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Democrats in New Hampshire's 2nd District race highlight issue of abortion
CONCORD, N.H. — The Democrats running for Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District focused on reproductive rights Monday, the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The Dobbs decision overturned the nearly five-decade status quo on abortion. Democratic candidate Maggie Goodlander held a...
Daily Sun earns investigative, podcast honors in NH Press Association 2023 contest
MANCHESTER — Three journalists from The Laconia Daily Sun were honored Thursday night during the New Hampshire Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Banquet for outstanding achievements in the year 2023, held at the Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. Reporter Adam Drapcho and Editor Julie Hirshan Hart...
SUN Bucks benefit now available to help Maine families feed their kids during summer months
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — School is out for Maine students, and while a lot of families will take advantage of the warm weather and time off for vacation, it also means some kids can't take advantage of free school meals. Many districts have long-established summer food programs, where eligible students...
Fresh Coat for First Responders: New Hampshire Fire Station Gets a Makeover by California Paints
ICP Group, under its California Paints banner, has contributed to the renewal of the Weirs Beach fire station in Laconia, New Hampshire. This effort not only improved the station's functionality and appearance but also highlighted ICP's strong ties to Laconia, a place many of its employees call home. The Laconia...
Interlakes Summer Theatre to open with Disney’s ‘Newsies’
MEREDITH — The Interlakes Summer Theatre will open its 17th season with Disney’s “Newsies” on July 3 at 7:30 p.m. Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”
Meredith Historical Society presents ‘Ebenezer Smith: Town, State, and Country Founding Father’
MEREDITH — The Meredith Historical Society continues its 2024 Speaker Series with a second program on the individual considered the town’s founder and guiding light. Ebenezer Smith: Town, State, and Country Founding Father is an original program that will be presented by executive board member Rudy VanVeghten on Tuesday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m. It is the sequel to a program presented in April focusing on the early life of this Meredith luminary.
Nashua Man Arrested for Vermont Bank Robbery
A 38-year-old Nashua man who allegedly robbed a Vermont bank and took off in a stolen car is in custody after a police chase in the White Mountains. Police say Barry English entered the Passumpsic Savings Bank in Newport Monday. He handed the teller a note saying he was armed...
Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction to host second annual Christmas in July on M/S Mount Washington
LACONIA — For the second year, the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will host a Christmas in July event on Mount Washington on Thursday, July 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to raise funds for local children and families in need. Tickets cost $66 and include a three-hour...
Accessible Leavitt Park reopens Monday
The grand reopening of the Leavitt Park Playground was held in Lakeport on Monday afternoon. The playground has a new ground covering of mostly wood mulch, and also has several elements accessible by people who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs. The playground renovation cost over $300,000 in total and the deconstruction and reconstruction of the playground took about two months. Ward 5 City Councilor Steven Bogert, Finance Director Glenn Smith, Director of Recreation & Facilities Amy Lovisek, Fire Chief Tim Joubert, and City Manager Kirk Beattie attended the reopening ceremony.
Lone gunman robs bank in Waterboro, no one hurt
WATERBORO (WGME) -- The York County Sheriff's Office says a lone gunman robbed the Gorham Savings Bank on Sokokis Trail in Waterboro Wednesday. Police say the robbery happened just before 2 p.m. There were several bank employees and one customer in the bank at the time. Police say nobody was...
Officials searching for suspect in York County bank robbery
WATERBORO, Maine — State and federal officials are trying to identify a suspect in a bank robbery in York County on Wednesday. It happened shortly before 2 p.m. at the Gorham Savings Bank at 11 Sokokis Trail in Waterboro, York County Sheriff William King said in a press release.
Major marijuana grow op busted in Parsonsfield
PARSONSFIELD — In a coordinated early morning raid, Maine State Police, along with agents from the Office of Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Maine Office of Cannabis clearly (OCP), executed a search warrant at a residence suspected of housing an illegal marijuana cultivation operation. The...
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