Shelby Howell of Bangor won the crown from a field that included the pageant’s first openly transgender contestant and the girlfriend of Bill Belichick. The former Patriots coach was in the audience Sunday.
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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Maine’s college graduates of 2025 walk across the stage to their next chapter
As we enter graduation season, here are photos of some of the newest alumni of Maine’s colleges and universities. In tasseled caps and long robes, graduates from institutions including Maine College of Art & Design, Husson University and University of Maine schools walked across the stage over the weekend, entering the next chapter of their lives.
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‘Taste of Nations’ food festival highlights immigrant cuisine in Portland area
The celebration by Mayo Street Arts had a dozen vendors of international dishes and almost 500 attendees.
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Yarmouth Little League raises funds in honor of former player
“$17 for #17” has already raised $3,000 for the cancer nonprofit, Time to Compete. “It shows the strength of our community,” said Yarmouth High School student Henry Shub.
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Falmouth, Cumberland-area schools see uptick in chronic absenteeism
Over 10% of students are missing 10% of school days in North Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth.
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Falmouth Fire-EMS seeks high school seniors to apply for scholarship
The $2,500 award recognizes graduating high school seniors who plan to continue in the field of firefighting, emergency medical services, nursing or a related field.
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Cumberland approves $16 million town budget
The level services budget is “a steady increase over previous years,” said Cumberland Town Manager Matthew Sturgis.
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North Yarmouth Academy student’s essay on courage wins national contest
Sixth grader James Feeley won the competition facilitated by MAXCourage, a Boston-based nonprofit. He is the first winner from Maine.
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Falmouth Science Olympiad team prepares for nationals after historic win
The Falmouth High School team won the state championship this April for the first time in the team’s history. Now, they are getting ready to compete against teams across the country.
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North Yarmouth town budget comes with 6% spending increase
The goal of the budget is to maintain services and retain town employees, said Town Manager Diane Barnes.