Meredith News

LRGHealthcare is set to expand in Franklin, Laconia and Meredith, backed by a federal program.

A company that operates two hospitals and a medical office in New Hampshire is getting a $136.4 million federal loan for expansion and renovation projects.

Plans for a proposed police station have been modified following comments at a public hearing, though town officials still say the initial design is the better one.

The New Hampshire tourism department has started offering special deals to fans of its Facebook page.

Police Chief Mark Pacheco has notified the Select Board of his decision to retire in early January, saying it is time to "turn the page" on his career as leader of the Police Department.

KEY POINTS BACKGROUND: Unable to keep up with payments on the enormous debt it acquired to purchase Verizon land-line business in Northern New England, FairPoint Communications has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The proposed location and cost for a new police station came under fire by town residents, though most agreed the police department was in need of more space.

Inter-Lakes students took a trip to Narnia with this year's senior play production of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe." C.S. Lewis' tale of four siblings who find their way into a magical yet dangerous world was brought to life at the Inter-Lakes Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday.

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Lake Waukewan will be lowered starting in November after discussions between the owner of the Waukewan Dam, the Department of Environmental Services, and lake residents.

Jeanne C. Foote, 90, of Court Street and formerly of Union Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct.

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Sally Walsh, 73, of Broad Avenue in Concord, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at home.

Manchester, NH The energy and excitement around Frank Guinta's 1st District bid for Congress has exploded in the past several weeks, with 399 donors, a strong fundraising report, and 100 County Captains.

State tourism officials are confident the combination of great weather, spectacular fall foliage and modest gasoline prices will bring as many as 590,000 visitors to New Hampshire this Columbus Day weekend.

Daisy Clough White died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at the Edgewood Center in Portsmouth.

Fish, lobster, corn, traditional clams, and a little heat were served up during the 22nd annual Chowderfest at Hesky Park Sunday, to benefit the Lakes Region Conservation Trust.

Property impacts and concerns about lake levels on Waukewan and Winona were addressed during two public informational hearings, part of a process that will lead to state officials taking informal steps to regulate water levels.

Leaf peepers are like mail carriers. Even lousy weather doesn't deter them. Despite this weekend's rain and predictions of more of the same next weekend, tourist traffic has been good this foliage season, said hoteliers and attraction owners yesterday.

Seven wedding guests have been taken to the hospital after fainting or feeling sick at a New Hampshire reception, and safety officials are investigating possible carbon monoxide exposure.