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Give Blood – Give Life

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The United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 1, from 1 to 6 pm at 17 South Street in Berlin. Stewart’s Ice Cream is generously donating an ice cream cone for every donor. We Need You! Please remember when you give blood you give another birthday, another day at the beach, another laugh, another chance. For more information or to make an appointment, contact: Sarah J. French, Volunteer Blood Drive Coordinator Berlin Central High School – Class of 2017 H: 518/733-9705 C: 518/429-9202

Sunny Skies And A Large Turnout For The Annual Berlin 4th Of July Parade

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By Doug La Rocque
There may be larger 4th of July Parades, replete with gallant pageantry, but nowhere does the American heart beat any stronger on Independence Day than in Berlin and the Taconic Valley. The streets along the parade route were crowded with supporters who continually voiced the approval of all the floats and marchers, and unlike last year, Mother Nature was also in a good mood. [Read more…] about Sunny Skies And A Large Turnout For The Annual Berlin 4th Of July Parade

Berlin Middle/High School Honor Roll

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Berlin Middle/High School announces the names of Principal’s List, High Honors,
and Honors students for the Fourth Quarter of the 2015-2016 school year.
Principal’s List is achieved with an average of 93.5 – 100, High Honors with an average of 89.5 – 93.4, and Honors students with an average of 84.5 – 89.4. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle/High School Honor Roll

Avoid the Homesick Blues!

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THE EASTWICK PRESS is the perfect way to help your graduate keep connected to what’s going on at home while they’re away. Whether they’re at college, at work, or in the military, you can get an Eastwick subscription sent directly to them wherever they are.
To keep them in the loop, subscribe today. For information, call 518.658.9177 or email news@eastwickpress.com.

A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School

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By Doug La Rocque
Following ceremonies to honor this year’s retiring personnel and those being granted tenure, the Berlin Central School Board opened last Tuesday’s meeting with public comment and heard an impassioned plea from Petersburgh resident Emily Marpe asking the District to do whatever is necessary to ensure water levels at the Elementary School are PFOA free. [Read more…] about A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School