WASHINGTON — A 29-year-old Moroccan man was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol as he was planning to detonate what he thought was a suicide vest, given to him by FBI undercover operatives, said police and government officials. More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
WASHINGTON — The mortgage settlement that government officials announced Thursday is intended to help victims of foreclosure abuses that followed the housing bust. More...
CONCORD — New Hampshire is getting $43.6 million under a settlement among 49 states and the five largest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses. More...
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...
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...
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...
