Before we publish our annual round-up of the year's lake news, we thought it would be instructive to take a look at what was top of mind a decade ago, in 2011.
After years of neglect, the town's multi-use gem on Ossipee Lake is receiving some well-deserved attention.
It's a question we hear every day. This is what we think, and why we believe you should be concerned.
Meanwhile, opponents have filed an appeal with State Superior Court.
The lake's annual cycle nears its conclusion, as the drawdown continues.
On the lake shoreline and inland, these two shrubs provide color in autumn and offer valuable food for wildlife.
Two days before Effingham's Planning Board is scheduled to conduct a site plan review of the proposal to convert Boyle's Market into a gas station, the ZBA will consider an appeal to reverse its approval of the project and re-hear the application.
Finally, things seem to be back to normal, and the start of winter drawdown is just a few weeks away.
Just in time for Labor Day weekend.
Be cautious of lake water that has a surface scum, changes colors, or appears to have green streaks or blue-green flecks aggregating along the shore.
Common sense ideas from the Department of Environmental Services on how boaters can help protect wildlife and the environment.
Local residents want Effingham's Select Board to determine whether the ZBA erred when it approved a variance to pump gas at Boyle's Market.
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