Friday, March 9, 2012
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Gilford schools developing ‘spice’ policy
GILFORD — Superintendent Kent Hemingway say he will develop a policy for School Board review that would prohibit the possession and use of all forms of synthetic marijuana on all school property. The move comes directly on the heels of a similar discussion spearheaded by Police Chief Kevin Keenan and Deb LaLiberte, the head of the Gilford Drug and Alcohol Task Force, to try and pass a town ordinance that would prohibit see SPiCE page 10
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Not exactly the best of friends, Center Harbor next-door neighbors running against each other for selectman By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
CENTER HARBOR — The next-door neighbors vying for a seat on the Board of Selectmen — Barry Borella and Richard Drenkhahn — belie the adage of poet Robert Frost that “good fences make good neighbors.” Borella, who erected the fence, remarks “it’s better than not
having any fence at all.” While Drenkhahn suspects that Borella entered the race only upon learning that he was running. The fence marks the boundary but not the distance between the two. Borella came to Center Harbor as a young boy with his parents in 1950. He recalled becoming steeped
in the history and character of the town at the knees of a couple across the street who had spent their lives there. After finishing high school in Meredith, he went to Plymouth State College, enlisted in the Army, serving with a military police unit in Germany, and later pursued a career as a flight instructor and commercial pilot.
‘The Canterbury Tales’ on stage this weekend
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Laconia Christian School students are presenting two performances of “The Canterbury Tales” this weekend at the Laconia High School auditorium. The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday evenings. The play features many of Chaucer’s bestloved characters is a rollicking adventure full of jests and fun, morals and vices — all told in a family-friendly manner. Pictured above are cast members Andrew Burke, Ethan Carter, Calvin Cregg, Julie Cameron, Ben Dadian, Ashley Girard, Meaghan Aubut, Mike Higgins, Marykatherine Schler, Brian Wentworth and Ericson Gafurafura. (Courtesy photo)
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LACONIA — Nine years ago, when Irena Dannys was looking for a place to open the Lakes Region’s first espresso bar, the storefront at the corner of Canal Street and Beacon Street East seemed like a great spot. A sunny storefront located between City Hall and the post office, Awakenings Espresso Café was poised to tempt shoppers and professionals criss-crossing the city. “Nine years ago, it was thriving. Six years ago, it was still doing well,” said Jane Harmon, who was employed as the store’s manager when it opened. Four years ago she purchased the business. The volume of foot traffic past, and into, her store see CaFE page 12
Morse hints at actions that led to $10k payout to fellow selectman By Gail OBer
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BELMONT — Responding to the reply by two of the respondents being sued by George Condodematraky over the town’s $11,100 health insurance settlement
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Ultimately Borella returned to Center Harbor, where his parents had divided their property. The house stood on one lot and a garage with “servants quarters” above on the other. Borella renovated the garage where he makes his home, while the house next door passed through several owners see NEiGHBOrS page 9
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