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The Smart Report: End of Summer 2017, Plus New Construction - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom—September 21, 2017—The lake level today is reported at 407.38, about 1″ above summer plan. Thanks to the dedicated management skills of Dan Mattaini at the State Dam Bureau and John Pica...
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Ossipee Will Petition the State Regarding Campground Purchase - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee—September 17, 2017—Ossipee’s Board of Selectmen voted on September 11 to petition the state for approval to hold a special town meeting in November so that residents can decide whether t...
Nice shot of Leavitt Bay and beyond.
#BackFromVacation We all need a little rest and relaxation from time-to-time. This weekend that's exactly what we did up at Ossipee Lake but we snuck away to get a couple shots of the lake. This one w...
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Purchase of Camp Sokokis Paves Way for Ossipee's First Town Beach - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee — August 24, 2017 — Selectmen here have entered into an agreement to purchase Camp Sokokis and establish the town’s first public beach on Ossipee Lake. Negotiations have been in the work...
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Country Ecology: Tree Swallow Populations - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Tamworth–July 13, 2017–Over the last few years, you may have noticed fewer tree swallows competing for your nest boxes’ occupancy, while you earnestly hope to attract a bluebird pair on your ope...
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Stolen Boat Crashes Through House on Ossipee Lake - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Report and photos from WMUR-TV news reporter Kristen Karosa Ossipee—July 11, 2017—A stolen boat was crashed into a home in Ossipee overnight, and police said they’re searching for the thief. Wit...
Another article by our friend Dave Eastman.
Country Ecology: The Tufted Titmouse - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Tamworth–July 9, 2017– Years ago it was deemed a southern bird, often only experienced below the Mason Dixon line. When I read birding books of that time, I realize it was a treat for those trave...
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Local Photographer's Archive Goes Online - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee—July 7, 2017—This week brought news that Bruce Bedford’s photo archive is being posted online for all to access. You can find it at
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Environmentalists Exploring Aquifer Advisory Committee - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom—July 3, 2017—Effingham-based Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) this month said it plans to use a state grant to help it create a multi-town committee focused on protecting the Ossip...
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Lee Saga Finally Runs Its Course - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee — June 20, 2017 — With the crack of an auctioneer’s gavel, the long-running Donald Lee saga came to an end on June 10 when an unidentified buyer purchased Lee’s big lake property with ...
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Sun Cartoon Takes Aim at Westward Shores Decision - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Conway — June 18, 2017 — In a pointed editorial cartoon, the Conway Daily Sun appeared to take a satirical shot at Ossipee officials after last week’s Zoning Board decision to uphold the Plannin...
One loon already born. Fascinating to watch!
Congratulations to our friends at Camp Huckins!
Camp Huckins Celebrates 90 Years This Weekend - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom–June 16, 2017–There’s no better place on earth than Camp Huckins — just ask Jody Skelton. Skelton, who first attended the girls’ summer camp as a 9-year-old, has spent 47 summers on ...
From the Conway Daily Sun.
Ossipee ZBA Denies Westward Shores Appeals, Again - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee–June 15, 2017–The zoning board Tuesday evening granted Effingham a public hearing on the controversial expansion of Westward Shores Campground. Effingham was entitled to a hearing because ...
Check out the loon webcam!
All Eyes On Webcam Loons This Weekend - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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of Moultonborough has used a webcam to document a pair of nesting loons at a central New Hampshire lake. The expected hatch date is this weekend, based on the average expected incubation time of 28 da...
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Country Ecology: Pine Siskens - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Tamworth–June 12, 2017–I had just returned back home after giving my slide-show on the wildlife forage shrubs, when I looked out at bird feeders here in Tamworth. I thought at first I was seeing g...
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Ossipee Planning Board Approves Gas Station - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee — June 8, 2017 — The planning board on Tuesday approved, with conditions, a conversational proposal to build a new gas station over the Ossipee Aquifer. Over the last few months, meeting...
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Weed Watcher Information Workshop Reminder - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom—June 2, 2017—Are you going to be on the lake this summer? Looking forward to swimming and paddling around the bays, rivers and streams in a kayak or canoe? Great! You’re ready to be a We...