CONCORD — Warning of missed opportunities and a revenue drain to Massachusetts, supporters are urging the New Hampshire House to move ahead with gambling legislation days before a critical vote. More...
BELMONT — In an effort to participate in his child’s education, Belmont resident and father Michael Guglielmo continues to fight the decision of the Shaker Regional School Board to prevent him from volunteering in the school. More...
LACONIA — In response to numerous requests from the public and after some back-and-forth that would have placed the date as early as June 30 or as late as July 7, the volunteer committee that heads up the city’s annual Independence Day ce More...
LACONIA — Jury selection in the case of a city man charged with alternate counts of manslaughter and negligent homicide for allegedly beating another man to death took place Monday with the case slated to begin next week. More...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul Pierce scored a season-high 36 points and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95 Monday night to move into a first-place tie with Philadelphia 76ers in the Atlantic Division. More...
MEREDITH — The Inter- Lakes/Moultonborough football program has settled on a replacement for retired head coach Paul Lavigne, promoting defensive coordinator Jon Francis as the championship co-op program makes its move to Division V next fall. More...
PLYMOUTH — Three freshmen of the Plymouth State University men's and women's lacrosse teams were honored by the Little East Conference Monday with LEC Player of the Week honors. More...
Editor, The Citizen: Last Wednesday, a significant victory for our state’s middle class and lower income citizens was achieved. Unfortunately, our State Senator failed to side with those individuals. More...
Editor, The Citizen: Is Congress at a stand-still? If so, is that good or bad? Americans elect representatives whose views, they believe, are best for our country and our people. Since Americans disagree about these things, the More...
GILFORD — The Belknap Range Trail Tenders (BRATTS), an organization that is growing in leaps and bounds, has set a date for its second annual meeting. More...
LACONIA — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Chi Epsilon Chapter inductee Holly Mathison smiles at her mother, Kathy Folliard, who is also taking a photograph of Mathison at the same time. More...
NEW HAMPTON — Have you considered hiking the Appalachian Trail, or would you just like to learn more about the trail and long-distance hiking? Do you know what trail magic is? Have you met a trail angel? Do you have a trail name? More...
Dear Heloise: With springcleaning time approaching, please keep nursing homes in mind for DONATIONS OF CLOTHING. Many people arrive at nursing homes with virtually no clothing. More...
LACONIA — As much as it pained him to do so, City Councilor Bob Hamel on Monday bit his tongue and said pay-as-youthrow (PAYT) should be re-examined. More...
WASHINGTON — As demonstrations swirled outside, Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they are ready to confront without delay the keep-orkill questions at the heart of challenges to President Barack Obama’s historic health care overh More...
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Vermont State Police investigators said Monday they believe a missing high school science teacher whose 2-year-old son was found alone in her SUV with the engine running is a victim of foul play. More...
By NICOLE WINFIELD and ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press
SANTIAGO, Cuba — Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba on Monday in the footsteps of his more famous predecessor, saying he holds great affection for Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits and heartfelt hopes for reconciliation. More...
WASHINGTON — In James Cameron’s fantasy films, like “Avatar” and “The Abyss,” the unexplored is splashed in color and fraught with alien danger. More...
The Supreme Court convened Monday for the longawaited showdown over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s landmark healthcare plan. More...
Police responded to 220 calls for service during the three-day period ending Monday at 4 p.m. Police arrested Alan R. Twamley, 28, of 180 Union Ave., Apt. 5, Laconia, on a bench warrant and charged him with receiving stolen property. More...
Police responded to 400 calls for service on March 1- 12. Police charged Aaron Bourdeau, 29, of 8 Anderson Ave., Franklin, with possession of a controlled substance and theft by deception, releasing him on $1,000 personal recognizance bail. More...
Police responded to 84 calls for service on March 23-25. Police charged a 16- year- old juvenile with theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (larceny). Police charged Nathan A. More...
LACONIA — With support from the Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund (MVSB Fund), Lakes Region Child Care Services (LRCCS) has been able to extend the reach of their Financial Assistance Fund. More...