A photo of Ernie’s Turtle, left, next to a photo of Ernie Smith in front of Piche’s Ski & Sports Shop in a glass display frame at Bolduc P…

Bob Bolduc searches for Ernie’s Turtle in the woods after seeing her for the first time in over a decade at Bolduc Park in Gilford on June 7. …

Bob Bolduc points out Ernie’s Pond, where Ernie’s Turtle resides in Bolduc Park in Gilford on the morning of June 7. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia…

Bob Bolduc polishes the memorial plaque at Ernie’s Pond at Bolduc Park in Gilford on June 7. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

Yvette Imhof, co-owner of the 405 Pub & Grill, strings a lemon decoration on the lemonade stand for the 101st Laconia Motorcycle Week at t…

Adam Blaise carries boxes full of merchandise to set up for the 101st Laconia Motorcycle Week at the Weirs on Friday morning. (Daniel Sarch/Th…

Motorcyclists arrive on Lakeside Avenue at the Weirs Friday morning, ahead of the official start of the 101st Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 8-…

Motorcyclists park outside Tower Hill Tavern at Weirs Beach on Friday morning ahead of the 101st Laconia Motorcycle Week. (Daniel Sarch/The La…

Motorcyclists ride along Lakeside Avenue at the Weirs on Friday, preparing for the 101st Laconia Motorcycle Week. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Da…

Laconia Motorcycle Week Association Executive Director Charlie St. Clair, left, talks with Laconia Motorcycle Week historian K. Peddlar Bridge…