After raising $1.56 million over two years, the nonprofit bicycle and outdoor gear organization secured its location on Washington Avenue, allowing for an expansion of programs and continued accessibility.
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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Yarmouth Historical Society recognizes student historians
Seven Yarmouth students received the Wellcome Prize for Student Historians for their research papers and films.
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Municipal events shine during the holidays
Local holiday events in the Greater Portland region support local businesses and bring a sense of community cheer.
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Cyclists pedal for food pantry finds
Bicycle groups came together for “Cranksgiving,” a scavenger hunt to buy food across Portland to donate to the Westbrook Food Pantry.
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Bowdoin awards Portland Public Schools Wabanaki Studies curriculum creators
Portland Public Schools Wabanaki Studies Coordinator Fiona Hopper and Indigenous Advisor Bridgid Neptune were honored with the Education for the Common Good Award for developing the new curriculum.
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Yarmouth Scout restores WWII fort on Peaks Island
The project on Battery Steele was organized by Scout Malcolm Nelson for his Eagle Scout project.
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Preble Street to assume operations of Hope House Emergency Shelter in Bangor
The Portland-based nonprofit will take over running the low-barrier shelter in February 2025 as Penobscot Community Health Center can no longer afford it. It is the only privately operated low-barrier shelter in Maine north of Waterville.
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Children collaborate on ‘Portrait of Community’ mural
Multimedia artist Lisa DiFranza facilitated the mural through an artist residency at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine that focused on the theme of belonging.
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Portland Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart
David Whitten was honored for his service at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 57 years after he was injured in combat.
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Yarmouth’s plans for $10.5 million infrastructure bond
The ballot measure to fund three infrastructure projects passed with 4,312 to 1,768 votes.