February 2, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Details of proposed Shaker Regional District teachers’ contract released

BELMONT — The Shaker Regional School District released details about its most recent contract with the Shaker Regional Education Association, a threeyear contract worth more than $600,000. More...

Laconia sled dog derby postponed

LACONIA — While there very well may be an 83rd running of the World Championship Laconia Sled Dog Derby this month, it will take place two weeks later than originally scheduled. More...

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LAKES REGION FIRE LOG

Emergency Number: 911

Sunday, Jan. 22 12:41 a.m. Laconia: North Main Street, medical aid. 3:37 a.m. Laconia: White Oaks Road, motor vehicle accident. 6:15 a.m. Center Harbor, Meredith EMS: Whittier Highway, Center Harbor, motor vehicle accident. 7:09 a.m. More...

State given 15 days to provide information on expert witness

LACONIA — An accident reconstructionist that the state is planning to call as an expert witness in a negligent homicide case holds the Guinness World Record for “Most Human Subject Crash Tests.” More...

New BFD engine nearly ready to roll

BELMONT — The Belmont Fire Department will be putting its newest engine into service within the coming week after it was delivered in January. More...

Sports

Kiley commits to Penn State

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

NEW HAMPTON — Jake Kiley looked comfortable in his Penn State track jacket and baseball cap, sporting a big smile as he officially became a Nittany Lion on Wednesday. More...

Prepping the pond

POND HOCKEY CLASSIC WORKER AARIM SHOEMAKER hoses down one of the 18 rinks on Wednesday afternoon in preparation of this weekend’s event. More...

Undersized Woodhead shines for Patriots

SUPER BOWL

INDIANAPOLIS — Undersized and undrafted, Danny Woodhead had two things against him when he set out on his pro career. In less than four years, the diminutive star from Division II Chadron State has made it to the pinnacle of the NFL. More...

Entertainment

The winning play must be considered

Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” Many players would have a great deal of trouble with this deal, but if West found the winning defense, he and his partner would enjoy it. More...

Handing off coupons

Dear Heloise: My hint is that everyone should consider giving his or her EXTRA/ UNUSED COUPONS to someone else, whether handing them off directly, taking them to a homeless shelter or leaving them on the counter at a grocery or retail store. More...

Thursday, February 2, 2012

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 35; Christie Brinkley, 58; Brent Spiner, 63; Graham Nash, 70. More...

Judge to review medical report in selectman’s DWI case

LACONIA — A district court judge presided over the DWI trial of a Moultonborough selectman on Wednesday but postponed making a ruling on his guilt or innocence until after he had the chance to review a medical report submitted by the defense. More...

Roll over in Meredith

MEMBERS OF the Meredith Fire Department examine the area around a late model Jeep that struck a ledge and rolled over on Chemung Road Wednesday night, looking for signs of blood or other evidence tha More...

Lost skiers quickly located using cell phone coordinates

GILFORD — Two teenage girls downhill skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort ended up on a hiking trail Wednesday night and used a cell phone to call 911 for help after discovering they were both cold and lost. More...

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Nation/World

NH House OKs higher tuition for illegal immigrants

CONCORD — Students at New Hampshire’s public colleges who are illegal immigrants would have to pay higher out-of-state tuition rates under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday. More...

Treasure hunter says he found $3B WWII wreck

PORTLAND, Maine — A treasure hunter said Wednesday he has located the wreck of a British merchant ship that was torpedoed by a German Uboat off Cape Cod during World War II while carrying what he claims was a load of platinum bars now worth mor More...

New handheld device helps police identify narcotics

QUINCY, Mass. — The small box that Detective Lt. Patrick Glynn holds in his hand looks like a game console, but within seconds, it’s clear he’s using the device for more serious business. More...

Opinion

Pettifogging them into silence

George Will

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. — Dina Galassini does not seem to pose a threat to Arizona’s civic integrity. But the government of this desert community believes you cannot be too careful. More...

Lynch’s finest moment

Governor John Lynch on Tuesday delivered his final State of the State speech and, once again, demonstrated why he has been able to hold onto the support of reasonable people on both sides of the aisle through four terms in the Corner Office. More...

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Letters

Extreme votes

Editor, The Citizen: As a constituent of Representative Frank Guinta, I receive occasional communications from him. More...

Prosper or fail

Editor, The Citizen: By reading this, you are one of the lucky ones; you can still afford a newspaper. More...

Paid to work against us

Editor, The Citizen: Today I had a very unpleasant encounter with another employee of the taxpayers from Nashua. More...