A challenge to the divisive pesticide and fertilizer ordinance was added to the ballot through a citizen petition after the Town Council passed the new rules in May.
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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Invasive emerald ash borer forces North Yarmouth to remove ash trees from park
After discovering the infestation a month ago, the town acted fast to remove the dying trees in Baston Park. Thanks to a wood bank, the wood will see use.
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Yarmouth Community Garden donates record 4,400 pounds of produce
The Yarmouth Community Food Pantry will distribute the produce to people facing hunger.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Falmouth lawns sprout signs on both sides of pesticide ordinance vote
The Nov. 4 referendum will determine whether changes that would strengthen the town’s rules on pesticides and fertilizers should be repealed or go back into effect.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Portland neighborhood casts ballots in pumpkin carving contest
The display of over 2 dozen jack-o’-lanterns outside a Congress Street apartment is drawing admirers and opinions via a digital survey.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Otisfield man arrested, charged after shooting woman in hand
The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Posted inMaine, News
Yarmouth trail signs highlight Wabanaki language, tradition
Featuring Passamaquoddy/Maliseet artwork and pronunciation guides, the interpretive signs installed throughout Riverfront Woods Preserve were a collaborative project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Yarmouth small businesses look to the future through Roux Institute program
Following the successful test run in Yarmouth, the Roux Institute plans to offer the Venture Forward entrepreneurship program to other Maine communities.
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Missing Sabattus teen found, authorities say
The 15-year-old girl was reported missing Saturday night.
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Soup and Cider Day brings history and flavor to North Yarmouth
The event, which has brought together the community for about five decades, was helped this year by UMaine engineering students’ work on a historic cider press.