Matt Sturgis has spent his first two months on the job working on a handful of key agenda items for the town.
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Cumberland roundabout funding awaits congressional approval
Funding for the roundabout at the intersection of Route 100/Gray Road and Skillin and Blackstrap roads in Cumberland is part of a $52 million allotment for the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Riding community rallies to support injured horse trainer
Anna Welch has a long recovery ahead from the multiple serious injuries she suffered in a training accident this month.
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Two erosion sites threaten public infrastructure in Falmouth
The town may have to acquire some property rights at the locations, one on the Foreside and the other near Mackworth Point, to stabilize the threat.
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Cumberland couple buys European Bakery and Tea Room in Falmouth
The bakers and staff will remain, although the pink exterior won’t.
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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People and Business: July 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Stacey Foote was promoted to vice president of claims at MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company. She will oversee the eastern region claims handling operation. She joined MEMIC in 2004 as a compensation specialist. Michael Smith was promoted to managing partner at law firm Preti Flaherty. He has been a […]
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Arts Calendar: July 26-Aug. 2
Comedy Saturday 7/27 “Naughty Improv”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “LOLS, an Evening of Local Comedy”: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Thursday 8/1 Comedy Town, Maine: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com […]
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Community Calendar: July 26-Aug. 2
Bulletin Board Friday 7/26 Upcycle Fashion Show: 1-3 p.m., Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. $5, registration required. Ages 7-14. scarboroughmaine.org Friday 8/2 AARP Coffee and Conversation: 10 a.m., AARP Maine State Office, 53 Baxter Boulevard, Portland. Free. states.aarp.org/maine/coffees Friday 8/2-Sunday 8/4 Freeport Summer Blueberry Festival: Hosted by the South Freeport Congregational Church. Food, […]
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North Yarmouth seeking residents’ input for Climate Action Plan
A community survey is underway and other opportunities will be available for the public to list their priorities for climate change mitigation strategies.