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Belknap County interest in Medicare rehab biz opoosed by Catholic Charities
Matt Logue, director of the nursing home, projects that, the program, which would be provided by independent contractors, would generate $400,000 in additional revenue, enough to cover the cost of the services and return a net gain of $200,000. Mark Lehrman of New Hampshire Catholic Charities, which owns and operates the St.
Winnipesaukee watershed association looking to raise its profile
The reception will be held at the club, located at 12 Nancy's Way, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The first of the two "Meet and Greet" receptions will be held on May 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center on White Oaks Road in Laconia.
Driving lesson turns into car accident in Laconia
Police said a vehicle being driven by the girl, with her father providing advice and guidance, drove into the opposite lane of Gilford Avenue just after 11 a.m. Sunday and hit a vehicle that was stopped in traffic.
Pending polygraph, apparent Winni Derby winner says he caught salmon off Welch's Island
Winni Derby "Victor Apparent" Dakota Wright, at right, stands with Winni Derby chair Diane LaBrie at the derby's award ceremony Sunday.
Judge rules former NH Senate candidate must pay ex-wife, lawyer $20,000
A judge has ordered a city man who ran for state Senate last year to pay at least $20,000 to his ex-wife and her attorney in a divorce dispute.
Fishermen say lie-detector test keeps Winni Derby honest
The introduction of a polygraph machine to verify the honesty of the winner of this year's Winni Derby salmon contest was a good idea, participants in the derby said Saturday.
Attractions: Mount Washington Auto Road
A trip up the Mt. Washington Auto Road is always a memorable experience, and with so many different ways to enjoy the journey, no two trips are the same.
Cost of treatment can differ greatly between hospitals
For the first time, the government is publicly revealing how much hospitals charge, and the differences are astounding: Some bill tens of thousands of dollars more than others for the same treatment.
House joint committee will vote on casino bill Wednesday
House budget writers expect to vote Wednesday on a bill legalizing one casino in the state of New Hampshire.
The garden between the sidewalk and the foundation of the house was approximately two feet wide and 15 feet long.
N.H. man accused of brandishing gun at drivers
Twenty-one-year-old Scott Coburn of Laconia was arrested following the incident Sunday night on a reckless conduct charge.
A little rain helps, but fire officials say we need more
The rain that fell Wednesday may have spoiled a string of beautiful spring days, but it was welcomed by fire safety officials in the state who have been fighting what has become a difficult spring fire season.
Readers Respond: Getting the lead out
The following letters were in response to an article about reform of the EPA's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.
Flashing yellow school zone signs planned at intersection where Laconia girl was struck and killed
City officials are moving quickly to place signage warning motorists they may encounter students as they approach the intersection of Messer Street and Opechee Street, where Lily Johnson lost her life and Alyssa Miner was severely injured when they were struck by an SUV last month.
Laconia sex offender indicted on rape charges
A 64-year-old convicted sexual offender is now facing charges of rape, with police accusing him of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled man.
NASWA Resort Announces 4th Annual NASWA Fishing Invitational
Laconia, New Hampshire From May 16th to May 19th, The NASWA Resort will be celebrating their annualNASWA Fishing Invitational, which coincides with the 31st annual Winni Derby.
Two seriously injured in Laconia accident
Police and fire personnel were dispatched to 2889 Parade Road at 4:49 p.m. on a report of a single-car crash.
15 towns fight five-alarm brush fire in the Weirs
Laconia Fire Capt. Bob Landry said about seven acres are burning between Weirs Boulevard and White Oaks Road, in a wooded area behind the Racquet Club.
Lowell man portrayed in movie charged with spitting on N.H. police Sgt.
A Lowell man who was portrayed as one of Dicky Eklund's friends in the movie The Fighter is being held on $1,000 cash bail in a county jail charged with spitting in the face of a Belmont, New Hampshire police sergeant.
Musical humorist Charles Ross Taggart recalled in Laconia show
For more than 40 years, beginning in 1895, musical humorist Charles Ross Taggart performed in lyceum and Chautauqua circuits throughout the United States, making 40 recordings with the Victor, Edison and Columbia companies and appeared in a 1923 Phono-Film "talkie." Living history presenter and fiddler Adam Boyce of Vermont brings the celebrated ... (more)