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Sydney is a reporter for The Northern Forecaster. She grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. Sydney 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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  • Published
    January 23, 2024

    Falmouth High School named as finalist in STEM competition

    Falmouth High School has been selected as a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. Along with five other state finalists, Falmouth High School will win a package of $2,500 in technology and school classroom supplies. Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition that encourages students in grades 6-12 to use science, […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2024

    Drowne Road housing project could cost taxpayers $12.50 to $72.50 a year

    Cumberland Councilor Shirley Storey-King said she is concerned about any impact on taxpayers at all.

  • Published
    January 23, 2024

    Cumberland’s Shane exemplifies ‘good local government and what it can be’

    Cumberland Town Manager Bill Shane, retiring in June, says he’ll miss his day-to-day work with town employees and the Cumberland Community Food Pantry, but “I don’t want to be that guy who doesn’t know when to leave.”

  • Published
    January 23, 2024

    Retiring Yarmouth town manager gets a fond send-off

    Nat Tupper celebrated his retirement at a gathering Jan. 5, wrapping up more than 32 years as Yarmouth’s town manager. Among other gifts, Tupper received a box of notes from town councilors who had worked with him from 1992 to 2024. Public Services employees paid tribute to him with a video. “Of all the town […]

  • Published
    January 17, 2024

    2024 Winter Guide: Savor the ‘charm of the outdoors’ from inside a cozy igloo

    From heated igloos to cozy fires, establishments serve up plenty of outdoor options.

  • Published
    January 16, 2024

    Heartwarming ‘Heidi’ coming to Yarmouth stage

    The production, initially delayed by the pandemic and then by the death of its director, is a “labor of love” for the multi-aged Royal River Community Players cast and crew.

  • Published
    January 16, 2024

    Greely singer/songwriter to perform with Oshima Brothers

    Charlie Moore and the professional duo will appear in concert Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Greely Center for the Arts.

  • Published
    January 16, 2024

    Greely PTO presents anti-bullying performance

    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 […]

  • Published
    January 16, 2024

    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 […]

  • Published
    January 16, 2024

    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.