The Lodge’s new owner seeks to expand charitable bingo
By JOHN KOZIOL jkoziol@citizen.com
BELMONT — The Lodge at Belmont has a new owner who plans to give the gaming facility a new name, expand its bingo operations and continue building it as an entertainment venue; and who, says Rick Newman, is warily watching a casino bill moving More...
GILFORD — Selectmen in Gilford will wait to hear back from the Friends of the Gilford Library before deciding to grant or deny an extension on a purchase and sales agreement on a plot of land designated for an expansion project for the Gilford More...
LACONIA — While the long-term future of Wyatt Park remains a work-inprogress, part of that future starts today and culminates next week, with the demolition of the long inactive park house there. More...
LACONIA — In an effort to promote the higher, greater good — and to get the parcel back onto municipal tax rolls — the City Council is willing to literally give away the former police station building and property on Church Street a More...
RUMNEY — The Police Department has begun utilizing a new communications service that will allow members to send important community information directly to residents using the latest technology. More...
HAVERHILL — The lawyers representing the New York woman charged with the stabbing death of a former Laconia man say in court filings that their client is “delusional,” and they are questioning her competency to stand trial. More...
This past Friday morning, a man involved in five burglaries spanning from Derry and Londonderry to Auburn was sentenced to five months in jail. After the sentencing, he was free to go, as he’d already spent five months in jail awaiting trial. More...
On free trade gains: A free-trade agreement signed by President Barack Obama in October and by his counterpart in South Korea late last month is already paying off in Kentucky. More...
WASHINGTON — Newt Gingrich — the friend of his detractors, to whom he offers serial vindications — provided on Monday redundant evidence for the proposition that he is the least conservative candidate seeking the Republican nominati More...
Editor, The Citizen: The Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center (GLCAC) would like to thank Tony Tine and the entire crew at Sal’s Pizza of Belmont for their support and overwhelming generosity in 2011. More...
Editor, The Citizen: On December 1st, the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club held its 12th annual auction to raise funds for the World Championship Lakes Region Sled Dog Derby, scheduled for Feb. 10, 11, 12, 2012. More...
MEREDITH — The board of School Administrative Unit No. 2, which represents the Ashland and Inter-Lakes School districts, voted 6 to 3 on Wednesday to increase their merit pool for employees from 1 to 2 percent. More...
LACONIA — Saying the proposal got to them too late and would be a disservice to implement without a thorough review and notice to the affected parties, Ward 5 City Councilor Bob Hamel, echoed by Mayor Mike Seymour, said he will recommend delayi More...
NORTHFIELD — A vegan, healthy, holiday cooking class and dinner will be open to the public at the Pines Community Center on Friday, Dec. 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. More...
MANCHESTER (AP) — Police in Manchester say a bank robbery suspect apparently shot himself to death after telling them he wouldn’t leave his apartment to be arrested. More...
CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s Executive Council has approved an $81.4 million contract for a new Memorial Bridge that connects the state to Maine. More...
CONCORD (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court says a man convicted of reckless manslaughter for shooting a friend ignored rules for gun safety in cars. More...
NEWPORT — The Plymouth wrestling team took care of business in front of a large crowd in Newport on Wednesday, holding the Tigers to only one round win and a forfiet in a convincing 60-12 win. More...
OTTAWA (AP) — Tim Thomas made 47 saves, Daniel Paille scored twice and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. More...
GILFORD — Are you having trouble getting into the holiday spirit this year? The Lakes Region Singers will offer plenty of it at their 20th annual Christmas Concert on Friday evening Dec. 16. More...
