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Belmont man has indecent exposure and lewdness charge reduced to a misdemeanor

LACONIA — Police have reduced a Class B felony charge of indecent exposure and lewdness against a Belmont man because the court can’t produce a copy of his prior conviction. More...

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Stressed? Try a yoga class at the Gilford Youth Center

GILFORD — Free yoga classes at the Gilford Youth Center have brought a stream of yogis into the gymnasium for the past two weeks, a time that has given beginners the opportunity to learn the basics and beyond. More...

Alton district announces new Superintendent

ALTON — The Alton School Board announced the hiring of William Lander as the new superintendent of schools for the Alton School District, effective July 1. More...

NH Homicide Memorial Garden decidated Thurs.

LACONIA — On Thursday, May 17, at 11 a.m., Attorney General Michael Delaney and Laconia Mayor Michael Seymour will join family members who have lost a loved one to homicide, as well as the professionals who provide them with services and suppor More...

Sports

Ortiz, Beckett help Sox beat Mariners

RED SOX

BOSTON (AP) — Josh Beckett did exactly what he needed to satisfy the fired-up fans at Fenway Park. More...

Staying strong

Sachems rally past ’Cats

LACONIA — Anthony Camaione executed his pitch, fielded the slow tapper back to the mound, and knew in an instant he botched the throw to first. More...

Eagles hold off Hawks

H.S. ROUNDUP

HOPKINTON — The Gilford boys lacrosse team finally got another shot at Hopkinton. And, unlike last year’s state championship game, Gilford made the most of it. More...

Letters

Thanks for the effort

Editor, The Citizen: I wish to thanks all those who voted for SB2 in Sanbornton. We didn’t make the 60% needed to pass SB2; we did get 53.5% — another 32 votes would have made it! More...

Thank you, voters

Editor, The Citizen: I would like to thank the Sanbornton voters who took the time to “write me in” for the two-year Budget Committee term. More...

Blind religion

Editor, The Citizen: In the NH Sunday News May 6 editorial endorsing prayers as more than fair trade for plowing church parking lots the editor exemplified the blind extremism of religion. More...

Police/Fire Logs

ALTON POLICE LOG

Police responded to 142 calls for service between May 6 – 12. Police charged one male subject with criminal mischief and simple assault. There were five motor vehicle summons arrests. More...

Entertainment

Take matters into your own cards

Former U.S. Sen. Robert Foster Bennett said, “A desire to be in charge of our own lives, a need for control, is born in each of us. It is essential to our mental health, and our success, that we take control.” More...

ASTROLOGY

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Fox, 26; Tori Spelling, 39; Janet Jackson, 46; Pierce Brosnan, 59. More...

My salt is stuck!

Dear Heloise: I would like to know if there is any way to SOFTEN IODIZED TABLE SALT once it has hardened. — Elaine, via email More...

Woman in critical condition following single-vehicle accident in Franklin

FRANKLIN — A Gilmanton woman was seriously injured after being thrown from a vehicle that struck a utility pole Tuesday morning. More...

Second trial sought in beating death case

LACONIA — The defense team representing a city man convicted in April of negligent homicide and second degree assault in the beating death of Leo Lapierre is asking a judge to set aside the jury’s verdicts and order a new trial. More...

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Region/State

NH colleges commit to increasing the number of high-tech grads

CONCORD — New Hampshire’s community colleges and four-year campuses are working together to turn out more hightech graduates, promising to double the number in the next 13 years. More...

NH House passes abortion limit Senate rejected

CONCORD — The state House of Representatives once again has voted to require pregnant women to wait 24 hours for an abortion by adding the requirement Tuesday to a Senate bill on a research-and-development tax credit for business. More...

Lawmaker dismissed for saying ‘Sieg Heil’

CONCORD (AP) — A state lawmaker has apologized for shouting the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil!” during debate on a voter identification bill. More...

Nation/World

White House threatens veto of House defense bill

WASHINGTON — The White House threatened on Tuesday to veto the House Armed Service Committee’s version of next year’s defense budget, arguing that the $642 billion measure adds billions to President Barack Obama’s request and More...

Army opens combat battalion jobs to women

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Female soldiers this week are moving into new jobs in once all-male units as the Army breaks down formal barriers in recognition of what has already happened in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. More...

Romney: ‘Prairie fire’ of debt fed by Obama

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday President Barack Obama’s support for increased federal debt has put the economy on a disastrous course, portraying himself in a speech in battleground Iowa as the defender of fis More...

Opinion

The American dream in an automobile

“You have a Prius. ... You probably compost, sort all your recycling, and have a reusable shopping bag for your short drive to Whole Foods. You are the best! So, do we really need the Obama sticker?” The Portland Mercury, 2008 More...

GUEST EDITORIAL

Downsizing means bigger grocery bills

Pssst — you there, in marketing at the food company. You’re not fooling us. We’ve noticed, and we’re not happy with ever-shrinking sizes for the same price. More...

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Community

Gilford Rotarians first to see interactive water quality map

GILFORD — At the May 11 Gilford Rotary Club meeting Pat Tarpey, Watershed Outreach Coordinator, Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association exhibited a Beta online interactive map, allowing visitors to the Winnipesaukee Gateway website to access a More...

Bringing his books to life

POPULAR CHILDREN’S book author/illustrator Marty Kelley visited Inter-Lakes Elementary recently. More...

Senior Moment-um group to meet for breakfast and a movie on May 21

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Senior Moment-um program on Monday, May 21. They will meet at the Community Church Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. More...

Lakes Food

Awarm, healthy chowder for cool spring evenings

When you’re out all day playing in the warm spring sun, you don’t want to come home to the laborious task of making a complex meal. The solution is a quick soup. More...

Little goes a long way with nuts in a healthy diet

Nuts often get a bad rap because of their high fat content. But the fat in most nuts is the healthy unsaturated variety. More...

In the mood for wine? A wine for every mood

You know wine and food pairings. But how do you feel about wine and mood pairings? More...