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The creation of a statewide Commission of Native American Affairs is one step closer to formally being recognized following a vote by the state House of Representatives favoring of its formation.

Local fire departments have started requiring burning permits almost a month earlier than normal because of the large lack of snow cover across the area.

The following is the arrest log from Feb. 21: Feb. 21 - Zachary Mallock, 19, of Berry River Road in Barrington, was charged with transporting alcoholic beverages as a passenger.

Mary McHale , a bookstore owner who serves on many town boards is challenging Selectman David Bickford in his bid for re-election this year.

Concerns about the economy weighed heavy on the minds of voters in Alton, who rejected a pair of teachers' contracts at the elementary and high schools during Tuesday's election.

Judge Robert C. Varney heard the following cases in Laconia District Court: Philip Spagnuolo, 42, 448 Meredith Center Road, Laconia pleaded guilty to driving after suspension on Lakeshore Road, Gilford, in August, found guilty, fined $310. He pleaded guilty to bail jumping for failing to appear for a hearing in Laconia District Court in September, ...

Send listings to communityweekly @ fosters.com. BIDDEFORD - Rebecca Emery Chapter, Daughters of The American Revolution , will hold the next meeting on Saturday, March 6, at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford in the classroom.

In anticipation of its Spring 2010 Zoning Delineation Charrette, the Alton Planning Board is asking Alton citizens to participate in the process.

Republican Party Chairman Gov. John H. Sununu will be the featured speaker at the Barnstead-Alton Republican Committee when it holds its next meeting on Tuesday at J.J. Goodwin's Restaurant , 769 Suncook Valley Rd , Center Barnstead.

Despite the messy weather outside, the Gilford Board of Selectmen still held its meeting Wednesday night to briefly discuss the dispatch situation with the county, approve a new life and disability insurance carrier for the town and hear several department updates.

Bill Finethy opened Gilford Home Center back in 1986 in a least building near its current location on Gilford East Drive.

Last year, late blight came early to gardeners. This year, it's potholes that have appeared on the scene earlier than expected for motorists.

Just over a dozen Gilmanton residents showed up for a bond hearing to hear and discuss what options the town has if the warrant article proposing the new public safety building is passed in March.

DARYL CARLSON/CITIZEN PHOTO ALTON FIREFIGHTER Patrick O'Brien starts up the second of two snowmobiles recently purchased by the department from donated funds.

A two-alarm fire damaged the rear of a vacant home at 117 New Durham Road Saturday evening.

Wolfeboro Police Chief Stuart Chase commended Officers Mike Strauch and canine officer Jim O'Brien and his German Shepherd, Blek, at the police commission meeting of Feb.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 Tilton Democrats will meet at the Trinity Episcopalian Church, 274 Main St., Tilton, next Thursday, Feb, 18, at 6:30 p.m., to elect their Town Democratic Committee.

R.C. GREENWOOD/FOR THE CITIZEN Scott Carpenter, left, of Alton Copy and Jeff Goff, right, of Hannafords of Alton, prepare sausages for an eager public at the Alton Bay Winter Carnival on Sunday.

The case against an Alton man who pleaded guilty to charges of unfair or deceptive trade practices for misappropriating health club membership deposits has been settled.

A hearing held at the State House Thursday morning has opened the door to the creation of a statewide Commission on Native American Affairs - something that New Hampshire is one of only nine states without.