PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is looking for artwork for the cover of its regional hazard mitigation plan. Submissions of artwork, photographs, drawings or other 2D mediums can be realistic or abstract. Artists of any age are encouraged to enter. The purpose of the plan is to help municipality review its priorities […]
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Senior Companion Program seeks more clients during pandemic
In-person visits have been suspended, but homebound seniors benefit from weekly wellness calls, The Opportunity Alliance says.
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‘Yellow’ label shuts down high school sports in Cumberland County
Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.
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Snowstorm blows through forecasts, leaving 1 to 2 feet across southern Maine
The storm quickly intensified to drop 3 to 4 inches an hour in parts of Maine, and strong winds caused whiteout conditions that led to numerous accidents.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
ZIP codes in Cumberland County still have highest infection rates
Not surprisingly, the state’s most densely populated areas have the highest rates of COVID-19, with neighborhoods in Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Lewiston at the top.
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Cumberland County resident hospitalized after contracting West Nile Virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the infection is the first case in the state since 2018.
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Maine Voices: Portland, county officials should make like the seasons and change
We community members can help by advocating for Preble Street’s shelter, for temporary winter housing and for long-term solutions.
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Drought intensifies, threatening crops and groundwater supplies
Months of worsening drought conditions across Maine are leading to extreme conditions in some areas, with record low river levels and dry wells.
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Cumberland County launches forgivable loan program for small businesses
Businesses with 25 or fewer employees can access forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to retain or hire workers, and very small companies can access $5,000 to fund operations.
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Drought, high winds put state at high risk of wildfire Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a fire alert Tuesday but conditions are expected to improve Wednesday as humidity increases.