Sydney Richelieu

The Forecaster

Sydney is a reporter for The Northern Forecaster. She grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. Sydney 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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July 11, 2023

World-renowned musician James Kennerley to join Falmouth church this fall

Kennerley has recently been hired as the music minister of the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary in Falmouth.
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July 11, 2023

Magno Terra Cafe finds its home in Yarmouth

From cooking meals in her home kitchen to finding a permanent location for a cafe in Yarmouth, opening and running Magno Terra “has been a dream of mine for my whole life,” said chef Antonetta “Toni” Magno-Fish.
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July 11, 2023

Central Maine Power begins inspection of distribution lines in Falmouth

Central Maine Power began an inspection of distribution lines in Falmouth July 10, expected to last about four weeks. Impacted areas will include Depot, Fundy, Harriet and Lunt roads. The inspections include replacing poles and cross arms, line transfers, and correcting any deficiencies in the lines. This will help improve the structural integrity, capacity and reliability […]
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July 11, 2023

Falmouth to award $40,000 to social service providers

Falmouth is providing grants to social service providers working to meet the needs of Falmouth residents whose safety or health is at risk. This can include support for trauma response, domestic violence, food insecurity, counseling, substance use treatment, dental health, refugee services, transportation, senior services, disability services, home health and end-of-life care. A total of […]
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July 11, 2023

Maine Seacoast Mission’s Sunbeam coming to Falmouth

Maine Seacoast Mission’s flagship vessel, the 74-foot Sunbeam, will host an open house at the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26. Visitors can tour the boat and learn about the Mission’s commitment to Maine’s outer islands and Downeast region. Visitors should plan to shuttle to the Sunbeam via skiff. […]
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July 11, 2023

Save the Pond campaign thanks Falmouth Town Council for $100,000 donation

Family Ice Center, home of Lee Twombly Pond, expressed their gratitude to the Falmouth Town Council June 26 for the $100,000 donation contributed in May. Godfrey Wood, president of the Family Ice Center board, acknowledged the council’s endorsement and generous contribution. “We are thrilled by the Town Council’s support and their recognition of Lee Twombly […]
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July 3, 2023

SAD 51 board will ask voters to approve North Yarmouth land purchase

The proposed site for a new school at 80 Gray Road was part of a plan voters rejected last year.
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July 3, 2023

Currie to perform at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth

Folk-inspired musician Carolyn Currie of Cumberland will perform in concert Sunday, July 9, at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. Currie has received numerous awards and national recognition for her original music. She has also played with artists such as Jonathan Edwards, Tom Rush, Lucy Kaplansky, Cheryl Wheeler and Richard Shindell, and has performed festivals at […]
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July 3, 2023

Food drive at Falmouth pantry at farmers market

A food drive for the Falmouth Food Pantry will take place at each Wednesday farmers market in Falmouth this month. Donations of non-perishable food items and cash will be accepted at the market through July. The Cumberland & Falmouth Farmers Market will match cash donations up to $250. The Falmouth market is held from 10 […]
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July 3, 2023

Endangered plovers return to Chebeague Island

Piping plovers have returned to Chebeague Island for the first time in 40 years, with a pair nesting at Indian Point, according to the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust. The eggs have hatched and the land trust and the Indian Island Association are working with Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine Audubon to monitor […]