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...
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...
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...
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 — 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...
Peyton names his place; Broncos to trade Tim Tebow
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...