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.

Modular classrooms at center of SAD 51 five-year facilities plan

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board has approved a rearrangement of modular classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson school and the addition of more of the units at the middle school.

Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award

February 21, 2023

David Ertz of Yarmouth is the winner of an eco-Excellence Award from Ecomaine for his work in sustainability as part of Yarmouth’s Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The Yarmouth committee was formed in 2018 to facilitate and carry out renewable energy and sustainability programs as well as to collaborate with other towns and make […]

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Yarmouth families step up to support beloved crossing guard

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Ruth Thurston-Coffey, who is having heart surgery this week, said she is “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support.

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Garmin gets OK for Yarmouth renovations

by Sydney Richelieu February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

The GPS and navigation device company is expanding their Yarmouth offices to accommodate more employees.

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North Yarmouth mom hopes her book will inspire inclusion and acceptance of differing abilities

by Sydney Richelieu February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

Lisa Wentzell’s “A Dog and His Boy” is based on her son, Scotty, a very active young man with Dubowitz syndrome.

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Yarmouth council plans to create Police Services Advisory Committee

by Sydney Richelieu February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

The committee would be a means to bridge the gap between community members and the police department.

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AARP Tax-Aide Program available at Falmouth library

February 13, 2023

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will provide free, in-person tax preparation assistance at Falmouth Memorial Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday through the end of tax season. The program, run by trained and IRS-certified volunteers, is available to anyone, with a special focus on the those over age 50. The volunteers are […]

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Falmouth kindergarten registration now open

February 13, 2023

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year in Falmouth is available online via the New Student Registration page at falmouthschools.org. Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate must be taken to the Falmouth Elementary School main office between 9:30 a.m. and […]