Local News
Fire destroyed Pleasant Street building
BERLIN – Fire early Sunday morning destroyed a vacant three-story building at 148 Pleasant Street. The call came in at 4:15 a.m. and there was heavy fire and smoke when firefighters arrived at the scene.Firefighting efforts were over by 8 a.m. but a crew remained at the scene and that section of Pleasant Street was closed to traffic Sunday morning. The building was still standing but the interior had been extensively gutted by the fire.... Read more
Berlin Man Dies While Kayaking
At approximately 2 p.m. Saturday Keith Whitten, 58, of 33 Charron Avenue, Berlin was kayaking o…
City named 'Landowner of the Y…
BERLIN – The city was recognized as 'Landowner of the Year' yesterday by the N.H. Trails Bureau…
City gets clean audit
BERLIN – The city has received a clean audit report on its financial statements for the fiscal …
Opinion
Ranting About My Computer
As the title clearly states, this is a rant. If you are not a fan of rants, this paper contains a lot of other good stuff. I will not be offended if you look elsewhere. However, if you enjoy a good old-fashioned rant now and then, and I think that most people do, stay with me. Today is the day that I let off some steam. And, since I’m using my computer right now, I... Read more
Thanks for supporting out loca…
To the editor: We would like to extend our appreciation to the community for their help and sup…
First yard sale of the year fo…
To the editor:May is New Hampshire Preservation Month. This is the perfect time to visit and su…
Boston will run again
To the editor:Boston will run again.One month ago, 27,000 runners and 500,000 spectators gather…
Sports
Gorham Grad Willey shines on the field and in the classroom
RINGE--Sophomore pitcher, Doug Willey, of the 2013 Franklin Pierce University Division II baseball team has one more chance in 2013. The (32-16) Ravens are ranked as the #6 team (26th nationally) heading into this weekends 2013 NCAA Division II Baseball Championships' East Regional, taking on the top seeded (40-12) Wilmington... Read more
Berlin at Gorham
Mountie base runner, Chris Fortin, is tagged out at home plate by Gorham catcher Tyler Sanscha…
Berlin boys tennis fights past…
LACONIA--The Berlin boys' tennis team won its second straight match defeating the Sachems 7-2 i…
Berlin Girls tennis team shuts…
BERLIN--The Berlin girls ended their regular season on a high note shutting out the Lady Sparta…
Business
Northway Bank names William Zafirson to executive management…
BERLIN – Northway Bank, the largest independent commercial bank in New Hampshire, has named William ... Read more
More than wheels form promotio…
CONCORD, NH – Sanel Auto Parts, Co. President David T. Segal announced this morning a promotion…
Porky Gulch is Ready for Adven…
Porky Gulch is Ready for Adventure Porky Gulch in Gorham is re-opening for its second year in c…
DJ's Auto Glass
DJ's Auto Glass "Your Local Auto Glass specialist, is now open for business. Not long after lea…
Obituaries
Kyle A. Morin
BERLIN -- Kyle A. “Tunzy” Morin, 21, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at his hom... Read more
Yvonne B. Libby
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. -- Yvonne Beatrice Libby, 83, of South Portland, Me., passed away May 12, 2…
Luc J L’Heureux
BERLIN -- Luc J L’Heureux, 93, passed away at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursin…
Clara M. Johnson
OLD ORCHARD, ME./BERLIN, NH -- Clara Mary Johnson of 10 Goosefare Drive, Old Orchard Beach, Mai…
