The $47 million spending plan would raise the school portion of the Cumberland tax rate 4.6%.
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 opens nominations for 2022 Citizen of the Year
Nominations for are now being taken for Falmouth’s annual recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the town and sets a positive example of citizenship. The Citizen of the Year award last year was given to Richard Bicknell for his work on the town Community Development Committee and the Conservation Commission. […]
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Cafe to celebrate grand opening at Garmin building in Yarmouth
Magno Terra Cafe will celebrate its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Garmin building at 2 DeLorme Drive in Yarmouth. The cafe, owned by Toni Magno-Fish, will open to the public Monday, April 24. It will serve breakfast, lunch and takeout dinner options, including bagels from Union Bagel […]
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New Yarmouth cafe born out of love of a good cup of coffee
Owner Jo Miller has opened Cuppa Jo on Route 1 two years after learning how to roast her own beans.
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Greely student prepares to put her fashions on the runway
A Greely High School senior who has been studying with Portland-based designers will debut her creations at a fashion show next month to benefit the Best Buddies program.
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SAD 51 ed techs, working without a contract since June, ‘just want a fair wage’
Ed techs and secretaries in the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district have been working without a contract since last June.
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Falmouth launches first pre-K program this fall
The need for pre-K instruction in town has been discussed for years, but a recent grant from the state has made it financially feasible for the district, the superintendent says.
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Ecofest to be held in North Yarmouth on Earth Day
North Yarmouth will host non-profit waste management company ecomaine’s annual ecofest, a celebration of sustainability, on Earth Day, April 22. Exhibitors and vendors will provide resources on waste reduction, recycling and composting. “One additional element we’re excited for this year is a model of a store where visitors can learn about the power of consumer […]
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Cumberland restaurant, a community hub, closing on winning note
When Louie’s Grille, a popular gathering place that played a big role for Greely schools’ sports teams, closes next week, the community will suffer “a huge loss,” the president of the Greely Football Boosters says.