With the One Campus project underway in response to increased enrollment, the SAD 51 school board and staff are urging the community to anticipate growth into the next decade and beyond.
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.
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Falmouth Land Trust to upgrade trails threatened by erosion
As the trails face more heavy rains and foot traffic, the Falmouth Land Trust is highlighting the value of the trails to the community with a National Trails Day celebration on June 7.
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Yarmouth backs statewide climate superfund
A climate superfund in Maine would make fossil fuel companies pay for impacts of climate change. The resolution was brought to the council by a Yarmouth High School student.
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North Yarmouth rep honored for pediatric health work
The Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics named Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, 2024 Legislator of the Year. In addition to her policy work, Graham worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner for over 35 years.
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Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with focus on sustainability
Organizers are looking to increase composting as the event marks its 60th anniversary.
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A look at the candidates for North Yarmouth’s Budget Committee
On June 10, North Yarmouth residents will vote on two seats on the Budget Committee as well as the school budget.
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North Yarmouth Academy to offer boarding for students
The private college-preparatory school in Yarmouth bought a building off of Route 1 that will eventually house 45 students. It is the first time the school has offered boarding since 1976.
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Candidates outline their priorities for Cumberland and MSAD 51 offices
On June 10, Cumberland voters will decide who serves on the Town Council and Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board, and whether to approve the school budget.
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Get to know the candidates for Yarmouth public office
On June 10, Yarmouth voters will decide two seats on the Yarmouth School Committee and whether to ratify the school budget.
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Maine State Police bloodhound finds missing Palermo child
The 5-year-old, who has autism, was safely located in waist-deep water in a swamp Friday, police said.