Community Outreach Services raised over $9,000 for the Kennebunk food pantry this month.
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.
Kennebunkport sees steady voting on Election Day
Kennebunkport Fire Rescue had been busy since 6 a.m. Nov. 5 when it opened as the official polling location for the town. Voters were greeted with a smile and a handshake from candidates before entering the building to cast their votes. Kim Corrigan, 55, voted with her son on Election Day. “It’s our right […]
School board censures member over ‘outbursts’
The RSU 21 School Board voted on Nov. 8 to formally censure Kirstin Shapiro.
Ingwersen, Rafferty back in Senate seats
Democrats prevailed in local races last week, keeping seats in four districts. State House District 134 (Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford): Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere won the State House seat in District 134. The vote was 3,728 for Gere, or 62%, and 2,318 for her opponent Elizabeth Jordan, or 38%. Gere told the Post last week […]
Gluten free and just as sweet: Sweets and Co opens in Saco
Baker Lorraine Fagela is offering up gluten-free treats at her first Saco cafe.
Road stays open; Summer Street still a Halloween treat
Trick or treaters enjoyed spooky sights, sounds and sweets while vehicles passed through.
Despite moratorium, Biddeford council allows Pepperell Mill condo conversions
The six-month moratorium the council passed last month remains in place for other projects.
Saco, OOB, Biddeford voters elect new, old faces Nov. 5
Saco voters approve raise for elected officials Saco voters approved a raise for elected officials on Nov 5. The vote passed with 7,308 in favor and 3,630 against. The City Charter amendment will increase stipends for the mayor, city councilors, and school board members. The amendment increases the mayor’s annual stipend from $3,600 to $10,000, […]
Kennebunk voters reject town charter revision
Kennebunk voters rejected a town charter revision on Tuesday. The vote was 5,078 against, or 65%, and 2,740 in favor (35%). The charter revision would have changed the town’s form of government from select board to town council. The Kennebunk Charter Commission presented its final report to the select board on Aug. 6, recommending a […]