LACONIA — Beneath a red-and-white striped tent pitched for the occasion, some 250 people, including city dignitaries and those in the tourism industry, gathered Wednesday to celebrate Funspot’s diamond anniversary. More...

GILFORD — Selectmen held off on taking any action on a request from to the owners of the Walmart property who are looking to hold a carnival there in July. More...

LACONIA — A judge has rejected a plea agreement in a burglary case that terrorized much of the city and several surrounding communities last summer. Spencer S. Mullarkey, 33, formerly of 31 Bay St., No. More...

LACONIA — The Laconia Muskrats fought back from a fiverun deficit to defeat New Bedford 7-6 in 10 innings at Robbie Mills Park on Wednesday night. More...

ALTON — Post 1 Laconia built a four-run lead on Wednesday, but had to hold off a late rally from Post 72 Alton in order to pick up a 4-3 win. More...

OMAHA, Neb. — Round 2 goes to Michael Phelps. Getting back at rival Ryan Lochte, Phelps stretched out to win a thrilling 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. More...

Police responded to 26 calls for service on Tuesday. There were no arrests. More...

Police responded to 332 calls for service during the four-day period ending on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Police charged John L. Miller, 35, of 1244 Meredith Center Rd., Laconia, with two counts of simple assault. More...

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 15 years. We skipped the honeymoon after our wedding so we could save up for our 15th anniversary, which we will celebrate this summer. We plan to stay at one of the resorts at Disney World. More...

Thursday, June 28, 2012 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 26; John Cusack, 46; Kathy Bates, 64; Mel Brooks, 86. More...