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LACONIA — In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Laconia Public Library has illuminated the building on North Main Street in streaks of red and blue lights, adorned with projected white stars. The building will be lit up at least through Tuesday, July 14, beginning at dusk every eve…
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GILFORD — Richard Grenier will be reuniting with current selectboard members Gus Benavides and Chan Eddy, after defeating Jim McIntire in Tuesday’s town election, to capture a third, non-consecutive term.
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Egan Towle, of Center Harbor, class of 2027, majoring in mechanical engineering; and Rhea Ganchi, of Laconia, class of 2027, majoring in civil engineering, were named to the spring 2026 dean's list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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BELMONT — Paul Frank Blake, 78, of Potter Road, passed away on June 29, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones.
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As we celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, it’s amazing to think our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Spectacular firework shows against stunning backdrops will be occurring everywhere. All sorts of unusual a…
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PLYMOUTH — Concord Hospital Health System is opening Concord Hospital Medical Offices at Plymouth, a new multi-specialty clinic designed to improve access to specialty healthcare services for residents of Plymouth and surrounding communities.
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