The Granite State was under a tornado watch Thursday afternoon, and while no twisters have been confirmed, the Town of Tuftonboro — notably Cow Island — sustained damage from high winds and torrential rain.

WEIRS BEACH — The wet weather may have kept the numbers down for the Laconia Antique Motorcycle Ride-In, when more than a dozen braved the rain Thursday morning, on motorcycles dating as far back as 1936.

LACONIA — The NazBar & Grill and The NASWA Resort was hopping on Wednesday, when Gov. Kelly Ayotte joined in on the fun to celebrate the 103rd birthday of Laconia Motorcycle Week.

LACONIA — Police Chief Matt Canfield reminded everyone to stay safe on the last weekend of the 103rd Laconia Motorcycle Week, during a press conference Friday morning, at The NASWA Resort.

WEIRS BEACH — Celebrations during the 103rd Laconia Motorcycle Week continue, as The NASWA Resort held the rally’s 103rd birthday party Wednesday night, with Gov. Kelly Ayotte among the local and state leaders in attendance.

MEREDITH — Braden Housden wants to show the world someone with autism can achieve just as much as the next person.

MEREDITH — Bryan Knowlton has a PhD in Broadway, earned through 30 years on New York City stages, prestigious awards for his choreography and extensive teaching at the university level.

LACONIA — The women's motorcycle club Spice and Ice Sisterhood is attending their third Laconia Motorcycle Week this year.

MEREDITH — The weather was about as good as it gets on Saturday, for the Inter-Lakes High School graduates to receive their diplomas, embarking on the first giant step of their adult lives.

For years, Joe Roy has led teams from small car shops in a popular annual competition over who can build the best motorcycle from disassembled parts.