TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
VOL. 20 NO. 95
BERLIN, N.H.
When Tropical Storm Irene caused the banks of the Peabody River to overflow on Sunday, the river carved a new course, right alongside and then across White Birch Lane in Gorham. Buckled pavement, sediment and boulders effectively shortened this dead-end road, leaving many residents having to park their vehicles and hike in to their properties. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)
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The home of Elaine Bernier at the end of White Birch Lane along the Peabody River was in the line of fire of the rising waters brought on by Tropical Storm Irene. The river left its banks at this bend and carved an alternate route, including surrounding Bernier’s home and taking her deck stairs, foundation insulation, and propane tank off their moorings. Bernier said the water likely ruined her well and septic systems with clay sediment. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)
Irene damages select streets in Berlin survives Tropical Storm Irene: No major problems Gorham: Residents rescued BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
GORHAM — While much of the Great North Woods escaped the weekend’s tropical storm relatively unscathed, those along the Peabody River in Gorham saw a little more excitement as the river rose over its banks so quickly that help was needed. Roads in the area of the Pea-
body sustained some damage, but according to Gorham Emergency Management Director Chad Miller, no one was injured including those few who were rescued from their homes. Miller said a few residents were evacuated by boat from their Bangor Street homes at the height of the see GORHAM page 6
BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
BERLIN -- The city weathered Tropical Storm Irene with no major catastrophes but a lot of minor flooding and tree limbs down on power lines and roads. There were scattered power outages on Sunday but the major outage occurred early Monday morning
when a Public Service of N.H. substation went down. Berlin public works, fire, and police department set up an operations center at the police station Sunday to coordinate the city’s response to Irene. Berlin Public Works Director Michael Perreault said a lot of small see BERLIN page 6
Gorham Paper and Tissue marks Newlyweds survive Irene’s wrath 100 days without an accident BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN
GORHAM -- Mill workers will be rewarded with pizza after achieving a hundred days of operation at Gorham Paper and Tissue without an accident. Plant Manager Willis Blevins said safety is a big priority for the company and Gorham Paper and Tissue wanted to recognize workers for not having an accident since the mill reopened in June.
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Pizza will be served to workers tomorrow and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The mill restarted the No. 9 towel machine on Sunday, Aug. 21 and Willis said he has enough orders to keep the machine running for at least a few more weeks. He said, in fact, he hopes to keep the machine operating and avoid another shut down. Currently there are 114 people on see MARKS 100 page 6
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RANDOLPH -- Newlyweds Judy Ann and Daniel Tremblay plans for wedded bliss took a hit from Tropical Storm Irene. The couple married just over a week ago, planning to spend the rest of the summer in their 32-foot camper located on Charles Lowe’s property on Valley Road. Their two grand daughters were visiting them and their future daughter-in-law was staying with them in their smaller
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