Daily Local News Spreading holiday cheer to those in needFor the third year in a row, youngsters from the Kidworks Learning Center are helping the less fortunate in the community for the upcoming holiday season. City police address domestic violence concerns With one of the best, but also most stressful times of the year coming up, authorities are advising the public that there are numerous resources available locally to prevent and to deal with domestic violence. Town beach gates closed for winter GILFORD — The town of Gilford will close the gates at the town beach this winter which will limit access to the lake for ice fishing. Board holds off vote on bar, restaurant proposal The Gilford Planning Board will wait until its next meeting in December before voting on a new restaurant and bar proposal which is planned to go in the Paugus Bay Plaza. Students complete school beautification project On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Gilford High School Environmental Club planted a garden in the school's courtyard, fulfilling the vision of the graduating class of 2008. New wheels for area Community Action Program The Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Countries, Inc. revealed three new replacement buses which will now operate and serve communities in the Lakes Region thanks to local funders and private donations. Holiday fair at county nursing home today LACONIA — The Belknap County Nursing Home's 23rd Annual Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BCNH, located 30 County Drive, Laconia. Sandwich Christmas Village dates, times SANDWICH — Sandwich will hold it's 32nd Annual Christmas in the Village Festival on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community Laconia Police logLACONIA — Laconia Police Department responded to 58 calls for service during the 24-hour period ending at 4 p.m., Nov. 20. Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid for Nov. 19. 10 years ago - Weirs Fire latest of 'suspicious' blazes LACONIA — A one-alarm fire destroyed the office building of the Weirs Beach Tent and Trailer Park, early on the morning of Nov. 16, 1999, causing damage estimated at more than $20,000, The Citizen reported, 10 years ago this week. 50 years ago - Volunteers raise Christmas lights LACONIA — Put up by "volunteers cooperating with the Chamber of Commerce," Christmas lights were ready for Santa to throw the switch the day after Thanksgiving, The Citizen reported, 50 years ago this week. Sports Division VI football championship: Lavigne puts I-L on the mapMEREDITH — Inter-Lakes High School senior Kevin Brady knew there was talent on the Lakers' football team. How that talent would stack up against the Campbells, Winnisquams and Newports of Division VI? That was the lingering question for a program entering just its second varsity season. Division VI football championship: Winnisquam 'D' has something to prove TILTON — The Winnisquam Regional High School football team established itself as a defensive power last season when it led Division VI in scoring defense and reached its first semifinal. Men's college hockey: Butler helps Wildcats knock off BU DURHAM — Bobby Butler is making the most of his senior season. Challenged by the coaching staff to bring his "A" game every night, the co-captain has responded. College roundup: Manhattanville powers past Plymouth State WATERVILLE VALLEY — Freshman Katie Little scored six goals Friday evening to lead Manhattanville College to a 12-0 victory over Plymouth State University in ECAC Women's East ice hockey action at Waterville Valley Arena. Division VI football final: WRHS, I-L set for first final MEREDITH — Ahead 14 points and on the way to another Division VI laugher, the Winnisquam High School football team had been duped by undefeated Inter-Lakes. The Bears fully expected a battle, one that would settle the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds come playoff time. High school football: D-IV grid stars earn All-State honors LACONIA — After having two Lakes Region rivals reach the title game, there's no surprise that the Division IV All State teams is loaded with area grid standouts. Business Statute of limitations for debtDear Michelle, MVSB Fund awards grant to First Fruits Food Pantry The Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund recently awarded a grant of $5,000 to First Fruits Food Pantry of Sanbornton. Marriott plays host to chamber's Business After Hours TownePlace Suites by Marriott will play host to the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at 14 Sawmill Road, Gilford. Entertainment Winni Players winter adult auditions, youth classesOn Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m., The Winni Players will be holding auditions for "The Laramie Project" which will be their adult winter community theatre offering. Goddu featured at Whistler House Museum of Art Laconia artist Irene Goddu has once again had her work accepted at the Whistler House Museum of Art for the 2009 Annual Juried Member Exhibition in Lowell, Mass. Galletly Gallery is host to 'Southern Exposure' exhibit New Hampton School's Galletly Gallery will feature works by Marcia Litchfield Zamzow, Monique Sakellarios, Marilene Sawaf, and Harriett Winchester, all longtime members of the Nashua Art Association in Nashua. Lifestyles Real estate agents see return of foreign buyersCanadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices. Women giving birth at home without midwives ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — When Jennifer Margulis went into labor with her fourth child, she sent her husband off to take the kids to school, then waited at home for her body to do what she felt confident it had evolved over millions of years to do on its own. Researcher says text proves the Shroud of Turin is real ROME (AP) — A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth. |
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