GILFORD — The keynote speaker at Inter-Lakes High School’s graduation on Friday told the graduates to pursue their passion in whatever they do. More...
LACONIA — A collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Rollercoaster Road Friday afternoon proved fatal for the operator of the motorcycle. More...
SANBORNTON — Saying it had a lot of faith in their abilities and judgment, the Sant Bani School on Friday sent the 10 members of the Class of 2012 into a brave new world with its prayers and blessings. More...
BELMONT — Dallas Tonsager, the US Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Rural Development, toured the Lakes Region Manufactured Home Park Cooperative in Belmont last week where a pilot project is being implemented which will mak More...
I’m trying to figure out just what I did today that was fatherly. I suppose we could start around 6:40 a.m., when I peeled my face off the mattress. I heard nothing, not a peep in the house. More...
We were among the hundreds of proud grandparents attending high school graduation exercises across the area last week, witnessing the latest generation in its rite of passage. More...
Police responded to 218 calls for service on June 7- 13. Police charged Nathan A. Sweeney, 30, of 806 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, with simple assault. Police charged Todd E. Farr, 25, of 60 Summer St., Apt. More...
IN THE LEFT PHOTO, a detail from which appeared on these pages two weeks ago, Lakes Region General Hospital is seen during the 1960s, with the original 1908 building in front and various additions be More...
LACONIA — Public Service of New Hampshire announced plans for a $7 million Lakes Region Energy Project to “significantly upgrade the power transmission system between Franklin and Laconia,” according to The Citizen, 10 years ago thi More...
LACONIA — Bill Scheitinger, “the 71 year old veteran, had arrived in Laconia,” June 10, 1962, “to again direct the annual motorcycle classic which gets under way,” June 12, The Citizen reported, 50 years ago this week. More...
LACONIA — Judy Mc- Shane of Gilford, a sales associate in the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Laconia, has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker® International President's Circle award. More...
BOSTON — If you are considering buying your first home, it’s an exciting time for you! Home ownership has long been the American dream. But buying a home is an intricate and sometimes confusing process. More...
WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages this week fell to fresh record lows for the sixth straight week. Cheap mortgages continue to help boost prospects for home sales this year. More...
Chris Wilson loves lilacs. He grows about 200 of them including more than 100 varieties at his home in West Newbury, Vt. Like many gardeners, he was a little disappointed with the showing of his lilacs this year. More...
LACONIA — The Eric Grant Band departs Monday with an inflight surprise for passengers traveling on board Southwest Airlines flight 592 MHT-BWI /1906 BWI-MHT with their new, not yet released song, “Paradise” which was rewritten speci More...
LACONIA — How can you fit 600 years of American history — from Native Americans to the Founding Fathers, from WWI to Watergate — into 6,000 riotous seconds? More...
The Artists’ Loft, a life drawing group, meets Monday mornings in Laconia. New members welcome. Call 293-2702 for information. Belknap Mill Art Gallery, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia. More...
FRANKLIN — For one final moment on Friday, the members of the Class of 2012 were all Golden Tornadoes as they bid adieu to Franklin High School and hello to the great big world outside its historic walls. More...
By THOMAS P. CALDWELL tcaldwell@citizen.com And JOHN KOZIOL jkoziol@citizen.com
LACONIA — Police on Friday escorted the promoter of the 2012 East Coast Tattour from the Lake Opechee Inn and Conference Center, alleging she had scammed the center and others connected with the show. More...
LACONIA — Samantha Seymour and Brandon Hamel returned Friday to the Pleasant Street School, their elementary school alma mater, to plant an elm tree and, with it, the hope that current and future generations of PSS students will look upon the t More...
CHICAGO — Ryan Dempster realizes his days with the Chicago Cubs could be winding down, particularly if he keeps this up. He’s dominating, and a contender just might want him. More...
LACONIA — The Diane K. Kline Memorial Scholarship Fund has announced that it has awarded scholarships to three local youths. This year's scholarship recipients are Megan Shuffleton, Carly Ryan and Brian Borders. More...
BRISTOL — Like a year ago this annual high school reunion will be held at the rustic Slim Baker Lodge. The date is Saturday, June 23 from 4-8 p.m. More...
Service FRANKLIN — On Sunday, June 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Franklin At 11 a.m. there will be the annual picnic at the Steadman/ Duncanson home on Webster Lake. The church is located at 206 Central St., Franklin. More...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh turned away three boats carrying 1,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in neighboring Myanmar, bringing to 1,500 the number of refugees blocked in recent days. More...
NEW HAMPTON — Recognizing her compassion and commitment to improving the quality of life for the individuals she cares for each day, Stacy Paquette, of Live Free Home Health Care in New Hampton was named Home Care Nursing Assistant of the Year More...
CONCORD — Concord Hospital has achieved national accreditation from DNV Healthcare, the newest and first Medicare-approved hospital accreditation program that integrates the ISO 9001 quality management system with the Medicare hospital standard More...
PLYMOUTH — Speare Memorial Hospital has received a Gold and a Bronze award in the 2012 Aster Awards recognizing advertising/ marketing excellence in healthcare for the 2011 calendar year. More...