High energy bills have long been a problem for Mainers. There are many reasons for the high cost, including aging infrastructure and overreliance on oil and gas. Fortunately, the new hydro transmission line offers a good start on planning for our future energy needs. The more accessible hydropower offers a cleaner and cheaper power option […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 16-23
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 9/21 6 p.m. School Committee Chebeague Island School Wed. 9/22 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Tues. 9/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 9/22 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Climate Action Subcommittee Thur. 9/23 […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 9-16
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 9/9 5 p.m. Facilities Committee Public Safety Building Mon. 9/13 5 p.m. Broadband Committee Mon. 9/13 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 9/9 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Mon. 9/13 7 p.m. Town Council […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 2-9
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 9/7 6 p.m. School Committee Rec Center Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 9/9 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Falmouth Town Council meetings are on Falmouth Community TV Channel 1301 or the online stream. See falmouthme.org for Zoom information. Thur. 9/2 […]
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Cumberland church concerts to honor local heroes of the pandemic
The Congregational Church is launching a concert series it hopes will unite the community.
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Cumberland examining population growth’s impact on schools
SAD 51 anticipates adding 500 students to its current enrollment by 2028-2029.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 26-Sept. 2
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 8/26 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 8/30 5 p.m. Aquaculture Scoping Hearing Town Hall Wed. 9/1 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Hall Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 8/26 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thur. 8/26 7 p.m. Lands […]
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Cancer screenings take hit from pandemic
Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 19-26
Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 8/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 8/25 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Climate Action Subcommittee Thur. 8/26 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry Subcommittee Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Tues. 8/24 6:30 p.m. […]
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State Golf Association looking for buyer for Val Halla headquarters
The town of Cumberland is interested in the space at the municipally run golf course, the town manager says, but not at the current asking price of $595,000.