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New Boston celebrates its new fire station with an Un-Coupling Ceremony
It took over a decade, but with prayers, persistence and a $9 million federal grant…

As we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary – A word of caution
In listening to the debate over state and federal budget cuts, I am reminded of the old warning that “those who ignore history are bound to relive it…

Washington Barn is part of the New Hampshire Barn Trail
Washington NH Historical Society (WNHHS) Barn Committee Chair and society founder Phil Barker recently welcomed…

Hopkinton teacher – Making students aware of the world around them
At Hopkinton Middle High School, one educator is working overtime to ensure her students fully understand the justice system and…

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ConVal High School graduates urged to “Win the day”
Family, friends and faculty gathered at the Football Stadium Saturday for ConVal Regional High School’s Class of…

Hillsborough couple arrested for Child Endangerment
On June 4th, officers responded to Second NH Turnpike in reference to a child neglect investigation. Investigators determined that…

Andover man claims to own 300 acres along the Northern Rail Trail
Lenny Caron, the Andover man who placed Jersey barriers along the Northern Rail Trail, forcing trail users to detour…

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HDHS named Jostens’ 2026 National Yearbook Program of Excellence
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that Hillsboro-Deering High…

New London Hospital begins construction on new Surgical Care Center
New London Hospital (NLH), a member of Dartmouth Health, recently began the initial…

State Senator Ruth Ward (R-Stoddard) will not seek re-election
State Senator Ruth Ward (R-Stoddard) announced her intention to retire from her Senate seat at the end…

H-D graduates urged to ‘Have the courage to make mistakes’
The Hillsboro-Deering class of 2026 gathered, with family, faculty and friends, under the big white tent last…

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Antrim’s 250th Anniversary Celebration set
The Antrim Celebrates America Committee is planning a series of events this summer to mark the…

Monadnock Community Hospital honors EMS members at a Celebration Dinner
Monadnock Community Hospital honored local emergency medical service providers during its annual EMS…

BASEBALL
John Stark 4, Bow 3 (8 innings): Bow tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the 7th. John Stark scored the game…

GIRLS TRACK
Hopkinton 1st: Maddy Lane and that’s exactly what she put forth on Sunday. Lane, a junior, won the…

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Goffstown studying the need for new police station
The Goffstown Select Board moved one step closer to a new police station during its recent meeting. Members approved charter…

New London Conservation Commission installs “pollinator garden”
As the world is learning more about the importance of pollinators to our food supply, and the fact that pollinators are in decline…

Gorham named Quarterfinalist for 2027 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Serena Gorham of Weare Middle School has been named a quarterfinalist for the prestigious…

Hillsborough Nurse Honored for 30 Years of Service
May 9th was a milestone for Sharon Gamache, RN, the beloved nurse at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School. Amidst a series of…

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Henniker Summer Concert Series 2026 schedule begins June 16th
Tuesday night in Henniker is the place to be beginning June 16th as the Henniker Summer Concert Series gets…

New Hampshire Advantage 2.0: A Strategic Blueprint for Prosperity
New Hampshire stands at a critical economic crossroads. Following the elimination of…

Baseball
Bishop Brady 12, Kearsarge 0: Xander Guerra pitched a one-hitter and the Brady offense exploded for…

Softball
Bishop Brady 8, Hopkinton 1: Annalisa Pantano saved a big inning early on as she made an…

The post The Messenger – May 22, 2026 first appeared on Granite Quill Publishing.

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Sunapee Fire Dept. responds to large oil/fuel spill in Georges Mills Harbor
On Wednesday, May 6th, the Sunapee Fire Department was dispatched to Georges Mills Harbor for a reported…

Hillsboro Lions Club donates five C-Pen Readers to Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School
Mrs. Herrick, reading specialist at HDES, demonstrated a small device to the Hillsboro Lions…

BOYS LACROSSE
Coe-Brown 14, Hopkinton 4: The Hawks struck first, but the Bears responded with seven straight goals and…

GIRLS LACROSSE
Hopkinton 24, Brady 5: The Hawks had offensive contributions from 12 different players as they flew…

The post The Messenger – May 15, 2026 first appeared on Granite Quill Publishing.

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Hillsboro-Deering DECA Team shines at International Competition
Nineteen Hillsboro-Deering High School DECA members joined approximately 25,000 other…

U.S. Space Force to take over New Boston Fire Department Substation
The United States Space Force will take over a New Boston Fire Department substation this summer, town officials…

“No Dogs During Nesting Season” in Hillsborough
The Hillsborough Conservation Commission is implementing a “No Dogs During Nesting Season” policy for the…

Washington to Renovate Historic Schoolhouse
Step inside the District 5 Schoolhouse in East Washington, and you are instantly transported back to the 19th century—where children…

The post The Messenger – May 8, 2026 first appeared on Granite Quill Publishing.

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Henniker to host Annual Acton Children’s Business Fair for Young Entrepreneurs
This upcoming Mother’s Day weekend, the Acton Children’s Business Fair returns to Henniker for its highly anticipated…

Kearsarge students shine at NH Scholastic Mixed Chess Championships
Kearsarge Regional High School students delivered an outstanding performance at the New Hampshire Scholastic Mixed Chess…

NEC presents “Never Forget: A Virtual Wall of Honor”
Swim With A Mission was honored to partner with New England College to…

Bow woman’s bail revoked
The wife of a man accused of raping two of their adopted daughters had…

The post The Messenger – May 1, 2026 first appeared on Granite Quill Publishing.

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The Franklin Opera House presents JD & the Stonemasons
In collaboration with NH Music Collective, Franklin Opera House is proud to present JD & the Stonemasons! This rollicking trio is back…

Hillsborough fugitive arrested on multiple drug charges
On April 16, 2026, a joint operation involving the Hillsboro, Antrim, and Henniker Police Departments resulted in a high-risk…

Baseball
Bishop Brady 15, Hillsboro-Deering 5: Bishop Brady broke open a close game with 3 runs in the…

Softball
Bishop Brady 12, Hillsboro 3: Tied 3-3 in the top of the fourth, Bishop Brady’s offense was able to bat around and…

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