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Energy workshop slated for tonight in South Berwick
Portsmouth Herald
A energy conservation workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the Town Hall auditorium.
South Berwick police looking for culprit behind at least 25 car …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who may be armed and traveling in a [...]

S. Berwick rezoning criticized
York Weekly
A proposal to rezone a segment of downtown from residential to business was roundly panned by a majority of the 45 residents who attended a public hearing Tuesday night.
Maine Forest Service expects beautiful fall foliage
Portsmouth Herald
Get ready for a big show. …
A new welcome
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The South Berwick-based company Signs [...]

A new face at Marshwood High School
Portsmouth Herald
When Marshwood High School opens its doors to students Wednesday, a new face will greet them.
Committee member third South Berwick official to resign in 6 months
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Since Nick Tsakiris joined the Solid Waste Committee when it formed last May, he said he has put in countless hours [...]

Schools saving money by saving energy
Foster’s Daily Democrat
…For SAD 35 Superintendent Jeff Bearden, the decision to enter into a contract with Honeywell was a no-brainer. The school board agreed, voting to sign a contract with the company last fall…
South Berwick Planning Board seeks input on downtown zoning change
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Fears of a big chain store [...]

Former South Berwick town manager to file complaint with Human …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Emboldened by a recent ruling from the state Department of Labor that found he was pressured to resign, former Town Manager Jeff Grossman is launching an aggressive campaign to get his old job back.
New leadership takes the reins at two SAD 35 schools
Foster’s [...]

Interim South Berwick Town Manager won’t vie for position
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Despite saying a few weeks ago that she would consider applying for the long-term town manager’s job, interim Town Manager Roberta Orsini said Tuesday she will not be applying for the position after all.
South Berwick tax rate to increase by 11 percent
Foster’s Daily Democrat
After dozens [...]

Public hearings to be held on septic waste rule change in South …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
After meeting with members of the Sewer District last week, officials from the state Department of Environmental …
Police: simulated bomb was close to being lethal
Dover Community News
Police say the pipe bomb found in a South Berwick, Maine fire lieutenant’s glove box [...]

Celebrate Maine Festival kicks off this weekend
Portsmouth Herald News
As the heat, humidity and the dog days of summer approach, we want to remind ourselves of all the good things about this great state of Maine. …
Marshwood girls basketball team returns from Ireland
York Weekly
Fourteen girls from Marshwood High School are speaking with a bit of a [...]

Report: Maine must lessen energy appetite
Portland Press Herald
Saying the nation is “dangerously dependent” on foreign oil, a report presented Tuesday to Gov. John Baldacci calls for expanding home weatherization, conducting more energy audits and other efforts to reduce energy usage in Maine.
CMP seeks approval for $1.4B power lines
York Weekly
The Eliot Board of Selectmen and the [...]

Route 236 crash causes road closure
Portsmouth Herald News
A Friday morning crash on Route 236 took out a utility pole and forced the closure of a portion of the …

Before it closes, special Mass for St. Michael’s
Foster’s Daily Democrat
If anyone deserves the title of matriarch of St. Michael’s it’s Gloria Roberge, who for all of her [...]

South Berwick Council backs another try at regional development …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Four months after a regional development project spearheaded by former Town Manager Jeff Grossman failed, the South …

South Berwick crash leads to multiple charges
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A Somersworth, NH, man who police believe was intoxicated was arrested after the car he was driving drifted off [...]

After some leg work South Berwick police got their man….
Man who allegedly burglarized South Berwick golf course took taxi …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Andrew Gerrish, the second suspect in a May burglary at the Links at Outlook Golf Course, who police say escaped a …
The emerald ash borer is in Maine:
Little bug does big damage to [...]

Five teachers bidding farewell to SAD 35
Portsmouth Herald
Five educators in School Administrative District 35 turned in their chalk last month, retiring after many years of teaching in the system.
Eliot to adopt new source of tax revenue
York Weekly
Officials are moving quickly to create a new economic development tool for the town — a Tax Increment Finance [...]

So. Berwick Strawberry Festival brings out families, visitors
Portsmouth Herald
It’s a family affair for Lisa Flynn. When she was just a small child, she said, “I remember tugging on my dad’s hand. ‘Let’s go to the strawberry festival. Let’s go to the strawberry festival.’”
Huppe defends title in Strawberry Festival 5-miler
Portsmouth Herald News
Finishing behind Huppe, Mark Gosztyla, [...]

Lots of strawberry related news today…
Ripe and ready Heat has sweet results, ripening strawberries to …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The recent heat wave that swept over New Hampshire and Maine may have been the final ingredient needed to produce this month’s …
South Berwick flag placings make cemeteries ‘more meaningful’
Foster’s Daily DemocratNathan Lord helped drive the French out [...]

South Berwick residents OK $265g in extra town funds
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Residents finally gave permission for the Town Council to transfer $265000 from the town’s savings account to cover unexpected payments incurred this fiscal year.
Tourism officials’ opinions mixed on impact of lower I-95 traffic
Portsmouth Herald
Since the beginning of June, traffic coming through the Hampton and York, [...]

South Berwick again asking residents to OK $265000 in plowing …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The second round in an ongoing effort by the Town Council to gain permission from residents to spend $265000 on unexpected payments starts tonight at 6:30 pm at Town Hall.
Fire destroys North Berwick garage, damages nearby home
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Once at the scene crews [...]

Facilitator to help South Berwick figure out development issues
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The Economic Development Committee is organizing a civil, constructive public process where residents will determine how they want the town to develop in the next few years and beyond…
Most school budgets survive validation vote
Portland Press Herald
Fears that tax-weary voters would reject the spending plans appear [...]

South Berwick voters reject recall
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A councilor recall amendment that became the latest in a string of issues that has divided this town of 7000 failed …
S. Berwick elected officials safe
York Weekly
Voters in South Berwick on Tuesday rejected an amendment to the town charter that would have established a …
South Berwick recall amendment defeated
Portland [...]

Register those out-of-state plates or fines may be coming in South …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Residents who haven’t registered their car in Maine may want to do so quickly, as the police department is stepping up enforcement of vehicle registration evaders.
Field of 8 for District 1 includes two locals
Foster’s Daily Democrat
With Rep. Tom Allen vacating his First [...]

 Update: I missed this article on my morning perusal of news sources:
Going green proves profitable for towns
Portland Press Herald
As more households recycle, municipalities are saving lots of money…
Natural gas releases scheduled for Newington, South Berwick …
Portsmouth Herald
Planned and controlled releases of natural gas will take place in Newington and South Berwick, Maine, as part of [...]

Some South Berwick residents think they may know who the next town …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
While the Town Council intends to launch a search for a long-term town manager sometime after Town Meeting June 2, …

Board eyes parking fix for Great Works School
Foster’s Daily Democrat
School officials said the project, which Eliot and South Berwick residents will [...]

New trash fees could be disputed by voters at South Berwick Town …
Foster’s Daily Democrat, NH
Preliminary figures for the proposed pay-as-you-throw program at the transfer station include $1.50 for a 30-gallon …
No smoking, but no arrests or fines either
Foster’s Daily Democrat, NH – 15 hours ago
Excluding Counting House Park, smoking and the use of [...]

South Berwick Rotary Club disbanding
Foster’s Daily Democrat
After five “turmoil-filled years of internal conflicts, the loss of over 30 members … and failed attempts to find compromise and resolution,” the South Berwick Rotary Club is in the process of disbanding…
Smoking law up for debate tonight in South Berwick
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A non-smoking resolution that would apply to [...]

South Berwick residents act Monday on $265g to pay for snow cost …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The town’s undesignated fund could take a major hit Monday night during a special town meeting when residents will decide whether to take out $265000 to cover overruns in the snow removal budget, the buyout of …
South Berwick could add recall [...]

EDC Celebrates Opening of Monkey Business Bakery

The Economic Development Committee held a Ribbon Cutting at Monkey Business Bakery at 440 Main Street South Berwick on Thursday, May 7. Pictured from left to right is Mike Lassel, Economic Development Committee Vice Chairman, Roberta Orsini, Acting Interim Town Manager, Business Owners Nicole Bouchard and Jacob Bouchard, Andrea [...]

South Berwick budget slashed
Portsmouth Herald
Town councilors sharpened their pencils and pared an 18 percent increase in the town budget to 13 percent this week.
Elected South Berwick town officials face many challenges
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Job description: attend multiple meetings a week, address questions and concerns from residents at all times, …

Berwick campus celebrates Earth and ingenuity
Portsmouth Herald News
Up on the hill at Berwick Academy on Friday morning, more than 600 students, faculty and staff members formed a …

SAD 35 reinstates special education post
Portsmouth Herald News
In response to parents’ concerns, School Administrative District 35 will add back one special education instructor …