EFFINGHAM — Ossipee Lake's water level will be lowered by 15 inches starting Sunday, Sept. 15, to aid with the construction project on the lake's dam. This is weeks earlier than the lake level is usually lowered.
The state is advising people to move their boats if need be.
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