In addition, the town’s housing authority should take on a bigger and more proactive role, the task force chairperson says.
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 receives county funding for heat assistance
The county has committed $50,000 to the town of Falmouth as part of its “Keep Cumberland County Warm” project, which is using $1.35 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist county residents who are struggling to pay for heat this winter. Qualifying Falmouth residents are those “whose earnings are above the limit to […]
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Recycle masks, sneakers, lamps and coats Feb. 25 in Cumberland
Used paper face masks, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, sneakers of all sizes, working lamps and winter coasts will be accepted Feb. 25 at Tuttle Road Community Church’s Recycle Saturday event. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 52 Tuttle Road in Cumberland. Lamps will be donated to […]
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Modular classrooms at center of SAD 51 five-year facilities plan
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board has approved a rearrangement of modular classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson school and the addition of more of the units at the middle school.
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Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award
David Ertz of Yarmouth is the winner of an eco-Excellence Award from Ecomaine for his work in sustainability as part of Yarmouth’s Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The Yarmouth committee was formed in 2018 to facilitate and carry out renewable energy and sustainability programs as well as to collaborate with other towns and make […]
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Yarmouth families step up to support beloved crossing guard
Ruth Thurston-Coffey, who is having heart surgery this week, said she is “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support.
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Garmin gets OK for Yarmouth renovations
The GPS and navigation device company is expanding their Yarmouth offices to accommodate more employees.
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North Yarmouth mom hopes her book will inspire inclusion and acceptance of differing abilities
Lisa Wentzell’s “A Dog and His Boy” is based on her son, Scotty, a very active young man with Dubowitz syndrome.
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Yarmouth council plans to create Police Services Advisory Committee
The committee would be a means to bridge the gap between community members and the police department.
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AARP Tax-Aide Program available at Falmouth library
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will provide free, in-person tax preparation assistance at Falmouth Memorial Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday through the end of tax season. The program, run by trained and IRS-certified volunteers, is available to anyone, with a special focus on the those over age 50. The volunteers are […]