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.

Maine

Falmouth approves $73.45 million combined school, town budget

by Sophie Burchell April 29, 2025June 4, 2025

Taxpayers can expect an increase of 3.2% to their property tax bill.

Maine, News

Second fire in a month breaks out at Gorham cannabis facility

by Sophie Burchell April 27, 2025April 28, 2025

The Gorham Fire Department responded to a 911 call on Saturday reporting black smoke coming from the building on 7 Country Road.

Community, Maine, News

Volunteers, families clean up Portland’s Eastern Prom to mark Earth Day

by Sophie Burchell April 27, 2025April 28, 2025

On a wet Sunday, two dozen volunteers braved the rain and traversed steep hills, brambles and puddles to pick up trash.

Maine

Neighbors step up against hunger in Yarmouth

by Sophie Burchell April 24, 2025April 28, 2025

The restaurant Maggie Mae’s and the Yarmouth Community Food Pantry are creatively combating growing food insecurity in town.

Maine

Greely soccer coach honored at State House for national award

by Sophie Burchell April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Michael Andreasen was recognized by the state for receiving the National Coach of the Year for Large Schools Award from the United Soccer Coaches.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Recreational vehicle driver arrested after standoff with Portland police

by Sophie Burchell April 20, 2025April 21, 2025

Police said they found the vehicle blocking traffic on Elm and Lancaster streets and arrested the man, who faces several charges, after a two-hour standoff.

Maine, News