The individual was hit by a CSX train near Main Street early Saturday morning, officials said.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
Posted inFood, Local & State
Smoothie bar brings healthy treats to Cumberland
The Daily Bar offers a variety of smoothies, shakes, coffee and more on Main Street.
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Posted inLocal & State, Music
Find the summertime vibe with these free outdoor concerts in Falmouth and Yarmouth
Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and enjoy a warm evening with community.
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Yarmouth recognizes Indigenous roots with land acknowledgement
The statement encourages citizens to learn more about the Wabanaki people who originally lived on the land. “This shouldn’t just be something symbolic,” said Councilor David Craig.
Posted inLocal & State
Yarmouth names Karin Orenstein to lead Town Council
For perhaps the first time, both the council chair and vice chair are women, as are now six of the seven councilors.
Posted inLocal & State
Proposed zoning changes would allow for more solar in Yarmouth
The changes would allow for small solar arrays in specific areas of town and clear up rules for solar panels on roofs and in yards.
Posted inLocal & State
Hoping to build support, Falmouth is giving tours of aging facilities it wants to replace
The Public Works and Fire-EMS departments are offering tours of their outdated buildings to Falmouth residents throughout the summer, hoping voters will pass a bond to fund construction come fall.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Ice Cream Shoppe expands into Yarmouth as Honeycone closes
The Ice Cream Shoppe is already serving scoops off Route 1 after opening the doors of its fifth storefront in Yarmouth.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers in Congress respond to US strike on Iran
While Sen. Susan Collins called the attack ‘necessary’ to head off a broader conflict, and Rep. Jared Golden supported the president’s action, Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree questioned the decision to act without consulting Congress.
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Mainers emerge to enjoy first full sunny weekend in months
Parts of the state will likely see two days of excessive temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.