CUMBERLAND — A design for a combined Prince Memorial Library and relocated Cumberland Historical Society building could be ready by late August. The Town Council on June 3 unanimously accepted a $14,500 design services proposal from Scott Simons Architects. The funds come from reserves set aside for that purpose, according to Town Councilor Tom Gruber. […]
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Outdoor festival at Cumberland Fairgrounds
CUMBERLAND — The Wicked Maine Outdoor Fest will be held at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event, which bills itself as “an experiential and educational festival,” is open to outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and ages. Archery, ax-throwing, fly casting, geocaching, hula hooping, and rock climbing […]
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Midcoast school budgets go to voters June 11
BATH — Voters in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham will consider school budget validation referendums on Tuesday, June 11. Polls in Bath will be open at Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., for voting on the Regional School Unit 1 budget for fiscal year 2020. Brunswick polls will be open at […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: June 6
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 27 to June 2. Fire calls 5/31 at 5:57 p.m. Carbon monoxide detector activation on Royal Road. 6/2 at 4:34 p.m. Public service on Main Street. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to one call from May 27 to June 2.
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Freeport Police Beat: June 6
Arrests 5/30 at 10:18 a.m. Liban Muse, 23, of Frigate Lane, Portland, was arrested by Officer Beck Kavanaugh at Wardtown and Baker roads, and charged with operating under the influence and criminal speed. Summonses 5/29 at 9:34 p.m. Sierra Still, 24, of Hillside Street, Yarmouth, was issued a summons by Officer Emily Lopez at Durham […]
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Yarmouth Town Meeting OKs all warrant articles
YARMOUTH — Residents passed all 29 warrant articles with no discussion and no objections at Tuesday night’s annual Town Meeting. The recipient of the town’s annual Latchstring Award, and several town officials were also recognized during the meeting at Yarmouth High School. The $26.6 million school budget now goes to a validation referendum June 11, […]
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Falmouth candidate claims donations taint opponents
FALMOUTH — Although candidates for municipal offices are not required to file campaign finance reports, a candidate for Town Council is questioning contributions he claims opposing candidates have accepted. There are five candidates running for three seats in the June 11 Town Council election: Valentine Sheldon, Jim Chaousis, Janice de Lima, Tommy Johnson and Jay Trickett. […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: June 6
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 27 to June 2. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from May 27 to June 2. Fire calls 5/27 at 7:28 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Gilman Road. 5/27 at 11:31 a.m. Lines down on Princes Point Road. 5/27 at 5:24 p.m. Accident on East Main Street. 5/27 […]
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Cooking at the Cove: An old-fashioned Maine dinner
I recently developed this chicken dinner recipe for Maine Public’s “Create It!” recipe contest. I didn’t win this year, but that just makes me more determined to go at it again in 2020. I’m not disappointed at all, because now I’m able to share the recipe for this cozy oven meal with my Cooking on the […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: June 6
Arrests 5/28 at 2:18 a.m. Edward Young, 41, of Whitney Avenue, Portland, was arrested by Officer Matthew Merriman on Longwoods Road in Falmouth on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/28 at 2:39 a.m. Amanda Morin, 37, of Whitney Avenue, Portland, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Longwoods Road in Falmouth on a […]