MEREDITH — A juvenile operating a 2003 Chevrolet S10 sustained minor head injuries and was transported to Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia after colliding with one car and striking a school bus on Tuesday afternoon. More...
LACONIA — The circus may be coming to town this year after all, with the only question being whether the sponsor will be the City of Laconia or a civic group. More...
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth State University meteorology major Katie Laro presented her research into Warm-Season Convective Wind Climatology at the prestigious Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR) annual Posters on the Hill reception on Capitol Hil More...
LACONIA — The lawyer representing a former New Hampton fire chief now facing sexual assault charges has asked a judge to postpone his client’s trial because additional charges involving the same alleged victim may be filed in Merrimack Co More...
There’s good news and bad news from the Senate Agriculture Committee. On Thursday, it voted to eliminate the wasteful “direct payments” subsidy program when the five-year farm bill expires at the end of September. More...
Editor, The Citizen: Medical marijuana bills get introduced with every new session. Science and patient testimony have proven its effectiveness. The public continually shows an outpouring of support. More...
Editor, The Citizen: A recent caller to Neil Young’s radio show, “The Advocates”, claimed that Medicare’s administration cost is much lower than for private insurance companies. More...
David Hilbert was a German mathematician who died in 1943. He discovered and developed many fundamental ideas, including Hilbert spaces in functional analysis. More...
Dear Heloise: I read your hint about adding rice, noodles or macaroni to “STRETCH” SOUP to make it more of a meal, and I had to pass along my suggestion. Cook the rice or pasta separately, then add it to the soup at serving time. More...
LACONIA — Two local law enforcement heads — Tilton Police Chief Bob Cormier and Belknap County Sheriff Craig Wiggin — are among those appointed by Attorney General Michael Delaney to a panel that will investigate the April 12 shooti More...
TILTON — Although he has not yet said whether he will seek a second term as the representative from New Hampshire’s First Congressional District, Frank Guinta on Tuesday made a stop in Tilton, one of three local communities that will be m More...
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — On a swift, secretive trip to the war zone, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday night that, after years of sacrifice, the U.S. combat role in Afghanistan is winding down just as it has already ended in Iraq. More...
NEW YORK (AP) — George Harrison's widow Olivia hopes to add more perspective on the reticent Beatle with her new digital book, and fill in the blanks left by Martin Scorsese's recent documentary. More...
OAKLAND, Calif. — Thousands of protesters in New York demanded an end to income inequality and housing foreclosures. Police fired tear gas to disperse marchers in Oakland, Calif. More...
Without Rondo and Allen, Boston heads home with series 1-1
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA — Paul Pierce battled through another tough shooting night to score 36 points and the Boston Celtics wiped out Atlanta’s 11-point lead in the second half even without Rajon Rondo, stunning the Hawks 87- 80 on Tuesday in Game 2 of More...
LACONIA — The Laconia Muskrats have announced the construction of a replica Green Monster that will be added to Robbie Mills Field. The ‘Muskrat Monster’ will be an imposing 17 feet tall and 90 feet in length. More...
THIS REDDISH-orange colored tuplip is wide open, appearing to reach out to welcome the sun’s rays that were shining throughout the Lakes Region on a breezy, spring day. More...
Throughout the community of Laconia, there is a name which brings smiles to the faces of all. The name is Lucky Sanborn. Lucky is a black lab with a background! Lucky has his face all over the district making him a famously recognized face in town. More...
BRISTOL — Preparing healthy school meals, promoting good nutrition habits, and offering a friendly greeting are all in a day's work for the Newfound Nutrition employees in the Newfound Area School District. More...
The goal was simple — a recipe for mole chicken enchiladas that tastes authentic, but doesn't take an authentic amount of time to prepare. And thanks to two easy time-saving tricks, it turned out to be easier than I expected. More...
It's easy to love a great cocktail. Until you look at the numbers. Some margaritas, for example, can pack upward of 1,000 calories. That's an awful lot of empty calories for something that truly is just a minute on the lips. More...