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Sunday, May 19, 2013

JOE FINNIGAN joined AG New England as the new retail pricing manager. He replaces Allan Hulse, who was recently promoted to vice president wholesale merchandising and procurement. Finnigan brings a great deal of retail pricing and computer technology experience to his new position. Before AG New England, he was the technical support manager at Droste Consultants for 14 years. JIM MORASH was honored with the New Hampshire Travel Council’s 2013 Richard Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award. Morash is the captain of the M/S Mount Washington, co-owner and vice president of operations. He has been a familiar face in Lakes Region tourism for more than 25 years. … 0

Business calendar

Sunday, April 7, 2013

BNI GRANITE REFERRALS meets TUESDAYS from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chichester Community Building. Info: 391-1498 or bninh.com. WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN will host a “Start and Grow My Biz” program beginning TUESDAY. It will be a combination of four in-person events in Manchester and five virtual sessions via telephone. The enrollment fee is $397 and a business partner or guest is $297. … 0

Letter: Benefits to privatization

Friday, April 5, 2013

Re the possible privatization of the Concord School District’s food service (Monitor front page, April 3): I know the current employees will fiercely defend their jobs, as they should; however, I am a local person employed by a private food service company. I have lived in New Hampshire (Salem, Derry, Concord and Laconia) my whole life. Soon I will have to commute to … 10

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From left: Sybil Dupuis, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Gov. Maggie Hassan and David Berry cut a New Hampshire-shaped cake at the "New Hampshire Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary" celebration in the State House in Concord; Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Dupuis is the great-granddaughter of Stephen Bullock, author and sponsor of House Bill 430, which created New Hampshire's first official presidential primary. "This is one of the biggest honors of my life," Dupuis, who resides in Wells, Maine, said about being asked to speak at the celebration. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff) PHOTO: New Hampshire primary at 100
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Announcements

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

LACONIA Bereavement support Central New Hampshire Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice is offering a free seven-week bereavement support group in the afternoon in Laconia and in the morning in Wolfeboro. Pre-registration is required. Call or email Shirley Marcroft at 524-8444, ext. 390, or Smarcroft@centralvna.org for more information. Scholarships … 0

Business notes for April 1

Sunday, March 31, 2013

BANK OF NEW HAMPSHIRE supported the LACONIA AREA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST with a $150,000 donation toward the Avery Hill capital infusion project. LUCKy DOG TAVERN AND GRILL of Plymouth took top honors in the Squam Lakes Association’s 2013 … 0

Speaker to give senior citizens tips on moving, downsizing

Monday, March 4, 2013

Senior citizens looking to start the process of moving into a smaller home or an apartment community can get tips and information this Friday at Taylor Community in Laconia. Mariluz Flanders, a senior moving specialist with Tailored Transitions, will give an hourlong talk at 11 a.m. on the … 0

Business Notes for March 4

Sunday, March 3, 2013

As part of MEREDITH VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK’s commitment to assisting nonprofit agencies in the communities it serves, the bank agreed to match all 2013 employee contributions to the LAKES REGION UNITED WAY. The $41,400 in matched funds was distributed evenly to 10 nonprofit agencies selected by bank employee … 0

Kathy Rivest of Joliette, Quebec clips Zulu's nails after running the six-dog race at the Laconia Sled Dog Derby; Friday; March 1, 2013. The teams will race on Saturday and Sunday and compile the times for the three races to determine the overall winner. (ALEXANDER COHN / Monitor staff)

Photos: Sled dogs race in Laconia

Saturday, March 2, 2013

The annual Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby kicked off yesterday on the shores of Lake Opechee. The derby, which was first run in 1929, continues through tomorrow and has drawn racers from New England, Quebec and Wisconsin. … 0

Business news for Feb. 25

Monday, February 25, 2013

MILESTONE completed renovations and additions to the Concord Food Co-op, designed by DC DESIGN of Concord. The project included the addition of the new entry and tower and complete renovations of the entire facility. LRGHEALTHCARE provided more than $35 million in community benefit to the Lakes and Three … 0

Business notes for Feb. 11

Monday, February 11, 2013

NORTH BRANCH CONSTRUCTION of Concord has begun work on a basement fit-up at the George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. North Branch completed construction of the 13,500-square-foot library in 2009 and was asked to return last summer to finish the basement for storage of … 0

Mergers create largest United Way chapter in N.H.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Inspired by the success of the five previous mergers creating Granite United Way, the Lakes Region United Way recently voted to become part of the largest United Way in New Hampshire. Granite United Way now covers 80 percent of the state. Granite United Way funded programs and services … 0

An adult Loon and a chick swim in Paugus Bay on Thursday, July 1, 2010. According to Vincent Spagnuolo, field biologist on Lake Winnipesaukee who is working with the Loon population, this is the first confirmed Loon chick to hatch this year. John Tully / Monitor Staff

Widow presents her late husband’s tribute to loons

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Is there anyone who has heard the loon’s wild, eerie cry and not felt goosebumps? Laconia’s Larry Cox first heard that haunting, mournful sound as a young teenager. That experience launched his lifelong fascination with and passion for … 0

Business notes for Dec. 3 

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

WATERMARK MARINE acquired Meredith businesses PRODUCTION TRAILER & DOCK and CENTRAL NH DIVERS. Watermark’s purchase of the businesses will broaden the level of services and products they provide across the Lakes Region, servicing all shorefront owner and boater’s needs at any level in marine supply, docks, boatlif ts … 0

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