March 27, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Betting against Mass.

Gambling supporters urge passage of bill

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...

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Local

Shaker Board seeks dismissal of Guglielmo appeal

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...

Independence Day returns to the Fourth

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...

Jury selected for homicide case

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...

Sports

Pierce, Garnett help Celtics hold off Bobcats

CELTICS

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...

I-L/MA names Francis head coach

FOOTBALL

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...

Freshmen honored by LEC

PLYMOUTH STATE

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...

Letters

Siding with predatory lenders

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...

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Stalemate

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...

Community

BRATTS to hold second annual meeting April 2

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...

Lakes Region Community College holds honor society induction

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...

Long distance hiking topic of historical society program Thurs.

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...

Entertainment

Play to the strength of your trump suit

Oscar Robertson, a 12-time All-Star basketball player, said, “Some players are more physical than others; some play with more finesse. More...

ASTROLOGY

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 37; Nathan Fillion, 41; Mariah Carey, 43; Pauley Perrette, 43. More...

From your closet to their home

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...

Digging in

Watts chooses Franklin

FRANKLIN — On a day rich with blessings, Gov. More...

PAYT returns as an option for solid waste

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...

Justices moving to heart of health care overhaul

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...

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Region/State

Police say missing woman is victim of foul play

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...

Nation/World

Pope Benedict arrives in Cuba

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...

Cameron: Earth’s deepest spot desolate, foreboding

WASHINGTON — In James Cameron’s fantasy films, like “Avatar” and “The Abyss,” the unexplored is splashed in color and fraught with alien danger. More...

Afghan forces kill 3 NATO troops

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan security forces shot and killed three international troops Monday, one of them an American, in two attacks. More...

Opinion

GUEST EDITORIAL

Health-care reform, part one

The Supreme Court convened Monday for the longawaited showdown over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s landmark healthcare plan. More...

Federal health care law is affront to freedom

Kelly Ayotte Commentary

This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the constitutionality of the president’s health care law. More...

Political Cartoon

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Columnists

Curse these allergies, and the trees they rode in on

Sorry, you’ll have to excuse me. I’m moving a little slow right now. I think I have a cold. More...

Police/Fire Logs

LACONIA POLICE LOG

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...

FRANKLIN POLICE LOG

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...

GILFORD POLICE LOG

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...

Business & Finance

Books and authors gather at Annie’s

LACONIA — A lifelong bookworm, Simone Henderson recently added a new job title to her resume: owner of Annie’s Book Stop. More...

Smith joins LSB’s retail lending team

MOULTONBOROUGH — Laconia Savings Bank has announce that Karol Smith has joined their team of Retail Lenders as a Mortgage Loan Officer. More...

Lakes Region Child Care Services receives donation

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...