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Senior Lifestyles – Nov. 2015

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Franklin Savings Bank aids community organizations

Franklin Savings Bank recently honored 12 community organizations for their contributions to improving the lives of individuals throughout the Central New Hampshire Region at the 3rd Annual Fund for Community Advancement Event held at the Lochmere Country Club in Tilton. The event is held each year to recognize non-profits who were recipients of a grant from the Franklin Savings Bank Fund for…

NHLC hosts its third annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits

New England’s largest spirits tasting event will take place on November 12th in Manchester, NH as the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) hosts its third annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits. More than 1,000 consumers will have the chance to sample 400 premium and ultra-premium spirits and cuisine from New Hampshire’s hottest restaurants…

LRGHealthcare held its 15th Annual Senior Safety Day

In conjunction with area fire depart-ments, LRGHealthcare held its 15th Annual Senior Safety Day last Saturday, October 17. This year’s event was a huge success reaching over 330 homes across the region where senior citizens had a free home visit from their local fire department to supply and change their smoke detector batteries or…

NH Open Doors weekend-long event set for Nov. 7 & 8

Now in its 10th year, NH Open Doors is a fun-filled, weekend-long event showcasing the people, places, and products of New Hampshire. On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, artists, craftspeople, farms, wineries, retail shops, cultural attractions and more throughout the state will open their doors and feature special activities for all ages, including craft demonstrations, horse and buggy rides, food samplings, raffles, special sales, and…

NH women’s community chorus is celebrating its 25th season

New Hampshire’s original women’s community chorus is celebrating its 25th season. The Songweavers, a non-auditioned Concord Community Music School chorus, will mark this anniversary with two concerts…

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The Messenger – Oct. 2, 2015

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New Boston Selectmen & School Board at odds

Brandy Mitroff recently met with the New Boston Selectmen and triggered a long discussion who is responsible for plowing at the school.She noted the Highway Department has been plowing the Central school parking lot forever without any problem when…

Five Bow businesses burglarized last Friday Night

Five Bow businesses in the Dunklee Road area were burglarized last Friday night, although only one had anything stolen. According to Bow Sgt. Art Merrigan, a 2007 Bronze Acura TL and $2,300 in cash was taken at one location, but at others cash was left behind. The car was later recovered in Manchester. Authorities believe the burglaries may be connected to…

Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival set for October 10-11

The Warner Fall Foliage Festival will be held October 10 & 11 in downtown Warner. This event is filled with competitions, entertainment, fine crafters, farmers market, music, a midway, and awesome parades. Fairgoers of all ages may join in the competitions or just sit back, watch and enjoy the fun…

Hillsborough woman injured in accident

State police said one woman was killed and another suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash near Exit 2 on Interstate 89 in Concord during heavy rain early Wednesday. State police from Troop D responded to reports of a two-car, head-on collision near…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2 Campbell 1 OT:  A goal 1:50 into the game by Izabela Warren set the pace for H-D. Campbell tied the game in the 26th minute and the score held going into halftime. After a scoreless second half, Bridgette Winters got the game-winner off an assist by Maddie Winters four minutes into the extra frame…

Boys Soccer

Campbell 1 Hopkinton 0: The Hawks peppered Campbell goalkeeper Matt Gagne early and often, forcing Gagne to make 12 saves. Junior midfielder Jacob Rockwood hit the crossbar twice and led the attack against the second-place Cougars…

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The Messenger – Aug. 21, 2015

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Download The Messenger - Aug. 21, 2015 (pdf)Goffstown Police investigating 13 recent burglaries

The Goffstown Police are asking residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity observed in their neighborhoods immediately. There has been an influx of residential burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in the last few weeks. Since July 1st, the Department has investigated thirteen burglaries and several thefts from motor vehicles as well as one stolen vehicle. The burglaries have been happening in…

Hillsboro Historical Society hosts Living History Event

Hillsborough’s 7th Annual Living History Event was a tremendous success, in part thanks to some very special guests who stepped out of the pages of history to appear. Thomas Jefferson, authentically portrayed by…

Antrim woman wins at Special Olympics

Alberta Vayens, 33, from Antrim NH has participated in Special Olympics since she was in the 5th grade. Alberta competes year round in cross country skiing, basketball, track & field and bowling.  Her favorite sport is basketball. She participated in Track & Field at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. She was awarded a…

New Innovations at Hillsborough’s UPS Store

Hillsborough’s UPS Store is becoming a high technology center with several new product offerings including 3D printing, wide format printing with new materials, and software enhanced mailbox solutions. Using the Hooksett Road UPS Store in Manchester as a hub, several New Hampshire stores can be digitally connected to these advanced…

Franklin Pierce Lake Association hosts ‘Boat-In’ Concerts

In 2014, the Franklin Pierce Lake Association came up with an idea. “Let’s host a drive in concert………but for boats”. Sheer curtains were sewn together to create a massive screen, then the search for a projector and speakers, purchased from auctions and garage sales. Then the concert selection, with most…

Stark students compete in Costa Rica

John Stark students Brooke Shatney and Cara Easter earned a spot on the United States Under-16 National Futsal Team and traveled to Costa Rica in July to compete in a series of international matches, where their U-16 team overwhelmingly won every game. (12-0 win, 12-0 win, 9-0 win) Brooke Shatney was named player of the game after one of the games, and Cara Easter received…

Hillsborough Police, Fire and Asplundh have something to crow about

Hillsboro Police Capt. Ian Donovan reports that last Thursday, campers and staff members at the Hillsboro Day Camp at Manahan Beach reported seeing a crow stuck in a tree. “They said they noticed it on Wednesday, and looked like it had one of its legs stuck,” said Donovan. “The next morning it was still there, about 40 feet off the ground, so we went to…

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The Messenger – June 26, 2015

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Download The Messenger - July 26, 2015 (pdf)Henniker Community School students visit the State House

Henniker’s 4th graders braved the misty rain on June 15th to venture off to the State capital building in Concord. Students enjoyed a fact filled tour of the State House and were introduced to State Representatives who shared information about their jobs…

Weare Food Pantry open at new location

The Weare Food Pantry was successfully moved to its new location at 613 South Stark Highway, on Saturday. Moldy test results canceled the original plan to move into the basement of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church. The pantry now occupies the former…

Antrim accident by driver’s inattention

Antrim Police believe driver inattention was the cause of an accident. According to reports, Megan Lafleur, 25, of Antrim, was driving southbound on Concord Street on the morning of June 10 when her 2006 Pontiac drifted across the center line, coliding with a cement truck owned by Central Concrete of Henniker and driven by Robert Junkins, 52, of Deering. Junkins swerved to avoid a head-on collision. The car then went…

Goffstown fire damage set at $100,000+

A Goffstown firefighter was sent to a local hospital for exhaustion and two pets died in a Summer Street house fire Monday afternoon. Damages is estimated at over $100,000. The Fire Department received a 911 call from a neighbor saying there was black smoke coming from the house. The tenants, Michael Briscoe, his two young daughters…

Area churches join in a vigil for victims in South Carolina

Reverend Eric Jackson, Pastor of Smith Memorial Congregation Church in Hillsborough, organized a Sunday vigil for the nine victims of a deadly shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The town-wide prayer vigil was held at Butler Park in the center of town at 2 p.m. Sunday. Community members gathered and prayed for the nine people that…

Toad Hall renovation is the first step in a revitalized Franklin

Todd Workman of Gilford is committed to revitalizing downtown Franklin.Workman and his business partner, Ed Forster, owner of the Riverbend Mill, are working with CATCH and the city of Franklin to convert the old mill into 45 low income rental units. His most recent project, Toad Hall at the intersection of Central and…

Drowning at Lake Sunapee

New London Police responded to a private beach on Lake Sunapee for a report of a car stuck on the beach. An Officer located a Toyota Camry stuck in the sand. The car appeared to be there overnight. The Officer checked the lake and a small water inlet were a body was…

 

 

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In New Hampshire – Feb. 2015

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Download In New Hampshire - Feb. 2015 (pdf)Maple Weekend is March 28 & 29, 2015

The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association will be hosting Maple Sugaring Month from March 14- April 5 and the 20th Annual Maple Weekend on March 28 – 29, 2015. Join the fun at a local sugar house! Sugar makers statewide will open their doors inviting the public to share in the centuries-old craft of maple sugaring. Come and talk to the…

Teens rock Rochester Opera House

Load up your family and friends for a great family-friendly day of rock with five fantastic local bands plus a performance by the Oyster River High School Studio Orchestra. Each band, comprised of musicians from ages eleven to seventeen, gets a fifteen minute shot to rock their stuff on the Rochester Opera House stage on Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 PM…

Portsmouth Fire + Ice Festival

Celebrate winter in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the Second Annual Portsmouth Fire + Ice Festival, Thursday, February 12 through Monday, February 16, 2015, spanning the long Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day Weekend.  It’s winter fun for families and evening entertainment: ice bars, fire pits, hearth cooking/wood fire grilled food, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and demonstrations, and music – all coordinated by…

Beekeeping Workshop starts at Canterbury Shaker Village

Are you interested in adding managed honey bee hives to your landscape? With an emphasis on natural methods, the workshop will include a discussion of basic beekeeping terms, basic honeybee biology, the equipment needed to get started, types of honeybees and how to get them. Products and services of the hive will be…

12th Annual Chilly Chili Cookoff

Come and Enjoy… Professional and “People’s Choice” chefs vying for your vote with more than thirty chili recipes. Beef, vegetarian, classic and chicken chili recipes and cornbread tastings will be competing for cash prizes and trophies. Beer, mead and wine tastings. Shopping specials throughout North Conway Village. Children’s activities…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 February 12, 2015 in IN New Hampshire and Uncategorized. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – Feb. 2015

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Download Senior Lifestles - Feb. 2014 (pdf)Better late than never for retirement planning

If you’re within 10 years of retirement and haven’t done any appreciable planning, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans age 50 and older expect to retire later than they hoped, citing financial concerns, according to a 2013 study by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. And while you may be part of that group, keep in mind, it’s better to plan late than…

Liquor Commission hosts 10th Annual NH Wine Week

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission hosted its 10th annual NH Wine Week celebration in January, complete with unprecedented access to nationally and internationally acclaimed winemakers, intimate wine dinners, bottle signings, wine tastings, and for the first time this year, a one-of-a-kind Pinot Noir “camp” seminar. For the past decade, NHLC has turned the…

How to get the best travel deals in 2015

Looking to get more out of your vacation dollar? Before booking, take a cue from the experts. Each year, Travelzoo predicts where American travelers are likely to find the best bang for their buck. Last year, they correctly forecast how European river cruises would offer tremendous value in 2014.  This year they are highlighting five new destinations, including…

Tricks to speed through airport security

No one likes standing in the security line at the airport, and if you are a frequent flier it can be a real hassle. Whether you want to streamline your approach to security or get yourself in a special line, here are travel inspiration website, DreamPlanGo’s suggestions on how to reduce your wait time and reclaim your sanity…

Bruce Marshall & the Nor’Easters

February 20, 2015 7:00 PM$20/All Ages. 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, NH. Phone: 603-745-2141. Bruce Marshall & the Nor’Easters play a variety of Bruce’s original music plus a high-energy mix of Allman Brothers Southern Rock, blues, soul and funk. Bruce has performed with Dire Straits, BB King, James Montgomery, Kate Taylor and more. Special Guest Star…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 February 10, 2015 in Senior Lifestyles and Uncategorized. Closed

The Messenger – Dec. 12, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Dec. 12, 2014 (pdf)New London Budget Committee studies dispatch fees

Sutton, Newbury and Wilmot have notified New London that they will continue to use their dispatch center in 2015. New London Town Administrator Kim Hallquist says New London usually doesn’t hear back from all the towns until late December. In October Grantham, Croydon, Sutton, Wilmot, Newbury, and New London Ambulance met with Town Officials to discuss the fees for 2015. In November the New London Selectboard voted 2-1 to…

Antrim man collides with fire truck

Saturday morning, just before noon, Antrim Police received reports that a Hancock fire truck, responding to a chimney fire on Smith Road in Antrim, was hit by a 1995 Toyota Camry driven by Alex Murphy, 19, of Antrim, who apparently backed out too fast, crossing the center line and hitting the…

Hillsborough Rec. offering 90 FREE TICKETS to Monster Jam

Hillsborough Recreation Director Peter Brigham has announced that Hillsborough residents of any age are eligible for free tickets to the Monster Jam Big Truck Show at the Verizion Arena in Manchester on January 2nd and 3rd. Messenger owners Leigh & Joyce Bosse have donated…

New Boston fire officials recommend departmental changes

New Boston Fire Chief Dan MacDonald and Fire Wards Wayne Blassberg, Cliff Plourde, Dale Smith and Dick Moody told the selectmen that when they received Fire Inspector Russ Boland’s resignation the fire wards began discussing leadership needs in the fire department organization. They determined there was a need to increase the hours of the…

6th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” event adds crafters

Hillsboro NH Scholars is proud to announce the 6th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” event. The Taste of Hillsboro will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the Hillsboro Deering Middle School in Hillsboro from 11 am to 2 pm. We plan to have many of our local restaurants in attendance to give the community an opportunity to try selected items off their menu. Additionally, this year we are going to invite local artisans and craftsmen to also be part of the event. This event will be free to attend…

Henniker School hosting African artist

This year’s artist-in-residence program for the Henniker Community School’s sixth grade will focus on Africa. In recent weeks, the students have been working with their teachers to gain a greater understanding of the culture, geography, and history of the countries of Mali, South Africa, Nigeria, Guinea, and Kenya in Africa. On December 18 and 19, the sixth grade will work with Nigerian printmaker Segun Olorunfemi creating large block prints of their own design…

Goffstown Selectmen studying locations for Variable Message Boards

Cathy Champagne of Jutras and Ben Barr, representative from Watch Fire LED Signs met with the Goffstown Selectmen to discuss Variable Message Boards. Recently the School indicated it was not interested in partnering with the Town to replace the existing Bartlett Elementary School sign with a variable message board…

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The Messenger – Oct. 17, 2014

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Download The Messenger - Oct. 17, 2014 (pdf)Closing ConVal Middle Schools back on front burner

ConVal’s committee comprised of both School Board and Selectmen has recommended that the Conval School Board consider closing all of the district’s middle schools, with elementary schools serving K-8 students. The committee further recommends…

New Boston family wins photo contest

New Boston residents, the Niles family, celebrated the pure joys of summer with The Fresh Air Fund and were among the winners of The Fresh Air Fund’s 2014 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…

Man dies falling off his ATV in Stoddard

A Londonderry man was killed Saturday afternoon in Stoddard after officials say he fell off his ATV. Fish and Game officials have identified the man as Kenneth Degraw, 55, of Londonderry. Officials report the crash occurred on Pitcher Mountain off Route 123 around 3:30 p.m. “The man was riding with friends when he…

Franklin man charged with felony DWI

A Franklin man involved in a crash in Canterbury on Sunday night has died, police confirmed Monday. Joseph Nelson, 24, of Franklin died of the injuries he suffered when the car he was driving crashed off Interstate 93 in Canterbury. State police said Nelson and a female passenger were thrown from the vehicle. The passenger suffered…

Wilmot Community Association hosts Halloween Party

Trick or treaters will find plenty of fun – and goodies too – at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) annual free Halloween Party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at the WCA’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, next to the U.S. Post Office in Wilmot Flat. Popular former first-grade teacher Mrs. O (Mary Jane Ogmundson) will kick off the event at 5 p.m. by…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 4 Prospect Mountain 1 Sara Ingalls threw it in to Mara Grady who opened the scoring. Hopkinton 4 White Mountain 0 Lily Scammon netted a pair of goal in three minutes to set the tone…

Boys Football

HD-Hopkinton 33 Londonderry 8 Henry Vianakopolos was 4 for 8 with 3 TD’s while all three of Liam Flanagan’s catches were for touchdowns. John Stark 14 Pembroke 13 Down 13-7 with Pembroke at mid field, the Generals took a stand and stopped them on a third and four to regain the ball. Adam King’s 38 yard punt return set up Drew McQuarrie’s TD pass to Jack McGrade…

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In New Hampshire – June 2014

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The first in the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s summer lecture series will be held Tuesday, June 10 at 7 pm. The program entitled “Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit” will be presented by author, speaker, professor, and angler, Dr. Hal Lyon. This program is…

Sippin’ for Seals: Dine and Dance by the Sea to Save the Seals

The Seacoast Science Center is hosting the premier of Sippin’ for Seals, a great night out for a great cause, on Thursday, June 19, 6-9 p.m. to benefit Marine Mammal Rescue and ocean education in New Hampshire. Enjoy fabulous bites prepared by chefs from…

‘SNL’ alum Jim Breuer comes to the Flying Monkey

The Flying Monkey Performance Center is excited to present comedian Jim Breuer on Friday, June 6th at 7:30pm. Named one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” he’s known his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions, and shrewd family observations…

New Castle Village Walk & Garden Tour June 22

Visit a variety of exquisite gardens in Pontine Theatre’s annual New Castle Village Walk and Garden Tour Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4:30 pm. “Gardens are bursting with flowers and fragrance at this time of…

New features at NH’s White Mountains Attractions

With the arrival of spring, changes at the big attractions in the White Mountains have become more apparent. Additions and expansion projects will be wrapped up and ready for visitors when these popular New Hampshire destinations open their doors for the upcoming summer season…

Black Swan Inn Pirate Festival

During the weekend of May 31st and June 1st of 2014, the Black Swan Inn located at 354 Main Street, Tilton, NH will be transported back in time with a one weekend Pirate Festival! Arrrr! This fun family event will have entertainment, stage combat, pirate encampments, fire breathers, vendors and more! Tickets can be…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 29, 2014 in IN New Hampshire and Uncategorized. Closed

NH Bride & Groom – May 2014

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Download NH Bride & Groom - May 2014 (pdf)Local JP receives couples choice award

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, has named Ann Poole of Splendid Ceremonies as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice AwardsTM 2014. The annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in…

Affordable yet elegant wedding themes

Who wouldn’t love to say their vows on a tropical beach or on the lawn of an Irish castle? If going to the actual destination is beyond your budget, look for ways to recreate that location’s ambiance closer to home. Live near the shore? Potted palms, combed sand, an…

Bridal registry trends inspire new dinnerware traditions

What are the hot trends of the season in bridal registry? For many bridal couples it is mixing something old with something new to create updated dinnerware designs. The table looks refreshed and renewed while allowing couples to enjoy treasured family…

What wedding invitations suit your personality best?

You have the ring sized, the day set and the venue booked – now it’s time to send out invitations and make your wedding date official. The wedding invitations you select should match your wedding theme and perfectly suit your unique sense of style; after all, they give guests the very first glimpse of…

How to protect yourself from the worst wedding disasters

The reality is most weddings experience a hiccup or two, many of which are minor and even laughable after the day has passed. But some can be more devastating, such as a reception hall that closes before the big day, a stained or lost wedding dress, or your photographer goes out of business right after…

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