🌱 Which Laconia resident was named in this latest felony court roundup?

Hey there, Laconia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Laconia resident was named in this latest felony court roundup?
• Will New Hampshire really bring back car inspections after 2027?
• How fewer Canadian visitors hit Laconia’s Motorcycle Week and NH businesses

Also on today's calendar: Reservations Deadline for Free Christmas Dinner and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 33 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 27, low: 15.
• Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Concord Felon, With Priors, Indicted On Drug Dealing Charge: Merrimack County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com) — A recent Merrimack County grand jury session included an indictment of a Union Avenue, Laconia resident on a felony theft charge, with prior convictions noted from Laconia District Court. The roundup lists numerous other indictments from around New Hampshire, highlighting ongoing regional criminal cases without indicating guilt or outcomes.
   

• Lawmaker files bill to bring back car inspections in 2027 (concordmonitor.com) — A Laconia garage owner is weighing in as New Hampshire considers bringing back annual car safety inspections in 2027, just after they’re set to end this January. The proposed bill would restore safety checks for most vehicles but keep emissions testing repealed, pitting personal freedom arguments against safety concerns from some mechanics and drivers statewide.
   

• Report says states along northern border losing business because of White House policies (wmur.com) — Canadian tourism to New Hampshire is down sharply this year, and organizers say Motorcycle Week in Laconia saw an estimated 75-80% fewer Canadian visitors, threatening a nearly $100 million event. A Democratic congressional report blames President Trump’s tariffs and trade approach, while North Country businesses describe tighter margins and anxiety as cross-border traffic falls about 20% from last year.
   

📸 Around Laconia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laconia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas
  Colonial Theatre Laconia, 609 Main St, Laconia
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment
  Lakes Region Chamber , 383 S Main St , Laconia
  8:00 am
• Sound Bowl Healing & Reiki
  Yoga from the Heart , 52 Canal Street , Laconia
  5:30 pm
• LIVE MUSIC AT DOX on Winnisquam
  DOX on Winnisquam , 927 Laconia Rd , Tilton
  6:00 pm
• Farm-to-Table Holiday Dinners at The Lake Estate on Winnisquam
  Lakes Region Chamber , 725 Laconia Road , Tilton
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment
  Lakes Region Chamber , 383 S Main St , Laconia
  8:00 am
• 603 Paws Photos With Santa
  603 Paws Store , 312 Daniel Webster Hwy. Unit 2 , Meredith
  10:00 am
• Christmas with the Cows
  Brookford Farm , Canterbury, NH
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Reservations Deadline for Free Christmas Dinner
  First United Methodist Church of Gilford-Laconia, Inc. , 18 Wesley Way , Gilford
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• School 2 Work Collaborative DEC 2025
  Lakes Region Community College , 379 Belmont Rd , Laconia
  8:00 am
• Art & Coffee Club at the Belknap Mill Museum
  Lakes Region Chamber , 25 Beacon Street , East Laconia
  9:00 am
• Annual Holiday Shopping Event at Skรฅl Fine Wines
  Lakes Region Chamber , 20 Main Street , Gilford
  4:00 pm
• Annual Holiday Shopping Event at Sk책l Fine Wines
  Lakes Region Chamber , 20 Main Street , Gilford
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We don't want anyone to be alone on Christmas Day.
  Please call 603 524-3289 for reservations. Dinner at the United Methodist Church on Gilford Ave, on the left after the bypass. (Nextdoor Lakewood/Wildwood Beach)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for 5:00 am -11:00 am Team Member Shifts in Laconia. Apply here.
• City of Laconia, NH posted a job opening for Firefighter - Paramedic / Firefighter AEMT in Laconia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laconia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Meredith

• NHBR About Town: Week of December 5, 2025 (nhbr.com)
• Coldest Decembers in New Hampshire since 1895 (laconiadailysun.com)
• Woman faces charges of witness tampering, child endangerment, after 6-year-old eats cannabis gummy » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news)

Gilford

• Pool players collect items for Toys for Tots during annual tournament (laconiadailysun.com)
• No injuries in garage fire in Gilmanton (laconiadailysun.com)
• Joe Bonamassa tickets on sale in Gilford at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion (ticketnews.com)

Ok Laconia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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