The Yarmouth Town Council voted unanimously last week to declare June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in town. The Town Council recognized June as Pride Month for the first time last year, and plans to make it an annual occurrence, according to Chairman David Craig. Passing the resolution each year affords it the importance and recognition […]
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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‘Matilda the Musical’ brings message to Yarmouth stage
The show, directed by Janie Downey, will run from May 17 to 26 at Royal River Community Players.
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Music center in Yarmouth to host Mother’s Day Sip & Shop
317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth will host a Mother’s Day Sip & Shop with live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. More than 20 craftspeople will offer a selection of items, from fragrant flowers and seedlings to herbal remedies and bath and beauty products. Complimentary chocolate and cheesecake samples will […]
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Neighborhood Clean-up Week coming up in Falmouth
The town of Falmouth invites residents to gather their neighbors to clean neighborhoods and public spaces during Falmouth’s annual Neighborhood Clean-up Week, May 12-18. Residents can choose the times, dates and locations for their cleanups. The town will provide trash bags and gloves, and registered participants will also receive a free movie pass from Flagship […]
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Bake and craft sale at Skillins to benefit cat rescue
HART of Maine will host a Spring Bake and Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 at Skillins Greenhouses in Falmouth. All proceeds from the baked goods, handmade crafts and HART merchandise sold will go directly to providing care for the hundreds of cats HART takes in and puts up for adoption […]
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Greely singer/songwriter, Yarmouth musician team up for benefit concert
Charlie Moore and Nick Prato will perform Friday in a concert to benefit Greely High School’s music department.
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Falmouth Kitchen Tour promises ‘unique’ showcase of recent renovations
Seven recently renovated kitchens will be featured on the May 11 tour.
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SAD 51 budget proposal up 7% over this year’s budget
Nearly $2.3 million of the proposed $3.2 million increase is for employee salaries and benefits in the Cumberland-North Yarmouth district.
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Falmouth Land Trust partners with libraries to keep Earth Day spirit alive throughout year
The Falmouth Land Trust has partnered with several local libraries to encourage patrons to get outdoors and explore nature.
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Bids on Latchstring Park project exceed funds raised
The Latchstring Park Task Force in Yarmouth is seeking an additional $100,000 in donations for the park renovation project. The project’s original fundraising goal of $350,000 was met last spring, but construction bids on the project have exceeded that amount by $100,000, according to Susan Prescott, chair of the task force. Further fundraising is needed […]