The widely contested 0 Layfette St. solar proposal near the Holy Cross Cemetery cannot proceed unless the zoning is amended to allow commercial solar use.
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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Proposed Falmouth budgets increase taxes, but less than recent years
Under the proposal, taxpayers will face an overall 3.2% increase in their property tax bill.
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Yarmouth Farmers Market returns with new location and leadership
After the market’s sudden cancellation in February, a Yarmouth resident has found a way for it to have at least another season.
Posted inLocal & State, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth to have another public hearing, vote on pesticide ordinance
Delayed by unrealized statutory requirements, if the ordinance is passed, the effective date will now be May 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Students worldwide tune into French with a competition by Falmouth teacher
The song bracket competition “Manie Musicale” was created by Falmouth Middle School teacher Michelle Fournier in 2017 and now has over 800,000 participants in 35 countries.
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Dowling wins North Yarmouth special election for Select Board
Dowling received 57% of votes cast and will hold the position until June 2026.
Posted inLocal & State, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Children on MaineCare brace the challenges of finding orthodontics
A sliver of orthodontists can accept the low-income insurance. One clinic in Portland is finding a way to serve these adolescent patients, with plans to expand their service.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Towns see ‘dangerously low’ numbers of volunteer firefighters and must collaborate
The decrease in volunteers has prompted fire departments to hire more full-time staff and work across towns.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth historian writes tale of mill town youth
The novel tells the story of two childhoods in the fictional Maine town of “Sutton” in the first half of the 20th century.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth retailers prepare for pesticide ordinance to take effect
Businesses that sell pesticides and fertilizers must indicate which products can be used in Falmouth starting April 1.