New silk paintings by Portland artist Haley Nannig depict the iconic Fisherman’s Point shacks that were washed away in a storm last year.
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 inLocal & State
Biddeford fire being investigated by Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office
Authorities responded to a previously extinguished fire at the May Street Recreation Facility on Saturday morning.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Yarmouth photographer shares shots of Portland streets
The collection of black-and-white photos is the first show Yarmouth photographer Chris Wriggins has held in 40 years.
Posted inLocal & State
A guide to the candidates for Falmouth offices
On June 10, Falmouth voters will decide who fills three Town Council seats and vote on two budget questions.
Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth gives public comment on pesticide ordinance, again
The ordinance was reintroduced after unmet requirements caused the initial ordinance, which the Town Council passed on Feb. 24, to be unenforceable.
Posted inLocal & State
$54 million Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget headed to ballot
The proposed budget increased 7% and will seek final voter approval on June 10.
Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth’s Pollinator Parade marks 10 years of making a buzz
Community members celebrated local pollinators with costumes and activities at Gilsland Farm on Saturday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Miss Maine crowned as pageant receives national attention
Shelby Howell of Bangor won the crown from a field that included the pageant’s first openly transgender contestant and the girlfriend of Bill Belichick. The former Patriots coach was in the audience Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s college graduates of 2025 walk across the stage to their next chapter
As we enter graduation season, here are photos of some of the newest alumni of Maine’s colleges and universities. In tasseled caps and long robes, graduates from institutions including Maine College of Art & Design, Husson University and University of Maine schools walked across the stage over the weekend, entering the next chapter of their lives.
Posted inFood, Local & State
‘Taste of Nations’ food festival highlights immigrant cuisine in Portland area
The celebration by Mayo Street Arts had a dozen vendors of international dishes and almost 500 attendees.