SOUTH BERWICK Maine — The risk of carbon monoxide is a continuous threat to Maine families during winter time. On average, about 150 people are treated for carbon monoxide poisoning in the state of Maine every year. South Berwick Rescue and South Berwick Fire Dept. invite you to a free seminar that will address the hazards of carbon monoxide including causes, prevention, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. This seminar will be held at the auditorium in the town hall on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a question/answer period at the conclusion of the presentations. Please call 207-384-2300 for more info or to reserve your seat. Your safety is our #1 concern!   09/10/2010

April 8-10, 7 p.m. "Bye Bye Birdie" presented by Wells Players, directed by George N. Perkins with musical direction by Larry Downing, $8/adults, $5/students and seniors, reservations required, Wells High School, 200 Sanford Road, Wells. FMI: 207.646.7011, www.wocsd.org. April 9, 7 p.m. Woodcock Watch, walk the fields of Wells Reserve at sunset with Paul Dest to look and listen for the aerial courtship sky dance of the famed timeberdoodle! $5/members, $7/non-members, reservations required, meet at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207.646.1555, www.wellsreserve.org. April 9, 7:30 p.m. "A Taste of Maine Humor" with Maine storyteller John McDonald, $5, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.937.2520, www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. April 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All Gauge... 04/16/2010

In addition to the Marshwood School District (SAD 35) which serves South Berwick, there is also a private school located in South Berwick  of some renown.  It attracts students from many communities in Maine and New Hampshire.  Its Berwick Academy.  Founded in 1791, Berwick Academy is the oldest educational institution in Maine.  The Berwick Academy community is a dynamic, challenging and caring group of teachers and learners.  It strikes a unique balance by being academically rigorous through an incredibly rich program, while tempering that challenge with a sense of caring and warmth. Students are encourages to stretch themselves and take risks, expanding their horizons through a well-rounded approach that balances the academic experience with the extraordinary athletic, dramatic, arti... 03/07/2010

Lockboxes - most real estate agents use them. Some are electronic, some combo (think school locker). There are various reasons to use them from ease of access for other agents showing the property to the agent always knowing where the key is. They are attached with a heavy shank to the door, side wall or fence. This small metal box becomes home to a key or two. The electronic ones can track the name of the agent who used it and what time they entered the property.The electronic lockboxes can also be programmed so that they only open at specified times. Or they can be programmed to open 24hours. Why use a lockbox? Well, motivated Buyers do not want to wait to see a house or maybe your agent can't make it to all the showings on the new listing. They help by keeping a prospect motivated to... 01/22/2009

June 2008 and buyers are still holding out........prices have come down and interest rates are still doing well...but buyers know that it is a buyers market and are expecting to benefit from it....Where many properties were selling 3 years ago 15% above assessed value...today properties are selling either at or just under the assessed value....Many buyers are hoping to come into the Maine market and get a lot for their money....but the truth is that many sellers have already marked prices as low as they possibly can....Many sellers today are having to go to closing with some cash in order to clear title...Buyers may want to understand the market that they are shopping in first of all.....for example Biddeford is a little different from Ogunquit....and the prices will dictate that....It ... 06/27/2008

Everyone wants to get as much for their home as possible when putting it up for sale. Often I hear Sellers say they "Want To Try It Out At X Price" or "We Need Room to Negotiate". Both of these thoughts can cost a Seller thousands of dollars in wasted time and lost dollars in the final sale price. The temptation to test the market can be great, but over pricing, and even accepting a bid at an inflated price, has a definite downside. Overpricing Leads to Diminished Interest - Two things bring this about. First all the Agents in the area recognize it as an over priced listing and are reluctant to bring their Buyers to the party. These agents are not going to risk their credibility with their Buyers by showing them properties not worth the price. And secondly, an over priced home becomes s... 06/02/2008

It is now 2008 and buyers are realizing that it is now or never....prices have come down and interest rates are still doing well...Many buyers are hoping to come into the Maine market and get a lot for their money....but the truth is that many sellers have already marked prices as low as they possibly can....Sellers today are having to go to closing with some cash in order to clear title...Buyers may want to understand the market that they are shopping in first of all.....for example Biddeford is a little different from Ogunquit....and the prices will dictate that....It is nice to see buyers doing their homework over the internet before seeking to see a property, but keep in mind that many properties out there are in an up side down loan and sellers can decrease their prices just so far... 03/31/2008

Closing day is right around the corner. You have worked through the home inspection, appraisal and final mortgage details - only one detail left - the walk through. Is it important to take the time to do this with so many other moving activities going on? The final walk through allows the Buyer to reconfirm the condition of the house prior to closing. Usually this happens 24-48 hours before the closing. Often the walk through happens on the way to the closing. Don't skip this important step because this is your last chance to verify that all agreed on repairs have been made, that the appliances you expect to be there are still there and that the personal belongings you don't want have been removed. To guarantee your right to a final walk through you may need to have your agent put a cla... 03/24/2008

Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 5Week of January 29-February 3, 2008KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 112 (Last Week 116)Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000New Listings this week  6 (Last Week 0)Pending Contracts 8 (Last Week 11)Sold this week 5 (Last Week 0)EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 53 (Last Week 51)Price Range $77,000-$3,500,000New Listings this week 3 (Last Week 4)Pending Contracts 6 (Last Week 6)Sold this week 1 (Last Week 0)YorkNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 227 (Last Week 240)Price Range $124,900-$8,950,000New Listings this week 11 (Last Week 5)Pending Contracts 17 (Last Week 17)Sold this week 3 (Last Week 2)South BerwickNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 45 (Last Week 47)Price Range $11... 02/04/2008