When filing your taxes, there are ways to minimize your taxable income — commonly known as a tax write-off. While many people have heard of tax write-offs, they may not be sure how to take them.
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PLYMOUTH — Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-Free Youth, Inc. Executive Director Deb Naro will retire later this month.
ALTON — Holly Brown received a special proclamation of achievement from New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and a declaration from Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Sherman Packard, upon retirement and in recognition of her 30 years of service as director of Gilman Library in Alton.
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank donated $2,000 to support the Mount Washington Observatory, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing understanding of the natural systems which create Earth’s weather and climate.
CONCORD — Leadership New Hampshire has opened applications for its Class of 2027. Leaders from across sectors and across the state are encouraged to apply for New Hampshire’s statewide leadership program.
WOLFEBORO — A small local business with a big heart is looking for a new owner. Kathy Fairman, present owner of the Wolfeboro Trolley Company, has confirmed the Molly the Trolley business is for sale.
GILFORD — Wicked Cool Mechanical, a locally owned commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor serving New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, has relocated its operations to a new facility at 21 Meadowbrook Lane in Gilford.
Extra work hours in the week can mean extra pay. Now, it can also mean a new tax benefit you can claim on your return come tax time. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a federal income tax exemption on designated amounts of qualifying overtime pay.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 and includes sweeping changes to family-focused tax benefits. For families, the OBBBA means increases in certain tax credits, new savings opportunities, and expanded eligibility for existing benefits. These changes could impact how much file…
MEREDITH — The Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $116,539 in grants to 53 local nonprofit organizations. Of this total, $100,539 was granted to 37 local agencies and $16,000 was distributed to 16 local food pantries to help combat food inse…
MEREDITH — Tickets are still available for The Greater Meredith Program 2026 Annual Meeting, Meredith in Motion: Celebrating Progress, Shaping the Future on Thursday, Jan. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Church Landing Ballroom.
CONCORD — Gary Dionne announced his retirement from Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Dionne has served families in the Lakes Region area for 32 years as a financial advisor.Â
LACONIA — The Belknap County Board of Commissioners appointed Carina Park as the new Belknap County Administrator, effective Jan. 20.
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank recently recognized President Marcus Weeks for 30 years of dedicated service. Born and raised in the Lakes Region, Weeks began his banking career in 1995 as a student teller at MVSB’s Center Harbor Office. Over the past three decades, he has grown alo…
LACONIA — A familiar face in the Lakes Region is stepping into the national spotlight.
LACONIA — The Irwin Automotive Group is using multiple methods to give back this holiday season.Â



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