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Selectmen pass resolution banning K2

GILFORD — The Gilford Board of Selectmen formally adopted a resolution to discourage the sale, possession and use of synthetic marijuana. More...

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Local

Applause and boos over casino vote

LACONIA — Although just several miles apart on Route 106, the Lakes Region Casino in Belmont and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon had opposite reactions to the defeat Wednesday of a bill that would have expanded gaming in the Granite More...

OUT OF CONTROL

SHAWNAMacARTHUR, 23, of New Hampton lost control of her black 2000 Isuzu Rodeo early Wednesday morning due to poor road conditions as a result of a snow squall. More...

A different drummer

GILMANTON — For nearly two weeks, students in Gilmanton have been playing to a different beat using everything but traditional instruments. More...

Opinion

Cruising for a showdown

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ali Bokhari, now 39, emigrated from Pakistan in 2000 and eventually settled here as a taxi driver, and soon experienced a quintessentially American itch, a nagging sense that “I cannot grow. More...

GUEST EDITORIAL

Democracy postponed — yet again

Hong Kong’s election of a new chief executive Sunday was a mess — a travesty in which the 1,132 handpicked voters were outnumbered by demonstrators who were kept away from the assembly with pepper spray. More...

Political Cartoon

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Letters

Pay attention

Editor, The Citizen: The following letter to the Executive Council members was submitted for publication: How outrageous that a state like New Hampshire, with a population of only 1.3 million residents, has over a seven-year period paid to a computer More...

Play chicken with rights

Editor, The Citizen: All Meredith voters owe a sincere thanks to Governor Lynch for his veto on Friday of the House redistricting bill. More...

Thanks for your support

Editor, The Citizen: As many people know by now, the Gilford High School FIRST® Robotics Team is raising money to get them to the World Championship Competition in St. Louis, this time to compete against 344 other teams from all over the world. More...

Senior Lifestyles

Events

3/31: Cookies and punch with the Easter Bunny, Kellerhause, Rt. 3, Weirs Beach, 1-3:30 p.m. 366-4466. 4/6: Comedy Night Fundraiser for Kidworks Learning Center, at the Inn at Church Landing, Meredith, 7 p.m. More...

Landmark case

Court appears split on health care

WASHINGTON — Concluding three days of fervent, public disagreement, a Supreme Court seemingly split over ideology will now wrestle in private about whether to strike down key parts or even all of President Barack Obama’s historic health c More...

Council tables managed care plan

LACONIA — To the collective relief of health and human service providers in the Lakes Region and beyond, the Executive Council on Wednesday tabled until next month consideration of the largest contract in state history and one that also has the More...

Recount upholds adoption of SB2

GILMANTON — Residents still will not have a traditional town meeting next year, despite a recount of the votes on Article 2 which called for the adoption of RSA 40:13, the Official Ballot Act. More...

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Region/State

House passes 24-hour wait for abortion

CONCORD — Pregnant women would have to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion under a bill that supporters revised Wednesday to win House passage by removing certain provisions, including a requirement for women to see descriptive pictures of More...

House kills bill legalizing video slots

CONCORD — The New Hampshire House dashed gamblers’ hopes Wednesday and killed a bill that would have legalized four casinos licensed to install up to 14,000 video slot machines and 420 table games. More...

Plow driver, wife charged in Vt. teacher’s death

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. More...

Sports

New adventure

Red Raiders add girls lacrosse club team

BELMONT — Kayla Robbins has watched enough of her younger sister’s games. She has a decent grasp on the sport of lacrosse, surprised even at how quick a first-timer like herself can catch on. More...

Celtics, Garnett handle Jazz

CELTICS

BOSTON — Kevin Garnett scored 23 points and added 10 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 14 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-82 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The win was Boston’s fifth in six tries. More...

Johnson signs on to lend his magic to L.A. Dodgers

MLB

LOS ANGELES — Magic Johnson is about to learn $2 billion only buys you so much. Now he’ll need to bring the Los Angeles Dodgers the same success he brought the Lakers. More...

Community

Music

Lakes Region Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets every Mon. at 7:15 p.m. at Gilford Community Church. All ages welcomes. Free lessons available. 707-9990. Lakes Region Singers meets every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. More...

Learn how to attract birds to your feeder this spring

GILMANTON — Steve White, owner of Wild Bird Depot in Gilford, will offer tips on Attracting Orioles and Hummingbirds to your Feeder on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library. More...

Swede Fest New England to be held at Sant Bani School

SANBORNTON — Do you love movies? Have you ever wanted to see yourself as astar? Now is your chance with Swede Fest New England, at Sant Bani School. Swede Fest is the only film festival dedicated to “sweded” films. More...

Entertainment

Meet the Artists tonight at Belknap Mill

Reception Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

LACONIA — A Meet the Artists Reception will be held at the historic Busiel Mill located at One Mill Plaza in Laconia this evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. More...

Art Galleries

The Artists’ Loft, a life drawing group, meets Monday mornings in Laconia. New members welcome. Call 293-2702 for information. Belknap Mill Art Gallery, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia. More...

Relive the 90s at Meadowbrook with Summerland Tour

GILFORD — Break out your flannel shirts and combat boots for 90’s powerhouse bands, Sugar Ray, Lit, Everclear, Gin Blossoms, and Marcy Playground at the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion Sunday, July 22. More...