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Affordable apartment site once viewed as potential waterfront gem
LACONIA — The prospect of the Laconia Community Area Land Trust (LACLT) constructing affordable apartments on a lot tucked between Union Ave. and the Winnipesaukee River once occupied by a wholesale plumbing and heating supply company, F.W. Webb, does not match the vision city officials had for the property when it last changed hands in 2007. Then, the property was seen as a great location for a classy, waterfront, mixed-use development that would be a shot in the arm for the city's downtown.Linda Harvey, executive director of the LACLT, said yesterday that although plans have been submitted to the Planning... Read more
City played no role in permitting mental health group home on McGratch Street
LACONIA — In the wake of the recent homicide at a local mental health support home on McGrath St. at least one person in the neighborhood said they were distressed to learn the home had changed in 2004 from one of constant supervision to one…
Got Lunch! Laconia begins 3rd summer thinking about former volunteer Lily Johnson
LACONIA — Got Lunch! Laconia kicked off its third summer of delivering lunch items to city school children Wednesday morning by dedicating year's program to Lily Johnson, a 14-year-old Laconia Middle School student, who died after being struck by a car on the Messer Street…
Rain held down Bike Week attendance some but St. Clair describes rally as 'fine'
LACONIA — "It was fine," said Charlie St. Clair, executive director of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association, of the 90th running of the country's oldest motorcycle rally. "The weather hurt us with the attendance we expected, but everyone who came had a really good time."St.…
Letters
Food stamps, no. But money for rich, non-working farmers, ye…
To the editor,Congressman Stephan Fincher and his family of Tennessee loves the farm bill so much. They are the 7th generation of reciprients of this bill for working and non-working farmers. Some don't even have to grow crops. His family, which needs the money, has gotten over $3.5 million from 1999 to 2012. In 2012, they got a direct payment of $70,000, which might have been not to grow anything but that list is not... Read more
Why should N.H. take advice fr…
To The Daily Sun,Have you seen N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg's recent anti-gun ad? It features a guy in …
Belmont & Daily Sun have t…
To The Daily Sun,Re:William and Carolyn McDonough article about the Town of Belmont:We are loca…
It's time for common sense; do…
To the editor, The Opechee Park Clubhouse project is a low 18th on the Capital I…
Columns
Jim Hightower - Repeal the Patriot Act
It's back. The Patriot Act — that grotesque, ever-mutating, hydra-headed monstrosity from the Bush-Cheney Little Shop of Horrors — has risen again, this time with an added twist of Orwellian intrusiveness from the Obamacans.Since 2006, Team Bush, and then Team Obama, have allowed the little-known, hugely powerful National Security Agency to run a daily dragnet through your and my phone calls — all on the hush-hush, of course, not informing us spyees. Now exposed, leaders... Read more
Pat Buchanan - Obama tiptoes t…
Barack Obama has just taken his first baby steps into a war in Syria that may define and destro…
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…
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
6-20-13 Calendar
Awakening Within Sufi teaching class presented by the Heart of the Lakes Sufi Center. 7 p.m. in the Alliance Room of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia, 172 Pleasant Street, Laconia. For more information call 832-3550.Gilford Public Library events. Brown Bag Book Discussion 12:30-1:30 p.m. Conversational French 3:30-4:30 p.m. Evening Book Discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m. Crafter's Corner 6-7:30 p.m.Events at the Meredith Public Library. Intro to PC's 9-10 a.m. Knotty Knitters 10 a.m. to noon. The... Read more
6-19-13 Calendar
Program on "Building Covered Bridges" sponsored by the Ashland Historical Society. 7 p.m. in th…
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…
Announcements
5 on 5 tournament organized in memory of Lily Johnson and su…
LACONIA — Laconia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a 5 on 5 basketball tournament in memory of Lily Johnson and support of Allyssa Miner. The tournament is being held June 20-23 at Leavitt Park.The double-elimination tournament features two divisions. Players 15 years and younger will play in the Younger Division, all other teams will compete in the Older Division. Games will be played with 16 minute halves.Spectators will also be able to participate by... Read more
071913LRCCSpaulding: 2X LRCC S…
LACONIA — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) General Motors Automotive Service Education Pro…
071713LegionScholarships (108)
LACONIA — The American Legion Post 1 in Laconia awarded five scholarships to graduating Laconia…
062813LACTForeclosure
LACONIA — The Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) is offering the a free default and fore…
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…