On June 10, Cumberland voters will decide who serves on the Town Council and Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board, and whether to approve the school budget.
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.
Get to know the candidates for Yarmouth public office
On June 10, Yarmouth voters will decide two seats on the Yarmouth School Committee and whether to ratify the school budget.
Maine State Police bloodhound finds missing Palermo child
The 5-year-old, who has autism, was safely located in waist-deep water in a swamp Friday, police said.
Art installation honors memory of South Portland fishing shacks
New silk paintings by Portland artist Haley Nannig depict the iconic Fisherman’s Point shacks that were washed away in a storm last year.
Biddeford fire being investigated by Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office
Authorities responded to a previously extinguished fire at the May Street Recreation Facility on Saturday morning.
Yarmouth photographer shares shots of Portland streets
The collection of black-and-white photos is the first show Yarmouth photographer Chris Wriggins has held in 40 years.
A guide to the candidates for Falmouth offices
On June 10, Falmouth voters will decide who fills three Town Council seats and vote on two budget questions.
Falmouth gives public comment on pesticide ordinance, again
The ordinance was reintroduced after unmet requirements caused the initial ordinance, which the Town Council passed on Feb. 24, to be unenforceable.
$54 million Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget headed to ballot
The proposed budget increased 7% and will seek final voter approval on June 10.
Falmouth’s Pollinator Parade marks 10 years of making a buzz
Community members celebrated local pollinators with costumes and activities at Gilsland Farm on Saturday.