The town of Falmouth’s finance department and its director, Pete McHugh, have been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The department and McHugh were recognized for their annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. According to the GFOA, the award is […]
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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Falmouth Community Wellness Committee seeks volunteers
The Falmouth Community Wellness Committee is looking for new members who can contribute a few volunteer hours per month. Initial efforts of the committee, which formed in 2020, have involved administering a social service grant program to provide funding to agencies that serve Falmouth residents, as well as sponsoring several wellness-related events in town. The […]
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Falmouth 11-year-old headed to World Irish Dance Championships
Fiona Meyer will compete in the World Irish Dance Championships in April.
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SAD 51 board votes to keep ‘Gender Queer’ at Greely High School library
A parent who had challenged the book because of its sexually explicit content had hoped the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board would overturn the recommendation from a review committee.
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Cumberland council pursues developer’s plan for affordable housing project on Drowne Road
The Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a preliminary agreement with Westbrook Development Corporation for a three-building complex.
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New Chebeague Island church leader ‘right person at right time’
Hailing from El Paso, Texas, Victor Diaz has taken a non-traditional path to the ministry.
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Falmouth latest Maine community to ban sale of flavored tobacco products
The prohibition, aimed at curbing tobacco addiction among children, goes into effect in March.
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Falmouth Police Dept.’s Giving Tree accepting donations through Dec. 29
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree is accepting donations through Dec. 29. This year’s beneficiary is Maine Needs, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those who need them. Donations of new or gently used items, including winter clothing, snow boots, waterproof coats and gloves, tents, […]
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Ugly Sweater Singalong in North Yarmouth
Prince Memorial Library will host a free Ugly Sweater Singalong at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the North Yarmouth Community Center. The person wearing the ugliest sweater will win a prize free. Eggnog, hot chocolate and holiday treats will be served. The Community Center is located at 120 Memorial Highway in North Yarmouth. […]
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Falmouth teens host successful blood drive for Red Cross
Peaches Stucker and Colby Morse said they were inspired to help after the mass shooting in Lewiston.