More than 140 Yarmouth residents gathered Tuesday to approve 27 articles and recognize Yarmouth’s 2025 Latchstring Award winner.
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 graduates reflect on paths of learning, leadership
Falmouth High School seniors Hannah Josephs and Travis Dow reflect on their high school experiences and what is next in their bright futures.
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French-inspired cafe to open location in Falmouth
Mornings in Paris has three other locations in Maine, and plans to open its doors in Falmouth’s town center this July.
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Falmouth council passes divisive pesticide ordinance again, but public vote looms
The Town Council approved the controversial ordinance again after an error in initial vote.
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North Yarmouth Academy graduates reflect on passions, expanding comfort zones
On Sunday, 42 diplomas were given to North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 2025. Two standout graduates shared their experiences at the academy and what is next for them.
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Youth Playwriting Festival brings Maine kids’ ideas to life onstage
Eight children got to see their original plays — which explored everything from occupational therapy to a unicorn sleepover party — performed at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
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Cumberland, North Yarmouth school district anticipates long-term growth
With the One Campus project underway in response to increased enrollment, the SAD 51 school board and staff are urging the community to anticipate growth into the next decade and beyond.
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Falmouth Land Trust to upgrade trails threatened by erosion
As the trails face more heavy rains and foot traffic, the Falmouth Land Trust is highlighting the value of the trails to the community with a National Trails Day celebration on June 7.
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Yarmouth backs statewide climate superfund
A climate superfund in Maine would make fossil fuel companies pay for impacts of climate change. The resolution was brought to the council by a Yarmouth High School student.
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North Yarmouth rep honored for pediatric health work
The Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics named Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, 2024 Legislator of the Year. In addition to her policy work, Graham worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner for over 35 years.