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Cumberland council votes to take kennel property owner to court

by Alex Lear January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

The town issued a notice of violation last November for a kennel at 99 Middle Road that did not seek Planning Board approval.

Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust surpasses 1,000-acre protection benchmark

by Alex Lear January 13, 2020January 15, 2020

A nearly 10-acre Chebeague Island parcel was recently donated to the organization.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Mills’ health care plan is a good first step, but it may not be enough

by David Anderson and Mitchell Stein Special to the Telegram January 12, 2020January 19, 2020

Intricacies of the marketplace mean that insurance will become more expensive for most small groups and many middle-class families.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

New primary school in No. Yarmouth could cost $36M

by Alex Lear January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

That number, subject to change, is based on a 91,000-square-foot building.

The Forecaster

Cumberland ‘Woodbankquet’ to be held Jan. 18

January 7, 2020

CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Wood Bank will hold its eighth annual Woodbankquet from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Donations will be accepted during the free, family-friendly event at the Congregational Church, 282 Main St., which will include hot food and entertainment. The celebration will recognize the donors, volunteers and community members who help keep the […]

The Forecaster

Greely High to host ‘Gap Year Fair’

January 7, 2020

CUMBERLAND — Greely High School will host a Gap Year Fair from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. It’s the only event of its kind coming to Maine this year. USA Gap Year Fair provides high school students with information about experiential learning opportunities that include summer programs or a high school semester abroad. The fair […]

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Jan. 9-16

January 6, 2020

Chebeague Island Mon. 1/13 6:30 p.m. Planning Board CIS Tues. 1/14 5:30 p.m. Cemetery Committee PH Cumberland Mon. 1/13 7 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 1/15 6:30 p.m. Prince Memorial Library Advisory Committee PML Durham Thur. 1/9 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals TO Mon. 1/13 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TO Tues. 1/14 6:30 p.m. […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020

January 6, 2020

PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]