March 30, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

LRGHealthcare launches capital campaign

LACONIA — With Penny Pitou nearby, Tom Clairmont on Thursday morning announced the launch of LRGHealthcare’s Strengthening the Community’s Well-Being Capital Campaign which seeks to raise at least $1.1 million to convert the inpatie More...

Book sale preview tonight

LACONIA — Bibliophiles, find your bookmarks, don a pair of conformable shoes and get ready to read, because The Citizen’s annual used book sale is coming on Saturday and Sunday, with a special preview night tonight. More...

Special Sections

Local

Sugarin’

SMOKE AND STEAM rise from the chimneys of Ben’s Sugar Shack in Temple. More...

Eagle population holding steady

Results from the 8th annual Lake Winter Bald Eagle survey show one bird less than what was recorded during the Midwinter count. Overall, the numbers remained relatively the same during both counts. More...

Jail time for identity fraud

LACONIA — A Franklin woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of identity fraud and was sentenced to jail. More...

Opinion

EDITORIAL

A shameful display of purely political gamesmanship

If a law truly is good and just, there is no reason to resort to secret maneuvers and questionable procedures to get it passed. More...

Cartoon

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Columnists

Apples, oranges and zebras, oh my!

WASHINGTON — By now you’ve heard it plenty: The Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka “Obamacare,” is like the Civil Rights Act of 1964. More...

Police/Fire Logs

LAKES REGION FIRE LOG

Emergency Number: 911 More...

GILFORD POLICE LOG

Police responded to 67 calls for service during the two-day period ending Tuesday. Police arrested Thomas E. Dougherty, 47, of 2685 Lakeshore Rd., Gilford, on a warrant. More...

LACONIA POLICE LOG

Police responded to 69 calls for service during the 24-hour period ending Tuesday at 4 p.m. Police arrested Yvonne M. Smith, 31, of 70 Academy St., Apt. 3, Laconia, on a warrant. Police charged Parker K. More...

Entertainment

Do not assume a favorable break

Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.” At the bridge table, if you can afford to worry about a bad suit break, do so. More...

ASTROLOGY

Friday, March 30, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katy Mixon, 31; Celine Dion, 44; Eric Clapton, 67; Warren Beatty, 75. More...

Which size is the right size?

Dear Ladies: Are you wearing the right BRA SIZE? Do you know that a majority of women aren’t? Here are instructions to find your correct size: * For the BAND SIZE, measure snugly around your rib cage, just under your bust. More...

Look toward creating the next generation economy

MEREDITH — The Belknap County Economic Development Council celebrated its 21st anniversary on Thursday with a look toward creating in the next generation a “creative economy” where an influx of young entrepreneurs brings not only id More...

House approves Ryan’s budget

After rejecting bipartisan solution

WASHINGTON — A divided House approved a $3.6 trillion Republican budget on Thursday, recasting Medicare and imposing sweeping cuts in domestic programs, capping a battle that gave both political parties a campaign-season stage to spotlight thei More...

Hassan outlines her views in Meredith

MEREDITH — Democratic candidate for governor Maggie Hassan of Exeter told Lakes Region voters on Thursday that many of the laws she worked to help pass during her three terms in the senate are now under attack by a legislature led by Speaker of More...

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Sports

Kiley’s decision proves his mettle

FOOTBALL

A bout two months ago I sat in a chair in the Hall of Fame room at New Hampton School and took in Jake Kiley. I watched him do a TV interview for WMUR. I watched as he could barely get a word out because he was smiling so hard. More...

Women’s lacrosse wins again

PLYMOUTH STATE

CASTLETON, Vt. More...

After rally, B’s fall in shootout

BRUINS

BOSTON — Brooks Laich scored in the fourth round of a shootout to give Washington a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night and help the Capitals keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race. More...

Letters

We owe our thanks to you

Editor, The Citizen: We want to thank our gold sponsor, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, and our silver sponsors, Fratello’s and the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound, for helping with gift certificates for the second annual Laconia Parks & Recrea More...

God and the Affordable Care Act

Editor, The Citizen: 44.8 million Americans have no health insurance (i), 18,000 of them die every year (ii). When we pray for world peace and less human suffering, do we include them in our prayers? More...

The words you speak

Editor, The Citizen: “By your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemed” Matthew 12:37 More...

Business & Finance

Lakeside — a new local eatery with a Massachusetts flair

LACONIA — Now in its fourth week of operation, Lakeside Famous Roast Beef, Pizza, Salads, Subs and Seafood already has gained a devoted following of regulars. More...

Terrapin Tours now offering group tours

NORTH WOODSTOCK — Terrapin Tours, LLC, will be offering group tours from New Hampshire to other areas in New England and beyond. More...

Deductive reasoning: Six deductions for serious tax savings

When it comes to the Federal income tax, most of us already know about (and take) all the obvious deductions and credits, such as mortgage interest, IRA contributions, medical expenses and child care credits. More...