LACONIA — Restoration of the century-old Colonial Theatre is often portrayed as a potential catalyst for revitalizing the city’s core, but some successful local entrepreneurs want to get the word out that downtown is open for business right now.

LACONIA — If someone who is actively using substances decides to reach out for help, the window of opportunity to respond might stay open for just minutes before addiction slams it shut again. That’s why "The Doorway” at Lakes Region General Hospital, the recent opening of which was discusse…

TILTON — Aging facilities are one reason for upgrading the Northfield fire station and building a new station in Tilton, according to Fire Chief Michael Sitar Jr., but more importantly, an upgrade would allow Tilton-Northfield Fire and EMS to respond more quickly to calls for service.

While asleep in his bed on a spring night in 2002, then-New Hampshire Supreme Court Associate Justice John T. Broderick Jr. was beaten unrecognizable by his son.

LACONIA — Architect Jared Guilmett described it as “an act of the theater gods.”

LACONIA — Alton town government critic Jeffrey Clay argued his case before a Superior Court judge Tuesday, claiming that selectmen have been holding illegal meetings, while the town’s attorney told the judge that selectmen have been following legal procedures.

GILFORD — Only recently has there been much interest in the "ice-in" date, according to the man who monitors Lake Winnipesaukee for the arrival and departure of its ice cover. Even today, there are those who question making the announcement because it could lead to people thinking it is safe…