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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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Newport man dies from gas fire burns

A spark from a electric drill ignited a gasoline fire which burned a 68-year-old Newport man over most of his body on Tuesday, as reported by Newport Fire Lt. Chris Amos. Clifton Labounty Jr. and his son were using the power tool to drill holes into the gas tank of a pickup truck when the fumes ignited…

Farmsteads of New England unveils expansion

A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Saturday morning at Farmsteads of New England, Inc.’s Rosewald Farm in Hillsboro. The recently completed building project included Phase II and III of FNE’s residential complex…

Henniker approves Pats Peak expansion plans

Pats Peak’s plans to add new trails and a lift to the ski area over the next five years were unanimously approved by the Henniker Planning Board Wednesday evening. According to General Manager, Kris Blomback, approval of the $1 million project will not effect any changes in the upcoming ski season, but new terrain will be added by next season, with all of the changes complete in three to five years…

Sunapee schools claim stimulus funds

The Sunapee School Board has agreed to create two temporary positions, funded with $55,000 in federal stimulus money…

Newport School Board at full strength

Howard Shultz was named to the Newport School Board over Leo R. Pacquin by a 2-1 vote of the remaining members. Liz Hennig and Richard Jacobs voting yes, and Jason Avery voting no. Acting Chairman Gordon B. Flint, Jr. held back his vote in case of a tie…

Boy’s Football

Newport 20 Epping-Newmarket 6 Up only 6-0 at the break, the Tigers opened it up in the second half, leading 20-0 before Epping-Newmarket could score…

Girl’s Field Hockey

Hopkinton 5 Conant 0 Brittany Marshall netted the hat trick as freshman keeper Maddy Bergethon was recording her fifth shutout of the season…

Download The Messenger – October 14, 2011 (pdf)