As a former Cumberland town councilor, I am keenly aware of the issues facing our community and its residents. However, when serving, I often ran into instances where the problem we wanted to solve could not be cured solely at the local level, but rather needed to be addressed head-on by the state Legislature. Given […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Sen. Teresa Pierce values child care and education
Sen. Teresa Pierce has shown leadership, expertise, compassion and common sense in the Maine Legislature. She has advocated strongly for affordable housing, pre-K through higher education, and a strong economy with a sensible and bipartisan budget. Pierce served as chair in the House on the all-important Appropriations Committee, she has been a leader for years […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 19-26
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 9/19 8 a.m. Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Town Hall Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Activity Center […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council wrestles with request to extend business hours
Rise Pizza would like to stay open until 10 p.m. on weekends, instead of 9, as required by zoning.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SAD 51 bus drivers settle contract; teachers still in talks
Graham Shove, head of the SAD 51 Education Association, declined to comment on negotiations or why the teachers contract has been unable to resolve since January.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
School Around Us receives support grant from national organization
Located in Arundel, School Around Us provides individualized learning to students from all over southern Maine.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 12-19
Chebeague Island Tue. 9/17 5 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 9/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/12 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Town Hall Thu. 9/12 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Tue. 9/17 6 p.m. Planning Board Site Walk 80 Gray Road Tue. 9/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 5-12
Chebeague Island Mon. 9/9 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Mon. 9/9 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 9/11 12:30 p.m. Economic Development Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/5 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Mon. 9/9 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Mon. 9/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/12 5:30 p.m. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Local housing prices make ownership for many a pipe dream
Housing north of Portland has become too expensive for many people who work in those communities.