The grants from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership will fund sustainable landscaping workshops in Cumberland and a nature backpack program in Falmouth.
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’s proposed $18.9 million budget prioritizes future building projects
The $18.9 million spending plan includes $300,000 to launch a fund for major projects over the next 10 years, including expansions and renovations at the town’s two fire stations.
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Falmouth Conservation Commission begins plastic reduction initiative
The Falmouth Conservation Commission has launched an initiative to eliminate single-use, non-essential plastics that end up as waste. The commission plans to hold a forum for those interested in becoming involved in the plastics reduction initiative, but until then, residents who would like to sign on can contact the commission through falmouthme.org.
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McCrann Preserve Trailhead on Falmouth Road temporarily off limits
Falmouth’s McCrann Preserve Trailhead is temporarily closed while upgrades take place at the Falmouth Road Pump Station as part of the West Falmouth Sewer Project. The parking lot at the trailhead at 309 Falmouth Road and the entrance trail will receive some improvements during the project as well, according to the town. will receive some […]
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Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club names Citizen of Year
The Cumberland and North Yarmouth Lions Club has named Peter K. Bingham their 2022 Citizen of the Year in honor of his decades of volunteer work. Bingham has been a member of the SAD 51 School Board, Cumberland Town Council, Cumberland Planning Board, Twin Brook Committee and numerous comprehensive plan committees. He is a member […]
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Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night
Greg LeClair, a doctoral candidate at the University of Maine, will discuss his Maine Big Night community science project from 10 to 11 a.m. March 11 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. LeClair, who studies ecology and environmental science, will discuss the project that is designed to collect data and help amphibians that migrate, usually […]
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Yarmouth Community Services wins chamber’s President’s Award
Yarmouth Community Services is the recipient of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce President’s Award in recognition of its response to urgent needs of New Mainers who arrived in Yarmouth in 2022. Led by Karyn MacNeill, YCS supported families in need of clothing, food, shelter, medical assistance and transportation and translation services. Yarmouth Town Manager Nat […]
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Falmouth, Cumberland businesses merge with environment in mind
You Regatta, with a shop in Falmouth, has joined forces with Logo Owl in an eco-friendly venture to provide customized and promotional products.
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Games with grandfather inspire new chess club for those with memory loss
The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but “always remembered how to play chess.”
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North Yarmouth, Falmouth looking for their oldest residents
The 114-year-old Boston Post Cane tradition is alive and well in some towns, but waning in others.