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Belmont village crash sends 2 to LRGH
BELMONT — A three-car accident across near the intersection of Routes 106 and Route 140 and in front of the Fire Station sent two people to the hospital and snarled traffic in the area yesterday at 2:45 p.m.
Cpl. Steve Akerstrom said a minivan was heading out of the Irving Station onto Gilmanton Road where there are two lanes of traffic at that intersection — one for going straight through the light and onto Route 140 and one for making a left turn on to Route 106.
As the van was leaving the parking lot, Akerstron said the car driving in the straight-through lane stopped to let the van out but the car in the left-turn lane didn't and collided with the van as it entered the road.
He said one car was pushed into the car that initially stopped.
Fire Lt. Fred Greene said two people were taken to Lakes Region General Hospital with what he described as non-life threatening injuries.
Belmont Police diverted traffic from the area for about an hour while they investigated the crash.
Cpl. Steve Akerstrom said a minivan was heading out of the Irving Station onto Gilmanton Road where there are two lanes of traffic at that intersection — one for going straight through the light and onto Route 140 and one for making a left turn on to Route 106.
As the van was leaving the parking lot, Akerstron said the car driving in the straight-through lane stopped to let the van out but the car in the left-turn lane didn't and collided with the van as it entered the road.
He said one car was pushed into the car that initially stopped.
Fire Lt. Fred Greene said two people were taken to Lakes Region General Hospital with what he described as non-life threatening injuries.
Belmont Police diverted traffic from the area for about an hour while they investigated the crash.
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 March 2013 02:45
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Police use Humvee to track-down gunshots coming from Liberty Hill
GILFORD — Police yesterday arrested a Tilton man on an outstanding warrant for criminal mischief after responding to a remote area behind Camp Winsheblo on Liberty Hill for a report of gunshots.
Sgt. Corey O'Connor said the department used the military surplus Humvee that was donated to the town to access the remote site.
O'Connor said police found four men shooting at targets. One man, Ryan Kenney, 35, of 251 Main St. Apt. 4 had an outstanding warrant and was taken to the Gilford Police Station where he was processed and released on personal recognizance bail.
O'Connor said police get numerous reports of gunfire in the area and are looking into posting the part of the area that is town property.
Sgt. Corey O'Connor said the department used the military surplus Humvee that was donated to the town to access the remote site.
O'Connor said police found four men shooting at targets. One man, Ryan Kenney, 35, of 251 Main St. Apt. 4 had an outstanding warrant and was taken to the Gilford Police Station where he was processed and released on personal recognizance bail.
O'Connor said police get numerous reports of gunfire in the area and are looking into posting the part of the area that is town property.
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 March 2013 02:42
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Armed bandit hits Tilton antique store
TILTON — Police continue to investigate the armed robbery of a downtown antiques store that happened Thursday just after 5 p.m.
Det. Matthew Dawson said a lone male wearing a ski mask entered the store and, brandishing a handgun, demanded the owner give him the money in the register and the night deposit bag. He also took money from her pocketbook and told he to go into the bathroom and wait.
"It's crazy," said Dawson who noted this is the fourth armed robbery in the past year in Tilton. "We've had two at LaChances, one at the Big Apple and now this one."
Police had made arrests in all three of the aforementioned robberies.
The man was described as between 5-feet 8-inches and 6-feet tall, white, and wearing jeans and a dark jacket. He fled in an unknown direction.
Ella's Antique and Consignment is a small store in the middle of Main Street in Tilton. Just a few doors from the Tilton Town Hall, Dawson noted that the chief's cruiser was parked on School Street while he was attending a Selectman's meeting at the time of the robbery.
Dawson said the victim was very shaken but was not injured.
Dawson said they are investigating a number of leads and ask anyone with any information to call the Tilton Police at 286-4442.
Det. Matthew Dawson said a lone male wearing a ski mask entered the store and, brandishing a handgun, demanded the owner give him the money in the register and the night deposit bag. He also took money from her pocketbook and told he to go into the bathroom and wait.
"It's crazy," said Dawson who noted this is the fourth armed robbery in the past year in Tilton. "We've had two at LaChances, one at the Big Apple and now this one."
Police had made arrests in all three of the aforementioned robberies.
The man was described as between 5-feet 8-inches and 6-feet tall, white, and wearing jeans and a dark jacket. He fled in an unknown direction.
Ella's Antique and Consignment is a small store in the middle of Main Street in Tilton. Just a few doors from the Tilton Town Hall, Dawson noted that the chief's cruiser was parked on School Street while he was attending a Selectman's meeting at the time of the robbery.
Dawson said the victim was very shaken but was not injured.
Dawson said they are investigating a number of leads and ask anyone with any information to call the Tilton Police at 286-4442.
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 March 2013 02:32
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Boat show this weekend at Gilford Hills
GILFORD — For the first time in a long time, the Lake Winnipesaukee area will host a boat show. The N.H. Lakes Region Boat Show will be held today and tomorrow at the Gilford Hills Indoor Tennis Club, and will feature many of the local businesses that cater to the wet set.
The show is organized by Premier Events and the New Hampshire Marine Trades Association. Doors will be open today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., extended hours to accommodate spring skiers, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The admission fee is $7.
According to Tim James, executive director of Premier Events, the Lakes Region hasn't had a boat show since the early 1980s, and he's hoping this weekend's event will become a yearly happening for the region and as anticipated as the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby and the Timberman Triathlon at Gunstock.
James said the show will feature about a dozen local marinas, who will fill the tennis club with powerboats, personal water craft and kayaks. There will also be a section of the floor dedicated to fishing, AutoServ is bringing vehicles capable of towing boats. There will also be a caricature artist and a masseuse on hand, and WLNH radio will be broadcasting live on both days.
At least one person will be going home from the show with a new boat. A raffle of a boat, proceeds from the raffle tickets will benefit the Laconia Ice Arena, will be held. Only 700 tickets will be sold at $50 each, said James. There will also be other give-aways throughout the weekend.
"I'm trying to make it so that when they come here, it feels like an event," said James. "We're trying to make it a long-term, annual event."
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Paul Marion, an employee of Winnisquam Marine, shines a 19' Crownline boat, one of many at the Gilford Hills Indoor Tennis Club for the NH Lakes Region Boat Show held today and tomorrow. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
The show is organized by Premier Events and the New Hampshire Marine Trades Association. Doors will be open today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., extended hours to accommodate spring skiers, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The admission fee is $7.
According to Tim James, executive director of Premier Events, the Lakes Region hasn't had a boat show since the early 1980s, and he's hoping this weekend's event will become a yearly happening for the region and as anticipated as the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby and the Timberman Triathlon at Gunstock.
James said the show will feature about a dozen local marinas, who will fill the tennis club with powerboats, personal water craft and kayaks. There will also be a section of the floor dedicated to fishing, AutoServ is bringing vehicles capable of towing boats. There will also be a caricature artist and a masseuse on hand, and WLNH radio will be broadcasting live on both days.
At least one person will be going home from the show with a new boat. A raffle of a boat, proceeds from the raffle tickets will benefit the Laconia Ice Arena, will be held. Only 700 tickets will be sold at $50 each, said James. There will also be other give-aways throughout the weekend.
"I'm trying to make it so that when they come here, it feels like an event," said James. "We're trying to make it a long-term, annual event."
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BOAT SHOW and BOAT SHOW 4:
Paul Marion, an employee of Winnisquam Marine, shines a 19' Crownline boat, one of many at the Gilford Hills Indoor Tennis Club for the NH Lakes Region Boat Show held today and tomorrow. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 March 2013 02:29
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