Rachel Vitello is a staff writer for the Northern Forecaster, covering Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Chebeague Island. She is a Keene State College graduate where she majored in journalism and minored in gender studies. She is originally from Weymouth, Massachusetts.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Plans for Route 100 rotary in works in Cumberland
The roundabout at Route 100 and Blackstrap Road would include new bike and pedestrian lanes, but the project is contingent on state and federal funding.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Cumberland woman running Boston Marathon for those with Alzheimer’s
Jackie Mundry’s beloved grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and Mundry’s marathon team is raising funds to benefit the national Alzheimer’s Association.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Sales of collectible comic books soar in Maine during pandemic
“Prices are up 100% in some cases, which is unheard of,” says the co-owner of a Freeport shop that buys and sells comic books.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district to consider solar options
The Cumberland Town Council strongly encourages SAD 51 to build a solar field to supply all of its campuses.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Yarmouth school budget includes pre-K, new mental health staff
As proposed, the schools would contribute an increase of $1.70, or 8.6% to the current tax rate of $19.80.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Kuhn running to represent Falmouth in Augusta
Falmouth Town Council Chairperson Amy Kuhn is running in the November election to represent most of Falmouth in a newly redrawn Maine House District 111. The district is now represented by Teresa Pierce, who is running for state Senate after reaching her term limit. Kuhn has lived in Falmouth for 18 years, has served on […]
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Freeport, Falmouth, Yarmouth high schools bring on the drama
The Freeport and Yarmouth theater programs were regional winners in the Maine Drama Festival and individual students were also recognized from the three high schools.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Discussion explores plight of Guatemalan women
Pastor and nurse practitioner Linda Brewster will share stories at OceanView in Falmouth of women she met in remote mountain villages during medical mission trips to areas affected by the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. There will also be displays of handwoven crafts that support the women’s livelihoods during theĀ April 4 event. This event […]
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Goodwill stores assist in promoting domestic violence awareness
Posters with information about a 24/7 domestic violence awareness hotline and a website are now being featured in break rooms and dressing rooms at every Goodwill store, office and warehouse in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. The Stay Safe initiative was started by Finding our Voices, a nonprofit that educates the public about domestic violence […]
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Yarmouth’s Robitaille named state fire chief of the year
Yarmouth Fire-Rescue Chief Mike Robitaille was named Maine Chief of the Year by the Maine Fire Chief’s Association on March 23. Robitaille began working for the Yarmouth Fire Department in 2004 and has served as chief since 2012. He began his career in public safety when he joined the Lisbon Fire Department as soon as […]
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