The Maples bakery and cafe on Route 1 in Yarmouth closed its doors last week and is relocating to 1055 Lewiston Road in New Gloucester. Owner Robin Ray had wanted to keep the Yarmouth location open in addition to starting a new shop in New Gloucester, but opted to shut down in Yarmouth after realizing […]
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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‘From Africa to Maine’ series to focus on the asylum seeker’s experience
Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers’ history, experiences and challenges.
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Cumberland council approves TIF district for affordable housing development
Residents have concerns about the taxpayer impact of the council’s overall plan for three housing projects and the resulting influx of new residents when schools are already overcrowded.
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Falmouth student to attend U.S. Air Force Academy
Falmouth High School senior Camden J. Hamilton has accepted an offer to attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree nominated Hamilton in December. “Acceptance to a U.S. service academy is extremely competitive and reflects highly on a student’s scholarship, community service, and character,” Pingree said in a […]
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Cumberland church accepting recyclable items
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will accept used COVID-19 paper masks, used sneakers, working lamps and winter coats at its Recycle Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 1. The lamps will be donated to Furniture Friends and the coats will go to Maine Needs and Preble Street. The church is located at […]
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Falmouth makes public push to reduce use of plastic
Resident involvement is needed to protect the environment from harmful microplastics and PFAS, the town sustainability coordinator says.
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$1 million ice rink fundraiser underway in Falmouth
The popular Lee Twombly Pond rink is in need of a new refrigeration system and has hopes of reopening next winter.
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Three affordable housing projects in the works in Cumberland
The Town Council will outline plans for at least 225 new residential units next week.
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Greely team state champs with PFAS project
Five high school students are developing a filtration system for the forever chemicals and hope to advance to the national finals in a Samsung science competition.
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Yarmouth encourages resident participation in Comprehensive Plan update
Yarmouth has begun to update its Comprehensive Plan and is encouraging residents to get involved in the process over the next 18 months. The Comprehensive Plan guides the Planning Board and Town Council in decision-making that reflects a shared vision of the community’s future. It will be developed by the town Planning Department, with North […]