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PDF of print edition THE TOOLAN TRIAL: Day 6 Monday, June 8 Forensic experts testify in today's murder trial session by Mary Lancaster Independent Writer      Jurors heard three key testimonies today in the continuing murder trial for Thomas Toolan, III - two testimonies came from forensic experts and another from someone who met Toolan in a substance abuse rehabilitation center eight years ago and remained in touch with him until after he was arrested a... More ... A stellar run comes to an end      There was jubilation after Sunday's extra inning victory over Provincetown (above ~ see story page 34), but the Lady Whalers' record-breaking season ended yesterday at Taunton, where they fell, 7-1, to Diman VoTech in the semi-finals of the state tournament. Diman led, 3-0, early, and although Nantu... More ... Jury selection begins in Toolan trial Today's proceedings could decide if jury found; Defense attorney files another motion to change venue BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       Monday's Superior Court proceedings marked the onset of jury selection in the trial for Thomas Toolan, III, 39, who is alleged to have murdered Elizabeth "Beth" Lochtefeld on Oct. 25, 2004. The first jury pool had to wait, however, as Judge Richard F. More ... Patty and Allen Two Months In The selectmen's newest members discuss their first weeks on the board BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       Two months can make a big difference in a person's perspective of a position, as is reflected in observations made by Allen Reinhard and Patty Roggeveen now that they have served their first 60 days on the Board of Selectmen. More ...