Rachel Vitello

The Forecaster

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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June 21, 2022

Residents asked to ‘Imagine Yarmouth’ to assist in future planning

The town is hosting nine public sessions in July and August to come up with a vision statement that will be the basis for a new 10-year comprehensive plan.
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June 21, 2022

Greely 6-8 chorus students raise funds for Trevor Project

Greely Middle School students raised almost $1,200 this month for the Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Greely Middle School 6-8 chorus students select a program to benefit from their annual fundraising concert, which is an optional, student-led project. The students wanted to raise funds during pride month […]
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June 21, 2022

Freeport legislator chosen for energy institute

Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, has been accepted by the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, a program that educates state legislators and policymakers on the North American energy infrastructure and delivery system. Sachs, who serves on the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee in Augusta, will receive a certificate in energy policy planning from the University of Idaho. […]
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June 21, 2022

Falmouth Elementary students raise $2,400 for World of Change

Falmouth Elementary School students raised $2,400 to donate to World of Change, a Portland-based nonprofit that focuses on providing basic essentials to children and families. The money raised will provide more than 3,500 meals and five beds for children in need and 20 backpacks filled with school essentials. It also will go toward mental health […]
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June 21, 2022

Outdoor market held on Tuesdays in North Yarmouth

A seasonal outdoor market is set up from 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday on the Village Green, 475 Walnut Hill Road in North Yarmouth through Aug. 23. Merchants currently include about a dozen artisans, farms and nonprofits selling food items, jewelry, home goods and other items. Vendor spaces available; call 207-829-5555 or email custodian@northyarmouth.org.
Published
June 21, 2022

Registration open for 5-mile Clam Festival Classic road race

Registration is open for the 39th annual Pat’s Pizza Clam Festival Classic on July 16. The 5-mile race will start at 8 a.m. at Memorial Green on Main Street. Awards will be given to age group winners and the first Yarmouth resident to cross the finish line. The first 500 runners to register at clamfestival.com […]
Published
June 21, 2022

Royal River Conservation hosting open house

Royal River Conservation Trust is hosting an open house from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at 52 North Road in Yarmouth. The event, which is free and will include refreshments, is meant to “kick off your summer explorations” and provide information about new trails. Visitors can also meet members of the RRCT board.
Published
June 21, 2022

Election results: Juli, Regan elected to Falmouth School Board

The two Democrats handily beat their Republican opponents in a four-way race for two seats.
Published
June 21, 2022

Election results: Candura, Mitchell, Vine win seats in SAD 51

Christina Mitchell and Kim Vine, both Democrats, will represent Cumberland on the SAD 51 Board of Directors after winning a five-way race for two seats. Mitchell and Vine bested Hannah Barry, who is unenrolled, Republican Nick Dambrie and Democrat Dwight Deckelmann at the polls June 14. Leanne Candura, who is also a Democrat, narrowly beat […]
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June 21, 2022

Election results: Walsh reelected to N. Yarmouth Budget Committee

Former budget committee member Darla Hamlin won the second open seat over Peter Godsoe.