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New Hampshire woman stabbed to death in her bedroom on Mother's Day 2009; case remains unsolved
WOLFEBORO, N.H. — The killing of a Wolfeboro woman on Mother's Day in 2009 remains unsolved. Stacey Burns, 41, was found stabbed to death in her home at 109 North Main St. The school nurse and mother of five was stabbed multiple times while two of her children and some of their friends slept in nearby rooms.
Canal Street Block Party returns this weekend
LACONIA — The Canal Street Block Party returns to downtown for its second year from 3 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, May 11. After the success of last year, Dan McLaughlin, owner of NH Vintage Vinyl, is bringing block parties back every second Saturday through August. With the collaboration of Celebrate Laconia and other downtown businesses, he’s hoping more people will make their way downtown for fun as the parties continue through the summer.
Missing New Hampshire man, 82, located in Dixmont
DIXMONT, Maine — An 82-year-old man who was reported missing from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, was located in Dixmont with the assistance of Maine State Police. Shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Maine State Police got a missing person notification from Wolfeboro police saying the man had not returned home after leaving for a fishing trip in Hampton, New Hampshire, around 4 p.m., Maine State Police said in a social media post.
‘When Calls the Heart’ Renewed for Season 12 at Hallmark
Hearties, it’s time to celebrate! When Calls the Heart will be returning for Season 12. Hallmark confirmed the exciting news on May 10. The new season will consist of 12 episodes, with production set to begin in July. When Calls the Heart will continue to explore the lives of Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow), Bill Avery (Jack Wagner), Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry), Rosemary Coulter (Pascale Hutton), and more citizens of Hope Valley as the show moves further into the 1920s.
Patricia R. Deflice, 89
LACONIA — Patricia R. Deflice, 89, peacefully passed away at her home in Laconia on May 6, 2024. Pat, as she was known to her friends, loved living in the Lakes Region but she was also proud of her earlier years in Malden, Massachusetts.
Eric Lundgren: Why many Meredith residents oppose group quarters zoning exemption
The appeal before the Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment is asking for a variance of use for the Business & Industrial zoning to allow for group quarters. The group quarters, as defined by the applicant, include up to 46 seasonal workers in bunk rooms inside of vacant building, in the middle of a very busy boat storage and service facility.
Attorney reviewing city's proposed flag policy
LACONIA — The city flag policy, subject of much discussion at city council, is still in the review phase as June approaches. “We have not done anything,” Patrick Wood, chair of Human Relations Committee, said Friday. “We’re waiting to hear from the city attorney.”
Wayward bull wrangled to safety in Gilmanton
GILMANTON, N.H. — A 450-pound bull is safe after he escaped from his enclosure Friday in Gilmanton. Alexander DeCoste was traveling on Route 140 when he was stopped by a miniature Highland bull in the middle of the road. DeCoste said he jumped out of his truck and attempted...
School board sends 5% increased budget to city council
LACONIA — The city’s school board unanimously approved a budget for the coming school year that is 5% greater than the current budget. The school budget will next be taken up by city council when it meets on Monday night. The budget proposal for the 2024-25 school year...
Troop 68 visits West Point
LACONIA — Scouts Troop 68 in Laconia recently participated in the 60th annual Scoutmaster's Council Camporee at the West Point Military Academy. Run entirely by West Point cadets, the event is one of the largest scout camporees in the country, attracting thousands of scouts from across the country. The...
Why ‘Abbott Elementary’s Mother’s Day Episode Is So Important
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 12, “Mother’s Day.”]. When it comes to Mother’s Day, television is no stranger to tackling the holiday, and in the sitcom world, many plots tend to revolve around underappreciated moms being sweetly recognized by their families, which is what makes Abbott Elementary‘s new episode, “Mother’s Day” so important.
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