These 12 graduating seniors aren’t waiting until they receive their diplomas to start making a difference. We hope you enjoy learning their stories.
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.
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Falmouth approves 10-year contract for police tech
The technology company Axon will supply police with gear, including body cameras, Tasers and cameras that automatically read license plates.
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Brickyard Hollow’s new beer brews funds for local cancer nonprofit
The Yarmouth-based brewery is fundraising for Time to Compete with a limited-release beer and an event on June 20.
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Chebeague Island’s only store will reopen next year. For now, try this shed.
Two college students plan to sell prepackaged goods from a shed following the closure of Doughty’s Island Market this spring.
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Maine Audubon opens native plant education center
The new building at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth will be used for events and the organization’s growing native plant program.
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Falmouth to vote on 10-year contract for police tech
The agreement would provide the department with gear that includes body cameras, Tasers and automated license plate readers, ending the town’s partnership with Flock Safety.
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Falmouth Heritage Museum revamps display beyond ‘old things in glass cases’
The Falmouth Historical Society opened the museum’s doors for the season with a new focus on storytelling.
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Here’s what North Yarmouth will have on the June ballot
On June 9, residents will vote on the school budget and in several uncontested races.
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Here’s what Cumberland voters can expect on the June ballot
On June 9, Cumberland will elect a town councilor and school board representatives.
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Here’s what Falmouth voters will see on their June ballot
On June 9, Falmouth will decide whether to approve its school budget and the fire station projects.