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Sydney is a reporter for The Northern Forecaster. She grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. Sydney can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Past journalism experience includes The York County Coast Star and The Berkeley Beacon.

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  • Published
    April 22, 2024

    Greely singer/songwriter, Yarmouth musician team up for benefit concert

    Charlie Moore and Nick Prato will perform Friday in a concert to benefit Greely High School’s music department.

  • Published
    April 22, 2024

    Falmouth Kitchen Tour promises ‘unique’ showcase of recent renovations

    Seven recently renovated kitchens will be featured on the May 11 tour.

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    SAD 51 budget proposal up 7% over this year’s budget

    Nearly $2.3 million of the proposed $3.2 million increase is for employee salaries and benefits in the Cumberland-North Yarmouth district.

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    Falmouth Land Trust partners with libraries to keep Earth Day spirit alive throughout year

    The Falmouth Land Trust has partnered with several local libraries to encourage patrons to get outdoors and explore nature.

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Bids on Latchstring Park project exceed funds raised

    The Latchstring Park Task Force in Yarmouth is seeking an additional $100,000 in donations for the park renovation project. The project’s original fundraising goal of $350,000 was met last spring, but construction bids on the project have exceeded that amount by $100,000, according to Susan Prescott, chair of the task force. Further fundraising is needed […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    SAD 51 sets June 11 referendum date for school project

    Cumberland and North Yarmouth voters will be asked June 11 to approve a $53.5 million project to construct a preK-Grade 1 school on the Greely campus. The SAD 51 School Board unanimously voted this month to hold the referendum vote during the municipal election. The project also calls for a $3,047,000 turf field for the […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Yarmouth Farmers Market opening May 2

    The Yarmouth Farmers Market will open May 2 for its summer season at the Bickford Pavilion at Railroad Square. This year’s market will include 15 seasonal vendors and a weekly rotation of guest vendors, musicians  and food trucks. The seasonal vendors at the Thursday market will include Andrews Farm, Mindful Folk Farm, Tender Soles Farm, […]

  • Published
    April 9, 2024

    A great day for a solar eclipse in New Gloucester

    Eclipse viewers gathered at Pineland Farms to witness the scientific event.

  • Published
    April 9, 2024

    Pet CPR class raises funds for Pet Oxygen Mask project

    A pet first aid and CPR course in Falmouth last month raised $1,800 for the Maine Pet Oxygen Mask Program. The program’s founder, Bobby Silcott, was the instructor for the course, hosted by the Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Parks and Community Programs. Silcott, a retired animal control officer, donates oxygen masks to fire and […]

  • Published
    April 9, 2024

    Yarmouth Town Council unanimously adopts Climate Action Plan

    The Yarmouth Town Council has unanimously adopted the Climate Action Plan proposed by the Yarmouth Climate Action Task Force. The plan, approved by the council late last month, calls for efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero and prepare for climate impacts and outlines steps to do so. The volunteer resident task force […]