Chief Howard Rice said the additional personnel are sorely needed as the town has attracted fewer volunteers in the face of an ever-increasing number of calls.
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Cumberland-No. Yarmouth prepares for return to school with masks mandates, limited classroom time
School starts Sept. 8 for grades K-12, with pre-kindergarten to begin Sept. 14.
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Habitat for Humanity plans to build 2 more homes in Freeport
Interested homeowners are asked to contact Habitat this month.
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Cumberland Farmers’ Club launches $42,000 fundraiser to install 1931 Standish sawmill at fairgrounds
Ron Harmon of Standish, whose grandfather first operated the gas-powered sawmill, is donating it to the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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Several incumbents seek reelection in Brunswick, Freeport elections
Nomination papers in Brunswick and Freeport are due back Sept. 4 and 9, respectively.
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Many beachgoers undeterred after Harpswell shark attack
In response to Julie Dimperio Holowach’s July 27 death off Bailey Island in Harpswell, some beaches prohibited wading in past one’s waist.
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Freeport’s Desert of Maine looks to future expansion and $1M investment
The landmark venue’s owners look to have a zoning district created that would allow for a cafe, larger musical performances, and an arts center.
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Falmouth Land Trust needs more donors as deadline to buy Underwood Springs nears
A pair of anonymous residents will match up to $50,000 in donations to encourage more people to support purchasing the 52-acre parcel.
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Freeport church to enter new chapter as performance hall, arts gallery
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport plans renovations to the 125-year-old church for later this year.
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Planners hope revamped Falmouth project boosts area business
Ground will be broken as soon as possible for a restaurant and offices in the Falmouth Shopping Center, a scaled down project from one proposed in 2018 that included athletic fields.