A potential grant could fund a research project aimed at identifying coastal flood risk and water quality conditions of the Kennebunk River system.
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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Maine Senate District 31
Maine Senate District 31: Represents Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, Saco Democrat and incumbent Donna Bailey is opposed by Republican Craig Pendleton. DONNA BAILEY City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Former Saco Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member; former York County Probate Court Judge; two term Representative in the Maine House, one as House Chair of […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 130
Maine House of Representatives District 130: Representing Gorham, Buxton Democrat and incumbent Lynn Copeland, who has served in the Maine Legislature since December of 2022, is opposed by Republican Theodore “Ted” Sirois. Copeland did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. THEODORE SIROIS City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Current member of Saco Park & Recreation Advisory Board, […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 131
Maine House of Representatives District 131: Represents Old Orchard Beach Democrat and incumbent Lori Gramlich is opposed by Republican Scott Eccleston, a Vietnam era Army veteran and retired operating room nurse. Eccleston did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. LORI GRAMLICH City/Town: Old Orchard Beach Relevant Experience: Served three terms, (six years) in the […]
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Effort to recall RSU 21 school board member underway
The Arundel Select Board met Monday night to discuss a recall election date for Kirstin Shapiro.
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Maine Senate District 34 candidates
Maine Senate District 34: Berwick, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, North Berwick, and Wells. Republican Bradley “Scott” Ducharme is opposed by Democrat and incumbent Joseph Rafferty, former Kennebunk High School teacher and football coach who has served in the Senate since 2022. Rafferty did not respond to the Post’s request for comment. BRADLEY “SCOTT” DUCHARME City/Town: Kennebunk Relevant […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 140 candidates
Maine House of Representatives District 140: Arundel, Dayton, Lyman Republican and incumbent Wayne Parry is opposed by Democrat Jason Nedeau. WAYNE PARRY City/Town: Arundel Relevant Experience: Six terms (12 years) in House of Representatives Transportation Committee – 12 years, with eight years as the Ranking Member (Republican Lead). Why are you running for office? I […]
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OOB to vote on mobile home park rent control
The proposed ordinance would limit how much rent could increase for mobile home park residents in Old Orchard Beach.
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Maine House of Representatives District 134 candidates
Maine House of Representatives District 134: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere is opposed by Republican Elizabeth Jordan, a Maine native who has previously worked in elder care and is a believer in smaller government. Jordan did not respond to the Post’s request for comment. TRACI GERE City/Town: Kennebunkport Relevant Experience: I have represented […]
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Biddeford city manager sets date to step down
Jim Bennett announced his phased retirement at a City Council meeting last week.