OWNER EDDIE PATEL sells Mega Millions tickets at Main Street Convenience in Larksville, Pa., on Thursday. The jackpot was at $540 million Thursday evening. More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.”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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...