LACONIA — Dressed smartly in their uniforms with sashes filled with merit badges, members of Laconia Girl Scout Troop 13158 joined the Laconia City Council and members of the State Senate on Monday in celebrating a century of Girl Scouts in America. More...

GILFORD — Friends and family of Gilford Fire- Rescue recently gathered at the fire station to witness and congratulate five members of the department as they took the oath of office. More...

HOOKSETT — A Belmont man is facing charges of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs following an early-morning accident on Interstate 93 on Monday. More...

The Gilford School District warrant contains nine articles this year. Articles 2-5 were approved by Gilford School Board and Gilkford Budget Committee and moved to the ballot without amendment at the deliberative session on Feb. 8. More...

Al Franken titled his 1996 book, Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot. Not exactly an ex More...

Is anyone up for a rousing game of “Rainbow Princess Unicorn?” Oh, you’re not familiar with “Rainbow Princess Unicorn?” It’s only the latest sensation sweeping the five-year-old scene these days. More...

GILFORD — The recent passing of Don Chesebrough on Feb. 29 saddened many as the local community realized it had suddenly lost a resident known for his big smile, tremendous energy and volunteer spirit. More...

GILFORD — The Opechee Garden Club will host its 6th Annual Art 'n Bloom, now a club favorite, at the Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Road, Gilford. The event opens Thursday, March 22 and runs through Saturday, March 24. More...

MEREDITH — The Lakes Region Retired Educators Association will be meeting on Tuesday, March 20 at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a baked chicken buffet. More...

Zahi Hawass, a leading authority on ancient Egypt, said, “I found in one of the tombs an inscription saying, ‘If you touch my tomb, you will be eaten by a crocodile and a hippopotamus.’ It doesn’t mean the hippo will eat you; More...

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Clayton, 52; Dana Delany, 56; William H. Macy, 62; Neil Sedaka, 73. More...

Hello, Heloise: My hint is about checking your FASTFOOD RECEIPT. I was at the drive-thru window, and my order total was $5.38. The guy handed me my order with a receipt. Later that day, I glanced at the receipt. It was for $16.74! More...