Arrests 9/28 at 9:25 p.m. Gary Peaslee Jr., 30, of Jack Hall Road, New Gloucester, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Blanchard Road. 10/1 at 8:41 p.m. Krystal Golder, 31, of Lisbon Street, Lisbon Falls, was arrested on a warrant by Sgt. Antonio Ridge on Gray Road. Summonses 9/30 at 3:48 […]
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Cumberland seeks public input on fate of town land
CUMBERLAND — Residents will have the chance to weigh in Oct. 25 on the future of vacant, town-owned land next to the Town Forest. The community meeting will be held at Greely Middle School, 351 Tuttle Road, from 7-9 p.m. Participant interest surveys – which require the respondent’s name, age range, time in Cumberland and […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 5
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported between Sept. 18-24. Fire calls 9/26 at 6:05 a.m. Motor vehicle fire on Interstate 295. 9/26 at 4:36 p.m. Forest fire in Windham. 9/27 at 5:55 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Interstate 95. 9/27 at 11:37 a.m. Alarm system activation on Main Street. EMS Cumberland emergency medical […]
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Two developers vying for multi-gen project in Cumberland
Town officials want to build a compact neighborhood that would include senior housing.
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Cumberland gets 2 housing proposals for town-owned land
CUMBERLAND — The town has received two proposals for moderate-income, multi-generational neighborhood developments on vacant town-owned property. The Town Council heard both proposals in a workshop Tuesday evening, and will announce a selection Monday, Oct. 23. Requests for qualifications from developers were posted last month at cumberlandmaine.com. Twenty-five people attended a pre-proposal conference and site […]
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth schools break ground for arts center
CUMBERLAND — As shovels were about to plunge into gravel, marking the start of construction of a performing arts center for School Administrative District 51, Gigi Sanchez noted that in many ways, the end of a voyage had been reached. “Although we have the construction of the facility ahead of us, and that is quite […]
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Cumberland planners to tackle farm weddings
CUMBERLAND — A proposed ordinance change that would allow farms to host weddings as an additional revenue stream could go to an Oct. 10 Planning Board workshop. The Town Council voted 4-3 Sept. 25 to send the issue to the board, which will ultimately send a recommendation back to the council. The council could vote […]
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Neighbors question Cumberland proposal to move DPW to fairgrounds
CUMBERLAND — Neighbors of the Cumberland Fairgrounds are concerned about a proposal to move the Public Works Department to part of the Fairgrounds property at 197 Blanchard Road. Town Manager Bill Shane said last month that he had met with the Fairgrounds board, which was receptive to continuing discussions on the matter. He expects to […]
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Welcome to the roost at the Cumberland County Fair
Mariel Cotter of Westbrook, left, introcuces James Stone to a rooster at an “Old McDonald’s Farm” exhibit Monday at the Cumberland County Fair. The 146th annual celebration of agriculture and entertainment runs through Saturday, Sept. 30, at the 197 Blanchard Road fairgrounds in Cumberland. (Lauren Lear / For The Forecaster)
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Maine Marathon to challenge runners, reward charities
PORTLAND — The Maine Marathon is more than just another road race along scenic byways with medals given out to the fastest runners. It’s also an event committed to giving back to the community: during the past 20 years the marathon has raised more than $4 million for charities, according to its website. The beneficiary of […]