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240-Year-Old Grocery Store in New Hampshire Still Going Strong
That was a dumb question. That is an enormous amount of time for anything, especially for a business. For 243 years, The Old Country Store and Museum in Moultonboro, New Hampshire, has held the title of oldest grocery store in the great state of New Hampshire. What's even more impressive,...
Celebrate Laconia brings overhead lighting to Canal Street
DOWNTOWN — The first phase of a two-year project to string lights above city streets, drawing attention to local businesses and providing a unique spectacle, is nearing completion. Celebrate Laconia, an organization dedicated to promoting the city's cultural and economic development, finished stringing a system of lights high above...
3 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Housing, Climate Change, Education
PLYMOUTH – Three Democratic candidates for governor took the stage Monday evening to introduce themselves to Plymouth area voters and discuss their priorities if elected. Much of the focus was on creating affordable housing, ensuring reproductive rights but there was also discussion on gerrymandering, climate change and voting rights.
Dawn Johnson: Running to represent Laconia and keep NH the 'Live Free or Die' state
My name is Dawn Johnson and I am a Republican candidate for the State of New Hampshire House of Representatives, Laconia District 5. The reason I am running is to keep New Hampshire the “Live Free or Die” state and I promise to work tirelessly to represent the citizens of Laconia.
Meredith Public Library plans shark week activities
MEREDITH — The staff of the Meredith Public Library recently designated July 20-27 as Meredith Shark Week. They’ve created several events for the public to celebrate sharks. Meredith Shark Week begins on Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m. with the first event titled Hooked on Sharks: Dr. Furey...
Proposal to add road funding removed from Franklin city budget before it passes
FRANKLIN — The Franklin City Council voted down a proposal to add $500,000 in capital reserve funds to the tax-capped budget at their meeting Monday night, in a 7-2 vote. The original draft of the fiscal year 2025 budget did pass that night with a 6-3 vote. Ward 3 Councilor Valerie Blake, Ward 2 Councilor Olivia Zink, and Ward 1 Councilor George Dzujna voted against it.
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