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.

Community, News

Roundabout coming to Cumberland intersection in 2028

by Sophie Burchell April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The intersection of Blackstrap Road, Skillin Road and Route 26 currently has a blinking light and is considered a high-crash site.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Meet the next superintendent of Yarmouth schools

by Sophie Burchell April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Shanna Crofton will begin leading the district on July 1.

Community, News

Here are 4 ways to volunteer in Yarmouth

by Sophie Burchell April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

From providing rides to archiving history, there are many ways to get involved in the community.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Meet the namesake of Cumberland and North Yarmouth’s new school

by Sophie Burchell April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

MSAD 51’s new pre-K through first-grade building will be known as “The Small School,” named after a longtime district educator and historian.

Community, News

Falmouth High School reinstates Pledge of Allegiance amid lawsuit

by Sophie Burchell April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A Falmouth parent and student sued the district last month, alleging the school was violating state law by not providing high school students an opportunity to recite the pledge.