Reader Pics highlights reader-submitted local photos of people, places, events, scenery, or even breaking news. Follow The Laconia Daily Sun on Instagram to see daily Reader Pics. Have a great shot? Email it to us for consideration at readerpics@laconiadailysun.com. Please include as much information as possible about the photo, including who took it, when and where it was taken, who's in it and what's happening. The larger the file the better, and please, no Photoshopping. Let your natural talent speak for itself. We hope you enjoy the photography skills of your neighbors and fellow readers.
Reader Pics: July 6
Christine Egan of Manchester submitted this photo of the McLaughlin and Keriazes families with their decorated ice cream truck golf cart in the annual South Down/Long Bay golf cart parade Saturday. Over 110 decorated golf carts participated.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 15
“Motorcycle Week did not deter the Meredith Sculpture Walk Ground Team from assisting sculptor Binney Meigs installing ‘Ocean Swimmer’ on Main Street,” writes Liz Lapham, who submitted this photo. “When completed, 29 new sculptures will be installed.”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 13
“This is my mom and former Weirs Beach resident Ruth Baer Arnold at the Laconia races in 1948 astride her Indian Arrow motorcycle,” writes Bob Arnold. “She rode 160 miles from Springfield, Massachusetts, to attend the National Motorcycle Races and Gypsy Tour, brought to a permanent home in Laconia in 1938 by her father Fritzie Baer.”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 4
Margie DeSisto of Laconia shared this photo, which she described as "New kids on the block." She wrote, "A few days old, this mama mallard is seen here taking her chicks out in the cold water. She kept bringing them back on shore and laying on them."
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: June 1
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Seaman Matthew Jimino from Tuftonboro performs anti-corrosion maintenance on a .50 caliber gun mount aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. The 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caylen McCutcheon.
- Caylen McCutcheon
Reader Pics: May 26
"We got lazy this winter and put fruit waste in the composter. Grass got long while out of town, so raked cuttings were on top of waste. The bear lifted the top half off and investigated. Lots of muddy paw prints," writes Jan Hooper of Center Harbor.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 26
"We got lazy this winter and put fruit waste in the composter. Grass got long while out of town, so raked cuttings were on top of waste. The bear lifted the top half off and investigated. Lots of muddy paw prints," writes Jan Hooper of Center Harbor.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 24
Tricia and Kevin Larson of Laconia submitted this photo of them celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary at Liliuokalani’s on Paugus Bay. “Thank you, Frank Pasquarello, and your wonderful staff for a wonderful afternoon,” they write.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 3
“After eating birdseed off the ground, this black bear said a polite ‘hello’ to our cat Chloe in the sunroom, and then he quietly ambled off into the woods. We kept a nervous eye on him, but had no issues just letting him move on,” writes Becky Solorzano, who captured this image last week at her house in Campton.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 10
"I was hoping we’d be done with winter photos for awhile," wrote Sue Grant Harris last weekend. "Grateful to our postal carriers, especially this time of year," Grant Harris wrote, of these mailboxes in Gilford.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 8
Sharon Ryan submitted this photo of a scene in March in Meredith. “At first glance I thought I was looking at large stones in the snow. Once I realized it was a group of ducks I stopped to take advantage of this Kodak moment,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 4
Sarah Stanley submitted this photo of U.S. Army veteran Bob Tarr at the baseball opening day party at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton. “Bob recalls opening day as a 10-year-old youth, seeing Jimmie Fox and his favorite, HOF second baseman Bobby Doerr. Fast forward to Opening Day 2023. Now he’s a bonafide, 85-year Red Sox fan,” Stanley writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 1
Historian Warren Huse submitted this postcard from circa 1900 Laconia, published by E.G. Baker & Co., stationers on Main Street. “Of particular note is the elevated railway with steam locomotive, several hot air balloons and a dirigible, a sightseeing bus and the entrance to a ‘subway to New York,’ along with an actual trolley car of the Laconia Street Railway,” he writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 30
Andrew Trimble submitted this photo of the Wolves U16 hockey team as they head to the national tournament in Buffalo, New York. Pictured with the team are coaches John Guerin and John McKenzie, Merrill Fay, and Trimble, the team’s general manager.
- Ben Welch
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Reader Pics: July 6
Christine Egan of Manchester submitted this photo of the McLaughlin and Keriazes families with their decorated ice cream truck golf cart in the annual South Down/Long Bay golf cart parade Saturday. Over 110 decorated golf carts participated.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: July 5
Sue Harris of Gilford submitted this photo of her family's longtime tradition of building a human pyramid at a "cousins reunion" this weekend.
Reader Pics: July 4
This photo of fireworks at the Weirs to celebrate Independence Day on Monday night was sent by Christy Paquet.
Reader Pics: July 3
"Beautiful night at Waukewan," wrote Brenda Allen, who shared this photo.
Reader Pics: July 2
"While driving a friend home on Thompson Street in Ashland, we passed by these flowers. She told me they do this every year for everyone to enjoy," wrote Carole Felten of Holderness, who shared this photo, taken last week.
Reader Pics: July 1
Maggie Rushbrook from Bristol captured this image of a bee carrying out its pollinating duties earlier this week.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 30
Bob McCarthy submitted this photo of his dog Beau visiting 95-year-old Laconia resident Louise Perry on their evening walk.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 29
Sharon E. Ryan submitted these photos of people dancing in the street to the Annie and the Orphans Tribute Band on Friday in downtown Meredith.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 29
Sharon E. Ryan submitted these photos of people dancing in the street to the Annie and the Orphans Tribute Band on Friday in downtown Meredith.
Reader Pics: June 28
Pat and Mark Weston of Meredith submitted this photo of their daughter-in-law, Bethany Moody, with her dog Riley at the conclusion of the 5K canicross race June 24 at the 2023 Gunstock Trailfest in Gilford.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 27
Lisa Thornton captured a photo of this heron nest Friday on Hermit Lake in Sanbornton.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 26
"Nesting time on Squam Lake," wrote Dave Katz of New Hampton, who took this photo on a loon cruise. "We should see chicks by the end of the month."
Reader Pics: June 25
Claire Posner from Sanbornton took this picture of an indigo bunting in her backyard earlier this month.
Reader Pics: June 24
Jaron Jenkins submitted this photo of The Sweetbloods playing during the Best of the Lakes Region celebration at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford on Wednesday.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 23
Karen Sticht of Meredith submitted this photo of young robins waiting for lunch before flying lessons.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 22
Caitlyn Matthewman of New Hampton captured this photo Sunday of strawberries in bloom.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 21
“We decided not to mow our backyard this year and we have been rewarded with these beautiful wild flowers,” writes Bert Couture of Gilford.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 20
“I put the ‘Deer Crossing’ sign up two years ago to acknowledge what was happening frequently,” writes Joseph Adrignola of Laconia. “Suddenly, no deer near the sign. Now they are back and quite literate!”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 19
"Uncle Sam is on Depot Street in Ashland welcoming bikers for the 100th rally," wrote Lisa Rollins of Ashland, who sent in this photo.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 18
Reader Pics: June 17
Laconia Fire Chief Tim Joubert submitted this photo of the fire department lending a helping hand during the Pleasant Street School’s annual fifth grade barbecue.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 16
Terry Shea of Laconia submitted these photos of a bobcat prowling in his backyard Monday.
Reader Pics: June 16
Terry Shea of Laconia submitted these photos of a bobcat prowling in his backyard Monday.
Reader Pics: June 15
“Motorcycle Week did not deter the Meredith Sculpture Walk Ground Team from assisting sculptor Binney Meigs installing ‘Ocean Swimmer’ on Main Street,” writes Liz Lapham, who submitted this photo. “When completed, 29 new sculptures will be installed.”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 14
Blythe Caruso of Center Harbor submitted this photo of her son, Cohen, who caught (and released) a salmon at their favorite fishing spot.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 13
“This is my mom and former Weirs Beach resident Ruth Baer Arnold at the Laconia races in 1948 astride her Indian Arrow motorcycle,” writes Bob Arnold. “She rode 160 miles from Springfield, Massachusetts, to attend the National Motorcycle Races and Gypsy Tour, brought to a permanent home in Laconia in 1938 by her father Fritzie Baer.”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 12
Erica Rice of Dover shared this photo, writing, "Loved seeing these geese in Paugus Bay. I definitely don’t have my ducks in a row like they do."
Reader Pics: June 11
"Cut down an old cherry tree and ended up with an owl," wrote Bert Couture of Gilford, who sent in this photo.
Reader Pics: June 10
“One of our newly adopted kitties has found her safe space,” writes Rob Emory of Meredith. “Thank you NH SPCA, we love them both!”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 9
Tim Nedeau captured this photo of an all-white squirrel at SL Garden Center in Moultonborough. “He’s become a favorite visitor lately (probably because of staff bringing him a regular supply of peanuts),” he writes.
Reader Pics: June 9
Tim Nedeau captured this photo of an all-white squirrel at SL Garden Center in Moultonborough. “He’s become a favorite visitor lately (probably because of staff bringing him a regular supply of peanuts),” he writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 8
Charlie St. Clair submitted this photo last week of sunset over Lake Opechee in Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 7
Martina Howe of Gilford submitted this photo last week of a butterfly. “You’re a butterfly / And butterflies are free to fly / Fly away, high away, bye-bye,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 6
Ray Belyea captured these photos of a moose meandering around the yard next to Ames Farm Inn in Gilford. “My wife and I have never seen a live moose before (except in a zoo),” he writes.
Reader Pics: June 6
Ray Belyea captured this photo of a moose meandering around the yard next to Ames Farm Inn in Gilford. “My wife and I have never seen a live moose before (except in a zoo),” he writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 5
Susan Merritt sent in this goldfinch photo, taken by Paul Merritt in his yard.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: June 4
Margie DeSisto of Laconia shared this photo, which she described as "New kids on the block." She wrote, "A few days old, this mama mallard is seen here taking her chicks out in the cold water. She kept bringing them back on shore and laying on them."
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: June 3
Christine Luke submitted this photo of a fox pup outside of its den in the Sarah Circle neighborhood of Laconia on Wednesday.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: June 2
Rick Andrews shared these photos from the Gilford Memorial Day parade, taken by John Love.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: June 2
Rick Andrews shared these photos from the Gilford Memorial Day parade, taken by John Love.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: June 1
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Seaman Matthew Jimino from Tuftonboro performs anti-corrosion maintenance on a .50 caliber gun mount aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. The 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caylen McCutcheon.
- Caylen McCutcheon
Reader Pics: May 31
Karen Sticht of Meredith submitted this photo of a visiting heron scratching an itch last week.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 30
“Great finish to street hockey in Laconia,” writes Andrew Trimble. “Team Red won the final game and John McKenzie was awarded the MVP.”
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 29
Shannon Whalen shared this photo of a flag, surrounded by white lilacs, in Center Harbor.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 28
"Our first wild rose," wrote Bert Couture of Gilford, who sent in this photo.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 27
Bob McCarthy submitted this photo of a family of geese next to the Fair Street bridge on the Winnipesaukee River.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 26
"We got lazy this winter and put fruit waste in the composter. Grass got long while out of town, so raked cuttings were on top of waste. The bear lifted the top half off and investigated. Lots of muddy paw prints," writes Jan Hooper of Center Harbor.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 26
"We got lazy this winter and put fruit waste in the composter. Grass got long while out of town, so raked cuttings were on top of waste. The bear lifted the top half off and investigated. Lots of muddy paw prints," writes Jan Hooper of Center Harbor.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 25
“One of the young bluebirds waiting for his papa to bring a tasty worm or grub,” writes Margie DeSisto of Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 24
Tricia and Kevin Larson of Laconia submitted this photo of them celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary at Liliuokalani’s on Paugus Bay. “Thank you, Frank Pasquarello, and your wonderful staff for a wonderful afternoon,” they write.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 23
Sharon Ryan of Meredith submitted these photos of a family of Canadian geese in Hesky Park. “The parents were on guard ensuring no one gets too close to their young ones,” she writes.
Reader Pics: May 23
Sharon Ryan of Meredith submitted these photos of a family of Canadian geese in Hesky Park. “The parents were on guard ensuring no one gets too close to their young ones,” she writes.
Reader Pics: May 23
Sharon Ryan of Meredith submitted these photos of a family of Canadian geese in Hesky Park. “The parents were on guard ensuring no one gets too close to their young ones,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 23
Sharon Ryan of Meredith submitted these photos of a family of Canadian geese in Hesky Park. “The parents were on guard ensuring no one gets too close to their young ones,” she writes.
Reader Pics: May 22
"April showers bring a May shower for Charlie," wrote Jon Hildreth, who sent in this photo.
Reader Pics: May 21
"Spring has sprung," wrote Bob Mathews of Gilford, who took this photo on Varney Point.
Reader Pics: May 20
“It’s been a cold few days, I’m glad I have my yellow jacket!” writes Vicki Teed of Gilford, who submitted this photo.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 19
Sandra McGonagle submitted this photo of boaters on Lake Winnipesaukee with Mount Washington in the distance, as seen from Lincoln Park in Gilford.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 18
Rick Zach of Gilford captured this image at dusk looking from Wolfeboro across to Alton at Rattlesnake Island. “The Canadian forest fire haze has made for some spectacular sunsets,” he writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 17
Seth Evangelho captured this photo of James Montgomery, Bob McCarthy and Bill Martin playing to a full house at the Taylor Community in Laconia on Monday night.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 16
Jaron Jenkins submitted this photo of the moon rising above Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee last week.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 15
"Spring has sprung" on Pleasant Street, wrote Paul Duggan of Laconia, who sent in this photo.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 14
Cristina Alvarez of Laconia shared this photo, describing it as "family time."
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 13
Darcy Doherty of Laconia submitted this photo of her grandson Dylan after a busy day picking out flowers.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 12
Sharon Ryan submitted these photos of artists painting on Sunday at the Meredith on Canvas event.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 12
Sharon Ryan submitted these photos of artists painting on Sunday at the Meredith on Canvas event.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 12
Sharon Ryan submitted these photos of artists painting on Sunday at the Meredith on Canvas event.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 11
Tom White of Belmont submitted this photo of Rainbow Falls in Plymouth during a hike. “The recent rain made for quite a lot of water coming over the falls,” he writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 10
Bert Couture submitted this photo of sunrise over Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford on Tuesday morning.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 9
Andrew Trimble submitted this photo of street hockey at Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia. He said more than 40 kids showed up to the free program on Day 1.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 8
"In honor of the 20th anniversary of Old Man of the Mountain, I painted this image on our corn hole goal platform," wrote Melanie Cisneros of Gilford, who sent in this photo.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 7
"Take me away ... from all this rain," wrote Brenda Allen when sending in this photo, taken earlier this month at Laconia Municipal Airport.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: May 6
Jennifer Anderson submitted this photo of her dog, Iris, taking time to stop and smell the flowers in downtown Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 5
Paulette Caruso submitted this photo of her son, Wolfe, exploring the woods during school vacation and discovered this tree. “Gotta love our gorgeous state!” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 4
“It happened! April showers brought May flowers,” writes Cindi Cote of Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 3
“After eating birdseed off the ground, this black bear said a polite ‘hello’ to our cat Chloe in the sunroom, and then he quietly ambled off into the woods. We kept a nervous eye on him, but had no issues just letting him move on,” writes Becky Solorzano, who captured this image last week at her house in Campton.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 2
Martina Howe submitted this photo last week along the Broads on Lake Winnipesaukee. “The mountains disappear in the early-morning fog on these chilly nights,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: May 1
"Nature's beauty after a heavy rain," wrote Lindsey Bickford of Gilford, who shared this photo.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 30
Jane LaRoche shared this photo of purple finch eggs she found for the second year in the same spot on her porch in Laconia.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 29
“Someone’s been ducked,” writes Brenda Allen, who captured these images of this truck in Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 29
“Someone’s been ducked,” writes Brenda Allen, who captured these images of this truck in Laconia.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 29
“Someone’s been ducked,” writes Brenda Allen, who captured these images of this truck in Laconia.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 28
Debbie Watkins captured this photo outside of Tarbell’s Marine & Island Services at Rattlesnake Landing, Lake Winnipesaukee. “The way we see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 27
Bob McCarthy submitted this photo Tuesday of a Carolina wren on his deck in Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 26
W. Stephen Loughlin captured this photo in his backyard in Laconia last week of a fox relaxing near the edge of the woods.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 25
Amelia Donovan shared this photo of the Laconia Fire Department's salute during the Laconia Little League opening day parade downtown on Saturday.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 24
Jaron Jenkins @jjphotos_nh shared this photo of the beautiful Colonial Theatre in downtown Laconia.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 23
"Late in the afternoon, these three deer have been visiting our front lawn daily," wrote Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith earlier this month. "How graceful they are to watch."
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 23
"Late in the afternoon, these three deer have been visiting our front lawn daily," wrote Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith earlier this month. "How graceful they are to watch."
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 22
Brenda Allen caught this photo of a window washer cleaning up the Lakeport Opera House in Laconia last week.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 21
Betsy Beattie submitted this photo of Marion Santerre, who celebrated her 99th birthday at Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Tilton with four generations of her family.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 20
“I took this picture of narcissus (daffodils) when our cat Tigger wanted to get in on some of the action. The cat said, ‘take a picture of me smelling them,’ so I did!” writes LeRoy Zutter of Belmont.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 19
Larry and Bruce Gordon of Gilford dove in Lake Winnipesaukee the evening of April 13. “Water temperature 37 chilly degrees but a beautiful day and first swim of the season,” they write.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 18
Tony Giamberardino of Meredith submitted this photo of the sunrise reflecting off Lake Winnisquam.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 17
Cindi Cote of Laconia shared this photo, writing, "Pussywillows ... beloved and classic sign of spring."
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 16
"No ice, no wind," wrote Martina Howe, who sent in this photo of happy ducks taken at Ellacoya State Park in Gilford.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 15
Jon Hildreth submitted this photo Tuesday of sunrise over Lake Opechee.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 14
Paul Merritt captured this image of a woodpecker in his backyard in Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 13
Dylan Remenar submitted this photo from the late 1800s or early 1900s of a train that “blew up in Belmont,” according to a handwritten caption on the back.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 12
Brenda Allen captured this image of the sun setting over Paugus Bay on Good Friday as seen from the VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital in Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 12
Brenda Allen captured this image of the sun setting over Paugus Bay on Good Friday as seen from the VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital in Laconia.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 11
Tom Stankosky submitted this photo Monday of an uninvited guest on his deck in Meredith.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 10
"I was hoping we’d be done with winter photos for awhile," wrote Sue Grant Harris last weekend. "Grateful to our postal carriers, especially this time of year," Grant Harris wrote, of these mailboxes in Gilford.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 9
"Spring flowers in Belmont’s Penstock Park," wrote Patrick Golden when sending in this photo.
Reader Pics: April 8
Sharon Ryan submitted this photo of a scene in March in Meredith. “At first glance I thought I was looking at large stones in the snow. Once I realized it was a group of ducks I stopped to take advantage of this Kodak moment,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 7
Bob McCarthy submitted this photo of Billy Martin, Beau and himself at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton on Monday.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 6
Janet Robinson of Alton submitted these photos Monday of a bobcat stalking ducks in her backyard. “Luckily, they got away,” she writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 6
Janet Robinson of Alton submitted these photos Monday of a bobcat stalking ducks in her backyard. “Luckily, they got away,” she writes.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 5
Carol Varney of Laconia submitted this photo last week of her dog Blue “ready to apply for a lifeguard job” at Lake Opechee.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 4
Sarah Stanley submitted this photo of U.S. Army veteran Bob Tarr at the baseball opening day party at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton. “Bob recalls opening day as a 10-year-old youth, seeing Jimmie Fox and his favorite, HOF second baseman Bobby Doerr. Fast forward to Opening Day 2023. Now he’s a bonafide, 85-year Red Sox fan,” Stanley writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: April 3
Steve Baker shared this photo he took on a recent spring ski day at Loon Mountain of Mt. Washington.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 2
Paul Merritt took this photo of a female cardinal last month during a drive at Weirs Beach.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: April 1
Historian Warren Huse submitted this postcard from circa 1900 Laconia, published by E.G. Baker & Co., stationers on Main Street. “Of particular note is the elevated railway with steam locomotive, several hot air balloons and a dirigible, a sightseeing bus and the entrance to a ‘subway to New York,’ along with an actual trolley car of the Laconia Street Railway,” he writes.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 31
Steve Loughlin submitted these photos last week of two deer in his backyard in Laconia.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 31
Steve Loughlin submitted these photos last week of two deer in his backyard in Laconia.
Reader Pics: March 30
Andrew Trimble submitted this photo of the Wolves U16 hockey team as they head to the national tournament in Buffalo, New York. Pictured with the team are coaches John Guerin and John McKenzie, Merrill Fay, and Trimble, the team’s general manager.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 29
Darcy Doherty of Laconia submitted this photo Monday of her grandson Dylan getting an early start on yardwork.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 28
Bob McCarthy’s dog Beau looks out at Lake Opechee from Opechee Park in Laconia last week.
Reader Pics: March 27
Cindi Cote of Laconia shared this photo of this month's worm moon, writing, “I’m being followed by a moon shadow...”
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: March 26
Brenda Allen shared this photo of what she described as a "beam of light" at the former Laconia State School property.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: March 25
Julie Peters Hayward submitted this photo of a tree silhouetted by colorful clouds in Lakeport. “Casting shadows on winter’s waning days,” she writes.
Reader Pics: March 24
Jim St. Pierre submitted this photo of two eagles resting in a tree Monday on Lake Opechee.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 23
“There is no such thing as squirrel-proofing! This guy is hanging from one claw on one foot,” writes Bill Hemmel of Moultonborough.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 22
Sharon Ryan submitted these photos of maple producers from Just Maple in Tilton.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 21
Leo Glasheen submitted this photo of Oscar the owl patiently waiting for lunch in his yard in New Hampton on Saturday.
- Ben Welch
Reader Pics: March 20
This photo taken at the end of election day in Sanbornton last week was sent by Jessie Ahlgren.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: March 19
The veterans and staff of the New Hampshire Veterans Home share St. Patrick’s Day fun in these photos sent by Sarah Stanley.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: March 19
The veterans and staff of the New Hampshire Veterans Home share St. Patrick’s Day fun in these photos sent by Sarah Stanley.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
Reader Pics: March 19
The veterans and staff of the New Hampshire Veterans Home share St. Patrick’s Day fun in these photos sent by Sarah Stanley.
- Julie Hirshan Hart
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