The Yarmouth Affordable Housing Committee will hold a listening session next week on the proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The ordinance would tie creation of affordable homes to the construction of market-rate housing or commercial development, according to the committee. Erin Zwirko, Yarmouth’s director of planning and development, said the committee wants to make sure the […]
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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Baxter School for Deaf basketball team back in the game
The team’s revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community.
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Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets
Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]
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Quick with the bricks: Cumberland teen smashes Lego world record
Cooper Wright builds Lego’s largest set in under 9¼ hours and wipes two hours off the previous record time.
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Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say
High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
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Prince Memorial Library celebrates its 100th year
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth library has expanded three times since its doors opened in 1923, and it plans to keep expanding.
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Site of rejected SAD 51 school project stays on the table
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board agrees to an option to buy the 76-acre parcel on Gray Road for up to five years.
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Falmouth awarded grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Falmouth has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and assist in expanding access to locally grown food. The Community Action Grant from the Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation, and the Future also be used to partially electrify Hurricane Valley Farm, which is a part of the Falmouth Land […]
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Yarmouth nonprofit preserves a piece of working waterfront
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion.
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Pay As You Throw begins in Yarmouth
Pay As You Throw began this week in Yarmouth, requiring residents to buy town-issued trash bags for waste disposal. Town-issued trash bags can be purchased at local retailers for $10 for a package of five 30-gallon bags and $12.50 for a package of 10 15-gallon bags. Pay As You Throw is an effort to offset […]