Mt Washington cruise ship's engines to go green Jul 17, 2009
WEIRS BEACH, N.H. (AP) -- When it's done taking passengers around Lake Winnipesaukee for the season, the M/S Mount Washington cruise ship will be getting new, environmentally friendly engines. The current engines that power the ship burn 33 gallons of fuel per hour. (Concord Monitor)
NH's M/S Mount Washington features Jackson cruise Jul 2, 2009
WEIRS BEACH, N.H. (AP) -- The M/S Mount Washington is devoting one of its dinner-dance theme cruises on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee to the music of Michael Jackson. Passengers attending the July 10 cruise are encouraged to dress for the occasion, such as wearing a "Thriller"-type jacket, or a single glove. (Concord Monitor)
Video game fans turn out for NH tournament May 30, 2009
LACONIA, N.H. (AP) -- Enthusiasts of classic pinball and video games have gathered at New Hampshire's Weirs Beach for an 11th annual tournament. It started Thursday at Funspot's American Classic Arcade Museum and will run through Sunday evening. (Concord Monitor)
New Hampshire May 17, 2009
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Weirs Beach sign on; so is NH summer season May 9, 2009
LACONIA, N.H. (AP) -- What's that glow at New Hampshire's Weirs Beach. It's the iconic Weirs Beach sign, and the optimism of business owners, as the summer tourist season begins. (Concord Monitor)
NH's "Ice Out" guessing game begins Mar 15, 2009
Ice Out is declared when the M/S Mount Washington cruise ship can travel safely between her ports in Center Harbor, Weirs Beach, Alton Bay, Wolfeboro and Meredith on Lake Winnipesaukee. Ice Out has come as early as March 28 - in 1921 - and as late as May 12 - in 1888. (Concord Monitor)
Laconia, NH, bans smoking at parks and beaches Mar 11, 2009
The City Council approved the smoking ban on Monday at 17 places, including Weirs Beach. The city Parks and Recreation Department recommended the ban at the suggestion of the Laconia Little League. (Concord Monitor)
