The event, which has brought together the community for about five decades, was helped this year by UMaine engineering students’ work on a historic cider press.
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Greely High School’s turf field opens for play
The Glenn A. Hutchins Field reopened this semester with turf, offering more playtime to students and costing Cumberland and North Yarmouth taxpayers $3 million.
Skyline Farm celebrates 25 years of conservation, carriages and community
The North Yarmouth nonprofit was established in 2000 as a way to preserve the historic farmland from development and has been open for recreation and education since.
Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.
North Yarmouth housing expansion spurs water worries
The developer of the York Ridge subdivision is proposing adding 35 more units. Abutters and residents of the existing subdivision say it is already causing enough issues, particularly due to poor water management.
What to know for Cumberland, North Yarmouth’s return to school
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
Property revaluations are ramping up in Cumberland and North Yarmouth
Homeowners in both towns can expect to receive their new home valuations in the spring and summer of 2026. Both towns will likely see the tax rate decrease, but homes are likely to see their value increase significantly.
North Yarmouth voters shoot down two of 30 articles proposed at town meeting
At Wescustogo Hall, over 120 North Yarmouth residents voted to approve 28 articles and defeated two over the course of three hours.
SAD 51 budget passes despite ‘No’ vote in North Yarmouth
North Yarmouth voters rejected the SAD 51 school budget and elected Christina Benn and Paul Hodgetts to the town’s Budget Committee.
Cumberland, North Yarmouth school district anticipates long-term growth
With the One Campus project underway in response to increased enrollment, the SAD 51 school board and staff are urging the community to anticipate growth into the next decade and beyond.