February 18, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

SAU 45 board names finalists in search for superintendent

MOULTONBOROUGH — The School Administrative Unit 45 Board has named three finalists for the superintendent’s position, to take over for Michael Lancor who will be retiring at the end of June. More...

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Local

Correction

LACONIA — Due to incorrect information provided by the Laconia District Court to Belknap County Superior Court, the address contained in the file of David W. Gove, 37, who pleaded guilty last week to cocaine possession, was inaccurate. More...

Attempted strangulation reduced to assault charge

LACONIA — A city man pleaded guilty to reduced charges of domestic violence related simple assault on Valentine’s Day. More...

Bail set at $10k in drug case

LACONIA — A city man charged with selling crack cocaine and heroin has been ordered held in lieu of $10,000 cash bail. More...

Opinion

Dishwasher details

Dear Readers: DISHWASHERS are a great investment for any home. A dishwasher is practically a must for a large family, making dishwashing less of a chore and a time-consumer. More...

Planting by the phase of the moon

The moon attracts me the way my porch light attracts moths. I am drawn to it. I love to stare at it and I can feel its presence - particularly the full moon when I’m trying to get to sleep. More...

Community

New officers for Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation

LACONIA — At the Annual Meeting of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation held on Jan. More...

College visions

EIGHTEEN INTERNATIONAL and refugee Laconia High School students participated in a field trip to NH Technical Institute and Plymouth State University on Feb. 10. More...

Newfound school joins Fisher Cats Reading Challenge

BRISTOL — Bridgewater- Hebron Village School hosted the New Hampshire Fisher Cats earlier this month for a special introduction to the Fisher Cats Reading Challenge presented by the Community College System of New Hampshire. More...

Entertainment

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Jackson estate, ex-manager sue over earnings share

LOS ANGELES — A legal war erupted Friday over earnings from Michael Jackson’s estate with a former manager claiming a 15 percent stake and the singer's executors seeking to block any payments to the former adviser. More...

NJ hometown to reclaim Whitney Houston at funeral

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Although Whitney Houston was one of the most famous people in the world, she never felt comfortable in the spotlight. Houston often spoke about feeling uneasy in her role as a superstar. More...

Temperino tapped for Homeland Security

CONCORD — The Governor and Executive Council have confirmed Plymouth Police Chief Steve Temperino as the new assistant director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. More...

House to vote on MC noise compromise

CONCORD — A bill to fix motorcycle noise problems is roaring into the House next week for a vote. More...

Documents: Federal boat bought with fines used for fun

BOSTON — A luxury undercover boat purchased with fines collected from fishermen was used by federal fishery police to visit dockside restaurants with friends and for high-speed “pleasure cruising,” according to documents released Fr More...

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Nation/World

Bernanke: Weak housing has hurt consumer spending

WASHINGTON — Ben Bernanke says declines in home prices have forced many Americans to cut back sharply on spending and warns that the trend could continue to weigh on the economy for years. More...

Sports

Teams prepped for play-in round

GILFORD — The Gilford girls basketball has done this play-in game thing before, only last year, as coach Rick Forge heard, the Golden Eagles weren’t expected to survive their road game at 16thseeded Hillsboro-Deering. More...

Laconia struggles to keep pace

LACONIA — For the first three minutes of Friday’s game, the Laconia girls basketball team matched up well with Division II juggernaut Lebanon. More...

Eagles get the best of Bears in overtime

GILFORD — David Sykie had six points and went 4-for-4 from the free throw line in overtime to lead the Gilford boys basketball team past Newfound, 53-49, on Friday night. Gilford improved to 10-6 on the season. Newfound dropped to 5-12. More...

Columnists

Reflections

Old friend

My heart leaped when I heard her voice on my answering machine. It was Judy, whom we teased so in college for her youth: She was just 16 for most of our freshman year. More...

Business & Finance

How to invest in the coming housing market rebound

CHICAGO — The housing market recovery hasn't taken off yet, but a rally in its stocks sure has. The Standard & Poor's homebuilders index is up 60 percent since October. More...

What mortgage settlement will and won’t do for homeowners

WASHINGTON — The mortgage settlement that government officials announced Thursday is intended to help victims of foreclosure abuses that followed the housing bust. More...

NH set to receive $43.6M in mortgage settlement funds

CONCORD — New Hampshire is getting $43.6 million under a settlement among 49 states and the five largest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses. More...

Senior Lifestyles

A push for family input to detect dementia earlier

WASHINGTON — Alexis McKenzie’s mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife’s sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store. More...

Battling the blues in those who are visually impaired

BRISTOL — Reading a book, watching television, writing a letter, preparing a meal…these seemingly simple activities can present major challenges on a daily basis for those suffering from low or reduced vision. More...

To thine own self be true

I know! It’s four days past Valentine’s Day, but I’m still in a loving mood. It’s all those lovely hearts and the overdose of chocolate. I actually like myself today. More...