Sophie Burchell

Staff Writer

Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.

Maine, News

Cumberland has 45 luxury apartment units sitting empty. Why?

by Sophie Burchell January 21, 2026January 24, 2026

The development navigated a twisted path of bankruptcy, legal challenges and changing hands.

Maine, News

Yarmouth gets $1 million grant for Royal River dam removal

by Sophie Burchell January 14, 2026January 29, 2026

The money allows the town to start the long-anticipated project this summer.

Maine, News, Politics

State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race

by Sophie Burchell and Billy Kobin January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announces his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.

Maine, Nation & World, News

NYC mayor and Ms. Rachel team up — and share a Maine connection

by Sophie Burchell January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the YouTube superstar sang with preschoolers Friday as part of the announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.