MEREDITH — The Inter-Lakes School Board learned Tuesday that the NH Department of Education again decided to postpone applying for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act, opting instead to pursue the development of an accountability system More...
GILFORD — Nassau Broadcasting Partners will be sending its radio stations to auction later this year, with executives of the company hoping to purchase the stations back under a new name. More...
LACONIA — A city man who has pleaded guilty to armed robbery and falsifying evidence has been sentenced to prison. Jamie Lee Clark, 22, of 624 Union Ave., Apt. More...
LACONIA — A local man is being held at the Belknap County Department of Corrections jail pending arraignment on drugs charges in the Fourth Circuit, Laconia District Division Court following his arrest on Tuesday. More...
Editor, The Citizen: I am writing this in response to a letter Selectman Murphy of Bridgewater wrote dealing with “Lack of real leadership.” I am somewhat disturbed that the claim of the middle school is ineffective and cannot prepare the More...
Editor, The Citizen: I am taking this time to urge every person in and around the state of New Hampshire to read Mark Connelly’s book “Cover Up”. More...
Editor, The Citizen: After attending the 02/08/12 Shaker District public hearing, I reviewed the statements made both for and against the passage of SB 2. Here are few facts, thoughts and questions that came to mind: More...
Mardi Gras is the sort of celebration that can make every city in America want to be New Orleans. Between the parties and parades and all those rich foods, what's not to love? Well, perhaps the after effects of all those rich foods. More...
It may look like a doughnut. It may be filled or glazed like a doughnut. It may even be cooked like a doughnut. But don't call it a doughnut. It's a beignet. More...
LACONIA — Catholics in the Lakes Region are hearing their local church leaders’ concerns that the Obama administration’s change in its health care law will violate the beliefs and tenets of their faith. More...
WASHINGTON — The United States and Europe are considering unprecedented punishment against Iran that could immediately cripple the country’s financial lifeline but it is an extreme option in the banking world that would come with its own More...
GILFORD — The Gilford School Board has named Oyster River School District administrator Danielle Bolduc as Gilford Elementary School’s new principal. For the past year, the school board has been seeking a replacement for Dr. More...
WASHINGTON — The man destined to be China’s next leader won an extraordinary welcome across Washington on Tuesday, a finely scripted opening to one of the world’s most important relationships. More...
By THANYARAT DOKSONE and TODD PITMAN Associated Press
BANGKOK — Israel accused Iran of waging a covert campaign of state terror that stretched this week from the Middle East to the heart of Asia after a bungled series of explosions led to the capture of two Iranians in Bangkok. More...
WASHINGTON — House- Senate talks on renewing a payroll tax cut that delivers about $20 a week to the average worker yielded a tentative agreement Tuesday, with lawmakers hopeful of unveiling the pact Wednesday and sending the measure to Preside More...
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney’s recent losses to Rick Santorum in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota revealed a truism that Romney might want to study — but not too much! More...
With Town Meeting season in New Hampshire in full swing, many voters are again experiencing the law of unintended consequences. Under state law towns and their local school districts can have two types of town meetings. More...
Zsa Zsa Gabor said, “I want a man who’s kind and understanding. Is that too much to ask of a millionaire?” Bridge players want a partner who’s kind and understands the game. Is that too much to ask? More...
Dear Heloise: Whenever I make soup, especially for kids, it is usually TOO HOT to eat right away. I typically put one or two ice cubes in the bowl to help cool the soup down. More...
