by Ariana St Pierre Maine (WGME) -- Officials say a child was injured after their leg got trapped in a snowblower in South Berwick The South Berwick Fire Department says they found a child lying in front of a snowblower with their leg trapped in the auger around 10:30 a.m Crews worked for about 20 minutes to free the victim who was then taken to Wentworth Douglas Hospital Officials say the child did not suffer any major injuries SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Murder suspect Jeremiah Godfrey allegedly told investigators he bears “full (expletive) responsibility” for pulling the trigger on a pistol that killed his girlfriend died after she was allegedly shot by Godfrey The police affidavit states Godfrey admitted to firing the gun The entrance wound was in the back of Sweet's head according to autopsy results from the New Hampshire medical examiner Sweet was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital where she was pronounced deceased Sunday evening Godfrey was arrested Wednesday in South Berwick by Maine State Police on a single count of murder after authorities obtained a warrant The sentence for a murder conviction in Maine is 25 years to life in prison More: Murder in South Berwick: Woman, 37, shot and killed; boyfriend charged transported to York County jail following his arrest is scheduled for an initial court appearance Friday at 1 p.m hysterical and hard to understand” when speaking to dispatchers following the Saturday shooting Godfrey allegedly told dispatchers there had been an altercation at the top of a staircase in a home and a “struggle over a firearm that resulted in his girlfriend suffering a gunshot wound." South Berwick police responded to the house and were allegedly met by Godfrey on a side porch officers Marshal Davis and Jason Legendre “found Sherri Sweet … lying on the floor at the bottom of a flight of stairs in the front entryway area of the residence” and noted she was "suffering from major trauma to her head area and was bleeding profusely.” A small child was located lying on the living room couch in the residence and was promptly taken out of the home by a relative A pistol found on the kitchen island was removed from the home by police The affidavit was written by Maine State Police homicide detective Justin Huntley ‘I can’t believe I did that,’” Huntley wrote Maine State Police interviewed Godfrey almost three hours after his call to dispatchers Godfrey allegedly admitted he’d had a “couple of drinks” before the reported argument with Sweet about Godfrey’s “lack of communication with Sherri throughout the day” on Saturday Godfrey allegedly said he “expressed his intent to leave the residence” during the course of the fight Godfrey allegedly admitted to then grabbing a pistol and told police Sweet faced him as they walked down a staircase during the reported struggle over the gun He stated the shooting was a “bad mishap on his behalf,” the affidavit states he began making his way down the stairs behind Sherri who was leading the way down the staircase,” Huntley wrote “Jeremiah said he pulled the pistol out of the holster and described holding it in his right hand with his finger on the trigger Jeremiah said that Sherri turned around and grabbed a portion of the pistol just prior to the pistol firing a bullet and striking Sherri When asked if it was possible that he pulled the trigger I’m totally (expletive) responsible for that’ (and) ‘I take full (expletive) responsibility for that.’” Sweet was placed on life support but Portsmouth Regional Hospital staff told police she had no chance of surviving A secondary interview with Godfrey was conducted on Sunday less than 12 hours before Sweet was declared dead at the hospital Godfrey allegedly told Huntley he was planning to leave the residence the night before to stay at an outbuilding on the 48 Brattle St property and grabbed his gun to protect himself from wildlife Godfrey allegedly described the reported argument he had with Sweet once more and said he did not point the gun at Sweet then became emotional and asked to end the interview Autopsy shows where Sherri Sweet was shotA bullet fragment was found Sunday on one of the steps as state police swept through the Brattle Street home it became clear that the bullet that struck Sherri had exited her body,” Huntley’s affidavit states An autopsy conducted Monday showed Sweet suffered a gunshot entrance wound on the back of her head and that the bullet exited her body above her left eye leading to the medical examiner ruling her death a homicide Maine State Police are continuing to investigate the incident which is being prosecuted by the Maine attorney general's office Court records state Godfrey’s legal address is in Milton Town and state police were aided by authorities from Berwick Eliot and North Berwick in investigating Sweet’s death The South Berwick Fire Department and a York ambulance additionally responded to the incident Godfrey has one past theft case in Maine criminal recordMaine criminal records state Godfrey was found guilty on a Class D misdemeanor charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in April 2002 All but seven days of Godfrey's 180-day sentence in York County Jail were suspended A search of Maine records dating back to 2000 did not find any additional offenses by Godfrey Fifteen of the 35 homicides recorded in Maine last year were linked to domestic violence according to the state’s Department of Public Safety Finding Our Voices a domestic abuse and violence survivor support organization has counted 20 domestic violence deaths in Maine since February 2024 “Our hope is that victims know help is available,” said Mary Kamradt, chief of staff for Finding Our Voices. “Resources are available through the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence or any of their regional (domestic violence) resource centers within the state may be further impacted by cuts to government grants.” Patrisha McLean stated it’s “dangerous (for domestic violence victims) to leave but it’s dangerous to stay” in an interview Thursday Giving advice to loved ones or relatives of domestic violence survivors “If there’s somebody that you feel is in a relationship that’s not healthy “Don’t lose patience because sometimes you might have a family member or friend It’s hard to understand if you haven’t been through it but it’s not easy Finding Our Voices supports domestic violence survivors with financial assistance for car repairs apartment rental costs and security deposits It offers a weekly online support group and connects survivors with dental care the following information is published with stories in which domestic and/or sexual violence is alleged If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence reach out to Caring Unlimited at 1-800-239-7298 for support First of all I love that on the website of Aubrey's Coffeehouse and Bakery the first thing it says is "your caffeine intake is our top priority" This place immediately passed the vibe check This past July, Aubrey's was named Bakery of the Month by Southern Maine Famous: did that say one of their claims to fame is EDIBLE cookie dough? But it would be nice to know I am doing sit safely and therefore guilt free you know it can be challenging to find Gluten Free goodies Look no further than Aubrey's GF pastries: Aubrey's is also doing their part in keeping salad bar culture alive and we love them for that I have always loved a salad bar because you can choose your own adventure You want your salad to be 20% iceberg lettuce Plus I think it is so fun to see what fixings different salad bars include and pepperoncini; bonus points if they have tuna salad or some kind of pasta salad During the pandemic salad bars became very taboo because of the whole germ factor I wondered if they would ever make a comeback or if salad bars were going to become a thing of the past like T9 word and the Mapquest directions Slowly but surely we have seen salad bars reintegrate their way back into our lives Aubrey's announced their salad bar is back and she looks more beautiful than ever: Take a gander at all of those fresh vegetables just waiting for you to arrange them in the order/quantity of your choosing Have you tried the salad bar at Aubrey's Coffeehouse and Bakery Do you know of any other good salad bars in the Southern/Maine New Hampshire area Gallery Credit: Kira Lew Gallery Credit: Megan Have you been?\nRead More This past July, Aubrey's was named Bakery of the Month by Southern Maine Famous: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Southern Maine Famous (@somainefamous) Ex-squeeze me, did that say one of their claims to fame is EDIBLE cookie dough?! Don't get me wrong, I've been eating the stuff for years. But it would be nice to know I am doing sit safely and therefore guilt free. Also, if you live that Gluten Free life, you know it can be challenging to find Gluten Free goodies. Look no further than Aubrey's GF pastries: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aubrey’s Coffeehouse & Bakery (@aubreyscoffeehouse) the downtown space lets him flex and expand on everything he loves about his primo place When, in 2018, Sam Ostrow opened Kittery’s Festina Lente — after stints across the street at Black Birch and elsewhere — it was just about everything he wanted his first restaurant to be in the heart of the booming Foreside neighborhood with little in the way of good rustic Italian between Portland and Boston a fun little pasta shop with a blackboard for specials and music loud enough to make you feel comfortable bringing your kids It was also, though, rather small, with an all-electric kitchen that fit just Ostrow and a sous chef. So although the 24-seat Festina Lente is still going strong, Ostrow jumped at the chance to open Secundo in a 58-seat downtown space that lets him flex and expand on everything he loves about his primo place When my wife and I walked in on a recent Saturday evening Parliament and Chaka Khan were bumping as we nabbed one of the bench-seating tables under Edison bulbs in the side room Above us was a row of gaudily framed art that looks like it came straight out of nonna’s sitting room The menu is broken up among shareable snacks a half dozen pasta dishes (the pasta house-made and it doesn’t skew to any particular region of Italy Ostrow’s fondness for il bel paese was cultivated on an eye-opening visit in his 20s “I just fell in love with the culture and the cuisine,” the now 47-year-old chef says the sights — you just want to recreate those peak experiences for others.” From left: house-made spaghetti and meatballs; prosecco meets Limoncello in the Ciao Cello cocktail; local greens laced with shaved root vegetables and pecorino A bigger kitchen at Secundo — with open flames and other luxuries — gives Ostrow more room to recreate We started with a plate of delicately delicious beef carpaccio sprinkled with briny capers and a tangy lemon-arugula pistou a plate of Ostrow’s so-very-fluffy focaccia simple salad of local greens with shaved (and equally local) carrots There’s a rotating selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses too Ostrow’s doing more with proteins than at Festina Lente but a chicken Milanese and a cioppino with mussels the chive-pistachio pesto earthy and bright My wife shared bites of a creamy wild-mushroom risotto with generous forkfuls of hen-of-the-woods mushrooms (“the steak of mushrooms,” Ostrow declares) We stole a few covetous glances at our neighbor’s heaping bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. “It’s our burger,” Ostrow says, and if it seems like an uninspired order, nobody told the guy tucking into the colossal meatballs, made with Brandmoore Farm beef and Short Creek Farm pork (both New Hampshire neighbors) A more robust bar program than at Festina Lente Bar manager Anna Jones crafts a list of cute creative cocktails: the hit at our table was the pink rabbit I finished dinner with a glass of very gulpable Montepulciano off a short Ostrow’s excited about what’s happening in Italian vino — a lot of natural offerings he has plans to build a cellar and substantially expand the list Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More One man is being charged in the killing of a 37-year-old woman March 22 in South Berwick South Berwick police received a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute and shots fired at 48 Brattle St called 911 and reported that he had an argument with his girlfriend “Godfrey described a struggle over the gun and Sweet sustained a gunshot wound and was unresponsive.” Sweet was transported to Portsmouth Hospital An autopsy by the New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office found the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death was homicide Godfrey was arrested for murder at noon on Wednesday in South Berwick and transported to York County Jail South Berwick fire image from Kittery Fire Department Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio There’s no continued threat after a grass fire burned nearly nine acres in South Berwick Sunday afternoon South Berwick fire image from Kittery Fire Department Firefighters say they arrived at 2:11 pm to find a field on fire being driven towards multiple houses and the woods off of Tara Lane The fire spread quickly and was elevated to two alarms before being brought under control in about an hour Firefighters say the blaze was fully extinguished in just over two hours The Maine Forest Service responded and mapped the scene King joins a field of seven candidates so far seeking to replace Democratic Governor Janet Mills The wording of a ballot measure asking voters to approve a photo ID requirement for elections is now finalized The six governors signed a letter inviting the eastern Canadian premiers to meet in Boston Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington saying the Trump administration's massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises Maine (WGME) -- South Berwick firefighters say a grass fire burned a little over eight acres in South Berwick on Sunday authorities say they arrived to a field near Tara Ln to find the fire spreading towards woods and multiple homes Firefighters reportedly fought the blaze for around two hours before putting it out completely The Maine Forest Service reportedly measured the damage at 8.75 acres of field burnt BIDDEFORD, Maine — Jeremiah Godfrey was ordered held without bail Friday as he appeared in court to face a murder charge alleging he shot his girlfriend Justice James Martemucci asked Godfrey if he understood the charge against him your honor.” The judge asked defense attorney Justin Leary if he had informed his client about his rights and the complaint Godfrey, 43, admitted in two interviews with police he had pulled the trigger on a pistol Saturday according to a Maine State Police affidavit He told police he takes “full (expletive) responsibility” for the fatal shot the judge explained it was Godfrey's initial appearance with no plea to be entered at this time He explained to Godfrey the grand jury process and said Godfrey would received a prison sentence ranging from 25 years to life Maine Assistant Attorney General Lisa Bogue was in court for the prosecution Godfrey was to be returned to York County jail in Alfred following the court appearance Godfrey allegedly admitted he’d had a “couple of drinks” before arguing with Sweet about Godfrey’s “lack of communication with Sherri throughout the day” on Saturday He said Sweet faced him on a staircase and described a struggle over the gun before it fired More: Details from murder suspect Jeremiah Godfrey's interview with police March 23 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire An autopsy by the New Hampshire medical examiner states the bullet entered the back of her head and exited her body above her left eye The medical examiner ruled her death was a homicide Godfrey was arrested Wednesday in South Berwick by Maine State Police Maine State Police homicide detective Justin Huntley wrote the affidavit on the investigation following the fatal incident Fifteen of the 35 homicides recorded in Maine last year were linked to domestic violence according to the Maine Department of Public Safety Finding Our Voices South Berwick first responders freed a child whose leg was trapped in a snowblower over the weekend Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the scene at about 10:30 a.m “Assistant Chief Gorman arrived on scene and found a juvenile lying in front of a snowblower with their leg trapped in the auger,” according to a statement issued by the fire department Crews worked for 20 minutes to free the child who was then sent to Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover Firefighters say the child did not suffer any major injuries “This serves as an important reminder that children and snowblowers do not mix!” the fire department stated and other bystanders away from power equipment when in use.” by Brad Rogers PORTLAND (WGME) -- The man accused of murdering his girlfriend in South Berwick last weekend made his first court appearance Friday Police say Jeremiah Godfrey admitted to pulling the trigger The medical examiner says 37-year-old Sherri Sweet was shot in the back of the head Police say Godfrey was hysterical when he called 911 When officers got to the home on Brattle Street in South Berwick the victim had a severe gunshot wound to her head Godfrey did not say much in court Friday but did tell the judge he understood the charge against him "I can't believe I did that." Police say Godfrey told them the two were arguing and he threatened to leave Records show he told police Sweet then threatened to take him to court for child support Police say Godfrey claims Sweet was going down the stairs ahead of him when she turned and grabbed the pistol right before it fired I'm totally [expletive] responsible for that I take full [expletive] responsibility for that." Godfrey didn't explain how Sweet could've been shot in the back of the head if she did indeed turn to grab the gun as he says SOUTH BERWICK − The town ski hill has already been open five times this season which is five times as often as all of last year A snowfall last week brought enough of the white stuff to open Powderhouse Hill for four days plus a fifth day solely for the Marshwood Ski Team which is owned by the town and run by volunteers saw a total of about 200 paying customers from Wednesday to Sunday “When we made the decision to open (last) Monday after the storm we looked and said it’s marginal but it’s better than not skiing so we groomed what we could,” said Dan Boyle president of the Powderhouse Hill Ski Club which has about 30 member families that keep the hill operating Powderhouse had its opening and closing day on April 4 the latest ever opening as well as closing known for all of its 2,000 vertical inches is open Wednesday and Friday evenings as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons In addition to the four days the ski hill was open to the public the high school ski team used the hill Tuesday night “I skied Wednesday and Friday and it was great,” Boyle said The Marshwood team began officially using the hill two years ago when it made arrangements with the local club to have the hill to themselves on either a Tuesday or Thursday night when the hill is not open Rather than drive nearly two hours to Pleasant Mountain Ski Area “What the coach is looking to do is get them on snow as often as possible rather than go all the way to Pleasant Mountain,” Boyle said The ski team buys a lift ticket for each skier and they pay the Powderhouse Hill Club crew chief to work there and add in a few dollars for the gas to run the rope tow engine It winds up cheaper than heading to Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton A ski team parent is also trained to be a hill volunteer and help the crew chief run the lift A group called Friends of Powderhouse Hill which is under the umbrella of SoBo Central runs the concession stand and all profits go back to the ski hill Improvements made in the past year included wiring upgrades necessary after a large tree limb fell in a windstorm and ripped out some wiring The new wiring was buried to avoid a recurrence and all the aging wiring from the bottom to the top of the hill was replaced Town employees also upgraded the so-called mouse house where a volunteer stands ready to help skiers coming off the lift The town Department of Public Works also did work on the bottom of the hill to improve drainage in a wet area they have really improved the hill through the draining plans,” Boyle said “They have stepped right in when we couldn’t We would be in a lot more trouble if it weren’t for them.” Powderhouse Hill could well open again next weekend This story was originally published by the South Berwick Reporter, a nonprofit and all-volunteer news organization. To get regular coverage from the Reporter, sign up for a free weekly Reporter newsletter here by Julia Simone and Matthew Bourgault SOUTH BERWICK (WGME) -- Maine State Police says a South Berwick man has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend Police say 43-year-old Jeremiah Godfrey called 911 to report a domestic dispute at 48 Brattle Street in South Berwick around 8:44 p.m Godfrey told police he was arguing with his girlfriend He said there was a struggle over a gun and that Sweet was shot and wasn't responding She was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital and died around 10:15 p.m The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Sweet died of a gunshot wound to the head Godfrey was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday South Berwick residents were shocked to hear about the murder in their community It’s a great place to live," South Berwick resident David Yarian said Patrisha McLean entered the Early Bird Cafe early Thursday clutching flyers with the faces of domestic abuse survivors from across the state McLean, a domestic violence survivor, is the founder and chief executive officer of Camden-based Finding Our Voices a domestic abuse and violence survivor assistance organization McLean’s larger vision is to support victims of domestic abuse throughout the state and put an end to violence against women and children “The beauty of the sisterhood (is that) we’re here for each other Fifty Maine women — all survivors of domestic violence and abuse — are photographed on Finding Our Voice’s posters a York resident and supporter of Finding Our Voices traveled to South Berwick during a morning downpour to go across town and hang their flyers in businesses and municipal buildings “They’re all survivors in that they’ve done a lot of healing,” Marshall said A former newspaper reporter in California and photojournalist McLean snaps photos of the women her organization serves for Finding Our Voice’s posters The staff at Nature’s Way Market and Cara Maxfield Finding Our Voices was established shortly after McLean’s ex-husband’s arrest “There’s help out there and there's a better life,” Patrisha McLean said because I think a lot of women who are in it feel like this is their life (that) they’re stuck in this thing and they’re never going to get out We’re here with 50 women on these posters letting them know they got out Finding Our Voices offers victims financial assistance for car repairs in addition to a weekly online support group and dental care assistance The nonprofit has provided 43 women in Maine with $21,577 worth of financial assistance in 2025 so far The nonprofit provided $141,184 to 179 total domestic violence survivors in Maine in 2024 and worked with a total of 550 women last year across all its services He has pleaded not guilty to domestic violence assault Fifteen of the 35 homicides recorded in Maine last year were tied to domestic violence Finding Our Voices has counted 20 domestic violence deaths in Maine since February 2024 Sweet’s funeral was held Tuesday in Salem, Massachusetts, her obituary reads The 2005 Marshwood High School graduate is survived by her two sons her mother and stepfather and is remembered as a dedicated member of the hospitality industry “She loved harder than anyone and will continue to do so from above,” Sweet’s obituary says was arrested by Maine State Police last week in South Berwick on a single count of murder in connection to her death The charge is punishable by between 25 years to life in prison An affidavit filed by a Maine State Police homicide detective in Godfrey’s case alleges the defendant admitted to pulling the trigger on the pistol that killed Sweet after an argument in their Brattle Street residence March 22 and died the following evening at Portsmouth Regional Hospital from her injuries after being placed on life support The affidavit states Sweet sustained major head trauma after a gunshot to the back of her head a York County Superior Court judge ruled Godfrey is to be held without bail at the county jail in Alfred by Brandon Whitlock WELLS/SOUTH BERWICK (WGME) - There are more reports of brush fires burning in the Wells area this week The Wells Fire Department said on Friday afternoon crews went to assist Kennebunk with a brush fire there was another brush fire on North Berwick Road in Wells The fire department says those flames spread to a car and almost reached a nearby home and barn Fire crews say the wind spread that fire quickly and they had to work quickly to stop it from spreading And another brush fire happened this weekend in South Berwick The police department says this is the second weekend in a row they've put out a fire started by a lawn mower cleaning up leaves The department is urging people to use caution while they're working with power equipment because of the dry conditions Maine State Police say they’re investigating a shooting death in South Berwick The agency announced the death investigation Tuesday afternoon after officers say they were called to the scene at 48 Brattle Street around 8:44 p.m Investigators say there is no danger to the public Maine — Local residents who have toured the vintage submarine Albacore in Portsmouth and marveled at how people live in such confinement now can ask modern submariners how they adapt to long periods in similar conditions South Berwick has been named host community for the 150-member crew of the USS Washington while the attack submarine is docked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery for system upgrades and scheduled maintenance work The ship is expected to be in Kittery until the summer of 2027 according to the shipyard’s Office of Public Affairs “We are excited to host them and welcome them to our community,” said Town Manager Tim Pellerin Submariners will join the community’s Home for the Holidays parade Nov according to a Home for the Holidays spokesperson and have volunteered to help with tasks supporting the daylong celebration The host community program is a collaboration between the designated Seacoast community Sailors enjoy the community’s hospitality and in turn offer a helping hand when called upon which arrived at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in April 2023 Civic groups are encouraged to invite crew members to join a project The program allows crew members and their families to experience “the many treasures to be found in the Seacoast area,” it said Navy are assigned to nuclear-powered ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines and 25 of them are members of the USS Washington crew They serve in roles including communications officer torpedo division leading chief petty officer and leading yeoman to junior members of all divisions The host community does not provide housing for the crew Some are housed on the shipyard’s complex during the ship’s overhaul so-called bachelors’ quarters or family housing About 50 crew members have been joined by their families during the assignment They have the option to reside in family housing on the base or in the local community Any civic group wishing to invite the crew to join an event or project may email the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Office of Public Affairs at PORT_PTNH_ASK_PAO@navy.mil The office will coordinate with the ship’s crew regarding any requests SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — A man has been arrested for the alleged killing of his girlfriend in South Berwick following a domestic dispute and shooting in a home at 48 Brattle St was arrested by Maine State Police Wednesday and charged on a single count of murder in connection with the death of 37-year-old Sherri Sweet Godfrey and Sweet were both residents of the home Police said they obtained the arrest warrant for murder after an autopsy performed by the New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday found Sweet died after a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death was homicide Godfrey called 911 to report an argument with Sweet that led to gunshots being fired and Sweet sustained a gunshot wound and was unresponsive First responders arrived on the scene and rendered aid Sweet was transported to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital,” Maine State Police stated Godfrey was arrested by Maine State Police at approximately noon Wednesday in South Berwick and was transported to York County Jail. If convicted at a potential trial, Godfrey would be sentenced to between 25 years in jail to life in prison, in accordance with state law for a murder charge A court date in Godfrey’s case was not immediately known Wednesday afternoon according to a state judicial branch representative It was not immediately known if Godfrey has an attorney This story may be updated with additional information by Matthew Bourgault SOUTH BERWICK (WGME) -- The South Berwick Fire Department says a work van caught fire after a crash with a sedan on Route 236 Thursday morning Firefighters say the crash happened around 11 a.m they found the work van was in a ditch and on fire Firefighters say they worked quickly to put out the fire and control any possible chemical runoff There were no serious injuries in the crash A South Berwick man is charged with murder for the death of his girlfriend over the weekend Police were called to a report of a domestic dispute with shots fired on Brattle Street on Saturday night 43-year-old Jeremiah Godfrey told dispatchers he had been in an argument with his girlfriend with Sweet succumbing to a gunshot wound after being taken to the hospital Godfrey was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday and is now being held at York County Jail Maine — One local Girl Scout spent this holiday season sewing heating pads and hand warmers to raise money for a good cause created and sold heating pads and hand warmers using her mother’s sewing machine donating the proceeds to the Wreaths Across America fund in Eliot explained that the troop intended to assist Wreaths Across America this year Upon learning that Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Brooks Memorial Park in Eliot were short on wreaths The cemetery had only reached 29% of its wreath goal Catie was heartbroken that not all veterans in the cemetery would get a wreath “I found out that they didn’t have enough wreaths,” Catie said Catie decided her way to help was behind the sewing machine She had taken an interest this year in helping her mother prep sewing projects Catie started out selling her heating pads and warmers as a project in economics The pads were made with a quality soft brushed flannel cotton material filled with rice and dried lavender The hand warmers are made with the same quality and come in sets of two Catie set a goal of making $272 and exceeded that donating half of her proceeds to Wreaths Across America They ultimately had more wreaths than needed The Wreaths Across America wreath-laying at the cemetery took place on Dec Catie and her fellow scouts placed the wreaths on each headstone belonging to a veteran saying their name and thanking them for their service Catie plans to keep making her pads and warmers Partners Bank to donate $1,500 to the South Berwick Community Food Pantry: Seacoast business newsPortsmouth HeraldLemonade sales soar Partners Bank to donate $1,500 to the South Berwick Community Food PantryBERWICK Partners Bank employees volunteered to sell lemonade donated by Aroma Joe’s to thousands of patrons who flocked to the 49th Annual South Berwick Strawberry Festival The lemonade stand brought in over $1,000 in sales Those proceeds will be donated to the South Berwick Community Food Pantry But that’s not all – Partners Bank is making an extra contribution the South Berwick Community Food Pantry has been faithfully committed to ensuring no one in our community falls behind They are more than just a food pantry; they also offer additional assistance programs such as Keep South Berwick Warm a program that raises funds to help families with necessities throughout the school year The donation from Partners Bank will support their tireless efforts to serve those in need Partners Bank employees hold the South Berwick Community Food Pantry close to their hearts Market Manager Eric Walker selected the organization to receive a $1,000 donation through the Partners Bank Employee Donation of the Month program The South Berwick Community Food Pantry is located at 47 Ross St. email southberwickfoodpantry@gmail.com or call Bridget Pote ​at 207-384-4324 Visit https://www.sobocentral.org/foodpantry.html to learn how you can give food and monetary donations HRCU hosts event for 2024 Annual Scholarship recipientsROCHESTER – HRCU a community credit union founded in 1962 as Holy Rosary Credit Union in Rochester recently announced a record 14 recipients of its 2024 HRCU Annual Scholarship including a valedictorian and founder of a local Big Buddy program were recognized at an event featuring HRCU staff and Board Chairman Dana Flanders the HRCU Annual Scholarship has been established to give a helping hand to deserving young members This year was no different with a number of strong candidates applying,” said HRCU President and CEO Brian Hughes “We are proud to be part of a community filled with so many dedicated students and are more than happy to award and celebrate our members on the next step in their educational journey.” The $1,000 scholarships were presented to recipients in four award categories employee children and participants of the HRCU Banking and Financial Services Program at the R.W “We are proud of this year’s recipients and all their achievements both academically and the commitment they have to the community,” said Board Chairman Dana Flanders “We wish these young members the best as they continue to excel in their academic journey.” met a set GPA requirement and had been accepted at or attending an accredited college or university HRCU has awarded 278 scholarships totaling $280,000 since the program’s inception. The 2025 scholarship application will be available online in January 2025 at HRCU.org 2024 HRCU Annual Scholarship recipients include: SHS Banking & Financial Services Scholarships To learn more about HRCU’s Annual Scholarship Program, visit: https://www.hrcu.org/youth/annual-scholarship-program/ an innovative online retailer of eco-friendly products announces the grand opening of its flagship boutique on Aug Dedicated to providing the Darn Good Yarn brand experience in a physical location the boutique offers a unique blend of sustainable yarns and community-centered crafting experiences This award-winning brand has been in existence since 2008 the new boutique provides a vibrant hub for crafters of all levels offering an extensive range of eco-friendly yarns crafted from recycled sari silk The boutique’s curated selection includes one-of-a-kind apparel made from sustainable materials sustainable fiber and essential notions–perfect for every crafting lifestyle