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Story Archives of 'Laconia'Snow Causing Problems for Many TownsBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, February 27, 2008.Another foot of snow fell this week in parts of New Hampshire. listen:
  Edwards Aims for Undecideds in Final New Hampshire StopsBy David Darman on Sunday, January 6, 2008.Democrat John Edwards used the last day before the primary to make stops in Portsmouth, Bedford and Laconia. In his travels, he tried to rally supporters and woo undecided voters. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
The Fabulous Class of '52By Brady Carlson on Friday, December 7, 2007.Defenders of the first in the nation primary say it gives New Hampshire something unique. They call it retail politics... that face-to-face meeting that allows voters to evaluate the candidates, and lets candidates understand the voters. But a group of voters in Laconia believes the New Hampshire primary has given them something more: a passion for public service. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Brady Carlson files this report. listen:
Obama's Fundraising Impresses VotersBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, July 2, 2007.Senator Barack Obama made Laconia his first public stop since announcing his record setting fundraising totals. In just the past three months, the presidential hopeful has raised 31 million dollars. While most voters dislike the role of money in campaigns, they do notice when a candidate they like does well. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Bike WeekBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, June 15, 2006.It's Motorcycle week in Laconia, and local businesses and tourism officials have been keeping a close eye on the bottom line, hoping that rainy weather doesn't keep people away. We'll find out how it's been going so far. And we'll talk to the motorcycle man himself: Biker and Donut Shop Owner Phil Englehardt is writing a new series of novels about a lone rider. listen:
Bike Week's Wall of DeathBy Cheryl Senter on Wednesday, June 14, 2006.All this week, New Hampshire Public Radio is bringing you some of the sights and sounds of bike week in Laconia. Today, the Wall of Death. It's a regular attraction at Bike Week...and it draws the crowds. A motorcycle rider uses centrifugal force to hold him and his bike horizontal as he rides around the inside of what looks like a very large barrel. Freelance Producer Cheryl Senter sends us this postcard. listen:
Tuesday's Postcard from Bike WeekBy Cheryl Senter on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.For plenty of participants, Bike Week is nothing short of a Dionysian pilgrimage. While most participants hope that their road of excess leads to a good time, some bike week denizens have their eyes squarely fixed on the bottom line. And success means following the time tested formula, "know your customers and meet their needs." Freelance producer Cheryl Senter talked to some people on both ends of this enduring dynamic.....and sent New Hampshire Public Radio this audio postcard. listen:
Postcards from Bike WeekBy Cheryl Senter on Sunday, June 11, 2006.Bike week in Laconia started off a little wet this year. Still that didn’t stop people from coming from near and far to enjoy the week long festivities. Freelance Producer Cheryl Senter met a few bikers on their way to Laconia. They were Blaine Dahle and Josh Weinbaum from Hartford, CT, John McCarthy from Lynn, Massachusetts and Dan Hynes from Peabody. They had all taken a brief pit stop at the State Liquor Store rest stop on I-93 in Hooksett. listen:
Laconia Motorcycle Week 2006New pictures of Laconia Motorcycle Week 2006 will be added everyday throughout the week - Click on thumbnails to view images View Cheryl Senter's Audio Slide Show of Night Life on the Weirs CLICK HERE listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Off to the RacesBy Laura Knoy on Monday, November 7, 2005.Although tomorrow’s not a big day at the ballot box, there are still important races in New Hampshire, including Manchester’s mayoral contest, a tax cap question in Laconia and a city council race that will determine the next mayor of Portsmouth. Today on The Exchange we’ll examine those races and look at what to expect as the critical two-thousand-six races begin to take shape. Laura's guests are James Pindell, Managing Editor and Political Reporter for Politicsnh.com and Andy Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire and Director of the UNH Survey Center. We'll also hear from Shir Haberman, Managing Editor of News for the Portsmouth Herald, John Koziel, Reporter for the Laconia Citizen and TBA. listen:
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