Brielle Hardy

The Forecaster

Brielle Hardy joined the Forecaster as a staff writer in October 2020. She is a member of the graduating class of 2020 from the University of Maine with a B.A. in Journalism. During her undergraduate career she interned at Down East Magazine and wrote for the student-led undergraduate newspaper, the Maine Campus. Born and raised in Maine, Brielle enjoys exploring coastlines, hiking mountains and skiing down them.

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Published
January 12, 2021

Chebeague Island business owner asks for local support

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — The Slow Bell Cafe, a local business known for its comfort food and homey feel, has been hit hard by COVID-19, but owner May Hall is determined to keep it afloat. On Jan. 6, Hall started a GoFundMe, which is offering matching grants to businesses that have been significantly impacted due to […]
Published
January 12, 2021

No. Yarmouth moves ahead on nature preserve connection to Village Center

The second phase at the subdivision includes plans to connect Knight’s Pond Preserve to Village Center.
Published
January 11, 2021

Chebeague Islander fights to save her cafe while battling COVID-19

May Hall lives with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 while fighting to keep her business, The Slow Bell Cafe, above ground.
Published
January 11, 2021

Falmouth Planning Board tables shopping center project

FALMOUTH — The Planning Board tabled site plan approval for a project in Falmouth Shopping Center to get more information through a third-party review. A peer review was requested for the lighting, landscaping and architecture of the Route 1 project, which would include Chase Bank and a restaurant on the ground floor and office space in […]
Published
January 7, 2021

Maine author includes tales of local women in new book about commercial fishing

Ali Farrell’s book, ‘Pretty Rugged’ features true stories from 23 women across Maine who have claimed their spot in a male-dominated industry.
Published
January 5, 2021

Former councilor: Planned addition to Falmouth Shopping Center ‘lacks heart’

The 24,000-square-foot, four-story building would include a Chase Bank branch and a restaurant on Route 1.
Published
January 5, 2021

North Yarmouth residents: Retiring mailman delivered the goods

Jim Leyden said he was ‘very much surprised’ when a group of neighbors gathered to celebrate his retirement after 35 years of delivering for the USPS.
Published
January 4, 2021

Late Yarmouth educator leaves behind a legacy of learning

Gordon L. Corbett ‘cared about what he was teaching, and we all knew it,’ said one of his former students.
Published
December 31, 2020

Maine Coast Heritage Trust leads major conservation effort in Yarmouth

Almost $1 million has been raised towards a $2.19 million goal to secure 82 acres of forests, fields and salt marsh.
Published
December 31, 2020

Freeport hires Boston consulting firm to form plan for downtown

The Town Council teams up with Freeport Economic Development Corporation to revive ‘the heartbeat of Freeport.’