John L. Taylor, 84

GEORGES MILLS — Alan Wright Doherty, longtime resident of Georges Mills, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Woodlawn Care Center in Newport, after a three-year battle with cancer. Alan was born in Concord on April 13, 1941, son of the late William Albert and Shirley (Smythe) Doherty of Franklin.

CONCORD — Carolyn Hill Desmarais passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, in Concord. Kay’s caring and generous heart was present throughout her 83 years of life. She was gracious, independent, strong-willed and loved her family deeply. Kay was born on Nov. 29, 1939, in Flushing, New York, to...

MEREDITH — The Meredith Sculpture Walk recently received a $10,000 donation to celebrate its 10th anniversary from Meredith Village Savings Bank. This year’s sculpture walk will feature more than 30 artist creations placed throughout downtown Meredith. The sculptures are available to view all year long and begin on Main Street and continue through the Town Docks, Hesky Park, Scenic Park and Clough Park along Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

GILFORD — Kevin Hayes, the current chair of the Gilford Selectboard, is running for another three-year term, according to Sandy Beland, deputy town clerk. The official filing period for residents who wish to run for town office opened earlier this week, and remains open through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. Candidates must be registered voters in Gilford, and can file their candidacy at the town clerk's office.

BELMONT — Residents of this town who have wanted to serve on the town's selectboard will have no better opportunity than this year's election, as there will be three openings. Following approval by voters last year, the selectboard is expanding from three members to five. One regular seat on...

FRANKLIN — The City of Franklin welcomes Franklin’s Hidden Treasures to downtown Franklin. Franklin’s Hidden Treasures is a unique antique and collectable shop with thousands of items offered from consignors. From kitchen items from the 1920s, to porcelain tea sets, vintage bar glassware, to textiles, baskets, wrought iron plant stands and toys, you can find it at Franklin’s Hidden Treasures.

LACONIA — Police handled 101 service calls from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Wednesday. Four adults were arrested.

LAKEPORT — A boathouse collapsed into Paugus Bay shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday. No one was injured when the 125-year-old boathouse fell. Laconia Fire Department arrived on the scene near North and Sheridan streets by 3 p.m. and confirmed no one was inside the boathouse. The fire department responded at the request of Marine Patrol.

FRANKLIN — No one was injured in a house fire on Wednesday morning, according to a written statement from the Franklin Fire Department. The call for the two-story building fire at 411 N. Main St. went out just before 9 a.m. At the time, the Franklin and Tilton-Northfield departments were both responding to two other calls. Luckily, Franklin crews responded from another call and were able to subdue the fire with just fire extinguishers. Neither the first responders nor the occupants were injured in the fire.

BELMONT — Finn, a 6-year-old Australian shepherd-poodle mix, learned an important lesson about ice safety Tuesday night after becoming the Belmont Fire department’s first water rescue of 2023. “We got toned last night around 6:30 or 7, and it came in as a water rescue,” Belmont Fire Chief...

LACONIA — There are plans well underway to work on the Lakeport end of the WOW Trail. Those plans call for a new trail, known as the Opechee Loop, to spur from Lakeport Square, follow Elm Street, and ultimately circle Lake Opechee to rejoin the WOW Trail downtown. But...

MEREDITH — A lively discussion was held on Jan. 14, at the Meredith Community Center. The Launch Committee reviewed the Town of Meredith’s plans to install an Americans with Disabilities Act — compliant dock system designed to allow lake access to all residents who enjoy paddling a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.