Kennebunk High School teacher Greg Smith teaches a new elective course called, “Race in America,” encouraging students to look beyond their small town.
Sydney Richelieu
Staff Writer
Sydney is a community reporter for Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reporter for the Courier and Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Past journalism experience includes The York County Coast Star and The Berkeley Beacon.
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Regional teen center is a ‘safe haven’
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
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Biddeford residents call for new skate park
The original skate park at Rotary Park was torn down in Sept. due to safety concerns.
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Kennebunk voters approve waste contract, noise ordinance
Voters decided to strengthen the town’s noise ordinance and approve a new waste tipping contract last week.
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Kennebunk officials eye better cell coverage with new downtown tower
The proposed cell tower on town-owned land would provide better cell coverage on Route 1 and in downtown Kennebunk, officials said.
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Kennebunk residents ask school board to ban transgender athletes
Two residents urged the board to ban transgender athletes from sports at a recent meeting, receiving pushback from the community.
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Biddeford explores future of affordable housing
The City Council hosted a series of housing panels last week, including a panel on affordable housing.
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UMaine students create models for multi-use space in Ferry Beach
Architecture students from UMaine are working to create models to rebuild an old building at Ferry Beach.
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Biddeford seeks additional funding for Riverwalk
The Riverwalk would be a remarkable amenity for downtown, Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman said.
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Mayors’ Night Out raises funds for local family after loss
The Biddeford-Saco community turned out last week to support the family of Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek, who tragically passed away in December.