore Lucy Licata and junior Olivia Strong, scored five straight times in the second and held Kearsarge scoreless for nearly 18 minutes to secure a finals berth…

The Messenger – April 5, 2019

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Download The Messenger - April 5, 2019 (pdf)Arrest in the 2018 stabbing death of New London man

Matthew Fay, 28, of Hillsborough has been charged in the 2018 stabbing death of Brett Wilson, 51, of New London. Fay has been arrested for second-degree murder for “recklessly causing the death of Wilson, under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life” by…

Federal Judge dismisses suit over sale of Bradford’s Candlelite Inn

A Federal Judge has dismissed a suit brought by Joseph Torro against Mark Goldberg, Marilyn Gordon, and the Town of Bradford. Torro brought suit alleging federal claims and state law claims against Mark Goldberg, Marilyn Gordon, and the Town of Bradford, arising from decisions not to grant Torro a certificate of occupancy for the Bradford Village Inn and not to grant him a…

Hopkinton Fire Chief bars Rescue Squad from responding to fires

Members of the Hopkinton Rescue Squad, represented by Attorney Kevin Collimore of Nashua, appeared before the Hopkinton Select Board to discuss the recent policy change from Hopkinton Fire Chief Jeff Yale. After learning that the Rescue Squad and its volunteer members had no…

Sunapee Police arrest three in Georges Mills

On March 23rd New London Dispatch advised of a 911 hang up call from a Georges Mills residence. Sunapee Police responded to the address with Officers Welch and MacKenna of the New London Police Department. A physical altercation had taken place between two of the residents. Subsequently, Brooke Thorson of Georges Mills, NH was arrested and transported to the Sunapee Police Department. Thorson was charged with Simple Assault and Criminal Mischief. Also arrested was Zachary Hof of Georges Mills, who was charged with Breach of Bail. He was transported to…

HDHS 2019 Scholar Athlete Awards

The Annual NHIAA and NHADA Scholar Athlete Awards were presented April 1st, for member schools in Division III at The Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. This award is presented each year to high school seniors who have excelled in athletics as well as academics while demonstrating outstanding school and community spirit and leadership….

Washington hands-on archaeology program

Volunteers and students with an interest in archaeology will have multiple opportunities to gain hands-on experience this summer, when field schools coordinated by the NH Division of Historical Resources’ State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program (SCRAP), will take place in Washington. SCRAP’S final summer session, at Pillsbury State Park in Washington takes place weekdays July 22-Aug. 2. Canoes will be used to access…

In New Hampshire – July 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - July 2018 (pdf)John Paul Jones birthday celebration set for July 8

Always wondered how you could hang out on the lawn of that gorgeous yellow mansion on the corner of Middle and State Streets in downtown Portsmouth? Always wanted to peek inside the house but haven’t put that on your calendar yet? Now’s your chance. On Sunday July 8 at 1pm, the Portsmouth Historical Society, which runs Discover Portsmouth and which saved the John Paul Jones House in 1917, is hosting its free annual birthday party for the father of the US Navy, who spoke the immortal words, “I have not yet begun to fight!”…

Summer fun for all ages at Remick Museum

Summer at Remick is fun! Join us for classes & workshops throughout July & August. We’ve designed a menu of learning opportunities for all ages and interests. Registration is now open and additional information can be obtained by visiting our website or call 603-323-7591. Small Farmers (ages 2-6) Small Farmers is one of Remick’s most popular programs and for the first time we’re continuing it for the summer months! Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to explore the museum with a specially designed hands-on activity and…

American Independence Festival brings history to life

There may be no better place in the entire nation to celebrate American history than Exeter, New Hampshire, a quaint, historic, nearly 400 year-old town that served as state capital during the Revolutionary War. Every July, the town celebrates this history with the American Independence Festival, which features militia encampments, battle re-enactments, costumed re-enactors, nationally-recognized traditional artisans, colonial inspired beer, music, children’s activities, local craft and food vendors, and…

Summer festivals and events in Mt Washington Valley

Mt Washington Valley welcomes thousands of families with plenty of incentives to visit this scenic corner of the White Mountains. Surrounded by 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, the hiking, biking, waterfall tours, nature walks, scenic drives, rivers and valley vistas attract those who love the outdoors. And with more than 150 lodging properties, 75 restaurants, dozens of family attractions and more than 200 tax-free shops, boutiques and outlets, there’s plenty of reasons to plan a vacation in the Valley. Add in a full calendar of family-oriented and adventure sports festivals, and there’s even more of a reason to plan at least one visit to the Valley in the next few months…

The Messenger – April 1, 2016

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Strong opposition voiced to para-military facility in Bradford

When attorney Nick Wright introduced his clients as four medically discharged veterans with multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, the large crowd erupted in spontaneous applause. It was the last encouragement the four would receive. Although several residents thanked them for their service and for holding this event, none supported their plans…

Three vehicle accident in Georges Mills

On Monday, March 28th, Sunapee Police were dispatched to Route 11 in Georges Mills in the area of Jobs Creek Road for a three vehicle accident. Two vehicles were traveling in an easterly direction on Route 11, and the third vehicle was traveling in a westerly direction. The westbound vehicle crossed the center line and struck the two vehicles traveling east. All three vehicles were…

Newport man pleads guilty to child porn

Allen Langlois, 49, of Newport, pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire in Concord. An investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that Langlois was accessing a known child pornography website from his Newport residence at 8 Roseland Road. A search warrant was subsequently issued and executed in September 2015, which turned up hundreds of still images of child…

Three sentenced for kidnapping and vicious assault in Goffstown

Three people have been sentenced for their role in the armed kidnapping in Goffstown last March. Jayson Setoute, Isaiah Williams and Alissa Chandler were charged with kidnapping, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, criminal restraint, obstructing the report of a crime or injury, simple assault and accomplice/criminal liability…

Man dies as tree falls on his truck in Weare

Derek Lankowski, 31, a Lyndeborough volunteer firefighter was killed Tuesday when a tree was blown onto a pickup truck on Route 114 in Weare. Route 114 was closed for hours near John Stark Regional High School while police investigated the terrible freak accident…

The Messenger – Jan. 29, 2016

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Bow may discontinue New Boston dispatch service

New Boston Police Chief James Brace met with the Selectmen to discuss the current dispatch service. The Town of Bow, e-mailed Brace that it may defund the dispatch service and New Boston should start looking for another dispatch service. This could occur by…

Weatherstone project on hold over pending fee dispute

A long-awaited commercial development in Hillsborough has been put on hold  after the town’s Sewer & Water Commissioners announced it would charge the developer a $223,000 hook-up fee. Michael Black’s Weatherstone project has been suspended while…

Suspected Goffstown bank robber caught

Goffstown Police received a call reporting a robbery at the Citizen’s Bank branch office on Church Street, Goffstown Village. The suspect is described by witnesses at the bank as a approximately 6 foot tall black male with light brown skin and some missing teeth. The suspect was…

Newport man indicted for arson, another convicted

Anthony Lantas, 32, of Newport was indicted for arson at a vacant building at 118 North Main St. in Newport on Nov. 3, 2014.  Lantas was also indicted on Dec. 22 and charged with one count of burglary at the same location. Frank Magistro, 39, of Newport, was charged earlier on…

Dunbarton police investigating three recent burglaries

On Friday, January 22nd around 8:30 pm, Dunbarton Police responded to the parking lot at the Hopkinton-Everett OHRV Park to investigate a theft from a vehicle and attached trailer. On scene investigation revealed that the suspect(s) broke a window to the vehicle and cut off…

HDES sends seven teams to FIRST Lego League Expo

This was the first year Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School participated in the Junior FIRST Lego League Expo (for kids age 6-9.), sending seven teams to the Expo. The following are the students and parents participated in the seven teams that represented HDES…

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