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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 Historical Society to host local scavenger hunt next month
Cumberland Historical Society will sponsor a local history scavenger hunt from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 19 with proceeds benefiting its Greely High School Scholarship Fund. Teams who want to participate can request a registration form at Cumberlandhs04021@gmail.com. Tickets are $15.
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Falmouth kicks off comp plan update with informational meeting
The town of Falmouth will hold a kickoff meeting for its Comprehensive Plan updating project at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Falmouth Elementary School cafeteria. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear about the planning process and to provide feedback. The Comprehensive Plan guides future growth and policy decisions for the town. The […]
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Yarmouth bakery closes for move to New Gloucester
The Maples bakery and cafe on Route 1 in Yarmouth closed its doors last week and is relocating to 1055 Lewiston Road in New Gloucester. Owner Robin Ray had wanted to keep the Yarmouth location open in addition to starting a new shop in New Gloucester, but opted to shut down in Yarmouth after realizing […]
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‘From Africa to Maine’ series to focus on the asylum seeker’s experience
Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers’ history, experiences and challenges.
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Cumberland council approves TIF district for affordable housing development
Residents have concerns about the taxpayer impact of the council’s overall plan for three housing projects and the resulting influx of new residents when schools are already overcrowded.
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Falmouth student to attend U.S. Air Force Academy
Falmouth High School senior Camden J. Hamilton has accepted an offer to attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree nominated Hamilton in December. “Acceptance to a U.S. service academy is extremely competitive and reflects highly on a student’s scholarship, community service, and character,” Pingree said in a […]
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Cumberland church accepting recyclable items
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will accept used COVID-19 paper masks, used sneakers, working lamps and winter coats at its Recycle Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 1. The lamps will be donated to Furniture Friends and the coats will go to Maine Needs and Preble Street. The church is located at […]
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Falmouth makes public push to reduce use of plastic
Resident involvement is needed to protect the environment from harmful microplastics and PFAS, the town sustainability coordinator says.
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$1 million ice rink fundraiser underway in Falmouth
The popular Lee Twombly Pond rink is in need of a new refrigeration system and has hopes of reopening next winter.