Central Maine Power began an inspection of distribution lines in Falmouth July 10, expected to last about four weeks. Impacted areas will include Depot, Fundy, Harriet and Lunt roads. The inspections include replacing poles and cross arms, line transfers, and correcting any deficiencies in the lines. This will help improve the structural integrity, capacity and reliability […]
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 to award $40,000 to social service providers
Falmouth is providing grants to social service providers working to meet the needs of Falmouth residents whose safety or health is at risk. This can include support for trauma response, domestic violence, food insecurity, counseling, substance use treatment, dental health, refugee services, transportation, senior services, disability services, home health and end-of-life care. A total of […]
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Maine Seacoast Mission’s Sunbeam coming to Falmouth
Maine Seacoast Mission’s flagship vessel, the 74-foot Sunbeam, will host an open house at the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26. Visitors can tour the boat and learn about the Mission’s commitment to Maine’s outer islands and Downeast region. Visitors should plan to shuttle to the Sunbeam via skiff. […]
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Save the Pond campaign thanks Falmouth Town Council for $100,000 donation
Family Ice Center, home of Lee Twombly Pond, expressed their gratitude to the Falmouth Town Council June 26 for the $100,000 donation contributed in May. Godfrey Wood, president of the Family Ice Center board, acknowledged the council’s endorsement and generous contribution. “We are thrilled by the Town Council’s support and their recognition of Lee Twombly […]
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SAD 51 board will ask voters to approve North Yarmouth land purchase
The proposed site for a new school at 80 Gray Road was part of a plan voters rejected last year.
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Currie to perform at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth
Folk-inspired musician Carolyn Currie of Cumberland will perform in concert Sunday, July 9, at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. Currie has received numerous awards and national recognition for her original music. She has also played with artists such as Jonathan Edwards, Tom Rush, Lucy Kaplansky, Cheryl Wheeler and Richard Shindell, and has performed festivals at […]
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Food drive at Falmouth pantry at farmers market
A food drive for the Falmouth Food Pantry will take place at each Wednesday farmers market in Falmouth this month. Donations of non-perishable food items and cash will be accepted at the market through July. The Cumberland & Falmouth Farmers Market will match cash donations up to $250. The Falmouth market is held from 10 […]
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Endangered plovers return to Chebeague Island
Piping plovers have returned to Chebeague Island for the first time in 40 years, with a pair nesting at Indian Point, according to the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust. The eggs have hatched and the land trust and the Indian Island Association are working with Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine Audubon to monitor […]
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Yarmouth Clam Festival ready to go July 21-23
The 56th annual festival will feature ‘the most famous, relatable and traditional events,’ an organizer says.
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Latest designs unveiled for Falmouth’s Underwood Park
The park on Foreside Road could receive a major makeover.