State fined Berwick Fire Department for work safety violations in its response to fatal fire

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Published
November 15, 2019

State fined Berwick Fire Department for work safety violations in its response to fatal fire

The Maine Department of Labor found multiple violations, but did not indicate whether any of them contributed to the death of Capt. Joel Barnes.
Published
November 4, 2019

New owner pledges to transform former tannery site in Berwick

Great Falls Construction of Gorham says it has purchased the former Prime Tanning Mill property with the goal of redeveloping the nearly 12-acre site.
Published
July 29, 2019

New Berwick music concert series aims to create community

To be held this weekend and Aug. 24, the downtown events include food, art and family activities, as well as music.
Published
July 8, 2019

‘Curious Incident’ star brings sensitivity to Hackmatack stage

For a play about a teenager on the spectrum, lead actor Colin Prato turns to his older brother for help.
Published
June 17, 2019

Dairy Delite in Berwick lives up to its name, and more

The ice cream is great, and so are the burgers and chicken tenders.
Published
May 12, 2019

North Berwick nonprofit creates a place for teens to call home

The Ryan Home Project, the first of its kind in Maine, aims to provide stability for homeless students in the area.
Published
April 5, 2019

Blaze that killed Berwick fire captain was started by discarded smoking material

Capt. Joel Barnes died last month after he got trapped on the third floor of the burning apartment building.
Published
March 17, 2019

Wrestling: 2019 Varsity Maine All-State team

Our selection of the state's top high school wrestlers includes two freshmen and two sophomores.
Published
March 10, 2019

Thousands mourn fallen Berwick firefighter at somber service in Portland

Firefighters from nearly a dozen states are among the 2,500 people at the emotional public funeral for Capt. Joel Barnes.
Published
March 10, 2019

‘Mayday, mayday, mayday … We have two firefighters missing’

In the ashes of a blaze that claimed the life of a first responder, questions gnaw at state investigators, firefighters and residents of the Berwick building where tragedy unfolded.