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, Schools and Education

Greely grad makes quantum computing discovery

by Sophie Burchell November 19, 2025November 20, 2025

Christopher Gilbert, of Cumberland, found the smallest known set of quantum gates, enabling more accurate quantum computing.

Food, Maine, News

Yarmouth Farmers Market closes strong season in new spot

by Sophie Burchell November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

After early uncertainly and a move to Town Hall, organizers and vendors saw robust crowds and are looking forward to next year.

Maine, News

Large fire destroys house in Falmouth

by Sophie Burchell November 18, 2025November 19, 2025

The smoke from the fire – which took 60,000 gallons of water and the help of nine fire departments to extinguish – was widely visible in the Portland area.

Maine, News

One year in, how is ‘microtransit’ faring in Falmouth?

by Sophie Burchell November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

Greater Portland Metro launched the on-demand shuttle service Metro Connect in Falmouth last year and plans to expand the service to Scarborough and beyond.