The Glenn A. Hutchins Field reopened this semester with turf, offering more playtime to students and costing Cumberland and North Yarmouth taxpayers $3 million.
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What to know for Cumberland, North Yarmouth’s return to school
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
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Property revaluations are ramping up in Cumberland and North Yarmouth
Homeowners in both towns can expect to receive their new home valuations in the spring and summer of 2026. Both towns will likely see the tax rate decrease, but homes are likely to see their value increase significantly.
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Cumberland musician’s new album urges living in the moment
Singer/songwriter Kurt Gundersen’s sophomore album, “Midnight Cove,” was released at the end of July.
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University of New England students take sustainability knowledge into Maine communities
Expanded UNE Sustainability Fellowship program nears end of second year partnering students with land trusts, downtown nonprofits and municipalities on projects to protect and promote the environment.
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5 don’t-miss exhibits as Maine’s busy fair season ramps up
Historic villages, a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ recreation, and a real rodeo are just some of the many highlights at the state’s agricultural fairs this year.
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Cumberland tax rate unexpectedly increases by 8%
Finding anticipated taxes would fall short of the budget, Town Council approved an unexpected tax rate bump on Monday.
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Cumberland’s Rise Pizza & Pub to close amid hiring crunch, rising costs
The owners said the challenges in hiring enough staff and thin profit margins forced the hard decision to shutter the business after this Friday.
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Chebeague-Cumberland Land Trust acquires 77 wooded acres in Cumberland
The parcel, known as Watson Woods, is a mile from Cumberland’s downtown and adjacent to the Rines Forest and Read Family Farm and Woods.
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Cumberland moves to automated waste collection
New trash and recycling bins will be distributed to Cumberland households beginning July 21. Pay-as-you-throw trash bags are still required.