The Greely Parent-Teacher Organization will host a free performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, focused on ending bullying in schools. Juggler and comedian Jason Tardy of Stand Up, Stand Out will perform and, based on guidelines from StopBullying.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will address topics that include […]
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.
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Falmouth’s Giving Tree deemed a big success
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree fundraiser was a huge success this year. Five vehicles filled with toys, clothing and household goods, as well as $300 in gift cards, were delivered to Maine Needs, a Portland-based organization that distributes donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those in need. “To say […]
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Cumberland sets March referendum on Drowne Road affordable housing project
The first of three community meetings on the project will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Val Halla.
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Yarmouth school board to vote on parents’ rights policies
The School Committee is also urged to extend the pre-K program to a full day.
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Prince Memorial Library patrons need to sign up for new cards
The library, which is joining the statewide Minerva borrowing system, will issue the cards beginning the week of Jan. 23.
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Greely High School teens tackling stigma of mental illness
A chapter of KyleCares is dedicated to providing resources and spreading awareness to prevent youth suicide.
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Yarmouth artist ‘captures’ history with building portraits of local landmarks
Amy Toneys’ worked from old black and white photographs to reimagine important Yarmouth landmarks in color.
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Cumberland library hosts discussion on community cookbooks
Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland will host a conversation about community cookbooks from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. Creators of the award-winning “Maine Community Cookbooks,” Margaret Hathaway, Karl Schatz and Don Lindgren, will speak about the community cookbooks as valuable historical artifacts and why they are important community building blocks. They also […]
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Falmouth finance department honored for annual report
The town of Falmouth’s finance department and its director, Pete McHugh, have been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The department and McHugh were recognized for their annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. According to the GFOA, the award is […]
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Falmouth Community Wellness Committee seeks volunteers
The Falmouth Community Wellness Committee is looking for new members who can contribute a few volunteer hours per month. Initial efforts of the committee, which formed in 2020, have involved administering a social service grant program to provide funding to agencies that serve Falmouth residents, as well as sponsoring several wellness-related events in town. The […]