“I have always been such a proud Mainer, and to be recognized with such a distinct honor was indescribable,” said cyclist Clara Brown, who won bronze at the Paris Paralympics.
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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Portland food pantry opens in new location, sees fewer clients
After facing temporary closure due to construction at its location in Woodfords Corner, Project FEED is operating from 640 Brighton Ave.
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Portland philosophy professor compiles 18 years of pop culture analysis
Based on a philosophy blog that he has been running for 18 years, USM philosophy professor Jason Read’s new book “Unemployed Negativity” contemplates popular culture and what it says about us all.
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth district schools reach new teacher contract
After a year of negotiations, the finalized contract increases salaries and significantly restructures the pay scale.
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Falmouth pesticide ordinance reintroduced with minor changes
The controversial pesticide and fertilizer ordinance saw changes based on feedback from the Town Council and community members.
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Maine artist highlights overlooked ocean treasures
Biddeford watercolorist Mimi Gregoire Carpenter’s new paintings of beach findings are on display at Portland’s Roux and Cyr International Fine Art Gallery this month.
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Vision van brings eye care and eyewear to Portland students
The mobile optometry clinic came to Portland Public Schools as school nurses found that students were not able to get the vision care they needed.
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Yarmouth Town Council considers land acknowledgement
It was the first discussion about a statement recognizing the Wabanaki people and their connection to the land at a town level.
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Yarmouth approves Royal River dam removal to restore waterway and its inhabitants
The removal of the dams — a project decades in the making — will restore aquatic habitat and allow for the movement of fish in the river.
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Impact of Welch fund continues to improve Greater Portland community
The fund, run through the Maine Community Foundation, distributed over $222,000 in grants for a wide range of community-focused projects in 2024.