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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The Messenger – June 6, 2025

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Download The Messenger - June 6, 2025 (pdf)Traffic stop leads to Deering drug bust

On May 29th, at approximately 1:05 p.m., Hillsborough Police Officers Ethan Vaillancourt and John Gallant, who were working a grant funded NH Highway Safety patrol, made a motor vehicle stop for failure to use a required turn signal. During the roadside investigation, K-9 Dice alerted to…

Senator Ward & Reps Creighton, Colcombe and Fedolfi host Listening Session

State Sen. Ruth Ward and State Reps. Jim Creighton, Riché Colcombe and Jim Fedolfi recently hosted a Listening Session in Antrim to meet with and receive feedback from their constituents. Many of the questions and comments centered around…

BASEBALL

Hillsboro-Deering 7, Hopkinton 6: Hopkinton scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 6-2 lead, but the Hillcats tied the game in the top of the seventh inning and scored the game-winning run in the ninth. Jake McClure and Joel Belanger led the team at…

SOFTBALL

John Stark 19, Merrimack Valley 17: In a back and forth game that went into extra innings and the international rule was enforced, both teams combined for 33…

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The Messenger – May 30, 2025

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Download The Messenger - May 30, 2025 (pdf)H-D School Board briefed on new State Educational Standards

H-D Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jeni Laliberte recently presented the new State Minimum Standards to begin in the fall of 2026 to the H-D School Board. While the total required credits (20) to graduate and the majority of…

Washington firefighter needs a new kidney

As Washington Fire Department members we pride ourselves on service to our community and providing aid to those in need. With this in mind, it is now our turn to ask you for help. One of our members, FF/EMT Maggie Atkins, is in urgent need of a kidney…

Four pets killed in Bradford house fire

A fire broke out at a house in Bradford on Wednesday afternoon, killing four pets and rendering the home uninhabitable. The Bradford Fire Department received a 911 call at approximately 4:10 p.m. from a resident who had…

BOYS LACROSSE

Bishop Brady 14, John Stark 4: After back-to-back losses, the Giants got back in the win column with a solid victory. Bow 12, Pelham 4: The Falcons used a big second half to run away with the win on the road at Pelham under the lights…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Hopkinton 18, Campbell 11: The Hawks took a 6-1 lead in the first quarter and stayed in the lead throughout the game against a dangerous Campbell attack. The Cougars won the second quarter to make the game 8-5 at halftime…

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The Messenger – May 23, 2025

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Download The Messenger - May 23, 2025 (pdf)Pair of good samaritans save driver from fiery Antrim crash

Antrim police reported that at around 4:15 a.m., they responded to a crash on Keene Road involving a Nissan Rogue.
The vehicle, driven by a 23-year-old from Antrim, was going west when it left the road, re-entered the road and left…

Henniker Community School students tour Boston

Henniker Community School students visited historic places in Boston on a recent field trip courtesy of a grant awarded to an HCS teacher. In April, some 39 seventh and eighth graders toured the Freedom Trail and the Boston Tea Party Museum, said social studies teacher Erin Gagliardi, adding that students were welcome to…

Weare Middle School students perform in NH Music festival

Students selected from Weare Middle School participated in the New Hampshire Music Educators Association Southwest District Festival earlier in May…

BASEBALL

John Stark 4, Hollis-Brookline 1: The Generals bounced back from their first loss of the season. John Stark drew seven walks, which contributed to all four runs…

SOFTBALL

Hopkinton 9, Fall Mountain 6: Paige Boudette ’s home run in the fifth inning put the Hawks up by two runs and Hopkinton plated four runs in the sixth inning with outs…

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