LACONIA — In August 2019, community activists formed a circle around St. Joseph Church downtown to plead that it not be demolished. That Decem…
LACONIA — When Dawn Longval, founder and president of Isaiah 61 Cafe, talks about her four-year crusade to help people experiencing homelessne…
LACONIA — An organization formed to preserve St. Joseph Church is hoping to raise $1.5 million to make repairs and provide funds for future ma…
LACONIA — Before moving to Laconia and starting a business, John Bethell served as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy. After settling in the area, Be…
LACONIA — St. Joseph’s Church, a well-loved landmark across the from the downtown post office, was ready to open as a temporary overnight shel…
LACONIA — The city’s purchase and sale agreement for the St. Joseph Church rectory and Catholic school stipulates that a demolition applicatio…
MEREDITH — David Brennan McCabe, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, guidance counselor, teacher, and coach pass…
LACONIA — Efforts to preserve St. Joseph Church are continuing, the Rev. Marc Drouin of St. Andre Bessette Parish said Friday, one day after a…
LACONIA — A nonprofit organization formed to save St. Joseph Church has sent a letter to Father Marc Drouin of St. Andre Bessette Parish to ur…
LACONIA — Easter, which occurs this Sunday, is the most important Christian feast and the one celebrated with the greatest joy. But with the s…