Fancy sheep known as the Berwick Flock in the early 1900s appear in one of 14 historic photographs featured in a new 2010 calendar published by the Old Berwick Historical Society. It sells for $12 at South Berwick Pharmacy and the Counting House Museum.
An old fire truck, the South Berwick town hall when it used [...]
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Tax Reform Forum re: L.D. 1495
[ August 26, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] Who: Reps. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, Rep. Tom Wright, D-Berwick, Maine House Majority Leader John Piotti, D-Unity
What: Public Forum on the new tax reform law, L.D. 1495
When: Wednesday, August 26th at 6 p.m.
Where: Lecture Hall, Noble High School in N. Berwick, 388 Somersworth Rd.
A forum on the new tax reform law that lowers the [...]
Water Stories Needed
South Berwick filmakers Emma Godel (age 9) and Samantha Godel (age 11) just learned about a short film competition that are interested in entering. The short film must be about using water intelligently (website) . The deadline is August 15, so they are trying fast to find anyone in town who is doing something unique [...]
Take in Anything Goes and help Great Works Regional Land Trust
[ July 17, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Join Great Works Regional Land Trust for an evening of great fun (and fundraising): Anything Goes at Hackmatack Playhouse, Friday, July 17, 8 pm.
This Cole Porter musical is a high energy song and dance aboard the original Love Boat. Songs include American standards: You’re the Top, I Get a Kick Out of You, It’s Delovely, [...]
Intro to Shooting Sports for Women at SB Rod & Gun Ass.
[ July 19, 2009; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] An Introduction to the Shooting Sports for Women will be presented from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the South Berwick Rod and Gun Association, Route 236 in South Berwick, ME.
The event will begin with a program on gun safety, followed by on-range individual instruction in pistol, rifle and shotgun. [...]
Happy ending to lost dog story
Yesterday, I posted a plea from the Bolduc family for help finding their lost dog, Riley. Last night I got this happy news:
We found Riley!!!!
Riley wandered from Old County Road in South Berwick all the way to McAfee Lane in Wells. We figure it’s a good 5-7 mile trip. What a journey and if only [...]
Missing dog. Can you help?
This note from the Bolduc family was in my inbox this morning:
Our 3-year old English Mastiff is lost! He was last seen on 6/23 on Old County Road in South Berwick. He could be anywhere, so please keep your eye out for our Riley!!
He’s very friendly and will come if you call him. He is [...]
First Annual Fair Tide Golf Tournament @ The Links at Outlook
[ June 18, 2009; 1:00 pm; ] First Annual Fair Tide Golf Tournament
The Links at Outlook, South Berwick, ME
Thursday, June 18 at 1PM
$100pp includes 18 Holes of Golf with Cart and GPS
Contests and Prizes; Award Dinner Ceremony
Raffles and Auction Items During Dinner
Or, Join for Dinner, Raffles and Auction for $25 at 6PM
Contact Diana Flynn at 207-451-0020 or flynngolf@comcast.net to Register
Fair Tide Golf [...]
South Berwick Emergency Rescue: EMS Week Kick Off
[ May 16, 2009; ] South Berwick Emergency Rescue will be kicking off EMS Week with a barbeque at the rescue station, 71 Norton St. (South Berwick Community Center) on Saturday, May 16.
This year’s EMS Week theme is “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” and South Berwick Emergency Rescue will be offering free food as well as a blood pressure check and blood [...]
Lost Walking Staff-Can you help find it?
South Berwick resident Rich Cooke lost his walking stick and needs help finding it. He writes:
On Saturday, 11 April, I walked my dog up Powderhouse Hill. On our return to the parking lot by the sledding hill, I leaned my walking staff on my truck to assist my dog into the truck, [...]
Second Annual Neighborhood Cemetery Clean Up
[ April 18, 2009; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] An invitation from Bruce Whitney:
Old Fields Burying Ground on Vine Street
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 am to noon
Help care for an important part of historic South Berwick. This cemetery has graves dating back to the town’s earliest days
Bring gloves, rakes, tarps and a good appetite. Lunch is provided at noon/ (Rain Date Sunday April 19)
Over [...]
Well Water Testing Time: How’s your water?
Do you know if the water from your well is safe to drink? Spring is the time to find out! South Berwick’s Conservation Commission is offering well water testing kits from Nelson Analytical at a reduced rate for South Berwick residents.
The basic kit will be available for town residents for $50—a $15 savings. It tests [...]
Local Moms Raise Money to fight Breast Cancer
Eat, Drink, & Be Merry – The Barn Tavern – Local Moms Raise Money to fight Breast Cancer
Red Sox Home Plate Tickets are being offered up to help raise funds for local group of Moms participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. In 2008, Team Laffalot began with four friends who wanted to make [...]
Announcement: Free Workshop on Money and Peace of Mind
Life coach Maggie MaCauley is offering a free workshop in South Berwick:
How To Bring More Money and Peace of Mind To Your Life
Are You Living The Life Of Your Dreams?
Or Are You Struggling To Make Ends Meet?
In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn:
**The reasons why you continue to be in the same place financially
**What you can [...]
Marshwood Christmas Tree Pick Up
Wondering what to do with your Christmas Tree?
Marshwood High School Varsity Hockey Team will be picking up Christmas Trees on Sunday, Jan 4 from 7am – 11 am in South Berwick and Eliot.
Contact Ann Claus at 384-5279 for arrangements. A $5 donation is requested.
Ice Storm: Ways to Help
Town Councilor Dave Webster sends this message:
The Red Cross shelter at the high school could use some help.
If you can bring canned goods, like stews and soups, plus some canned vegetables to the shelter it would really help out. There is also a call for some bananas, and some milk for breakfast (notalot of milk [...]
Community Announcements
Marshwood Adult Education Candidates’ Night
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 p.m.
South Berwick Town Hall
Meet the candidates for Town Council and School Board. Questions will be taken from audience members.
So Berwick Keep Us Warm Fund Fundraising Dinner
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Spring Hill Restaurant and Banquet Center
A light supper of soup and bread for a donation to [...]
Community Announcements: Singing & French
Community Chorus at South Berwick Seeks Singers:
The Community Chorus at South Berwick welcomes new singers from the Seacoast region. Choral experience strongly preferred. Monday rehearsals begin September 8, 6:30 p.m., at the First Parish Federated Church, Academy and Main Streets in South Berwick, ME, to prepare for Christmas concerts December 6 and [...]
Announcement: Rte 236 Closed Tuesday, July 15
The Portsmouth Herald is reporting that Rt. 236 just north of South Berwick at the railroad crossing will be closed starting at 9 am tomorrow through the day for some repairs. Detour will be Blackberry Hill Road.
Here’s the full article in the Herald:
Route 236 closed Tuesday
Announcement: Call for Growers, Artists, and Performers
The Artists of The Mill at Rollinsford are announcing a ground-breaking Front Street Market running from mid-July through mid-October every Saturday 8:00AM ’til 1:00 PM.
The Market will feature a variety of locally grown vegetables, fruits, meats and prepared food, livestock area, music, street performers and educational entertainment. Unique gift items fromartists in The Mill and local [...]
Announcement: Public Information Meeting – CMP
Central Maine Power Company will host a public informational meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at the South Berwick Town Hall, 180 Main Street, South Berwick in the third floor auditorium.
CMP proposes to rebuild an existing transmission line between the company’s Quaker Hill substation on Burnham Road in North Berwick and [...]
Public Information Meeting: CMP Power Lines
Central Maine Power Company Public Informational Meeting
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
South Berwick Town Hall, 180 Main Street, South Berwick – 3rd floor auditorium.
CMP proposes to rebuild an existing transmission line between the company’s Quaker Hill substation on Burnham Road in North Berwick and the Three Rivers substation on Houde Road in Eliot. The [...]
Controlled release of natural gas begins June 5
Beginning Thursday, June 5, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LLC plan to connect piping at the new compressor station in Eliot to the existing pipeline. Maritimes will conduct controlled releases of natural gas from valve sites located on Route 236 in South Berwick, and on Patterson Lane in Newington, New Hampshire, beginning between 3:00 [...]
Announcements: Soccer
Marshwood Travel Soccer Sign-Ups
To be held at the following locations:
Friday, May 9, 6-8pm at the Marshwood Middle School in Eliot, Saturday, May 10, 9-11am at the South Berwick Town Hall and Sunday, May 11, 12-3:30pm at the Agamenticus Soccer Fields in South Berwick.
The registration Fee is $130.00 and the program is [...]
Announcements: Natural Steps Circles, Soccer & Parent Network
Join a Natural Step for Communities Study Circle in South Berwick
Imagine municipalities whose government operations become 100% fossil fuel free. Or communities that change depressed local economies to thriving economies, creating over 200 eco-enterprises. A dream? Far from it: the Natural Step For Communities provides inspiring examples of communities that have made dramatic changes toward [...]
Announcements: Updates & Reminders
South Berwick Budget Update: An overview of the proposed 2009 budget is posted on the town web site. The Town Council has reduced the Manager’s recommended budget of $6,202,517 to $5,763,795. The Public Hearing on the Budget is scheduled for April 14, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
Help honor Veterans: You can [...]
Community: Help Honor our Veterans
In Maine, municipalities are responsible for maintaining and mowing all veteran’s graves and are required by law to place a flag and holder on each veteran’s grave on Memorial Day. Locally, VFW Post 5477 coordinates the placing of flags on graves each Memorial Day.
The VFW is currently working on a project to purchase flag [...]
Community Announcements: March 29, 2008
Asperger’s Support Group Forming – A support group for parents with kids that have Asperger’s is being formed in South Berwick. If you are interested in joining, please contact Marcia Adair at the4adairs@verizon.net. They are currently generating a list of people who are interested and hope to have a group started within the next month [...]
