Four or five times a week, Laconia Police Chief Matthew “Matt” Canfield is out on the WOW Trail—running it from end to end for recreation. Sometimes, Matt is solo. Other times, he has his wife and children alongside him. “I’m on the WOW Trail regularly, and I always feel very safe,” he says. “It is as safe as any other street in Laconia, and, certainly, I consider all of our streets to be very safe.” A police officer for nearly 30 years and chief since May 2017, Matt is an au

When Will Swart was first invited to take part in Pub Mania as a team captain by Patrick’s co-owner Allan Beetle three years ago, Will was sure his 24 teammates could each raise the suggested $100. Made up of employees and riders associated with the Laconia Harley Davidson dealership in Meredith, where Will is general manager, team Laconia Harley Iron Butts felt great about the idea of raising $2,400 to benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. Will remembers that

WOW Trail, Brian Baxter, BB’s Hot Bites -N- Cool Delights, Osborne’s Agway, Winni Scenic Trail! The way Brian Baxter sees it, our local bike trails aren’t just a great way to get a new view of the Lakes Region while enjoying some exercise at the same time. The entrepreneur says the paths are gearing up the local economy. The owner of BB’s Hot Bites -N- Cool Delights, Brian parks his food trailer at Osborne’s Agway in Belmont, where the Winni Scenic Trail and the WOW Trail now