Cumberland Historical Society will celebrate its grand opening and official dedication from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The event will include light refreshments, tours, a behind the scenes look at what the historical society does, the opportunity to meet directors and volunteers, and the chance to view the new farming and agriculture […]
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 celebrates new solar array with ribbon cutting
The town of Falmouth celebrated the completion of its solar array at the caped landfill on Woods Road with a ribbon cutting ceremony June 9. The solar array is expected to produce enough renewable energy to offset about 70-75% of municipal electricity use, according to the town, and has the potential to save the town […]
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Music center in Yarmouth to celebrate its $6 million expansion
The expansion and renovations more than double the space for teaching and performing at 317 Main.
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Falmouth candidates on ballot for school board focus on communication
Voters will select three members for the board in the June 13 election.
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Towns prepared for enactment of new law designed to increase housing stock
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth will have to tweak some of their ordinances, but for the most part are in compliance already.
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Greely High School Class of 2023: Charting a course on climate change
Three recent graduates worked this year to develop a curriculum on climate change that they hope will be used at their alma mater and at schools elsewhere in Maine.
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Strawberry treats for all at 29th annual festival in North Yarmouth
The 29th annual Strawberry Festival will offer sweet strawberry treats for sale from 1-3 p.m. June 24 indoors at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road. Strawberry shortcake, homemade biscuits, homemade strawberry and strawberry-rhubarb pies, strawberry-rhubarb punch, ice cream sundaes, Dip-a-Berry, and homemade jam will be available. Quarts of freshly picked strawberries will also […]
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Two Lawns Gone Wild workshops scheduled
The fourth and fifth offerings of Cumberland’s popular Lawns Gone Wild series will be held on Saturday, June 10, and July 8. The educational series fosters sustainable backyard practices and is offered in partnership with Cumberland’s Sustainability Committee, the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Prince Memorial Library. At the June 10 session, at 10 […]
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Falmouth to kick off its summer concert series June 26
Falmouth’s summer concert series, hosted by Falmouth Parks and Community Programs, begins this month at Village Park. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets to join their neighbors for free musical entertainment. The concert series kicks off with a performance at 6:30 p.m. June 26 with The Flukes, a group of fun-loving […]
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Hunt receives Yarmouth’s 2023 Latchstring Award for service to community
Carla Hunt is the recipient of Yarmouth’s annual Latchstring Award in recognition of her leadership and service to the town. Hunt founded the Yarmouth Compassionate Housing Initiative, which helps asylum-seeking families with transitional housing and works with the New Mainers Assistance Program to connect them with services. She is also president of the board of […]