The town of Cumberland recently received its first Apparel Impact textile recycling box, located at Town Hall. Residents can recycle their unwanted or even damaged textiles free of charge, including clothing, shoes, sheets, coats and jackets. The textiles will then be up-cycled and donated to families in need, or recycled to be used as materials […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 17-24
Chebeague Island Thu. 8/17 5:30 p.m. Adjustments/Appeals Hearing Town Hall Tue. 8/22 6 p.m. School Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 8/21 4 p.m. Standing Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/23 6 p.m. Neighborhood Meeting Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 8/22 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Advisory Town Hall Tue. 8/22 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town […]
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Letter: Consumer-owned utilities successful elsewhere
John Mishler wrote a letter, “If you break it, you own it,” Aug. 2. He can find the guarantee he’s looking for regarding a consumer-owned utility, like the one Our Power Maine is promoting, by reviewing all the information at ourpowermaine.org and pinetreepower.org. He’ll learn that 97 towns in Maine, including Kennebunk, Houlton and Van […]
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Unsettled, humid weather Sunday produces hail, severe thunderstorms in Maine
After a severe storm moved through Cumberland County with strong winds and hail, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued through Sunday night, according to NWS.
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A Cumberland couple’s hospice care has ended. Their need for it has not
The home visits that Babette O’Dwyer, 94, has been receiving since suffering a stroke in 2018 have been cut off, putting the entire burden on her 77-year-old husband, Bartholomew.
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SAD 51 schools among growing number stocking overdose drug
While the number of adolescents who overdose on opioids each year in Maine is relatively low, experts argue the introduction of naloxone in school buildings is an important step, especially since students aren’t the only ones accessing school property.
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Cumberland considering four-way stop at Tuttle, Middle roads
The Maine Department of Transportation and the town held a neighborhood meeting on Monday to discuss the possible addition.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 10-17
Chebeague Island Tue. 8/15 1 p.m. Aquaculture Hearing Town Hall Wed. 8/16 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 8/17 5:30 p.m. Adjustments/Appeals Hearing Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 8/14 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 8/15 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 8/14 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. […]
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Greely pianist to perform in benefit concert in Yarmouth
Pianist Charlie Moore, a student at Greely High School, will perform Tuesday, Aug. 15, in a concert to benefit Studio B in Yarmouth. Joined by Studio B guitar teacher Nick Prato, Moore will play original music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 81 Bridge St. in Yarmouth. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for […]
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Cumberland officer honored for saving woman’s life
Cumberland Police Officer Matthew Merriman has received a Meritorious Service Award for saving the life of a woman considering suicide. The woman was sitting on the railing of the Interstate 95 overpass on Blackstrap Road July 3 when Merriman arrived about 4:45 a.m. At one point, as he was talking to the woman, she stood […]