Bob Martin

TILTON — There have been some big changes at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, including hiring a new executive director with plenty of knowledge about the area and its

MEREDITH — The sport of disc golf has taken off in recent years, and on Monday night, the selectboard heard a presentation about bringing a new course to town.

TILTON — Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy before representing the Granite State in Washington, D.C. Sharing Korean War Armistice Day on Monday,

MEREDITH — In the minutes before the meeting closed Monday, the selectboard approved freezing funding for the economic development department, including a consultant contracted for hourly work.

GILFORD — Three residents were honored by the selectboard for their dedicated service to the town, from employment to volunteer work on committees.

BELMONT — A new law passed in July has made it possible for developer Jamie O’Hara to increase the town's housing stock, pending planning board approval Aug. 24. The 36-unit

LACONIA — Playgrounds across the city are aging, and while replacement costs are high, wear and tear can also be expensive to address, with parts going for thousands of dollars.

MEREDITH — The Lake Waukewan Dam, which runs through Mill Falls Marketplace and its hotel and its adjacent waterfall, needs vital repairs.

TILTON — Cars of all types and vintages will be cruising into the New Hampshire Veterans Home, on Thursday, for the annual Cruise Night. Veteran residents and members of the community will be able to check out classic vehicles to help raise money for the Resident Benefit Fund.

MEREDITH — The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is just over a month away. Donations of money and sentimental significance have been given to the Meredith Fire Department for a new memorial.