Cumberland residents overwhelmingly voted “no” in Tuesday’s referendum, 2,545 to 1,162.
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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North Yarmouth Historical Society to talk about old tools
The North Yarmouth Historical Society will present a new program dedicated to understanding old tools Sunday, March 10, at the Old Town House. Starting at 2 p.m., guest speakers Dave Coffin and Art Gaffer will share their expertise and passion on historic tools found in Maine. Coffin, of Pownal, has been collecting old tools from […]
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Yarmouth community rallies to find lost dog
When Yarmouth resident Kate Harnden noticed her Russell terrier, Lily, was missing last week, she immediately jumped into action, and so did the Yarmouth community. After posting on Facebook alerting the town, Harnden received over 60 comments from friends and other Yarmouth residents promising to keep their eyes peeled for the little dog. Last seen […]
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Greely High School ‘lets loose’
Greely High School will put on their production of the beloved musical “Footloose” from March 22 to 24 at the Greely Center for the Arts in Cumberland. The classic movie musical includes new songs in combo with the powerhouse hits from its Oscar-nominated score. “Footloose” celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to […]
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KyleCares officer named Greely Student of the Month
Greely High School student Finlay “Fin” McLean recently received the honor of Student of the Month from the Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club. As an officer of the student mental health awareness group KyleCares, McLean works to end the stigma around mental illness and offer support for those in the Greely community who may need it. […]
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Cumberland residents vote on affordable housing project
Cumberland residents took to the polls Tuesday to vote on a proposed affordable housing project to be built on Drowne Road. The Town Council voted in December to explore the option of building three 3-story buildings with 71 one-bedroom apartments, 36 of which would be reserved for seniors. There would also be 21 two-bedroom and […]
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North Yarmouth joins Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth in planning for climate change
North Yarmouth will be drafting its Climate Action Plan over the next year. Cumberland adopted its own plan in 2021, with Yarmouth doing so in 2022, followed by Falmouth in 2023.
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State wants to make addition to Beth Condon Memorial Pathway in Yarmouth
The path would begin at DeLorme Drive and extend north.
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Falmouth firefighters come to the rescue of an injured raccoon up a tree
The raccoon, hit by a car, is recovering thanks to the efforts of the fire department, Maine Wildlife Transport and Wilderness Miracles in Bowdoin.
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Cumberland to become an official Tree City
The Cumberland Town Council voted unanimously to observe Arbor Day as a town holiday every April.