Sanborn Park repairs highlight need for new playgrounds around city
LACONIA — Playgrounds across the city are aging, and while replacement costs are high, wear and tear can also be expensive to address, with parts going for thousands of dollars.
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Council sends years-old Prescott and Paugus road acceptance request back to committee
LACONIA — The debate over accepting Prescott and Paugus avenues as city roads was kicked back to committee by city council on July 27.
School tax cap, public works lead Belmont’s Wednesday selectboard meeting
BELMONT — The selectboard will talk about the school tax cap, and hear public works updates, at their upcoming meeting on Wednesday
Lakes Region police look forward to meeting community members at National Night Out
Community policing is all about building relationships with residents.
Raven Gael Blaisdell Foundation keeps memory of founder's wife alive with literacy programs, family movie s...
NORTHFIELD — When Paul Blaisdell’s wife, Raven, died in 2018, he honored her and her love of reading by creating a foundation to support the Hall Memorial Library. Today, The
'The Art of the Steal' is John Perkins' 2nd exposé on playbook of economic hitmen
John Perkins, a Tilton native and author best known for his book “Confessions of an Economic Hitman,” is back with a sequel — “The Art of the Steal” — on
Meredith Selectboard halts spending on economic development, including consultant
MEREDITH — In the minutes before the meeting closed Monday, the selectboard approved freezing funding for the economic development department, including a consultant contracted for hourly work.
Bogert honored at last city council meeting
LACONIA — Councilor Steve Bogert (Ward 5) was recognized at his last council meeting Monday, ahead of his retirement on Friday, July 31.
Councilors squabble over committee appointments
LACONIA — Committee appointments were the topic of much debate at Monday’s council meeting, including which criteria are used to evaluate qualifications, as well as the enforcement of deadlines.
New chamber executive director excited to connect businesses, build partnerships
TILTON — There have been some big changes at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, including hiring a new executive director with plenty of knowledge about the area and its
Plymouth driver flown to hospital after I-93 crash
HOLDERNESS — A Plymouth driver who was allegedly speeding and lost control of a truck had to be cut out of the vehicle and airlifted to the hospital on Monday.
City resident pleads not guilty in animal cruelty case
LACONIA — A city resident will head to court in September, to face two counts of animal cruelty, after pleading not guilty and waiving a formal reading of charges.
LHS Ghost Club hunts for supernatural activity, analyzes data
LACONIA — If readers think the hallways of Laconia High School are empty because it’s summertime, they should think again. After all, the LHS Ghost Club confirmed the presence of
With ‘Blockchain Basic Laws,’ some NH lawmakers say the state is open for (crypto) business
For Rep. Keith Ammon, a New Boston Republican and the prime sponsor of House Bill 639, regulating cryptocurrency is a matter of getting the state out of the way. The
No injuries after alleged kitchen fire destroys The Dive, not considered suspicious
ALTON — The Lakes Region’s iconic floating bar and restaurant, The Dive, burned in a fire Saturday, the popular spot considered a total loss. The fire is under investigation. There
How do spices get their flavor?
Humans have figured out how to season their food with virtually every part of plants.
Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?
Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.
Field lights are installed at Inter-Lakes
The lights at the Charles G. Burrows Memorial Athletic Field at Inter-Lakes Middle High School have been installed, and on July 8, Grandparents Club Chair Bruce Jones and his 12-year-old
Manchester swimmer drowns in Merrimack River Wednesday
CANTERBURY — A Manchester resident swimming in the Merrimack River drowned Wednesday afternoon. The incident is not considered suspicious, and State Police are investigating.
Winnipesaukee Wakesurf Open set for Aug. 1 in Tuftonboro
TUFTONBORO — Melvin Village Marina will host the fourth annual Winnipesaukee Wakesurf Open on Saturday, Aug. 1.
3 months later, no charges in South Main St homicide
LACONIA — It has been three months since Laconia Police found John Anderson stabbed to death in his apartment. While police have searched two residences and gathered tips from the
Vandals steal plants from Meredith butterfly garden, twice
MEREDITH — One day after a recent social media post celebrating a new butterfly garden at Meredith Community Center, 11 perennials and two plants were stolen by vandals, baffling Greater
Resident appeals to councilors for citizen committee to plan parades
LACONIA — Following this year’s Independence Day parade for America250, city residents have voiced negative opinions online, and brought the issue before council on July 13.
Meredith town manager hires Florida firm for economic development consulting
MEREDITH — Town Manager Judie Milner says she was brought on board 18 months ago to focus on economic development. She told the selectboard, July 13, that she hired a