March 20, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

City holds ‘Visioning session’ for former prison property tonight

LACONIA — With the offer deadline rapidly approaching, this evening may be the last time that the public will have a say on whether the City should buy a large section of the stateowned Lakes Region Facility (LRF) property on North Main Street More...

Commission to launch publicity campaign for park associations

LACONIA — Concerned about the decline and, in some cases, the demise of the groups who operate the city’s park houses, the Parks and Recreation Commission on Monday agreed to launch a publicity campaign to promote the parks and the opport More...

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Local

Currier and Ives print to be auctioned at Meredith’s Margaritaville event

MEREDITH — Sophia Lane of the Old Print Barn in New Hampton has donated an original Currier and Ives print to benefit the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce. More...

Laconia man charged with DWI after collision on Route 104

MEREDITH — A Laconia man has been charged with driving while intoxicated, subsequent offense, after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a car on Route 104 Sunday night. More...

Bridgewater group seeks to start community watch

BRIDGEWATER — A group of residents is banding together not only to drum up interest in the town, but also to create a neighborhood watch of sorts in the wake of increased crime levels throughout the Lakes Region. More...

Sports

Manning to Denver

Peyton names his place; Broncos to trade Tim Tebow

DENVER — The Denver Broncos got their Man. Make that Peyton Manning. Pending final contract negotiations, Manning will join John Elway’s Broncos with hopes of winning another Super Bowl. So much for Tebowmania. More...

SIGN OF SPRING

Warm weather welcomes spring squads

GILFORD — The first day of spring sports practice was a fun one for coach Terry Wilson on Monday. More...

Baseball splits with Knox

PLYMOUTH STATE

FORT MYERS, Fla. More...

Letters

Grateful for the support

Editor, The Citizen: I would like to thank all the Gilford voters who took time out of their busy lives in order to vote in last Tuesday’s election. More...

Seniors do their fair share

Editor, The Citizen: Medicare, Medicare, Medicare! There are about 44 million senior citizens in America collecting Medicare and Social Security. I really get tired of the Republicans and Tea Party blaming everything on the senior citizens. More...

Community

Jump restoration project at Gunstock receives donation

GILFORD — The Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society just got a major boost toward its goal of restoring all four historic jumps at Gunstock Mountain Resort. More...

Concert Friday night to benefit church member’s mission to Haiti

GILFORD — On Friday at 7:30 p.m., the sanctuary of the United Methodist Church on Rt. 11A in Gilford will come alive with the sounds of Christian rock, folk, country and gospel music. More...

Entertainment

Suit establishment is the battle

Frederick Douglass, a slave who became a social reformer and renowned orator, said, “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood and appreciated.” I hope that applies to this column. More...

ASTROLOGY

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chester Bennington, 36; Holly Hunter, 54; Spike Lee, 55; William Hurt, 62. More...

Password pointers

Dear Readers: Computer passwords are necessary and an important part of online security. What’s NOT A GOOD PASSWORD? More...

Date of city’s Independence Day festivities still debated

LACONIA — With the calendar counting down the days until America’s 236th birthday, the date of the city’s Fourth of July celebration is still up in the air and could come as early as June 30 or as late as July 7. More...

Mom charged after children found slashed in Mass. fire

SALEM, Mass. — Blood and lighter fluid stained Tanicia Goodwin’s clothes and slash wounds marked her neck when she walked to a police station, smashed a display case in the lobby and collapsed to the floor. More...

Nashua man fights release of medical records state wants to prove DWI charge

LACONIA — One of two snowmobiliers charged with driving while intoxicated (or DWI) after being rescued from Lake Winnipesaukee in February is challenging the release of his medical records that the state is relying on to prove his guilt. More...

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Region/State

Body found in Atkinson

ATKINSON (AP) — A senior state law enforcement official says a body has been found in a wooded area of Atkinson. More...

Gay marriage backers urge killing repeal bill

CONCORD — Opponents of repealing New Hampshire’s gay marriage law said Monday the issue is one of civil, not religious liberties. More...

Nation/World

Panel: Problem schools hurt nation’s security

WASHINGTON — The nation’s security and economic prosperity is at risk if America’s schools don’t improve, warns a task force led by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Joel Klein, the former chancellor of New York C More...

Lawyer meets with Afghan killings suspect

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. More...

Romney focuses on Obama

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. More...

Opinion

War stories are worth saving

My 94-year-old father and two of my uncles were among the 16.5 million men and women who served in the American armed forces during World War II. Both uncles, and another who served with the Canadian military in the war, are now dead. More...

Will Dems punt on gay marriage?

A debate has been raging in recent weeks between leading Democrats and gayrights advocates over whether the Democratic Party will make full marriage equality a plank in its platform at the convention. More...

EDITORIAL

Time to retire the bill, by George

As of December, the U.S. government is no longer in the business of minting $1 coins with the faces of U.S. presidents on them, except a limited number for collectors. The Obama administration said that the decision would cut government waste. More...

Police/Fire Logs

TILTON POLICE LOG

Police responded to 224 calls for service between March 5 and March 11. The following people were arrested during that time frame: Frederick Temple, 27, of Franklin was charged with driving after suspension. More...

Business & Finance

GMI Asphalt hosts Chamber BAH Thursday

BELMONT — Chamber members and guests are welcome to attend the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours being held at GMI Asphalt LLC office in Belmont on Thursday from 5- 7 p.m. More...

Are you prepared for long-term care costs?

Like everyone else, you hope to remain physically and financially independent your entire life. And you may well achieve this goal. More...

Talbots Outlet now open at Tanger in Tilton

TILTON — Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. has announced the opening of another brand name outlet store in Tilton. Talbots Outlet is now open in a new 3,500 square foot store at the Tanger Outlet Center. More...