Cumberland is encouraging residents to submit photos to be featured in the town’s 2021-2022 Annual Report that “help tell Cumberland’s story over the past year.” Residents can email photos to info@cumberlandmaine.com. All submissions give the town implicit permission to publish them in the annual report, online and in program brochures.
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Falmouth seniors can apply for tax relief
Falmouth residents age 62 or older with annual household incomes below $60,000 may apply now for the town’s Senior Property Tax Relief Program. Both property owners and renters are eligible to apply; refunds will be based on the number of applications received for a share of the $60,000 budgeted for 2023. The deadline is Oct. […]
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Paving underway on Chebeague Island
Parking is prohibited while paving is being done on the following Chebeague Island roadways this summer: Division Point Road, Bar Point Road, Firehouse Road, South Road (from the Inn to East Shore Drive), South Road (from Roy Hill Road to Crosman Drive), North Road (from Schoolhouse Road to Cottage Road), Cottage Road, Schoolhouse Road and […]
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Pownal looking for code enforcement officer
Pownal has an opening for a code enforcement officer to work a 32-hour week. Candidates must be certified by the state or obtain certification within a year of employment and be a licensed plumbing inspector, among other requirements. The person also serves as the town’s building inspector, electrical inspector and E-911 addressing officer. A construction […]
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Social services invited to apply for Falmouth grants
Falmouth is accepting grant applications through Sept. 30 from social services providers who serve Falmouth residents with safety issues or whose health is at risk. Funding could include support for trauma response, domestic violence response, food insecurity, counseling, mental health and substance use treatment, dental health, refugee services, transportation, senior services, disability services, home health, […]
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Annual Loon Count coming up
Maine Audubon’s annual loon count will be held from 7-7:30 a.m. July 16. Volunteers for the annual event, which has been held for about 40 years, head out in skiffs, kayaks, and pontoon boats to tally the number Common Loons they see the half hour. Last year, volunteers counted 328 loons on Maine lakes. Maine […]
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Conservation project includes farm stand, restaurant in Cumberland
A farm stand, farm-to-table restaurant and a new forest trail will be coming to Cumberland, thanks to the protection of the LongWoods Preserve off Route 9. The conservation easement, purchased by the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Maine Farmland Trust, has protected 54 acres of forest, farmland and habitat near wetlands. Sixteen acres of […]
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Yarmouth music center nears end of fundraiser
The 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth raised $8,600 as of June 28 towards its goal of $15,000 in 15 days by June 30, according to Lisa Frates of 317 Main. Frates said she was confident the goal would be met. The donations will help fund the music center’s Partnership Program, which works with […]
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Falmouth honors Citizen of the Year, Legacy Award winner
Richard “Ranger Rick” Bicknell was named the 2021 Citizen of the Year at Falmouth’s annual Municipal Recognition Ceremony June 22. Carol Iverson Kauffman received the Legacy Award for her work as a longtime volunteer. Bicknell serves as vice chairperson of the Conservation Commission and as a member of the Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee. His […]
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Falmouth publishes New Neighbor Guide
Falmouth has created a New Neighbor Guide for people who have recently moved to town or those looking for a comprehensive guide to local services and information. The content includes a short history of the town, information about local government, municipal services, recreation and emergency services and a list of contacts. The guide also has […]