University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female friendships.
Sydney Richelieu
Staff Writer
Sydney is a community reporter for Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reporter for the Courier and Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She 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.
Former Patriots Super Bowl champ reads to kids at Kennebunkport school
Malcolm Mitchell visited Kennebunkport Consolidated School this month to share his experience with reading and encourage kids to follow their dreams.
Coastal communities celebrate National Bike Month
Throughout the month of May, communities like Biddeford and Saco are encouraging residents to get outside and get on a bike.
Biddeford school budget proposal up $2.5 million
Coming in at $49.8 million, the proposed Biddeford school budget prioritizes staff salaries and an updated math and reading curriculum.
Saco City Council adopts $80.4 million municipal and school budget
The budget represents a 9.2% increase. The tax rate is expected to increase 15 cents to $14.20.
Kennebunk nonprofit awarded grant to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease
Founded in Kennebunk 14 years ago, A Place to Start offers free help and guidance to families with loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel school district voters send $62.6M budget to polls
Voters will be able to decide on the fiscal year 2026 school budget at the June 10 referendum.
Kennebunk standouts protest Trump: “It’s we the people.”
For 14 weeks, more than 100 protestors have lined the streets of Kennebunk on Thursday afternoons, protesting the Trump administration. They don’t plan to stop anytime soon.
Biddeford officials call for more state education funding
Mayor Martin Grohman and Biddeford-Saco Superintendent Jeremy Ray are working to get two bills passed in the Legislature that are related to the economically disadvantaged student population in the school district.
Biddeford-Saco Memorial Day celebration moves to Waterhouse Field
Due to ongoing construction in downtown Biddeford, the annual Memorial Day parade has been canceled, replaced by a small ceremonial parade and other celebration at Waterhouse Field.