Project Home says nearly 700 households have applied for rent or mortgage assistance after a sudden loss of income caused by the recent ICE surge. Some advocates have called for a statewide moratorium on evictions.
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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These Mainers are learning to play musical instruments later in life – and gaining unexpected joy
It is never too late to pick up an instrument for the first time, or after a long time away, say these Maine musicians.
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Hermon woman charged with manslaughter, OUI in fatal Topsham crash
The crash near the Merrymeeting Bridge on Oct. 4 resulted in the death of the woman’s 23-year-old passenger.
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North Yarmouth, Yarmouth change policies for public conduct in meetings
The changes are intended to create more efficient, civil meetings.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cumberland-North Yarmouth ed techs picket for new union contract
Ed techs and school secretaries in MSAD 51 have been working without a contract since July 1.
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Embracing Maine’s cold and dark season with a full moon hike
As the February ‘Snow Moon’ rises, land trusts and outdoor organizations get Mainers outside and appreciating the season.
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US-Ireland Alliance removes George Mitchell’s name from scholarship
The decision follows the release of millions of documents related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, the alliance said.
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Pilates’ popularity expands to Yarmouth
The new exercise studio Mainely Pilates is an example of a growing trend in the Portland region.
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Former Brunswick state Sen. Stanley Gerzofsky dies at 81
The advocate for his Brunswick neighbors died in his home on Jan. 21.
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Multiple feet of snow expected to fall on Maine Sunday into Monday
The frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall could make driving difficult Monday.