The first of five events to get community feedback on Yarmouth’s updated Comprehensive Plan and its first Climate Action Plan will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Patriot Insurance Multipurpose Event Room, 701 Route 1. The plans will set policy for the next decade on land use, municipal operations and investments. While Plan […]
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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Greely High School named No. 1 in Maine for fourth year
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Greely High School the top high school in Maine for the fourth year in a row. SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter called the ranking an honor for PreK-12 students, staff and families, as well as for the entire Cumberland and North Yarmouth community. Greely was ranked first based […]
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Cumberland seeks proposals for affordable housing project on Drowne Road
The Town Council chairperson says the feasibility of the project and the tax impact cannot be determined until proposals are in hand.
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New town logo for Yarmouth
The town of Yarmouth has launched a new logo as part of its rebranding initiative. The blue logo, which includes a pennant, was designed to to evoke the wind, water and Yarmouth’s rich history, according to the town. The logo will be used for the town’s internal and external communications, signage, vehicles and website, but […]
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Skyline Farm hosts annual 5K trail run
The nonprofit Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth will host its annual 5K trail run/walk on Sept. 16. A kids’ fun run will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the trail race at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast sandwiches will be available and a bluegrass band will perform after the race. Race registration is $20 in advance at […]
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Scarborough photo contest soon to close
Sunday, Aug. 27, is the last day for those interested to enter a photo into Scarborough’s “Summer Outdoors” photo contest. Participants have already entered a wide array of outdoor summer photos, including vibrant sunsets on the water, animals on the beach and children enjoying the waves. Scarborough residents and neighbors are encouraged to snap a […]
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Cape Elizabeth receives funding from state organization
On Aug. 22, Cape Elizabeth town officials announced that the town had received an $11,935 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association to recognize its good performance and loss prevention programs. The MMA has three self-funded pools for municipal entities in Maine, including the Workers’ Compensation Fund, the Property and Casualty Pool and the Unemployment […]
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Cape police to host opioid info session
Attend a discussion on the fentanyl crisis presented by the Cape Elizabeth Police Department from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Cape Elizabeth Fire and Rescue, 2 Jordan Way. Retired Supervisory Special Agent Brian Townsend from the Drug Enforcement Agency will speak on this epidemic, including discussing the driving factors behind the fentanyl […]
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‘Sound of Music’ story time and crafts at South Portland Library
South Portland Library will host a “Sound of Music” story time and craft session at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9. Joined by the main cast of the Lyric Theater’s production of “The Sound of Music,” people of all ages are invited to read a story, sing a song and make a craft at the main library […]
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North Yarmouth free village block party and pet parade
North Yarmouth Community Center will host a free village block party on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center. Entertainment includes lawn games, bubbles, a photo booth, food trucks, Touch-a-Truck, a 911 demo and a prize wheel. From noon to 1 p.m., a pet parade and food drive will […]