Chebeague Island Sat. 6/10 9 a.m. Annual Town Meeting Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 6/14 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Freeport Thu. 6/8 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town Hall Mon. 6/12 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals Town Hall Mon. 6/12 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Town Hall Mon. 6/12 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission Town Hall […]
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Two Lawns Gone Wild workshops scheduled
The fourth and fifth offerings of Cumberland’s popular Lawns Gone Wild series will be held on Saturday, June 10, and July 8. The educational series fosters sustainable backyard practices and is offered in partnership with Cumberland’s Sustainability Committee, the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Prince Memorial Library. At the June 10 session, at 10 […]
Cumberland council candidates urge better communication
Baily Douglass and Scott Jordan are seeking an At-Large seat on the Town Council.
SAD 51 board candidates say they’re ready to tackle overcrowding issue
Three Cumberland residents are in the running for two seats on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board.
Northern Meetings: June 1-8
Chebeague Island Wed. 6/7 5 p.m. Select Board Zoom, Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 6/7 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 6/7 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Commission Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 6/5 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/6 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 6/7 7 p.m. Comprehensive Planning Workshop Elementary […]
Letter: Lichter committed to SAD 51’s quality education
I write in support of Megan Lichter for the SAD 51 School Board. I have known Megan and her family since they moved to Cumberland. As a former School Board member for six years and chairperson for two, I know the vital importance of having enthusiastic, intelligent community members step up to serve on the […]
Letter: Douglass is dedicated to town of Cumberland
Cumberland is growing, as healthy towns do, and Baily Douglass offers an established record of experience in business operations, particularly in finance and planning. She will be a valuable asset on the board to the community of Cumberland. She is committed to using her talents and skills to further strengthen the town. I first met […]
Letter: Hohl, professional and compassionate, best choice for SAD 51
I am writing to publicly add my support to Anneke Hohl’s campaign for the SAD 51 School Board. She and I first met in 2017 when we began volunteering together on the fundraising committee of the Greely PTO board. During our time serving together on the board, I have always admired her strong work ethic, […]
Greely singer/songwriter staging SEED benefit concert
Charlie Moore and others will perform June 15 to raise money for Students Empowered to End Dependency.
Prince Memorial Library wrapping up gender and sexuality workshops
The final session in a three-part series on understanding gender and sexuality will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. “Understanding Gender and Sexuality” is led by Christine Caulfield, a volunteer for MaineTransNet, a statewide nonprofit that supports transgender people. Caulfield, a retired high school teacher, facilitates programs for […]