There are four final potential names for the SAD 51 school, currently under construction.
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.
Yarmouth residents rally to raise Christmas tree as town debates traditions
After the town stopped hosting a tree-lighting event, locals found their own evergreen and called on the town to bring back the celebration.
Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday snow in Maine
As of Sunday, between 6-10 inches of snowfall are forecasted for the Portland area.
Model train fest in Auburn draws in enthusiasts of all ages
The Great Falls Model Railroad Club showed off its miniature locomotives with pride at its annual ‘ExTRAINaganza’ this weekend.
Multi-state pursuit on I-95 leads to arrest in Kittery
Police say the driver rammed a cruiser before spinning out.
Falmouth Land Trust asks town to pay for half of 42-acre property
Falmouth last helped purchase land for conservation a decade ago.
Portland’s wastewater workers get recognition on the silver screen
An award-winning documentary on the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility highlights the dedication and humor needed by its workers to keep the city’s water clean.
Greely grad makes quantum computing discovery
Christopher Gilbert, of Cumberland, found the smallest known set of quantum gates, enabling more accurate quantum computing.
Yarmouth Farmers Market closes strong season in new spot
After early uncertainly and a move to Town Hall, organizers and vendors saw robust crowds and are looking forward to next year.
Large fire destroys house in Falmouth
The smoke from the fire – which took 60,000 gallons of water and the help of nine fire departments to extinguish – was widely visible in the Portland area.