Italian immigrants used to be accused of clinging too tightly to the Old World. Today, millions gather in Little Italy to celebrate the food, faith and traditions they brought with them.
Scottish researchers found that links to childhood, cultural identity and a sense of home can make dietary changes feel like a loss of self or tradition for many people.
LACONIA — Rita M. Benoit, 100, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia.
BELMONT — Yvon J. Cloutier Jr., 73, of Belmont, passed away on April 15, 2026, following a heart attack, surrounded by his loving family.
INTERVALE — A sailor from Intervale and a naval officer who's a native of Moultonborough were among the service members who helped bring astro…
LACONIA — Donald Lee Whitten, 82, of Blueberry Lane, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center — Genesis.
MEREDITH — Paul Beaudoin, 91, passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, in his home after a period of failing health.
MEREDITH — Leonard Richard Gokey, 79, passed away on Dec. 7, 2025, at Concord Hospital-Laconia.
LACONIA — Lisa Anne Boisselle, 58, of Garfield Street, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Dec. 3, 2025.
FRANKLIN — Susan Mary Nadeau, 76, passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, at Mountain Ridge Nursing Center in Franklin.