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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.

Shops at Falmouth Center project gets planners’ OK

by Sydney Richelieu January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The Falmouth Planning Board approved site plans for The Shops at Falmouth Center.

Retired intelligence officer to speak in Falmouth on global supply chains

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer William Hall will speak about global supply chains at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Falmouth Memorial Library. His presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Hall was an intelligence officer from 1969 until 1999, serving active duty overseas for much of that time. He is […]

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Yarmouth fundraiser raises over $1,000 for heating assistance fund

January 17, 2023

A Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, Boast N Toast, raised $1,200 for Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors’ heating assistance fund. The funds were raised through ticket sales, donations and silent auction purchases. The fundraiser event in December was the first Boast N Toast held since 2019 because of the pandemic. Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors offers heating […]

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Yarmouth Affordable Housing Committee to hold listening session

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The Yarmouth Affordable Housing Committee will hold a listening session next week on the proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The ordinance would tie creation of affordable homes to the construction of market-rate housing or commercial development, according to the committee. Erin Zwirko, Yarmouth’s director of planning and development, said the committee wants to make sure the […]

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Baxter School for Deaf basketball team back in the game

by Sydney Richelieu January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The team’s revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community.

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Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets

by Sydney Richelieu January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]