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SANDWICH — Data collected from dozens of nonviable loon eggs points to high levels of “forever chemicals” and other similar contaminants in Squam Lake, which has been lauded for its pristine water quality. In 2021, the Loon Preservation Committee...

By JON DECKER

LACONIA — Despite a near record-breaking number of cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire this year, the Lakes Region has been largely spared.“We broke the record every month for the number of advisories issued,” said Kate Hastings, cyanobacteria...

By JON DECKER

Two boaters were briefly hospitalized and two Marine Patrol officers were lucky to swim out of Lake Winnipesaukee on their own Wednesday night following an accident with an out-of-control speedboat.The officers were responding to a distress call from...

By JON DECKER

LACONIA — An archaeology team from Dartmouth College found thousands of artifacts and artifact fragments this week at Weirs Beach, ranging from nails and glass of the 19th century to arrowheads dating back as far as 8,000 years.In December, the same...

By JON DECKER

Sgt. Douglas Wall and Officer Nathan Ayotte, the two officers involved in the shooting death of Mischa Fay, 17, have been back at work since February following the conclusion of an internal investigation, according to Town Administrator Scott Dunn.The...

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The Laconia Fire Department is now fully staffed despite a nationwide struggle to recruit and maintain firefighters.“I’ve been here since November, and during that time, we’ve hired eight people,” Fire Chief Tim Joubert said. “I was just on the fire...

By JON DECKER

Sydnie Quimby, a 15-year-old student at Gilford High School, died on Monday following a head injury sustained in a skiing accident at Gunstock Mountain Resort.According to a statement from Gunstock’s president and general manager, Tom Day, witnesses...

By JON DECKER

As the winter season rolls around, readers might have noticed an increase in reports of house fires, usually resulting in the complete destruction of the structure. This is due to the time of year, and the fact that modern buildings are more flammable...