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Friday, February 7, 2014
Volume 10 • Issue No. 6
South Berwick Celebrates 200th Birthday with Year of Festivities
Residents of 100 years ago celebrated South Berwick’s incorporation with a parade on Main Street. On February 12 at South Berwick Library, the community kicks off a year of observances to include, among other events, Old Berwick Historical Society lectures and exhibits. (Courtesy of Old Berwick Historical Society)
WHS Renovation Plans Moving Forward WELLS According to Wells-Ogunquit CSD Superintendent Ellen Schneider, information has been gathered and meetings will be held by several subcommittees in recent months to plan and guide the WHS Renovation Project as it moves forward toward construction. These
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sub-committees include: Educational, Technology, Interior/ Exterior Design, Energy, Sustainability and Maintenance, Performing Arts, Athletic Space and Public Relations. The Educational SubCommittee continues to establish the layout and needs of the high school’s classrooms. The group is also designing administrative offices and clarifying common areas, teacher work and custodial spaces. In addition, sub-committee members have been meeting with safety experts to design new safety features to be a part of the renovations and additions.
By Kimberly Bell Contributing Writer SOUTH BERWICK – Feb. 12 marks a very special day for South Berwick. On that day in 1814, South Berwick separated from Berwick and became its own town in the province of Maine. The celebration of this day will kick off on Feb. 12 with a birthday extravaganza to take place at the South Berwick Library. Residents and non-residents alike are invited to attend this free event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and enjoy many festivities including a reading of the incorporation papers, a student Meanwhile, the Technology Sub-Committee has met with teachers to begin envisioning what will be needed and available for technology within the next two years. At this time teachers have developed a list of their technology related needs. At their first meeting, the Interior/Exterior Design SubCommittee was brought up to date on the future layout of the high school. Discussions have focused on common areas for students including lighting and natural views in these spaces. Also discussed was the use of movable walls for some classrooms. The Superintendent and WHS Principal Jim Daly will inspect other buildings which See HIGH SCHOOL page 6...
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An architectural view shows how Wells High School may look following a major upcoming renovation project planned for Wells High School. (photo courtesy Lavlee Brensinger Architects)
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performance of the national anthem, as well as girl scouts singing songs popular at the time of the incorporation. There will also be a visit from the staff of Senator Susan Collins bringing a congratulatory letter for the town. The library will be providing time period appropriate refreshments such as apple cider and gingerbread. Library director Karen Eger encourages everyone to come and take part in this celebration for the town. “It’s always great to get together and celebrate, especially this time of year,” she said. South Berwick’s history
is rich with accounts of Native American tribes, the sawmill industry and waterfront trade. With the European settlement in 1631, the area was considered part of Kittery. It was then incorporated in 1713 as Berwick, Maine’s ninth oldest town. This paved the way for the beginning of the town of South Berwick. Those interested in learning more about the area in the time period of 1713-1813 are encouraged to visit South Berwick’s town hall, which is displaying an exhibit called “Becoming South Berwick: SurvivSee 200TH page 4...
Community Spotlight:
Laura Graham Wildlife Specialist
Laura Graham discovered her love of wildlife while working with birds affected by an oil spill in Washington. For the past two years, she has been a crucial member of the Center of Wildlife Staff.
By Susan Richardson Contributing Writer CAPE NEDDICK Even during the busiest of work days, Wildlife Specialist Laura Graham can find herself staring in wonder at a baby bird in her hands and think, “Oh my gosh, that is so perfect and wonderful and miraculous.” Graham, 51, is a staff member at Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, where she has worked for the past two years. As a child growing up in
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the state of Washington, she was always fascinated by animals, but an oil spill near the coast in the nineties was the event that made her passionate about wildlife. She saw on the news that help was needed to take care of the water birds affected by the oil, and she volunteered. The four-week stint of washing birds changed her life. Graham subsequently volunteered with PAWS Wildlife See GRAHAM page 38...
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