The city says it has enough money to fully fund grant requests from most social service agencies.
2021
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Cumberland opens brush dump
The town of Cumberland is opening its brush dump for the season on Saturday, April 3. The facility is located at 11 Stiles Way and accepts brush, leaves and grass clippings. Compost will be available. Users need a pass to get in, which they can buy at Town Hall during regular office hours. Fees are […]
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Appeals court hears arguments in CMP power line case
At issue is whether the court should reconsider a lower court’s decision that allowed the bulk of construction on the project to continue.
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Falmouth Police Department earns state accreditation
The Falmouth Police Department has been accredited by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. The program includes an assessment to ensure the department’s training, procedures and building comply with standards for best practices. Falmouth is one of only seven communities in the state to earn the accreditation, which is valid for three years. The process […]
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Healthy lawn online class available
An upcoming workshop will help residents keep their lawns healthy while avoiding pesticides that may be harmful to wildlife and the environment. The webinar “Spring YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy” will be from 4-6 p.m. April 14 and April 29 at a cost of $15. Held by the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation […]
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Rabies case identified in Freeport
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) notified Freeport town officials on March 23 that it had identified a case of rabies in a raccoon in Freeport. In a statement on the town’s website, officials said the state’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory confirmed the case. Officials warned residents not to touch […]
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Baylor women call foul after non-call on final play in loss to UConn
Baylor says there is no doubt that DiJonai Carrington was fouled on her shot in the final seconds of a 69-67 loss to UConn
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T-Mobile looks to add 300 full-time employees at FirstPark in Oakland
The company is hiring for associate expert positions, which pay a $36,000 annual salary, with an average bonus of $600 per month, according to officials.
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Congress faces pressure to address anti-Asian American attacks
The organization Stop AAPI Hate has received more than 3,800 reports of incidents ranging from shunning and verbal harassment to assault from March 2020 to Feb. 28.
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Legislature passes $8.3 billion state budget over Republicans’ objections
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says she will sign the measure. Republicans say the bill was rushed, lacked their support and signals an end to bipartisan cooperation.