Falmouth resident Betty Shively, 101, recently received the town’s Boston Post Cane in recognition of being Falmouth’s oldest resident. Shively, who has lived in Falmouth for 23 years, was born Grace Elizabeth McComb in Haddonfield, New Jersey, on July 23, 1922. She graduated from Temple University in 1944 with a degree in medical technology and […]
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 Town Council considers banning sale of flavored tobacco products
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance.
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Falmouth voters to decide on citizen-proposed building height restrictions
A citizen petition reached over 1,000 signatures, placing it on Falmouth’s Nov. 7 ballot.
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Falmouth’s Community Supper makes long-awaited return
Members of the Falmouth faith community applaud the revival of the annual event halted for three years due to the pandemic.
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Yarmouth Farmers Market heads indoors
For the first time, the farmers market will be open through December at a new indoor venue.
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Falmouth volunteer earns top award from Maine AARP
Phil Chin receives the Andrus Award for making a difference in the lives of others.
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Yarmouth teen honored in D.C. with Girls Leading Change award
Leela Marie Hidier hopes her writing evokes empathy around climate change and its consequences.
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Yarmouth’s Tupper retiring after 32 years as town manager
Nat Tupper, saying it’s time for new leadership in town, announced his resignation last week, effective in January.
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Trunk-or-treats in Yarmouth, North Yarmouth
Yarmouth and North Yarmouth have scheduled Halloween trunk-or-treat events for next week. Yarmouth Community Services will hold its Trunk-or-Treat Spook-tacular on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The event, which also will include food and games, is free but limited to 250 children. To register or to host a trunk, […]
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June Town Council meeting date amendment on Cumberland ballot
Cumberland voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to allow the Town Council to change its first meeting date after a regular June election when necessary in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Currently, the town charter mandates that the council meet on the first Monday after an election to swear in newly elected members. The charter […]