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Pleasant Street School principal returning to Moultonborough - 530
LACONIA — Pleasant Street Elementary School Principal Kathleen D'Haene has resigned and will be returning to Moultonborough Central School, where Principal Dawn Alexander-Tapper recently resigned.D'Haene served as assistant principal at Moultonborough Central School before coming to Laconia three years ago, when she replaced Charles Dodson.Laconia Assistant Superintendent of Schools Terry Fostern told the Laconia School Board last night that she has met with staff at Pleasant Street and that the administration is looking in-house to fill the position, if possible. She said the administration will start advertising for candidates next week.''We're looking at the leadership team and have had individual... Read more
Meredith poised to finally allow Enhanced 9-1-1 Addressing System
MEREDITH — Ninety-percent of the municipalities in the state and 10 of the 11 in Belknap County are mapped by the New Hampshire Division of Emergency Services and Communications (DESC) according to the Enhanced 9-1-1 Addressing System. But, not Meredith. Following a presentation to the…
Exhaust leak forces armored van to take a long break at McDonald's
MEREDITH — A armored van bringing cash from the Mt. Washington Valley to Massachusetts unexpectedly spent several hours in the McDonald's parking lot here on Tuesday evening. According to police, an apparent exhaust system leak into the cab resulted in one of the employees of…
Developers want to put cluster of 14 homes on 5.6 acres across street from Laconia Country Club
LACONIA — The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) this week deferred a decision on a request for a variance that would enable as many as 14 housing units to be built on a waterfront lot at 640 Elm Street of 5.6 acres, just more than…
Letters
Please consider financial support for Laconia's Multicultura…
To the editor,A little over a month from now, Downtown Laconia will come alive with the 12th Annual Multicultural Festival. This is such a great event but, like many events, it takes a village to pull it off successfully. I hope many businesses and individuals that have not yet stepped up consider a sponsorship or donation to help defray costs.Each year the organizers strive for the best in entertainment in Rotary Park that reflects authentic... Read more
Obama won't support any treaty…
To the editor,When contributors to this forum reference Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, and the Tea Pa…
Career Partnership Program pro…
To The Daily Sun,The Career Partnership Program (CPP) is an integral part of the Greater Meredi…
Local post offices being used …
To The Daily Sun,An anti-wind farm campaigner yesterday stated that she believes the Newfound L…
Columns
Pat Buchanan - Obama tiptoes toward war
Barack Obama has just taken his first baby steps into a war in Syria that may define and destroy his presidency. Thursday, while he was ringing in Gay Pride Month with LGBT revelers, a staffer, Ben Rhodes, informed the White House press that U.S. weapons will be going to the Syrian rebels.For two years Obama has stayed out of this sectarian-civil war that has consumed 90,000 lives. Why is he going in now?The White House... Read more
Froma Harrop - Medicare blowin…
Little victories in curbing health care costs can add up. In truth, they seem little only next …
Jim Hightower - Let us commenc…
Ironically, June is both the month of the summer solstice and of America's biggest annual blizz…
Michelle Malkin - To Obama, 's…
Welcome to Opposite World again. As the U.S. Senate geared up for the Gang of Eight illegal ali…
Sports
Nyhan appearing in trio of all-star games this summer
LACONIA — Though he only spent part of his high school career at Laconia High, having transferred from a private school, Graham Nyhan quickly established himself as a standout athlete for the Sachems. He graduated on Sunday and plans to matriculate to Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., where he's been offered scholarships for both his baseball and football abilities.Before he heads off to college, though, Nyhan will have a few notable opportunities to represent his... Read more
Belmont lacrosse girls' succes…
How does a team follow up a successful 2013 season? After posting a 9-3-1 record, one might&nbs…
Laconia U11's roll into State …
The Laconia Sachems U11 Lacrosse team capped off an undefeated season with two victories over t…
Lakes Region softball players …
GILFORD — Several Lakes Region high school softball players were named to the 2013 All State Te…
Weddings
Engagement-Partaledis-Hartford
Adam Partaledis and Hilary HartfordFaye Hartford of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Hilary Faye Hartford to Adam John Partaledis, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Partaledis of Peabody, Ma. Hilary is a 2003 graduate of Gilford Middle High School and a 2007 graduate of Keene State College. She obtained her Masters Degree in 2010 from Southern New Hampshire University. She is currently employed as a Substance Abuse... Read more
Anniversary: Vinzi
Rocco and Barbara Vinzi Rocco and Barbara J. Vinzi (Rocky and B.J.), formerly of Worcester, Ma…
Anniversary-Hynes
Daniel and Dorothy HynesDaniel and Dorothy Hynes will celebrate their 5th Wedding Anniversary o…
Anniversary-Murtagh
George and Ruth MurtaghGeorge and Ruth Murtagh of Gilford, are celebrating their 74th Anniversa…
Calendar of Events
6-19-13 Calendar
Program on "Building Covered Bridges" sponsored by the Ashland Historical Society. 7 p.m. in the Old Ashland School in Ashland. Hall Memorial Library happenings. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Arts and Crafts featuring cave/pod paintings 3:30 p.m.Plymouth Area Democrats monthly meeting featuring nationally known political scientist, UNH Professor Dante Scala. 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center. For more information call 968-7105.Open house and ribbon cutting for the New Hampton Family Practice during... Read more
6-17-13 Calendar
Hall Memorial Library happenings. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons 5 p.m. Monday Bookie…
6-16-13 Calendar
Monthly breakfast buffet at the Mason's of Winnipisaukee Lodge in Alton. 7-11 a.m. Line Dancing…
6-9-13 Calendar
Voices Against Violence benefit show. 3 p.m. at Mame's Restaurant in Meredith.Kids' Day at Bean…
Announcements
062113 Book & Bake Sale at Gilmanton Iron Works Library…
GILMANTON — The Gilmanton Iron Works Library will hold its first Book and Bake Sale of the season on Saturday, June 22 starting at 9:30 a.m. This historic library, locatedat 10 Elm Street, will offer special books, videos, and DVDs, as well as a wide variety of baked goods, sweets, and other treats."Many people return every year to our Bake Sale," explains Susannah Chance, president of the Gilmanton Iron Works Library Association. "They come looking... Read more
Pyrography Workshop Offered Sa…
MEREDITH — "Pyrography: Drawing With Fire" with Jessie O'Brien on Monday, June 24 from 7-8 p.m.…
U.S. Cellular Holding Free Dev…
TILTON — Have you ever wondered how to use all of the features on your smartphone, or per…
062113 Humane Society Holding …
LACONIA — The New Hampshire Humane Society will host their Summer Adopt A Thon, Saturday, June …
Births
Parker Jonathan Ashton
Parker Jonathan AshtonParker Jonathan Ashton was born on January 4, 2013 at 3:37 p.m. at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, to Laura Dunn and Ryan Ashton of Laconia. He weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Cal and Tammy Dunn, Jr. of Laconia. The maternal great grandparents are Anita Dunn of Laconia and Harry and Thelma Bean of Gilford. The paternal grandparents are Jim and Cheryl Barnes... Read more
Harper Sue Seager
Harper Sue Seager was born on December 28, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. Sh…
Croy Aldin Danforth
Croy Aldin DanforthCroy Aldin Danforth was born to Jessica St. Gelais and Michael Danforth of L…
Birth: Jackson Kai Jacobs
Jackson Kai JacobsMaj. Nathan and Jennifer Jacobs of Haleiwa, HI are pleased to announce the bi…
People
Happy 50th Birthday Derek Cote
You will always be our HONOR ManLove,Your Family Read more
Shafique Welcomed as a New Mem…
Sonya ShafiqueSonya Shafique of Gilford, New Hampshire has accepted membership in the National …
Birthday-Blake
Corey James BlakeLordy Lordy! Look Who's 40! Happy Birthday from your Loving Family!
Remember America's Veterans
The Laconia Daily Sun wishes to thank all of our Veterans and their families for the sacrifices…
Obituaries
Tracy A. Tramontano, 55
GILFORD — Tracy Ann Tramontano, 55, a resident of Gilford for the past 17 years died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a sudden illness. Tracy was born in Presque Isle, Maine, May 29, 1958. She is the daughter of John F. Marrapese and the late Pamela (Horne) Marrapese. Prior to moving to Gilford, Tracy lived in Portsmouth for 20 years. She spent her youth in Franklin and attended... Read more
Andrew 'Drew' C. Bartlett, 27
TUCSON, Ariz. — Andrew Charles Bartlett, known to many simply as Drew, tragically passed away&n…
Michael 'Coach' J. Emond, Sr.,…
LACONIA — Michael James "Coach" Emond, Sr., 65, of 16 Valley Street, died at his home on T…
Bethany M. Gessner Edney, 91
MEREDITH — Bethany M. Gessner Edney, 91 of Meredith and Lancaster, NH passed away on Friday, Ju…