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.

Business, Food, Maine, News

Lotso Tacos brings LA flavor to Yarmouth

by Sophie Burchell March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

With little advertisement, the new business on Main Street is focused on first serving locals.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Falmouth students could be required to take AP exams once again

by Calla Hehmeyer Student writer March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

The policy requiring students to take the exams was dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine, News

Play humanizes challenges of Maine’s child welfare system

by Sophie Burchell March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The staged reading at a Falmouth cafe on Feb. 26 was produced by a new theater company dedicated to showcasing original full-length scripts.

Maine, News

With the traditional lion dance, this family shares Chinese culture across Maine

by Sophie Burchell March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

The Wong family, of Bangor, has brought this Lunar New Year tradition across the state for decades, including to the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine’s celebration in Westbrook on Sunday.

Food, Maine, News

Burgers and shakes coming to Cumberland’s Main Street

by Sophie Burchell February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

The former home of Rise Pizza and Pub will become Rattle Shake Grill’s second location.

Maine, News

Cumberland asks to revisit cost-sharing deal with North Yarmouth

by Sophie Burchell February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

The Cumberland Town Council requested the MSAD 51 Board of Directors review the 60-year-old agreement that determines how much each town pays toward their shared schools.