Steve Nolan began in Falmouth in July, and comes to the town with decades of experience as a superintendent, principal and math teacher.
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.
Property revaluations are ramping up in Cumberland and North Yarmouth
Homeowners in both towns can expect to receive their new home valuations in the spring and summer of 2026. Both towns will likely see the tax rate decrease, but homes are likely to see their value increase significantly.
What to know for Falmouth’s return to school
Falmouth’s new Superintendent Steve Nolan answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
South Portland beach reopened after ‘unusual substance’ report
Willard Beach was closed to swimming for several hours Saturday, but the floating material was deemed to be from the seafloor and posed no threat.
Celebration of ‘everything tomatoes’ draws hundreds to Buxton farm
The first Snell Family Farm Tomato Festival featured farm stands, vendors and lots of tomato-themed foods.
Cumberland musician’s new album urges living in the moment
Singer/songwriter Kurt Gundersen’s sophomore album, “Midnight Cove,” was released at the end of July.
Portland lobster boat races give proud lobstermen a chance to show off
Over 50 boats participated in Sunday’s races in Portland Harbor, with fishing families and friends gathered to cheer them on.
Pedestrian fatally struck by car in New Gloucester
The crash occurred on Saturday evening on Lewiston Road.
Citizen initiative prompts Yarmouth to vote on changing petition requirements
The proposed charter amendment would change the time limit to collect signatures to overturn a Town Council action from 10 to 30 days.
Painters capture Yarmouth’s outdoors during Plein Air Art Festival
The Plein Air Art Festival runs Aug. 13-23 and features over 20 artists painting scenes of nature throughout town.