The Cumberland Fire Department is hosting an open house from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, for anyone interested in joining the department. The even will be held in the Community Room at Central Fire Station, 366 Tuttle Road. For more information, call 829-5421.
Rachel Vitello
Rachel Vitello is a staff writer for the Northern Forecaster, covering Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Chebeague Island. She is a Keene State College graduate where she majored in journalism and minored in gender studies. She is originally from Weymouth, Massachusetts.
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Yarmouth candidates night set for May 16
Yarmouth Town Council and School Committee candidates will answer questions at Meet the Candidates Monday, May 16, beginning at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Both elections are uncontested. Zoe Wolf and incumbent Randall Bates are running for the council and David Rayand and incumbent Jesica Garrou are seeking seats on the School Committee. There are no […]
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Pair of curious Cumberland school third graders succeed as art detectives
The 8-year-olds track down the Portland artist and discover the history of a lobby sculpture at Mabel I. Wilson Elementary School.
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Gray gets new preserve abutting Libby Hill trails
Royal River Conservation Trust makes its first substantial foray into Gray with the 150-acre site.
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Circus coming to Cumberland Fairgrounds despite worries over animal treatment
The Cumberland Town Council receives assurances from the Cumberland Farmers Club and approves the permit for 10 circus performances this summer.
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North Yarmouth Fire Rescue looks to expand or move
The department, limited on space, is seeking an outside assessment of its facility needs to determine its next steps.
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Now in North Yarmouth, Wild Seed Project keeps on growing
The native plant nonprofit has doubled in size and is ramping up its community partnerships and events.
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Cumberland scavenger hunt fundraiser returns May 20
The Cumberland Historical Society will hold its annual town-wide scavenger hunt from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 20. Teams in cars will solve riddles testing their knowledge of Cumberland, both past and present. Rather than collect objects like a traditional scavenger hunt, the goal is to find and visit each location. Participants can also earn more points […]
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Falmouth Land Trust plans 40th anniversary celebration
Falmouth Land Trust will host a 40th anniversary celebration, “Forty Fest,” May 22 at Tidewater Farm. The celebration will include live music by the Susan Gerry Trio, food donated by Town Landing Market and Rivalries, activities for children and the debut of a mini-documentary about the land trust. The event will be held from 2-5 […]
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Falmouth trails emerge from mud season, reopen
After being closed for mud season, trails in Falmouth are now back open. Trails managed by the town and the Falmouth Land Trust closed in late March. Falmouth trails manager Caleb Hemphill said the temporary closure is monitored closely each year. The ground needed to thoroughly thaw, drain and dry out enough to open to […]