Linda Andrews is working on bringing a dog park to South Berwick
South Berwick has dogs and South Berwick has people who love their dogs but we don’t have a dog park. Linda Vaillancourt Andrews, a lifelong south Berwick resident and dog lover, didn’t even know such a thing as a dog park existed until [...]
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On a mission: A dog park in South Berwick
OBHS Talk: The Four Seasons of Farmer Gerrish
[ October 28, 2010; 7:30 pm; 7:30 pm; ] “Plowing the Waves: The Four Seasons of Farmer Gerrish”
Farmer and mariner Benjamin Gerrish, whose 1791 diary gives a vivid picture of survival on a South Berwick farm over two centuries ago, is the subject of a talk by museum curator Nina Maurer on Thursday evening, October 28, starting at 7:30 pm.
Sponsored by the Old [...]
Creative South Berwick: Roger Morin, Watercolor Artist
South Berwick artist, Roger Morin will open his home studio at 199 Emerys Bridge Road on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10:00-4:00 and is inviting the public to see his art.
Roger Morin is a watercolor artist, originally from Berwick but now living in South Berwick. He and his wife live in the “Old Warren Schoolhouse” [...]
Innovation in Education Addressed by Berwick Academy Head of School
UNH CEO Forum Welcomed Greg Schneider
Berwick Academy Head of School Greg Schneider was the featured guest speaker at the first UNH CEO Forum for the 2009-2010 school year today. Greg’s presentation, “Educating Innovation,” addressed the ways in which the changing nature of our economy impacts education. His talk focused on innovation in education not just [...]
Creative South Berwick: Resident awarded for kitchen design
South Berwick resident Peter Lawton, CKD, was awarded Best Kitchen Design at the Old York Decorator Show House Preview Gala on July 17. Honoring excellence in the home design industry, the Best of Accent Awards recognize local professionals for their outstanding work.
“It is always wonderful to be recognized by the press and your peers,” said [...]
Local Student’s Academic Honors and Achievements
The spring semester dean’s list at Bryant University includes the following area residents:
Mark McDonnell, a senior in Financial Services, of South Berwick, Maine.
Ben Polichronopoulos, a sophomore in Business Administration, of South Berwick, Maine.
The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester at the University of Vermont:
Olivia Bulger, of South [...]
Berwick Academy Kentucky Pen Pals Travel to Maine
Kittery Point apprentice lobster man and sixth grade Berwick Academy student Mark Hoyt gives students from Louisville, KY a lesson on the business of lobstering.
Underprivileged Louisville Students Experience a New England Adventure
What started out as a pen pal program between Berwick Academy Upper School students and a group of underprivileged middle schoolers from Louisville, [...]
South Berwick Earth Day: Clean, Green, and Proud
On Saturday, April 18, 2009 citizens all over town were out in force picking up roadside litter and sprucing up the town. There were volunteers cleaning Route 236, Old Fields Road, Bennett Lot Road, Belle Marsh Road, Waterside Lane, Highland Ave. and other areas around town. Here are pictures of some of the workers.
Volunteers strategize [...]
Out and About: What’s Going On?
Last week I had the opportunity to get out and about and see what South Berwick residents are up to. I got to witness the community spirit that makes this a great town and I got to spend time with great people.
First stop was the August meeting of South Berwick Networking (SBN). SBN is an [...]
Guest Essay: Jen Houghton – A Place to Plant Roots
Recently South Berwick resident Jennifer Houghton, owner of Little Hat Company and parent of three, mentioned to me how great it is to be raising children in South Berwick. She agreed to share her thoughts here at the 236 Diner.
In a world that seems to be spinning faster, it’s a wonderful opportunity to bring up [...]
Creative South Berwick: Poolyle Productions
Poolyle Productions, the artistic collaboration of South Berwick residents Susan Poulin and Gordon Carlisle is in high gear. They have some upcoming performances in Portsmouth:
August 13, 14, 20 & 27, 2 & 8 pm
Ida: Woman Who Runs With The Moose!
ACT ONE Festival of Fun, West End Studio Theater (WEST),Portsmouth, NH
603-300-2986 http://www.actoneonline.blogspot.com
August 21 & 28, [...]
Businesses: P. Gagnon & Son
When we discuss economic development in South Berwick we often focus on new businesses. However we owe much of our town’s vitality to the businesses that have been thriving and growing here for generations. P. Gagnon and Son is one such business. Since 1904 P. Gagnon & Son has been owned by the Gagnon family [...]
Creative South Berwick: Mary Lou Bagley
South Berwick resident Mary Lou Bagley is a woman of many talents: visual artist, writer, storyteller and actress. This summer she is busy with at least two of her talents.
She is in rehearsal as the Reverend Mother, Mary Regina, for Nunsense, the premiere show of the inaugural season of the Vacationland Theater [...]
Creative South Berwick: Andrew Mendola & Superfrog
You may know Andrew Mendola in his role as Stocking and Checkout Specialist at Nature’s Way Market. He is the person who keeps the shelves stocked and knows where everything is at the market. He has worked there since it opened in November 2007. At the beginning he spent a lot of [...]
Creative South Berwick: V.E. Kent & James Vaughn
There is magic in the air in South Berwick and writer Victoria Kent and illustrator James Vaughn have teamed up to capture it in their new children’s book, The Magic of Mrs. Magee. The two have brought their unique talent and world view to collaborate on a story about fanciful creatures and their [...]
Dennis E. Smith 1950-2008
From Portsmouth Herald, April 16, 2008
For over 35 years, Dennis was a devoted husband to his wife, Terry, and a doting father to his two children. He took pride in his family and basked in their company. He spent many happy hours maintaining and driving his Harley Davidson. He was an avid Red Sox fan [...]
People: Deb Knowlton promoted at Little Hat
Deb Knowlton has been promoted to Lead Designer & Production Manager for The Little Hat Company.
Just shy of her first anniversary of working with The Little Hat Company, Deb Knowlton South Berwick resident of twenty years was named Lead Designer & Production Manager. Deb began stitching for The Little Hat Company during the spring [...]
Creative South Berwick: Susan Poulin, V. E. Kent, Jim Vaughn and Nicholson Baker
South Berwick is home to artists, writers, and performers. Here are some news stories about some of them:
Susan Poulin:
Susan Poulin fights ennui in ‘Peggy Lee’
Portsmouth Herald News – Portsmouth,NH,USA
And as with any subject the South Berwick, Maine, resident turns her eye on — poignant, pop or both — it’s explored in a warm, [...]
People: Mamie Ney, new Library Director
Meet Mary Margaret Anthoine Ney, who goes by Mamie, the new Director of South Berwick Library. A Kennebunk resident, Mamie comes to us after working for the last year and a half as the Assistant Director of the Kennebunk Library. Mamie’s path to becoming a librarian is not the usual one, and as a [...]
Creative South Berwick: Jenn Adams
Like the waterways that have defined South Berwick since it was first settled, the stream of creative people who have lived here have shaped the unique character of our little town. South Berwick is now home base to nationally recognized singer – songwriter Jenn Adams. Kansas born, Jenn lived in Montana and then [...]
