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Midweek July 4th causes travel muddle

NEW YORK — Who knew the calendar could cause so much vacation heartburn? For the first time in five years Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, leaving travelers unsure when to celebrate and worrying those who make a living off tourists. More...

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Local

Open house at The Arts Collaborative

MEREDITH — A mainstay in Meredith, David Little’s Winnipesaukee Forge has moved to newly expanded quarters in the community. More...

Barnstead man faces drug and weapon charges

BARNSTEAD — While recently serving an arrest warrant, authorities discovered a marijuana-growing operation at a Province Road residence that led to several drug charges against a 19- year old local man. More...

Author dedicates free July 4 performances of ‘On Golden Pond’

LACONIA — The only production of On Golden Pond ever directed by the Academy Award winning writer Ernest Thompson is back on stage in the Lakes Region for the summer of 2012. More...

Nation/World

More nuanced view of Roberts after health care law

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts could have taken down the entire, massive health care law that his fellow Republicans deride as “Obamacare.” He could have prevented the Supreme Court decision that largely disabled the most d More...

Storms: Mid-Atlantic power outages could last days

WASHINGTON — Utility crews untangled downed power lines and tree limbs Sunday, working to get the electricity turned back on for millions of people facing a second day of 100-degree temperatures without modern conveniences like air conditioning More...

People view Colo. Springs wildfire damage

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Melted bowling balls in the front yard were among the strange sights that met C.J. Moore upon her return Sunday to her two-story home, now reduced to ashes by the worst wildfire in Colorado history. More...

Opinion

Conservatives’ consolation prize

WASHINGTON — Conservatives won a substantial victory on Thursday. The physics of American politics — actions provoking reactions — continues to move the crucial debate, about the nature of the American regime, toward conservatism. More...

GUEST EDITORIAL

Slippery slope into Burma

So far, the Obama administration has carefully modulated its Burma policy, easing sanctions to welcome fragile democratic progress while recognizing the long distance still to cover. Now the modulation is at risk. More...

Columnists

‘Moonrise Kingdom’and the hipster sentiment

A director who frequently suffers derision as a hipster affiliate is one Wes Anderson, a philosophy major and Lone Star native who has diligently encroached on unmitigated success through a 21-year career in offbeat comedies. More...

A day at the park

In the park, a leashed and bounding pup gave his master a pretty bad case of barkburn when it suddenly shot toward a tree and climbed six feet straight up it. More...

Community

Always on a roll: A wheelchair doesn’t slow Khrista Matthews down

BELMONT — Khrista Matthews, an effervescent 35-year-old young woman who grew up in Ashland and now lives in Belmont, once aspired to be a professional athlete and basketball was her game. More...

Fireworks can be a blast when used safely

Summertime activities are often a lot of fun, but they are often accompanied by preventable injuries associated fireworks. Every summer, thousands of people are treated in emergency rooms nationwide for fireworks-related injuries. More...

Students, community work together on Ashland railroad museum

The historic Ashland Railroad Station Museum will soon welcome visitors with a new kiosk-style sign and information center, the result of a community service project completed by the Class of 2012 at Ashland Elementary School. More...

Cooking, brush fires kept firefighters busy Sunday

GILFORD — A cooking fire prompted a robust response from the Gilford and Laconia fire departments Sunday morning, when it was initially believed that the whole house at 719 Gilford Ave. More...

Staples theft ring suspects in court today  Free Access 

TILTON — Three men from New York City, who authorities say are part of an organized ring that stole pricey, printer-toner cartridges from Staples office-supply stores throughout the Northeast, will be arraigned in Franklin District Court this m More...

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Region/State

Victim’s mother sues gun owner in NH shooting

BOSTON — Gail Jones says she has forgiven the man who shot and killed her 23-year-old son during a botched robbery at a New Hampshire Army surplus store five years ago. More...

In Mass., Senate race a battle over transparency

BOSTON — Both candidates in Massachusetts’ closely watched U.S. Senate race have championed the virtues of public disclosure — but each has limits when it comes to their own records and history. More...

2 teens seriously injured

SWANZE (AP) — State officials are investigating an all-terrain vehicle accident that seriously injured two teenagers. More...

Sports

Muskrats can’t slow Bay Sox bats  Free Access 

NECBL

LACONIA — The Laconia Muskrats hit three home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, but couldn’t overcome a nine-run deficit as they fell to New Bedford 11-6 on Sunday night. More...

Sox beat M’s in 10th

RED SOX

SEATTLE (AP) — Dustin Pedroia rounded first base and pumped his fist. Seattle starter Jason Vargas stood on the mound with both hands on his head in disbelief. More...

Woods squeaks out a win at Congressional

GOLF

BETHESDA, Md. — The flight of his shot into the 18th green was so pure that Tiger Woods immediately started walking and twirled his club, knowing that it effectively wrapped up another win at the AT&T National. More...

Letters

Buy locally

Editor, The Citizen: It used to be that New Hampshire was a-bustle with agricultural activity. Much of the foods we consumed were grown locally. Every family had a working knowledge of how to preserve the yearly harvest. More...

Outstanding work

Editor, The Citizen: I am writing to you to bring to your attention the recent work of Harrison Haas. More...

Come on, girls!

Editor, The Citizen: My name is Rose and I am seven, well, almost eight years old. More...

Police/Fire Logs

FRANKLIN POLICE LOG

Police responded to 169 calls for service between June 21 and June 25. Police charged Christina Benwell, 32, of 14 W. Bow St., Franklin, with criminal mischief, subject was released on $1,500 PR bail, the incident took place on Hancock Terrace. More...

PLYMOUTH POLICE LOG

During the week of June 11, the Plymouth Police Prosecutor’s Office handled 28 arraignments and 15 pleas in the 2nd Circuit Court, Plymouth District Division. Zachary Baron, 23, of Hebron, charge of operating without a valid license dismissed. More...

STATE POLICE TROOP E LOG

The N.H. State Police Troop E responded to following calls for service between June 1 and June 7. Police charged Angela A. Wilmot, 36, of Parsonsfield, Maine, with operating after suspension. More...

Entertainment

Photo

Full Story

Distant mom now reaching out refuses to admit past abuse

DEAR ABBY: When I was a child, my mother — a bipolar schizophrenic — abused me. At 12, I decided I had had enough of her mental and physical abuse. A family friend helped me to leave and be placed with my father. More...

Flag flying at its best

Dear Readers: July Fourth is only a few days away, and many of us will choose to fly an AMERICAN FLAG to support the United States’ Independence Day. Here are some guidelines to follow when displaying a flag: More...