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.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Farmers, makers markets might come to Biddeford next year

by Sydney Richelieu February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Many Southern Maine communities have farmers markets and makers markets. Biddeford could be the next community to join this list.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Saco could add over 200 new housing units

by Sydney Richelieu February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Three properties in Saco could be rehabilitated into housing over the next year.

Kennebunk Post

Kennebunk could see workforce housing development

by Sydney Richelieu February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

A new 80-unit workforce housing development on Traditional Lane off Route 1 was proposed by Spang Builders.

Kennebunk Post

Kennebunk High School theater teacher nominee charged with embezzlement won’t be hired

by Sydney Richelieu February 1, 2025February 4, 2025

The RSU 21 School Board selected Holly Fougere to become the interim theater teacher post at KHS on Monday, Jan. 27, but the superintendent said the district is now aware of the allegations and Fougere has not been offered a contract.