The Messenger – August 15, 2025

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Hillsboro woman dies in motorcycle accident
On August 10, 2025, at 6:21 pm, Hillsboro Police, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue responded to Old Henniker Road for a report of a head-on collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle. Life-saving measures were attempted with…

New London Rec. Commission moving ahead with Elkins Beach Playground
The NL Recreation Commission met on Monday, August 4th and voted unanimously to proceed with the Elkins Beach swing set replacement. Jackie…

Goffstown man charged with assaulting dispatchers
A Goffstown man allegedly assaulted two police dispatchers Saturday after forcibly entering the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Goffstown. Cory Nickerson, 50, of Goffstown, was arrested the…

Town of Hillsborough’s sidewalk project being put out to bid
The Town of Hillsborough, NH, is seeking Statements of Qualifications from NH DOT pre-qualified firms for construction engineering and inspection services to administer construction on the…

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The Messenger – August 8, 2025

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Belletetes to hold month-long food drive for NH Food Bank
Belletetes is once again hosting a month-long food drive at all 10 of its locations through the month of August to support the New Hampshire Food Bank…

Bow police arrest woman on motorcycle weaving thru traffic at 90 mph
A Barnstead woman was arrested after speeding and a pursuit on Interstate 93. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic enforcement initiative on…

Woman to appeal judge’s decision to drop New Boston Police from suit
A woman who was awarded $29.6 million in damages in a lawsuit against her adoptive parents, who subjected her to years of abuse, forced labor and confinement in…

Area First Responders conduct a wilderness rescue
On Tuesday, July 29th, members of Sunapee Fire, Sunapee Police, Springfield Fire, New London Fire, and Newbury Fire conducted wilderness rescue training in Dewey Woods. Crews were “dispatched” to an injured…

Purple Heart Month Ceremony Aug. 12 at Henniker Concert
The Town of Henniker will hold a brief ceremony on Tuesday, August 12th, just prior to the start of the weekly band concert, to commemorate Purple Heart Month and…

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The Messenger – August 1, 2025

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Antrim Police arrest elderly Hillsboro woman for cruelty to animals
The Antrim Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the abandonment of a dog at the Concord Street rest area that occurred on June 27, 2025. At approximately 9:51 a.m. on June 27, the Antrim Police Department received a…

Warner couple seriously injured in Dunbarton ATV accident
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were notified of a single ATV crash involving a male operator and a female passenger on the Stark Pond Trail (part of the Hopkinton-Everett OHRV Trail System) in Dunbarton. Ryan Routhier, 33, of…

Franklin city worker catches man who jumps from house fire
A city worker from Franklin recalled the moment he helped save a young man’s life during an apartment fire in Franklin on July 1. “The smoke was really, really thick. He was really in trouble. He didn’t know what was going…

Henniker invites public’s input on Wildfire Preparedness
The Town of Henniker is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan through its Fire Department and is seeking public input via a new Wildfire Preparedness Survey. The survey is designed to help evaluate community interest, awareness, and preparedness around wildfire protection. Whether…

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The Messenger – July 25, 2025

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Meeting reviews Hillsborough’s “SWOT”

The Hillsborough Select Board, Planning Board and Economic Develop- ment Committee held a joint meeting Wednesday evening to receive a briefing from Mike Tardiff and his team from the Central NH Regional Planning Commission. Tardiff’s briefing covered the town’s “SWOT,” analyzing…

92nd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee set for August 2-10

The 92nd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair will take place at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH, August 2-10 2025. The Annual Craftsmen’s Fair began in 1933 and runs for nine days each year, featuring the juried work of hundreds of members with…

Greenfield’s Barefoot Music and Arts Festival August 2nd

Join us for the 3rd annual Barefoot Music and Arts Festival on August 2nd, 2025 at Oak Park in Greenfield. The festival is a one-day family-friendly event showcasing some of the best local music, art and movement in the …

Monadnock Community Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Unit

Monadnock Community Hospital has completed a renovation of its Medical-Surgical Unit that is intended to enhance patient care, improve staff workflow and provide a more-welcoming environment for visitors. The hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with leadership, staff and members of the community to…

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The Messenger – July 18, 2025

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Francestown man assaults Police Chief – arrested after 7 hour standoff

A Francestown man who barricaded himself inside a Francestown home has been taken into custody. At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, New Hampshire State Police was requested to assist Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies with a disturbance involving…

Hostile crowd confronts Warner Select Board over alleged indiscretions

A large and hostile crowd filled the room for Tuesday’s meeting of the Warner Select Board. Chair Harry Seidel opened the meeting for public comment, only to be immediately presented with a written complaint over his performance by…

Greenfield Board searching for new Fire Chief & Police Chief

The Greenfield Select Board discussed succession planning relative to the Police and Fire Departments. At the conclusion of the discussion for the Fire Department, the Board agreed to post the position of Fire Chief to internal…

Colby-Sawyer’s accelerated nursing program scholarship fund gets $800,000 injection

Colby-Sawyer College has received an infusion of $800,000 in scholarship funding for students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.  The college’s 16-month ABSN program provides a fast track for…

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The Messenger – July 11, 2025

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Nearly $30,000,000.00 awarded after being held as a slave in New Boston

A judge awarded a woman $29.6 million in damages in a lawsuit filed against her adoptive parents who subjected her to years of abuse, forced labor and confinement in a basement before she escaped at 15 years old. The decision by Judge John Kissinger came after…

Sunapee Girl Scout Summerton receives $5,000.00 scholarship

Gold Award Girl Scout Morgan Summerton has been chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA – an award given to only one Girl Scout at each of the 110 councils in the U.S. Summerton, 19, of Sunapee, NH, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award last year for her advocacy for legislative changes that…

Peterborough man denied re-entry into the United States

A Peterborough man who has lived in the United States since he was 3 and raised a family in New Hampshire has found himself blocked from returning home from Canada. Chris Landry, 46, said he was held for questioning and sent…

Franklin man jumps out of his window to avoid house fire

A young man is OK after he jumped out of a window when a fire began to tear through his apartment building in Franklin. Multiple fire crews responded to the scene Tuesday on…

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The Messenger – July 4, 2025

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Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce announces its Citizen of the Year

The Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that this year’s Citizen of the Year is Ernest (Ernie) Giovelli! The initial nomination letter described Ernie as the embodiment of selfless service, unwavering dedication, and quiet leadership. While there…

New London Select Board honors Conservation Commission Chair Bob Brown

In conjunction with the Conservation Commission event to celebrate the Philbrick Cricenti Bog, the New London Selectmen issued the following commendation, which was presented by Chair Casey to…

Franklin man arrested for wrong-way driving while under the influence

A man from Franklin was arrested early the morning of Saturday, June 28th, accused of wrong-way driving while under the influence. Around 2:30 a.m., New Hampshire State Police dispatch began…

Hillsboro man arrested for possession of meth
A police officer on patrol witnessed a vehicle struggling to maintain its lane on Henniker Street after exiting the highway, nearly hitting the center median. The vehicle continued to disregard traffic laws, failing to…

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The Messenger – June 27, 2025

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‘Pillar of the community’: The Fenton family gives back
Antique furniture and old relics fill the main dining room of the Appleseed Restaurant. The whole building smells rustic and lived-in. Bradford memorabilia and old license plates cover the walls and ceramic mugs sit on the…

Climb the Peak project raises $40,000 for MS research

In an inspiring and unforgettable celebration, Locke’s Promise Inc. officially marked its next chapter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pats Peak Ski Area during the Climb the Peak for MS event. Against a backdrop of…

Three area Girl Scout leaders honored as Volunteers of Excellence

Three Girl Scout volunteers were recognized as Volunteers of Excellence by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains on June 8 at Crotched Mountain School. Sara Pope of Peterborough, Coreen Webb of Greenfield, and Jeannette Regis of Bennington have given years of…

Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2026

The Class of 2026, representing a wide range of sectors and regions, will begin their journey in September with an opening retreat in Greenfield. Throughout the year, they will explore the issues and institutions shaping…

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The Messenger – June 20, 2025

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Hillsboro-Deering Class of 2025
A week’s rain delay couldn’t dampen the spirits of the families, faculty, and friends who filled the huge white tent to celebrate H-D’s 2025 graduating class. Principal Jim O’Rourke thanked and welcomed all to the festivities and introduced…

More than $559,000 awarded to protect 294 acres in New Boston

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced that the Governor and Executive Council recently approved $559,304 for the Great Meadow-Follansbee Project in the town of New Boston. This Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund grant was awarded to the Piscataquog…

“Hillsborough Hikes” Trail Mapping Project Complete

Antioch University graduate student Shawna (Crosby) Caron has completed her project mapping the trails and conservation areas in Hillsborough. During the 3.5 month project, Shawna and HCC member Jim Riddle hiked various conservation area trails in Hillsborough. Shawna used a GPS device to capture…

DIVISION II BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
No. 1 Souhegan 4, No. 2 John Stark 3: The Generals took an early lead and Player of the Year Chase Philibotte struck out nine Saber batters, but John Stark committed a couple of errors early that allowed Souhegan to claw its way back into the…

DIVISION III LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP
No. 1 Coe-Brown 14, No. 4 Hopkinton 7: The Bears got a strong start and scored five goals in the first quarter while the Hawks trailed with two goals. By the start of the third quarter, the Hawks cut the game as close as 8-6, but lacrosse is a…

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The Messenger – June 13, 2025

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Deering native serves with U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters
Pfc. Kaleb Cooper, a native of Deering, is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School amongst sailors and Marines who are developing the skills needed to be combat-ready aviation professionals. Cooper is a 2024 graduate of…

Community comes together for third annual Blindfolded Boat Race

Laughter, cheers, and the splash of paddles filled the air at Norway Pond on Sunday evening as 28 teams competed in Avenue A’s third annual Blindfolded Boat Race. The quirky, high-energy event drew a large crowd of supporters and spectators, all rallying behind a shared mission—to support local youth. The race…

DIVISION II BASEBALL
No. 6 Hanover 6, No. 3 Bow 5: The Bears took a 6-3 lead with three runs in the top of the sixth. Bow scored twice in the bottom of the sixth, but the comeback fell short and Hanover upset the Falcons on…

DIVISION III GIRLS LACROSSE
No. 5 Bow 16, No. 4 John Stark 8: Bow played a man down the entire fourth quarter due to four yellow cards, but the Falcons locked down defensively and still outscored the Generals to punch their tickets to the Division III semifinals. Bow led…

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