The group, Spinning Wampum, previewed a satiric play about the Casco Bay Treaty and has plans to artistically demonstrate how the city is ‘undeniably Wabanaki space.’
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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Yarmouth house fires unusual in severity and frequency
The fire chief suspects frigid weather could have been a factor.
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Yarmouth solar farm project spurs opposition
The Yarmouth Planning Board received a proposal from New Leaf Energy to develop solar panels near the Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Falmouth to audit trash scofflaws in response to pay-as-you-throw bag noncompliance
The audit will check that households are using the mandatory yellow trash bags, which have decreased in sales in the past year.
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Falmouth Town Council passes pesticide and fertilizer ordinance
The controversial ordinance was first introduced last spring and has undergone extensive public input and drafting. It will be in effect on April 1.
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Amateur historian marks decade of uncovering the histories of Portland homes
Cape Elizabeth resident Darren McLellan has researched the history of over 200 buildings on his blog, “Portland House Stories.”
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth adopts revised comprehensive plan following edits
The plan received edits that specified housing goals for the community, as well as details of Falmouth’s natural resources.
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Falmouth councilors mull future of trash program
As pay-as-you-throw no longer pays for itself, the council considered increasing the cost of Falmouth’s yellow trash bags by 50% over the next two years.
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Some Falmouth residents still displeased with draft pesticide ordinance
At the public hearing, Falmouth residents largely expressed opposition to the attempt to further regulate pesticides and fertilizers in town.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Pet exhibit shows history of Mainers’ best friends
From pampered companions to working animals, dogs to moose, the Maine Historical Society examines what pets have meant to the people of Maine.