LACONIA — Sherman O. Thompson passed away peacefully with family in his home on July 5, 2026.
Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.
A historic drop in violent crime, including the murder rate, is at risk after the cancellation of federal funding for programs that helped make the decline possible.
ALTON — A 3-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon closed Mount Major Highway for hours, and sent two people to area hospitals.
The Lakes Region Planning Commission will be hosting its annual Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste collections again in 2026.
Two adults and two juveniles are expected to be charged in connection with last summer’s fire at Kimball Castle, following nearly 10 months of…
FRANKLIN — A house fire on Sanborn Street on Monday afternoon displaced a family of five, and their two dogs, but no injuries were reported.
LACONIA — Pair of car accidents Thursday sent three people to the hospital.
Women are at highest risk of being hurt or killed after separating from a potentially violent partner, but interventions such as taking away the former partner’s firearms can protect them.
BRISTOL — There were no injuries after a vehicle caught fire on Sunday afternoon on Cedar Street. While it did spread due to dry conditions, f…