Entries by Lucia

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Weirs Beach Drive-In Faces Final Curtain

LACONIA — The owner of the iconic Weirs Drive-In has agreed to sell the 12-acre property for $2.5 million to a businessman who plans condominiums and commercial development.Patricia Baldi, who has owned the outdoor theater since 1974, said the land is more valuable than the business, which is open about 12 weeks a year. “I’m […]

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Eclipse Enjoyed at Conway Public Library

Conway, NH – Residents and visitors alike gathered on the lawn of the Conway Public Library for the viewing of today’s solar eclipse. A viewing party was organized by Tara McKenzie, the Head of Youth Services at the Library.  Bob Cottrell, from the History Room, also gave a short talk about the total eclipse back in […]

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Hiker Flown to Hospital After Medical Emergency

SARGENT’S PURCHASE — Conservation officers say a hiker from New York was airlifted from the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road after suffering an undisclosed medical emergency Sunday afternoon. Sgt. Mark Ober of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Region One office in Lancaster said a man identified as Mark Winkler, 60, of […]

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Sununu Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession

HB 640 Takes Effect in 60 Days   CONCORD — Gov. Chris Sununu has signed into law a bill eliminating criminal penalties for possession of three-quarters of an ounce or less of marijuana. It was one of 28 bills the Republican signed Tuesday, his office said in a news release. House Bill 640 was passed […]

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Let’s Get Funky MWV!

Funky (adj) – in a style that is informal and unusual Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 4, 2017…it’s Independence Day, officially funkified by Motor Booty Affair, returning to Schouler Park in Mount Washington Valley! That’s right…the Town of Conway is putting on one of the funkiest, freshest celebrations it’s ever seen, and we want to see you […]

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93.5fm is 50 Years Old!

North Conway – 93.5fm WMWV is turning 50 years old this year, and we’re throwing a little shindig to help get the celebration off the ground! Did you know that in 1967 The Mothers of Invention did not play the Monterey Pop Festival because Frank Zappa “refused to share a stage with the inferior San Francisco bands” (Jefferson […]