Local News from Laconia, Belmont, Gilford, Meredith and the other towns of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.

LACONIA — The Granite State Democracy Tour will make a stop at Belknap Mill on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include community experts to discuss elections, representation and the legislative process as well as a knitted New Hampshire Statehouse.

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It’s hard to remember that only 10 weeks ago, the American economy was quite good, our foreign relations were on the whole positive, we were on the way to dealing with climate change with subsidies for wind and solar energy, and we still lived in a democracy.

Apr 9, 2025 · LACONIA — The restorative justice and court diversion department has over 60 current cases, and will be working with local students for alternative disciplinary consequences as well, county commissioners heard during their meeting on Monday night.

6 days ago · Children engaged with a firetruck and ambulance and enjoyed storytime with Gilford firefighter Brandon Flanagan at a touch-a-truck event during National Library Week at Gilford Public Library on Wednesday morning.

Oct 1, 2024 · The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services designates Laconia as an "exceptionally medically underserved population," owing to “unusual local conditions” which create a barrier to the access to or availability of personal health services.

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Feb 26, 2025 · Danielle Hocker brings a trash can in from the curb on Spring Street in Laconia on Wednesday afternoon, as snow-capped mountains can be seen behind Hocker. After warmer mid-week temperatures

Mar 11, 2025 · The estimated cost of these improvements is $81,000 to be funded through the existing balance of the TIF. They’ll complete landscaping at Rotary and Stewart parks, at City Hall near the Belknap Mill, near Bootlegger’s Outlet and MC Cycle & Sport, and will also plant tulips.