“Over the Path,” sculptures of swallows and swifts by John Bowdren, can be found overlooking the Blake Skating Pond in the village.
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.
Cumberland town clerk retires after 22 years with town
After 22 years working for the town of Cumberland and 12 years as town clerk, Tammy O’Donnell will retire at the end of the month. While she’s excited to retire, O’Donnell said, leaving the job is bittersweet because she’ll miss her co-workers and her customers. “It’s actually very sad, in a way,” she said. “I’m […]
Holiday celebrations light up Yarmouth and Cumberland
Follow a map in Yarmouth or drive through a lit up landscape at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
Falmouth Route 1 mixed-use project not yet set for green light
The board says it will need to see the result of a traffic review for the Route 1 project.
North Yarmouth’s Old Town House gets a new mouse
Dixie Hayes of the North Yarmouth Historical Society authors a children’s book about the Old Town House that she hopes will appeal to young readers and adults alike.
Pine Grove project leaves some residents wondering where forest went
A forestry management plan to remove dead and dying trees has made the popular Falmouth preserve safer for all, the town says.
Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing
Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor.
Portland man takes helm at Maine Cancer Foundation
Ray Ruby hopes to increase the scope of the organization’s fundraisers, which include Tri for a Cure and Mary’s Walk.
Yarmouth approves vision statement to guide planning
The statement will be a foundation for the town’s new 10-year comprehensive plan.
SAD 51 board begins work on overcrowding
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board is working on a short-term plan to address school overcrowding following the failed referendum for a new primary school, members said at a meeting last week. The budget for portable classrooms is now being reworked, according to SAD 51 board member Vanessa Bryant. In addition, the facilities department is looking […]