April 12, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Triple threat: G-8 ministers focus on Iran, Syria and North Korea

WASHINGTON — The crisis in Syria, along with growing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and a potential North Korean missile test, dominated discussions Wednesday between foreign ministers from the Group of Eight leading industrialized More...

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Local

SAU 2 picks new leader

MEREDITH — A new superintendent has been chosen to lead the Inter-Lakes and Ashland school districts. More...

Gilmanton couple wins Bermuda cruise from local travel agency

Come sail away

LACONIA — An area couple will be departing from Cruiseport Boston this fall, after being named the grand prize winner of a seven day Bermuda cruise. More...

Gilford PD hosts DEA drug take back event

Gilford PD hosts DEA drug take back event GILFORD — The Gilford Police Department has partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and will be participating in the nationwide one-day drug take back event. More...

Nation/World

Zimmerman charged in Fla. shooting

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( AP) — Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman has been arrested and faces a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press Wednesday. More...

Panic but no tsunami from strong Indonesia quakes

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Cries of panic and fervent prayers rang out Wednesday as Indonesians rushed toward high ground after two strong earthquakes raised fears of a killer tsunami. More...

Opinion

Give patients an alternative to lengthy lawsuits

This session, the New Hampshire Legislature has a real opportunity to do something about the rising cost of health care — the number one concern of businesses large and small. More...

GUEST EDITORIAL

Blame game

Edward J. DeMarco is an obscure federal bureaucrat, but not as obscure as he probably would like. More...

Political Cartoon

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Police/Fire Logs

TILTON POLICE LOG

Police responded to 217 calls for service between April 2 and April 8. Police charged Timothy Harper, 58, of Newton, Mass., was with possession of a controlled drugmarijuana. Police charged a 12- year- old juvenile with simple assault. More...

GILMANTON POLICE LOG

Police responded to the following calls for service between March 25 and April 7, resulting in one arrest. Police arrested Sarah Tirrell Wysocki, 57, of Canterbury, on a bench warrant. More...

LACONIA POLICE LOG

Police responded to 74 calls for service during a 24-hour period ending on Friday at 4 p.m. Police charged Ramey K. Swanson, 24, of 435 S. Main St., Bristol, with driving under the influence of drugs or liquor. More...

Entertainment

The dummy has a source of tricks

Studs Terkel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and broadcaster, said, “Once you become active in something, something happens to you. More...

The role of charger plates

Dear Heloise: I would like to know the proper use of CHARGER PLATES. I have always placed them under a dinner plate, but a guest informed me that they should be used under a soup bowl or salad plate and removed before dinner is served. More...

ASTROLOGY

Thursday, April 12, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 18; Claire Danes, 33; David Letterman, 65; Ed O’Neill, 66. More...

Selectmen in Gilford urged to take closer look at House redistricting

GILFORD — With the passing of House Bill 592, a law recently put into effect aimed at redistricting the state, selectmen will be looking for more information on what lies ahead for the town and how the new law may impact its representation in C More...

Durgin trial closing arguments start today

LACONIA — Lawyers representing the Laconia man charged with alternate counts of manslaughter and negligent homicide in the beating death of Leo LaPierre rested their case on Wednesday without calling Jason Durgin to take the stand in his own de More...

Woman appeals negligent homicide conviction to NH Supreme Court

CONCORD — In a move that could clarify what’s a mere accident and what’s a crime when someone is hit by a car, a Franklin woman found guilty of negligent homicide in July has appealed her conviction to the New Hampshire Supreme Cour More...

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Region/State

Mass. attorney releases 6 accused clerics’ names

BOSTON — An attorney for clergy sex abuse victims released six new names of clerics accused of abuse, saying Wednesday that it shows that a crisis that began a decade ago is far from over. More...

Woman charged in baby’s death charged in theft

MERRIMACK (AP) — A local woman charged in connection with the death of her infant son is facing shoplifting and drug charges. More...

Family: Body in reservoir is missing Mass. student

BOSTON — Seven weeks of searching and hoping for their son’s safe return dissolved into grief Wednesday for the parents of a Boston College student who said police pulled his remains from the water of a reservoir near the campus. More...

Sports

Thomas gives B’s goalie edge

BRUINS

WILMINGTON, Mass. — At one end of the ice, playoff MVP Tim Thomas will be in goal for the defending champion Boston Bruins. At the other end, Braden Holtby will make his NHL playoff debut in the Washington Capitals’ net. More...

Golden Eagles ready for another run

BOYS LACROSSE PREVIEW

GILFORD — Sometimes, when you’re dealing with high school sports, there’s no avoiding the constant turnover from season to season. More...

Tilton’s Noel chooses Kentucky

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Top prospect Nerlens Noel announced he’s joining Kentucky, bolstering the Wildcats’ hopes of defending their recent national championship and finishing with a fourth consecutive No. 1 recruiting class. More...

Letters

A clear choice

Editor, The Citizen: On April 17, our taxes our due. It is only fair that everyone pays their fair share and plays by the same rules. More...

The place to start

Editor, The Citizen: First, as a campaign promise, let’s do away with Republican buzz phrases like “This will start a class war!” We are already in a class war — a war that big corporations and the very wealthy have won and wi More...

A great event

Editor, The Citizen: The Main Street Initiative of Laconia, Inc. would like to thank everyone who participated in and came to enjoy the fun of the Dancing with the Community Stars event on March 31st. More...

Community

It’s all about wool at Ramblin’Vewe

GILFORD — After opening its doors in July of last year, the Shepherd’s Hut Market at Ramblin’ Vewe Farm started earning its reputation for farm-fresh eggs, freezer lamb, and fresh, locally grown garden vegetables, along with photogr More...

Dubois to lead long-distance hiking workshop in Laconia

LACONIA — Gordon DuBois of New Hampton, who has hiked extensively in the mountains of Northern New England, will lead a long-distance hiking workshop at the Laconia Public Library on Saturday, April 21. More...