Yarmouth is among the towns stepping up events as a sign of support and to show they are welcoming communities.
cumberland maine
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Letter: Medicare should cover anti-obesity medication
Rural communities across Maine are grappling with growing disparities in accessing health care services. We are the nation’s oldest and most rural state, meaning issues related to health care impact Maine disproportionately. Having lived in both rural Maine and Cumberland County, I can attest to how these gaps are accelerating. Among the issues in closing […]
advertisement
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: June 13-20
Chebeague Island Thu. 6/13 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Public Safety Mon. 6/17 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Tue. 6/18 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 6/19 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 6/17 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 6/18 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 6/17 6:30 p.m. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Pride crosswalk coming to Cumberland intersection
The crosswalk at Tuttle Road and Main Street will be painted in rainbow colors in honor of Pride Month and the town’s LGBTQ+ community.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sturgis on board as town manager in Cumberland
Matthew Sturgis will work alongside longtime Town Manager Bill Shane for a few weeks.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland Planning Board puts off action on controversial Rusty Lantern project, pending permits
The town says the project will broaden the commercial tax base while some residents say it will hurt other local businesses and they don’t like that it would be open around the clock.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Candidates in 7-way race for 3 Cumberland council seats talk taxes and more
Mark Franco, Tanner Storey, Denise Thorsson, Geoffrey Michalak, Helene DiBartolomeo, Andrew Magoun and George Turner are running for three seats on the Town Council.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon to pursue a career in music, starting with a Maine tour
The 22-year-old singer from Cumberland will perform at the Moxie Festival and 15 or more other Maine venues this summer. She also hopes to record a new song about Maine.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Proposed SAD 51 turf field burdens wallets as well as our health
The $3 million synthetic field is too costly. The NFL medical director noted in 2023 that it’s not only player injuries but chemical exposure. Proponents asserted no PFAS but Synthetic Turf Council President Melanie Taylor in 2023 stated the industry needs until 2026 “to develop viable alternatives.” Proponents claimed fake turf lasts 15-20 years, but […]