Laconia Daily Sun

The Laconia Daily Sun is a free morning newspaper that is published five days a week in Laconia, New Hampshire. It serves the Belknap County area and the Lakes Region. Every day, 18,000 copies are distributed through bulk drops at over 300 locations. Additionally, readers can opt for home delivery for a charge.

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Something old and something new at Bank of New Hampshire headquarters downtown

2 days ago | laconiadailysun.com | Daniel Sarch

Bank of New Hampshire this week welcomed guests for tours during the grand opening of the company's headquarters downtown. While much of the building's construction was completed in October, Tuesday's ribbon-cutting showed off additions finished this month, including the parking lot, drive-thru, landscaping and the iconic McClintock clock reproduction.
Eagle Scout project adds outdoor reading area to Gilford library

3 days ago | laconiadailysun.com | Daniel Sarch

GILFORD — Oliver Leandro, 16, is well on his way to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, after completing a project which added a new patio and outdoor reading area at Gilford Public Library. Leandro, a member of Troop 243, said he's happy with the result. “Now that's done, I think I'm definitely kind of impressed with myself, and really how little issues we had,” he said. Leandro built the new patio complete with benches, new stairs, and a railing, helping him attain the highest rank in Boy Scouts.
New Hampshire lawmakers to vote on whether to give parents access to their child’s library history

4 days ago | laconiadailysun.com | William Skipworth

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Gilford mom defends title at hot pepper-eating contest

4 days ago | laconiadailysun.com | Daniel Sarch

GILFORD — After a battle of spice, Meg McLean of Gilford came out on top as the winner of the Hot Pepper-Eating Contest at the Notch Biergarten at Beans & Greens Farm on Friday afternoon. This is McLean’s second win in the contest, as she won last year’s battle during Cinco de Mayo. This year's contest was scheduled to align with Laconia Motorcycle Week, hoping to attract visitors to the area. McLean outlined her strategy for handling the heat this year. “Mind over matter for sure,” she said.
Scott and Diana Carlise

1 week ago | laconiadailysun.com | Adam Drapcho

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They don't make 'em like that anymore

1 week ago | laconiadailysun.com | Adam Drapcho

Dana Faucher, from Thompson, Connecticut, sits on his 1936 Indian Chief. Faucher was one of nearly 50 who brought a motorcycle to the Vintage and Antique Ride-In hosted at Twin Barns Brewing Company in Meredith on June 19. The event began 20 years ago, when a couple of friends rode to Laconia together, then brought a few more friends the following year. Faucher said the appeal of older rides is their individuality. "Not everyone has one.
Gift ensures Laconia High board will continue keeping score

1 week ago | laconiadailysun.com | Adam Drapcho

LACONIA — A year-and-a-half ago, Kathy McCabe’s family donated a scoreboard to Laconia High School in memory of her husband. This week, she made an additional gift to ensure the board would continue to serve student-athletes for many years to come. The donation was accepted by the school board at the meeting on Tuesday evening. Reached after the meeting, McCabe said the two gifts are a continuation of her and her husband Dave McCabe's lifetime of service to Lakes Region students.
David Katz:

1 week ago | laconiadailysun.com | Julie Hart

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Governor cuts the cake for 102nd Motorcycle Week birthday celebration at the NASWA

1 week ago | laconiadailysun.com | Daniel Sarch

Gov. Kelly Ayotte joined resort president Cynthia Makris to cut the cake together for the 102nd Laconia Motorcycle Week birthday celebration at the NASWA Resort in The Weirs Wednesday evening. Other attendees included Executive Councilor Joe Kenney, Karen Makris Lowell, Laconia Fire Chief Tim Joubert, Laconia Motorcycle Week Director Charlie St. Clair and Deputy Director Jennifer Anderson, City Councilor Tony Felch (Ward 6) and State Rep. Mike Bordes (R-Laconia).
R. Paul Weston: We are lacking candidates of character at every level of office

1 week ago | laconiadailysun.com | Julie Hart

To The Daily Sun,Currently our precious democracy is in trouble, largely due to electing a president who lacks character. I write to remind our readers what a man or woman of character possesses. First, a person of character consistently demonstrates and acts on strong moral and ethical principles. He or she lives and exhibits values of integrity, honesty and truthfulness. He or she is responsible and takes ownership for their actions, choices and consequences.