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Comcast in the News

Molly Colman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:17:19 +0000

There has been some news of the agreement between the Town of South Berwick and Comcast that was supposed to bring cable to all residents of South Berwick by the end of 2009. There are still nearly 300 homes that do not have access to cable in South Berwick. The work hasn’t been done as agreed, the Town has scheduled a public hearing on the situation for February 9, 2010 at 6:30 so they can proceed on action to declare Comcast in default of the agreement. Most recently, a representative of Comcast has said the promised work will be done by April 30. Here are the news stories:

Cable project underway in South Berwick?
The Portsmouth Herald
… Comcast agreed to install the infrastructure necessary to provide cable television, digital telephone and broadband Internet to all of South Berwick. …

Comcast taken to task on lack of work progress in South Berwick
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The Town Council is continuing to put pressure on Comcast after the cable and telecommunications giant failed to …

South Berwick claims Comcast defaulting on obligations
The Portsmouth Herald
The Town Council approved a motion Tuesday to schedule a public hearing on Comcast’s franchise default for 6:30 pm Feb. …

Powderhouse Hill in the News

Molly Colman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:59:31 +0000

It’s been a big couple of weeks for Powderhouse Hill. Insurance issues threatened its ability to open, but a new arrangement for how the ski hill is managed was negotiated by the Town Council and Powderhouse volunteers so it could open as scheduled. Here are the news stories about what happened:

Ski club resolution lauded
The Portsmouth Herald
After a dramatic week at Town Hall, Saturday’s season opening of Powderhouse Hill gave area skiers, snowboarders and sliders reason to smile, and volunteers breathed a collective sigh of relief as the concern over liability insurance was put to rest…

Tiny Maine ski area given new life
Boston Herald
A southern Maine ski area that has been called one of America’s tiniest ski hills has been given new life. …

Powderhouse Hill primed for new year
The Portsmouth Herald
Skiers and snowboarders prepare for the opening of Powderhouse Ski Area in South Berwick on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009….

Powderhouse ready to open
WCSH-TV
The smallest ski area in Maine will open for the season Saturday. The Powderhouse Hill ski area is owned by the town of …

Powderhouse Hill saved by Town Council
The Portsmouth Herald
Powderhouse Hill Ski Area will open this week, as scheduled, thanks to town officials and ski club members who reached …

Powderhouse Hill ski area in South Berwick will open Saturday
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Skiers and snowboarders can breathe easy: Powderhouse Hill ski area is set to open for the season Saturday, …

Powderhouse Hill ski area threatened by lack of insurance
The Portsmouth Herald
Town officials and representatives from the Powderhouse Hill Ski Club met Monday to discuss the town’s concerns over …

In the News: December 10, 2009

Molly Colman — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:58:38 +0000

York County may seek increase in towns’ assessments
Foster’s Daily Democrat
… boarding prisoners from outside York County. When planning the new jail in the late 1990s, county officials anticipated that Maine’s shortage of inmate …

South Berwick celebrates the season with Home for the Holidays event
York Weekly
The fifth annual Home for the Holidays celebration drew hundreds to town last weekend, as businesses, …
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Mold removal at future South Berwick library sparks debate
York Weekly
The former St. Michael’s Church property on Young Street continued to be a source of debate Tuesday night, …

Trails Alliance meeting to detail area walking/biking path plans
Seacoastonline.com
Tomah said discussion about future expansion from West Kennebunk through Wells and North Berwick and into South Berwick also will be discussed. …

Winter weather pounds New England, Midwest
SeacoastOnline.com
South Berwick, Maine, police officer Clint Schoff directs morning commute traffic in the center of town during heavy snowfall Wednesday morning….

Portland Diocese pays $200000 to settle ’76 case
Portland Press …
A woman who says she was abused by a Catholic priest in South Berwick when she … In the South Berwick case, the woman told her mother about the assault at …

Officials warn drivers: ‘Slow down!’ on slippery roads
Seacoastonline.com
Three people were rescued from a car that slid on a slippery Route 236 late this morning and …

South Berwick welcomes The Early Bird Cafe to town
Seacoastonline.com
South Berwick, Maine, officials and members of the Community Development Committee welcome The Early Bird Cafe to downtown recently. …

Centerpoint lays off 60 in Eliot
Seacoastonline.com
A business that in 2008 was hiring employees at a steady clip and had hopes of expanding has fallen victim to the …

$21K PUC grant issued to Marshwood High School
SeacoastOnline.com
The School Administrative District 35 School Committee heard some electrifying news this week.

Holiday celebration marks fifth year
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The weather was a brisk 40 degrees and all the downtown shops stayed open a little later than usual Friday night to …

Groups honored for South Berwick parade floats
SeacoastOnline.com
The record number of floats in last Saturday’s holiday parade brought out the holiday cheer and community spirit in all who …

Specialized officers track teen drinking
SeacoastOnline.com
South Berwick, Maine, officer Jeff Upton, the school resource officer at Marshwood High School, was among the officers who responded to the home of …

In the News: November 29, 2009

Molly Colman — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:22:54 +0000

Holiday spectacle winds through two downtowns
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The annual holiday parade through Rollinsford and South Berwick, Maine, took a different route this year and organizers say it …

Holiday Parade regains some stature
Seacoastonline.com
This year’s annual Holiday Parade put on by the towns of South Berwick, Maine, and Rollinsford breathed some welcoming fresh air into a …

‘Knit-erature’ group combines books, needlework
Portland Press Herald
Members gather monthly at the South Berwick library to work on projects and discuss books.

Seacoast towns declare ‘Buy Local Week’
Seacoastonline.com
Portsmouth, Exeter, Stratham, Greenland, North Hampton, Dover, Durham, Lee, and Kittery, South Berwick and York, Maine, will participate in Buy Local Week. …

South Berwick police investigate theft of more than $1000 in tools
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Police are investigating the theft of more than$1000 worth of tools and a generator from two storage containers on …

South Berwick readies for Home for the Holidays celebration
Seacoastonline.com
This week, downtown storefronts …

Mold a problem at future library site
York Weekly
A significant presence of surface mold has been found in the basement of the former St. Michael’s Church on Young Street …

Buy Local First event begins in South Berwick next week …
The Town Council declared Nov. 30-Dec. 6 Buy Local First Week at its Tuesday meeting.

SAD 35 debates tuition policy for out-of-district students
Seacoastonline.com
School Administrative District 35 School Board members expressed strong but mixed feelings about a proposed policy to …

Marshwood Middle School parents told 58 of 60 kids accepted unknown Facebook …
York Weekly
Marshwood Middle School parents were shocked to learn from Internet expert Jayne Hitchcock Thursday evening that 58 of 60 …

Grant awarded for permanent display at Counting House in South Berwick
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The Old Berwick Historical Society was recently awarded a $5000 state grant that will be used for a new permanent …

Farmers’ Market to continue through April in Rollinsford, Exeter
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Concern for locally-grown food has motivated community organizers to study and respond to the need for simple, old-fashioned food products …

In the News: November 19, 2009

Molly Colman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:21:19 +0000

No injuries in five-vehicle crash on Route 236
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Five vehicles were damaged in a chain-reaction crash on Route 236 that “luckily” left nobody injured, according to …

Environmental expert gives South Berwick group ‘food for thought’
SeacoastOnline.com
Environmental conservation professor John Carroll of the University of New Hampshire’s Department of Natural Resources …

South Berwick group holds meet and greet with businesses …
SeacoastOnline.com
A new organization has formed to promote the local community and encourage small business owners, residents and town officials to …

Winter farmers markets scheduled in Portsmouth, Exeter, Rollinsford
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Seacoast Eat Local has announced that winter farmers markets will occur on select Saturdays starting Nov. 21. The winter selection includes …

South Berwick Rescue to host stress management seminar
Foster’s Daily Democrat
South Berwick Emergency Rescue welcomes Bette Jonas Freedson, LCSW, LICSW, CGP, who will present a seminar in dealing with stress …

South Berwick sees cash windfall in town forest
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The Town Council recently agreed to a plan to chop down 40 percent of the trees in the 90-acre town forest. The timber will be sold off for …

Eating local, fresh a challenge in winter
Seacoastonline.com
Wentworth Greenhouses in Rollinsford will host a winter farmers market for the first time the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Nov. …

Some attendees feel duped by group’s Veterans Day event
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Several people from veterans organizations in South Berwick and Berwick attended. Mark Pilgrim — a local member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5744 and …

South Berwick Community Development Committee begins work
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The town introduced its new Community Development Committee recently. Its intent is to preserve the downtown and its economic …

In the News: November 5, 2009

Molly Colman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:52:38 +0000

Marshwood Middle School to honor veterans on Friday
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Marshwood Middle School students will honor area veterans with songs, poems, and readings during the school’s ninth annual Veterans Day …

South Berwick ‘green’ housewarming project a hit
Seacoastonline.com
Six homes in town are now more energy efficient, thanks to local volunteers who made low-cost, non-structural home improvements as part of Green Up! South Berwick’s second annual Housewarming Project last Saturday.

Local musician’s talent recognized
Seacoastonline.com
The first of October was a big day for Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and sweeter still for member Jesse Brock of South Berwick …

Mary Lou Bagley: ‘Live joyfully’
Seacoastonline.com
…she and her very supportive spouse moved to South Berwick, Maine, just five years ago, where she says she “loves the creative energy and environment…

Local voters follow rest of Maine in supporting bonds
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Voters in Kittery, Lebanon, Eliot, Berwick, North Berwick and South Berwick also voted overwhelmingly in support of the referendum question that would allow …

Same-sex marriage law favored in Eliot, Kittery, York, S. Berwick …
Seacoastonline.com
It’s history, it’s not a state issue,” said South Berwick resident Dennis Dwyer. “I voted yes mostly because I believe the law should stay the same and marriage is between a male and a female,” said Eliot resident Castania Lane. …

Webster wins South Berwick council seat; Wildnauer elected to School Committee
Seacoastonline.com
David H. Webster bested three challengers and was elected to Town Council, while Fred Wildnauer won a seat on the School …

Halloween parade a hit in South Berwick
Seacoastonline.com
Cowboys, dinosaurs, butterflies and princesses took over the downtown area Friday night as hundreds of families marched along Main …

So. Berwick welcomes USS Helena crew
Seacoastonline.com
A warm welcome to the crew and families of USS Helena was extended Wednesday at a reception hosted by South Berwick’s USS Helena …

Voters OK $3.2M in bonds for SAD 35 schools
Seacoastonline.com
Sixty-eight percent (3503 to 1678) of Eliot and South Berwick voters gave approval for School Administrative District 35 to …

Hunters’ breakfast in South Berwick Nov. 7
Foster’s Daily Democrat
South Berwick Emergency Rescue is hosting a hunters’ breakfast at the First Federated Church on Main Street in South Berwick (across …

In the News: October 26, 2009

Molly Colman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:13:33 +0000

Auction rallies community to help fire victims
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The community outpouring of support for a South Berwick family that lost its home in a fire last month continued Saturday with …

Foundation raises $6800 for Marshwood schools
Seacoastonline.com
A German buffet, beer and wine tasting, live music and a silent auction brought South Berwick and Eliot residents and …

SAD 35, Eliot vote against Maine TABOR, tax questions
Seacoastonline.com
ELIOT, Maine – Both SAD 35 and the Town of Eliot voted unanimously this month to oppose November ballot questions – the automobile excise …

Single-family home sales on rise in Maine
Seacoastonline.com
York County was second with 519 July-September sales, up from 487 in 2008. The York County sales for July-September had a MSP of $185000, representing a …

School bond on heating and ventilation to be voted on in South Berwick and Eliot
Foster’s Daily Democrat
An interest-free $3.2 million bond for heating and ventilation improvements to four of the school district’s five …

In the News: October 23, 2009

Molly Colman — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:23:35 +0000

South Berwick 4th-graders’ math scores among highest in nation
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Marshwood Great Works School fourth-graders scored among the highest in the nation in the math portion of a national …

Marshwood Grade 4 math scores among nation’s best
Seacoastonline.com
Based on last year’s national math tests and recent state test results, Marshwood Great Works fourth-graders are …

Candidates focus on taxes in South Berwick
York Weekly
Tax relief and the future of the town library dominated the discussion as candidates for Town Council and School …

Four vying for South Berwick town council seat explain their views
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The field for the one contested Town Council seat in the November election is unusually diverse, featuring a former …

Attempted burglary suspected in South Berwick
Seacoastonline.com
Police from at least four communities were involved in an apparent manhunt Tuesday night near a home on Knights Pond Road in South Berwick, Maine.

Berwick Academy offers college admissions forums
York Weekly
Parents and high school students thinking about college are being offered some practical advice from administrators …

Fundraiser Saturday for family burned out of South Berwick home last month
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A fundraiser for the Willette family, whose Locust Lane home in South Berwick was destroyed in an accidental fire last month, will be held on …

Teen for South Berwick councilor: Marshwood High School youth says he’ll …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
In his bid for Town Council, 18-year-old Ronald Ducharme wants to hold a position normally occupied by people old …

‘Old school’ supper to help South Berwick families
Seacoastonline.com
Townspeople will host an “old school” community supper from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Spring Hill Restaurant to raise funds …

In the News: October 14, 2009

Molly Colman — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:20:09 +0000

South Berwick council votes to raze condemned Day house
York Weekly
South Berwick has decided to take down the structure on the Day property, which is now owned by the town. The building on Agamenticus Road was condemned in …

DOT looks to replace South Berwick bridge
York Weekly
The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at 6 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 27, …

Auction to help family after home lost in fire
Portsmouth Herald
Alice Willette vowed to rebuild her home after it was razed by a late September fire, and the community has vowed to …

Land Conserved in the York Pond Region
The Weekly Sentinel
Great Works Regional Land Trust and Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative (MtA2C) announced on Oct. 8 the successful purchase of 91 additional acres of conservation land in the York Pond region of Eliot/South Berwick. …

York County officials seek to raise profile at statehouse
Seacoastonline.com
Work to fight for York County when it comes to projects selected by the Maine Department of Transportation for funding. The Memorial and Sarah Mildred Long …

USS Helena commander talks about critical role of submarines
Foster’s Daily Democrat
“We’re more than happy to be a part of the South Berwick community,” Dinius told members of the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary Club Thursday morning. …

Two South Berwick residents want to join School Committee …
Portsmouth Herald
When voters head to the polls Nov. 3, they will be asked to elect people to both the Town Council and the School Committee.

Panel calls for an outside review of sending Traip students to Marshwood
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The potential to one day have Traip Academy students tuitioned to Marshwood High School gained some ground Tuesday night …

Traip to close? Kittery may send students to Marshwood …
Portsmouth Herald
A joint subcommittee of Kittery and School Administrative District 35 representatives got the ball rolling Tuesday on examining the benefits and drawbacks of tuitioning Traip Academy students out to Marshwood High …

South Berwick teen touted as hero
SeacoastOnlinecom
In the wake of a tragic fire which claimed his home, one teenager was recognized this weekend for his bravery during the blaze.

In the News: October 3, 2009

Molly Colman — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:44:38 +0000

$3.2M in bonds for SAD 35 at stake
Seacoastonline.com
On Election Day, Nov. 3, voters in Eliot and South Berwick will vote on a referendum to allow School Administrative District …

South Berwick scraps school access road idea
SeacoastOnline.com
SAD 35 School Board members said Friday morning they were not convinced of the need to build an access road from a nearby local …

York County police step up fight against underage drinking
Seacoastonline.com
Four southern York County police departments are gearing up for high school homecoming events in the next several weeks…