Prince Memorial Library will host a presentation on the Casco Bay Archaeological Project at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at West Cumberland Recreation Hall, 115 Blackstrap Road. Project director Thomas Bennett will discuss how shell middens can highlight effects of climate change and report on the project’s activities last year, including excavations at sites on […]
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.
Farmers markets set for return in Yarmouth, Falmouth, Cumberland
The market in Yarmouth opens next week, with added vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
Falmouth Fire-EMS seeks applicants for scholarship
Falmouth Fire-EMs is seeking applicants for its annual Falmouth Fire-EMs scholarship, which recognizes students in the community who plan to continue post-secondary education in the field of firefighting, emergency medical services, nursing, or related fields. High school seniors who are Falmouth residents and have been accepted or are expected to enroll in a college or […]
New owner, new restaurant on way at old Louie’s Grille in Cumberland
Portland restaurateur Tobey Moulton plans to open a new restaurant this summer with executive chef Rocco Marzilli at the site of Louie’s Grille on Main Street in Cumberland. Moulton recently announced on Facebook that he entered into a purchase agreement with Louie’s owner Jim Guidi, who closed his popular restaurant earlier this month. The new […]
Salvation Army’s annual fabric fair to be held in May
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army will hold its 29th annual fabric fair May 12-13 in Yarmouth. Proceeds from the fabric fair will benefit Salvation Army programs and services, and donations of fabric, yarn and craft supplies are needed. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 and from […]
North Yarmouth Select Board candidate aims to end divisiveness
Kit Maloney and Karl Cyr are running for two seats on the Select Board in the June election.
SAD 51 budget proposal up 7% over this year’s budget
The $47 million spending plan would raise the school portion of the Cumberland tax rate 4.6%.
Falmouth opens nominations for 2022 Citizen of the Year
Nominations for are now being taken for Falmouth’s annual recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the town and sets a positive example of citizenship. The Citizen of the Year award last year was given to Richard Bicknell for his work on the town Community Development Committee and the Conservation Commission. […]
Cafe to celebrate grand opening at Garmin building in Yarmouth
Magno Terra Cafe will celebrate its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Garmin building at 2 DeLorme Drive in Yarmouth. The cafe, owned by Toni Magno-Fish, will open to the public Monday, April 24. It will serve breakfast, lunch and takeout dinner options, including bagels from Union Bagel […]