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By ADAM DRAPCHO

If you were in charge of an ice fishing derby, a sled dog race or a pond hockey tournament, few words would warm your heart as much as the phrase “arctic blast.” That’s exactly what the region has been experiencing since the start of January, and it has brought smiles to the faces of those who organize some of the Lakes Region’s iconic winter activities.

By ADAM DRAPCHO

A judge will decide whether Sherry Connor, who stands accused of causing the death of her 5-year-old grandson in 2019, should be released from pretrial detention.A judge will decide whether Sherry Connor, who stands accused of causing the death of her...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

MELVIN VILLAGE — On Wednesday morning, Sean McGovern and Emily Badger, visiting from Kentucky, parked their vehicle and took a short walk, then climbed a twisting wooden staircase so they could savor a view of Lake Winnipesaukee. It’s an experience...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

If one were to take a snapshot of local tourism at the height of the season, it would look sunny, with full lodgings and attractions. But that picture would fail to capture a summer start that worried some local business owners — and those worries...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

The sale of the former home of Camp Menotomy, a summer camp operated by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, went under agreement almost as quickly as it was advertised for sale.The site, which for generations had served as a summer camp for...

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For a certain kind of person, they can only think of a challenge so many times before they’re compelled to attempt it. Nathan Lamarre is that kind of person, and the challenge stuck in his brain is running around Lake Winnipesaukee.Lamarre’s best...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

 Police are investigating an apparent burglary at American Legion Post 33, in which thousands of dollars, intended for charitable purposes, was taken.Sgt. William Goulet, Meredith Police, said the break-in appears to have occurred sometime between...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

This summer, for the first time in seven decades, the screens at the Weirs Drive-In will stay dark, as the owner said she doesn’t have the energy to run the business for another season.“I’m going to be 86 years old, it’s too much for me to run it by...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

Saturday night was playing out like a nightmare for Steve Southworth, general manager of the Flying Monkey theater. He had a nearly full house, and the headliner’s second set was just starting, when an employee reported smelling something...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

It’s been a weird winter, with mild and rainy weather confounding people who try to organize traditional winter activities. It turns out that the warmer winters have also led to changes in the behaviors of at least one animal: loons.Biologists at the...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

The 95th World Championship Sled Dog Derby will have to wait until next year, as the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club has announced that conditions are not suitable for a race this year.The event, which draws mushers and sled dog teams from across the U.S....

By ADAM DRAPCHO

LACONIA — In a prior era, Weirs Boulevard was lined with small businesses offering tourists accommodations — a small space to rest at the end of a long day of visiting shops, beaches or other local attractions. These “cottage colonies,” as they were...

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MEREDITH — An ice fisher who fell through the ice was able to catch the attention of a man out walking his dog, a stroke of fortune that likely saved his life on Tuesday.Meredith Fire Chief Ken Jones said his department was called for an ice rescue...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

LACONIA — When the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival first came to the city in 2015, downtown was struggling, with about half of the storefronts vacant and the Colonial Theatre closed.Eight years later, downtown is vibrant and the Colonial is hosting...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

BARNSTEAD — It’s now been a week since Ashley Turcotte was last seen. That seven days has included cold nights and a winter storm. Meanwhile, efforts to find her have only accelerated. On Thursday, a search including multiple agencies and volunteers...

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FRANKLIN — Filings from both sides in the lawsuit between the city and a downtown business owner suggest the case is headed for a jury trial.The case, brought by Miriam Kovacs against the city of Franklin, the Franklin Police Department and several...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

FRANKLIN — The two sides of a lawsuit over Franklin’s handling of a civil rights complaint are continuing to negotiate, with a second settlement offer currently being considered by the defendants.The plaintiff, business owner Miriam Kovacs, brought...

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FRANKLIN — Miriam Kovacs, a Central Street business owner who is suing the town over its response to hateful attacks against her restaurant, has offered a settlement deal that is light on cash but heavy on reforms she wishes the city to make.Kovacs,...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

LACONIA — A commuter bus, designed to connect Laconia to Concord, with several stops in between, is set to debut as early as December.The bus line is organized by the Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties, which already operates a...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

LACONIA — The city’s annual revaluation of properties is complete, and property owners who check the city’s website will likely find that their property is now assessed for more than it was last year. However, just because an individual property is...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

The recent appearance of antisemitic graffiti suggests there are some in the region who harbor hostility toward Jewish people and other groups. A vigil, planned for Sunday, Oct. 8, is an opportunity for the community to show support for a vision of a...