Nature Conservancy Conducting Controlled BurnsSeptember 8, 2008|Alliance Staff|Alliance Report|0 CommentsFive units - 65 acres in all - will be carefully burned in second year of program to restore the globally rare Ossipee Pine Barrens.
State Favors Herbicide Treatment for Danforth Pond MilfoilSeptember 3, 2008|Alliance Staff|Alliance Report|3 CommentsDES specialist says the use of 2,4-D could cripple the invasive weed for 3-5 years, making it easier to manage with non-chemical methods in the future.
Mistrial Declared in Fitzpatrick Murder CaseAugust 28, 2008|Staff Report|Boston Globe|0 CommentsMiddlesex District Attorney says prosecutors will prepare for a second trial in the case of former lake resident Sean Fitzpatrick.
Maine Fatality Spurs Debate on Performance BoatsAugust 26, 2008|Keith O'Brien|Boston Globe|0 CommentsState considers restricions on high-performance boats in wake of fatal crash similar to June tragedy on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Fitzpatrick Admits Affair, Denies Double SlayingAugust 20, 2008|Staff Report|Boston Globe|0 CommentsTaking the stand, lake resident says he tried to mislead investigators, who considered him a suspect in the killing of his ex-lover's husband.