Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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 preparing to get Very Merry with three days of festivities
The annual Very Merry Falmouth takes place this Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, starting with the Community Tree Lighting at Village Park.
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Nov. 20 order deadline for Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club citrus sale
The Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club is accepting orders until Monday, Nov. 20, for its 28th Annual Fresh Florida Citrus Sale to benefit Greely High School scholarships. Funds from the sale will also benefit Project Graduation. Three 20-pound citrus assortments are available: all oranges; all grapefruit; or 50/50 oranges and grapefruit. Each box is $34 and […]
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Greely campus now proposed as site for new preK-Grade 1 school
The school could be built on a 2.3-acre parcel next to the Cumberland campus that SAD 51 bought this summer.
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Bids and Brews Dec. 7 to benefit HART
The Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine will hold “Bids and Brews,” a silent auction and live auction fundraiser, from 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Maine Beer Company in Freeport. The silent auction will include a variety of services and items donated by local businesses and the live auction will feature trips and VIP […]
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Apple season sweet in North Yarmouth, Cumberland
Pick-your own continues to be a big draw at Hansel’s Orchard.
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Yarmouth moving forward with sale of old West Main Street school buildings
The town has updated the deed for the 1800s-era buildings and will seek public comment before advertising the sale.
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Cumberland to seek state OK for roundabout at Route 100, Gray and Skillin roads
The new traffic pattern would make the intersection safer and could boost economic development on the west side of town, officials say.
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Veterans Day events in Falmouth, North Yarmouth
Falmouth High School will launch Veterans Day events in town Thursday, Nov. 9, with a special concert from 1:25 to 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. Veterans are invited to arrive at the school at 1:15 p.m. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Falmouth […]