The town is asked to amend its contract with Casella Waste Systems to pay for cameras added to the trucks in order to continue the town’s pay-as-you-throw program.
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Cumberland stands behind permit for residential solar array
Three residents argued that a permit for a neighbor’s 48-panel solar array should be revoked due to concerns over property value, among others.
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Residents ask for lower speed on Sligo Road
A sign posting the speed limit at 35 mph was found to be incorrect, as the state had set the road at 45 mph. About 60 residents have petitioned to reduce it.
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Under new owner, Mainely Custard expands niche offerings
The shop is offering expanded vegan and gluten-free options, inspired by the new owner’s daughter with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that causes severe reactions to eating gluten.
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Documentary reflects a better world, inspired by filmmaker’s child
“Saving Walden’s World” will show at Yarmouth’s First Parish Church at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Solar-powered community agriculture farm in Falmouth
Falmouth Land Trust, Cultivating Community, ReVision Energy and Hurricane Valley Farm worked together to add solar panels to the community farm to boost its resiliency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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Yarmouth filmmaker wins accolades for WMPG documentary
Tom Bell’s short film on the Portland radio station won the Tourmaline Prize for best Maine-made short film at the Maine International Film Festival.
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Cumberland’s new town manager talks priority projects
Matt Sturgis has spent his first two months on the job working on a handful of key agenda items for the town.
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Cumberland roundabout funding awaits congressional approval
Funding for the roundabout at the intersection of Route 100/Gray Road and Skillin and Blackstrap roads in Cumberland is part of a $52 million allotment for the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Riding community rallies to support injured horse trainer
Anna Welch has a long recovery ahead from the multiple serious injuries she suffered in a training accident this month.