Berwick woman must pay $60,000 in Social Security fraud case

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Published
March 18, 2023

Berwick woman must pay $60,000 in Social Security fraud case

Andreanna Politano pleaded guilty to Social Security fraud and theft of public money in September, after concealing her husband's income and presence in their home for more than a decade.
Published
March 16, 2023

At Table of Plenty, food and friendship abound

During weekly dinners in Berwick and Kittery, the nonprofit provides healthy meals and community connections to dozens of people.
Published
March 12, 2023

Gunfire from Berwick shooting range riles neighbors

Residents of North Berwick say the noise is so loud and constant that they can't spend time outside and are worried about stray bullets – but local officials say the range operates within the law.
Published
February 16, 2023

New Hampshire man pleads not guilty in Berwick shooting

Daniel Lafrenier, 31, is accused of killing Mark Forest at a home in Berwick in January.
Published
January 13, 2023

New Hampshire man arrested in Berwick slaying

Daniel Lefrenier, 31, is charged with murder in the death of Mark Forest, who was found with a gunshot wound to the head Thursday morning in Berwick.
Published
February 23, 2022

New Hampshire police arrest 3 after pursuit from Maine

Two men and a minor were in a box truck that was possibly connected with the theft of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles.
Published
November 24, 2021

South Berwick chief who insulted neighboring department placed on leave

Dana Lajoie has been relieved of his command of the South Berwick police department pending an investigation into his hostile treatment of officers from Berwick.
Published
November 21, 2021

Accusations and insults shine light on conflict between neighboring police departments

The rift between South Berwick Police Chief Dana Lajoie and officers in Berwick, where Lajoie lives, has come to light since a late-night tirade was captured on video. It threatens the departments' ability to cooperate.
Published
May 31, 2021

Veteran in Berwick marches in his 50th Memorial Day parade

Anthony Cincotta, who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, joins his son and grandson, also veterans, to honor the men and women who died in the service of their country.
Published
August 18, 2020

Forest fire in Berwick burns more than 3 acres

The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area off Long Swamp Road and was brought under control about 4 hours later.