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Good morning South Berwick! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new foundry will reshape Punkintown's back roads
  • What South Berwick police handled in just two late-August weeks

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Cooks, Servers, Dishwashers, Caregivers and Med Care Managers and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An a.m. shower; turning sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Foundry business cleared to move forward at Punkintown (southberwickreporter.org) — A new metal foundry and "industrial arts campus" has been cleared to open behind Punkintown Business Park in South Berwick, after nearly a year of Planning Board review. With a TIF-funded road upgrade and town approval in place, owner Josh Dow can now seek a building permit, bringing new industrial activity and potential jobs to the area near Rocky Hills Preserve.
   

• Police log four arrests, 158 vehicle stops, three crashes Aug. 17-30 (southberwickreporter.org) — South Berwick's latest police log details four arrests, including two residents charged in separate domestic violence and license-related incidents, plus 158 traffic stops and three crashes between Aug. 17 and 30. The report also tracks building checks, medical assists, animal complaints, and other calls, offering a snapshot of how often local officers are responding around town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have recommendations for a doggie dentist?
    Our pup Maisey needs a cleaning. She is a Cavachon so their cleanings may be a bit more complicated. I am looking for a board certified dentist. Any… (Nextdoor South Berwick)
  • Did you accidentally clip your dog's toenail too close to the "quick?
    " Here's what works: 1) apply light pressure with baking soda and/or 2) move his nail tip on a bar of natural soap 3) apply all natural coconut oil… (Nextdoor South Berwick)
  • Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands posted a job opening for 2nd shift-- Manufacturing Cook- Starting at $23.00/hr in York. Apply here.
  • RTX posted a job opening for Bench Assembly Cell Operator, 2nd shift ( Onsite) in North Berwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Berwick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berwick

  • The Winners and Losers of Maine's Race to Armor Its Shoreline Against Climate Change (insideclimatenews.org)

Ogunquit

  • 8 Maine events this week include 'The Producers,' Maine Apple Sunday (pressherald.com)

Wells

  • White shark spotted 200 yards off beach in Wells, Maine (bostonglobe.com)
  • Collins, Jackson focus on Maine workers during Labor Day weekend campaign stops (newscentermaine.com)
  • They're saying it out loud: Maine Senate nominee calls for state takeover of privately owned mobile home parks – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Ok South Berwick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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