2018
Northern Meetings: March 16-22
Chebeague Island Tues. 3/20 6 p.m. BOS Budget Workshop CIS Thur. 3/22 7 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing CIH Cumberland Sat. 3/17 8 a.m. Budget Workshop TH Tues. 3/20 6 p.m. Neighborhood Meeting – Contract Zone Agreement TH Tues. 3/20 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TH Tues. 3/20 6:45 p.m. Town Council/Planning Board Workshop TH […]
Opponents: Proposed West Falmouth contract zone is too large
FALMOUTH — Resident after resident stood up Monday to oppose a proposed contact zone in West Falmouth that would allow as many as 151 new residential units. Their common argument was that the project is simply too large and would overburden municipal resources, particularly schools. They also argued that the benefits developer David Chase is offering, […]
Yarmouth officials to host school safety forum
YARMOUTH — A public forum will be held Wednesday, March 21, to discuss the general approach to safety in local schools. The event will be held in the cafeteria at Yarmouth High School from 6:30-8 p.m. School leadership and public safety officials will be on hand to discuss current and future school strategies and to listen […]
Cumberland takes 1st step toward Rines Forest addition
CUMBERLAND — The town will get appraisals for 51.5 acres of undeveloped property to possibly expand Rines Forest. The town purchased 221 of its 256-acre Rines Forest property from Dale Rines in 2003 for $1.2 million, and would also buy this piece from Rines. Its right of first refusal will expire in August 2019. Rines […]
Community Calendar: March 14-24
Greater Portland Benefits Habitat for Humanity Walk and Fun Run, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Cumberland United Church of Christ, 282 Main St., or First Universalist, 97 Main St. Yarmouth; 3-, 5-, 10- and 20-mile routes, www.cumberlanducc.org/ “What’s Happening.” Books/Authors Wednesday 3/14 British storyteller Simon Brooks and open mic, 7 p.m., hosted by Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts at Portland […]
Arts Calendar: March 14-24
Greater Portland Exhibits “The Summit Project’s Honor Case,” 6 p.m., Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, honors Maine veterans who died since 9/11. Features engraved stones of fallen service members, through March 24. “Maine Birds: Watercolors by Michele Clamp,” Gilsland Farm Gallery, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, through March. “Moments of Reflection – Paintings by Kerrin Parkinson and Patricia Ritzo,” Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 […]