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Sex shop on Union Ave. runs right into red light
LACONIA — The Zoning Board of Adjustment last night refused to overrule the decision of Planning Director Shanna Director to prohibit Dave Byer from operating a sexually oriented business at 570 Union Avenue because, contrary to the zoning ordinance, it would be within 500 feet of four residential properties.Seeking to overcome Saunder's decision, Byer requested a variance from the ZBA. Although the board was unanimously agreed to deny the variance, it voted to refer the drafting of its decision to the city attorney and table the matter until its next meeting on July 15.Byer, the owner of Capital City Pawnbrokers... Read more
Rec Commission conceptually OK with dog park in South End
LACONIA — The Parks and Recreation Commission last night said it approves conceptually of a non-profit operated dog park on city-owned property on a rectangular tract of land between the dead end of Spruce Street and Growtth Road.Brie Elliot of the Happy Tails Dog Park…
51 Motorcycle Week arrests was a record low in Laconia
LACONIA — With attendance dampened by wet and threatening weather, the 90th running of Motorcycle Week was the most orderly in recent memory as police counted only 51 arrests.Captain Matt Canfield, commander of the operations division, said that the 95 arrests at the rally a…
Muskrats tied for 1st after win at Newport
NEWPORT, RI — The Laconia Muskrats moved into a tie for first place in the Eastern Division of the New England Collegiate Baseball League last night with a 7-1 win over the Newport Gulls. Laconia and Mystic (Conn.) are now tied atop the standings with…
Letters
Obama won't support any treaty that infringes on 2nd Amendme…
To the editor,When contributors to this forum reference Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, and the Tea Party as the sources of their facts I become very suspect. In recent letters, writers have been claiming that the Obama Administration intends to force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for U.S. citizens through a United Nations treaty.Often referenced in these letters is the U.N. SMALL Arms Treaty — there is no such thing. There is,... Read more
Career Partnership Program pro…
To The Daily Sun,The Career Partnership Program (CPP) is an integral part of the Greater Meredi…
Supposition that no insurance …
To the editor,I haven't written a letter to the editor in awhile but I had to respond to a lett…
Here are 8 general attributes …
To The Daily Sun,With the announcement of Mayor Seymour's intent not to run for re-election, th…
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…
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