TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
VOL. 20 NO. 55
BERLIN, N.H.
Melanie Croteau and her nephew, Casey Norton, 5, of Berlin, enjoy a cruise on the Androscoggin in one of the kayaks that North Woods Rafting had available for free at the Northern Forest Heritage Park dock during Wingzilla on Saturday. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO).
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Judges Rick Nicoletti, Dick Letarte, and Wayne Thompson (unseen is fourth judge Jonathan Dube) tuck into the critical challenge of judging the best chicken wings at Wingzilla at the Northern Forest Heritage Park Saturday. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)
River Day/Wingzilla celebrates the Androscoggin BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
BERLIN—Besides offering a smorgasbord of BBQ’d chicken wings, the 2011 Wingzilla on Saturday had a whole new look: an emphasis on the Androscoggin River. If it hadn’t been for an early morning rain, perhaps more contestants would have taken part in the “Boat Float” from the Nansen State Park to
the Northern Forest Heritage Park, but, as it was, about six paddle boats cruised downriver to the park. Thanks to the North Woods Rafting folks, all day there were big kayaks and canoes at the NFHP float docks for people to try out on the river—as well as NFHP float boat rides up the river and horse and wagon rides along the river, all for free. Various exhibits offered a chance to catch river
critters, a look at the pelts of animals that live in the forests and along the river, and maps and information about boating and fishing on the Androscoggin. The main attraction, of course, were the wings. Five contestants were set up, under tents, cooking up a storm where everyone could see. There was Mark Belanger, at his Androscogsee WINGZILLA page 8
Badillo faces new assault charges Vacant home burns over the weekend after being declared not a danger BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
BERLIN — A Berlin man freed earlier this year, after courts deemed him not a danger to the community, was back in court recently charged with a violent
crime. Christhian Badillo, 29, appeared in Berlin District Court on June 7 for a probable cause hearing on two felony counts of second degree assault and a felony charge of see BADILLO page 9
Isaacson workers called back to work BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
BERLIN – More than half of the furloughed Isaacson Structural Steel workers were back on the job yesterday and the remainder will
be called back next Monday, June 27. Last week Isaacson furloughed 72 employees, temporarily closing down its shop. Administration and see ISAACSON page 9
BERLIN — A vacant home on Western Avenue was severely damaged in an early morning fire on June 19. Firefighters were called to the home at 498 Western Avenue at 1:58 a.m. on Sunday morning. The first crew of four firefighters arrived to find the singlefamily home engulfed in heavy fire. A general alarm, that spurred response from additional off-duty firemen and the call company, was generated prior to the first truck arriving on scene, according to Chief Randy Trull. The home was not occupied, but was for sale and actively being shown, Trull said. The doors were locked and power was still connected, he noted. Trull said the cause and origin of the
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This home at 498 Western Avenue in Berlin was the scene of an early morning fire on Sunday, June 19. The front of the building shows scorch marks around the windows and eaves, while the rear of the building was more heavily damaged. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)
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