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PublishedMarch 1, 2020
Hundreds mark first anniversary of blaze that took Berwick firefighter’s life
They gather outside the fire station to honor the memory of Capt. Joel Barnes, who lost his life in a burning apartment building.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2019
State fined Berwick Fire Department for work safety violations in its response to fatal fire
The Maine Department of Labor found multiple violations, but did not indicate whether any of them contributed to the death of Capt. Joel Barnes.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2019
New owner pledges to transform former tannery site in Berwick
Great Falls Construction of Gorham says it has purchased the former Prime Tanning Mill property with the goal of redeveloping the nearly 12-acre site.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Dairy Delite in Berwick lives up to its name, and more
The ice cream is great, and so are the burgers and chicken tenders.
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PublishedMay 12, 2019
Creating a place for teens to call home
The Ryan Home Project, the first of its kind in Maine, will provide stability for homeless students in the Berwick region.
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PublishedApril 5, 2019
Blaze that killed Berwick fire captain was started by discarded smoking material
Capt. Joel Barnes died last month after he got trapped on the third floor of the burning apartment building.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Thousands gather in Portland to mourn loss of Berwick firefighter
A memorial service for Capt. Joel Barnes was expected to draw representatives from at least 11 states and more than 225 fire departments.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
‘Mayday, mayday, mayday … We have two firefighters missing’
In the ashes of a blaze that claimed the life of a first responder, questions gnaw at state investigators, firefighters and residents of the Berwick building where tragedy unfolded.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2019
A week after fatal blaze, firefighters pay silent tribute to one of their own
A public memorial service for Capt. Joel Barnes will be held Sunday in Portland.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Berwick residents, businesses muster support for 10 people displaced by fatal fire
Other fundraising efforts will benefit the Berwick Volunteer Firefighters Association in honor of Capt. Joel Barnes, who was killed fighting the blaze.
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