Town Councilor Heather Abbott says the inaugural Pride observance makes it clear that the town is “proud to have a vibrant LGBTQ+ community here.”
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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Cumberland council candidates urge better communication
Baily Douglass and Scott Jordan are seeking an At-Large seat on the Town Council.
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SAD 51 board candidates say they’re ready to tackle overcrowding issue
Three Cumberland residents are in the running for two seats on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board.
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Larson, Martin launch write-in campaign for Falmouth School Board
Analiese Larson and Emily H. Martin last week launched a write-in campaign for the Falmouth School Board. They hope to unseat Jen Libby and Matt Pines, who are running for reelection on the June 13 ballot. Neither Larson nor Martin could be reached for comment before The Forecaster’s deadline. In a press release announcing their […]
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North Yarmouth Select Board candidates discuss priorities
Four candidates are on the June 13 ballot for two seats on the board.
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Greely singer/songwriter staging SEED benefit concert
Charlie Moore and others will perform June 15 to raise money for Students Empowered to End Dependency.
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Prince Memorial Library wrapping up gender and sexuality workshops
The final session in a three-part series on understanding gender and sexuality will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. “Understanding Gender and Sexuality” is led by Christine Caulfield, a volunteer for MaineTransNet, a statewide nonprofit that supports transgender people. Caulfield, a retired high school teacher, facilitates programs for […]
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‘Rewild Yarmouth’ events planned for next month
Yarmouth’s Climate Action Task Force has scheduled “Rewild Yarmouth” events in June in an effort to support eco-friendly living. The events start at 10 a.m. June 9 with a Nature Walk and Work Day dedicated to identifying and removing invasive species at Littlejohn Island Preserve. Royal River Conservation Trust will help with this event. A […]
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Cumberland Lego whiz sets second world record
Cooper Wright, a Lego-building middle school student from Cumberland, has been awarded his second Guinness World Record. Wright this week received official confirmation that he now holds the world record for the fastest build of the Lego Eiffel Tower set, completing the build in 9 hours, 15 minutes and 35 seconds. Earlier this year, Wright […]
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Skyline Farm hosts Farm Day June 3
Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth will host Farm Day June 3, featuring visits with animals, wagon rides with Tiny and Shay, blacksmithing and spoke tenoning demonstrations and Carriage Museum tours. Maine Street Bee, Wild Seed Project, Hansel’s Orchard, Blue Seal Feeds and Mindful Folk Farm will also be participating. Farm Day will be held from […]