A 10-year plan outlines what needs to be done to protect the lake, and includes major road work and community outreach.

Freeport Community Services and Regional School Unit 5 are working together to serve summer lunches, which have risen from about 60 a day last year to 450 this June.

Members of the Conservation Commission want the designation to attract the attention of locals so meeting attendance and involvement will improve.

The Portland-based Trauma Intervention Program has lauded Officer Kirk Mazuzan, Fire Capt. Scott Morgan and other public safety workers with the 2020 Heroes with Heart award.

Ben Jackson, president of the Yarmouth school, is confident that the 14-student class size will facilitate safe distancing between students.

The Hearts Committee has raised over $10,000 to fight food insecurity.

A June 25 parade allowed residents of Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation to see their loved ones for the first time in person since March, when the cornavirus forced the facility to close its doors to visitors.

In many cases, July 14 marks the only time residents get to vote on their fiscal year 2021 school budgets.

With four residents running, Anne Rutherford's bid means the race for three vacancies is now contested.

Nearly 30 communities have so far signed up for the July 10-11 weekend event.

The candidates include two residents who are campaigning together as write-ins.

The project would mitigate intense stormwater flows that have caused erosion along the brook's banks.

Incumbents April Humphrey and Tim Shannon face challenges from Michelle Cromarty, Jim Macleod and Tom Romano.

Incumbents April Humphrey and Tim Shannon face challenges from Michelle Cromarty, Jim Macleod and Tom Romano.

Jenna Mayotte aims to reinvigorate the popular community hub following the change in leadership, extensive renovations and fallout from the pandemic.

With school and county numbers included, the tax bill for a $300,000 home will be about $69 more, according to town officials.

If approved by voters, a $450,000 supplementary budget item for COVID-19 safety measures could raise the tax hike to 3.85%.

Stan Gerzofsky and Mattie Daughtry are vying to represent the Democratic party and challenge Republican Bradford Pattershall this fall for the seat occupied by Sen. Brownie Carson.

The Cumberland Farmers Club still plans to hold the annual 4H livestock show and auction.

The Planning Board gave final approval to the 20-unit residential project and a 68-unit condominium complex.

School Administrative District 51's Equity Leadership Steering Committee issued the community letter after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.

Steve Berry and Paul Hodgetts seek to fill the remaining year in the term vacated by Bill Whitten.

The Cumberland Town Council also approved its $10.6 million spending plan.

Ten Falmouth officers were among hundreds who responded to demonstrations in Portland, held to protest the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed by Minneapolis Police on May 25.

Absentee ballots aren't available until June 14, but clerks are reporting a higher-than-usual number of advance requests.

The town sprayed 24 "high risk" roads to kill off browntail moths. Spraying helps fend off public health hazards caused by caterpillar hair; the effort was helped this year by a fungus that kills off the caterpillars, according to a state entomologist.

Customers are asked to keep 6 feet apart, wear a face covering, and order items in advance.

The $40.25 million budget for fiscal year 2021 reflects a 4.85% increase.

Brian Sites, Austin Harrell and Al Ahlers are running for seats being vacated by Jennifer Speirs and Steve Morrison.

Town Landing Market has been selling masks, with all proceeds going to the Falmouth Land Trust.

This year ticks bearing disease will be out in force, experts say, and the owner of Wildwood Medicine says his leg wraps can repel them.

Distancing restrictions mean the program's day camp will likely draw 85 fewer children per week.

Peter Fromuth, Art Bell and Heather Abbott seek to fill the state House 47 seat being vacated by Rep. Janice Cooper, who is termed out.

Passenger traffic at the Portland International Jetport is down 90% and it is losing $1.6 million in revenue per month.

Masks will be required in public buildings and social distancing is encouraged.

Kathryn Biberstein and Melanie Sachs are vying for the Democratic nomination in July to fill the Freeport-Pownal post.

Midcoast Economic Development District director: "The risk that you're taking, particularly with the COVID crisis, is dependent on what their customer base is, and who they're marketing to."

With school and county numbers included, the tax rate may only rise 12 cents, meaning a $36 tax bill increase for a $300,000 home.

The Planning Board also postponed a vote on a 20-unit residential complex and looked at plans for a restaurant and office.

Bath Heritage Days, the Yarmouth Clam Festival and the Topsham Fair are put off until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and whether the Cumberland Fair will be held in September is still in question.

Incumbent Sarah Day faces challenges from Michael Wilbur and Allison Hodgkins.

Hunter Barr was diagnosed in December 2019 with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG, a pediatric tumor that impacts the brain stem.

Will Albright is running against longtime Councilor Tom Gruber.

Capital reserves for projects like road paving comprise about $729,000 of the reductions.

The Planning Board plans to hold a special meeting to go over concerns raised about Homestead Acres before a final vote.

The Mid Coast Hospital nurse regularly goes "above and beyond."

Loneliness, fear and depression can set in, but older adults have learned to be resilient to get through tough times, an expert says.

The budget proposed by local schools would not prompt an increase in the tax rate.

Although the town can issue a summons for criminal trespassing, no one has been charged to date.

The proposed spending plan was trimmed, but user fees would make up some of the shortfall.

Academia from afar presents an array of challenges and concerns about the long-term effects caused by so much time away from the classroom.

Charlie Moore, a Greely Middle School eighth grader, wrote the song as a form of solace for his grandmother.

Bill Stiles is running against Allison Foster and Jason Record in a bid to hold his Cumberland Center post.

Local elections were pushed ahead after Gov. Janet Mills moved the date of the state primaries from June 9 due to concerns over the coronavirus.

Melissa Marquis and her 9-year-old daughter Gracie have been writing upbeat messages each time they go out for a walk.

The Living Lawns campaign will inform residents on the impacts of pesticides and chemicals used in landscaping.

Both projects are part of a $7 million bond the Town Council approved last year.

The effort aims to help residents older than 65, as well as those with autoimmune illnesses.

The decision comes as the Town Council trims the town's budget in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Food pantries in Bath, Freeport and Brunswick are finding it difficult to keep up with increased demand.

Cuddledown has made about 500 masks so far, which the company has donated to Maine Medical Center, Southern Maine Health Care, and Maine Veterans Home.

Tiffany Eisenhauer appeared on the TV program April 2.

The council discussed changes to its budget in the wake of the pandemic and increased cuts to keep the mill rate as low as possible, while maintaining proposed fire department hires.

A $300,000 home in Cumberland and North Yarmouth could pay an extra $204 and $159, respectively.

A prior delay caused the move to be postponed from last fall.

Donated face coverings can be left in a drop box outside the 282 Main St. church. The box is available from from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

While the town has requested help from the state on how to proceed with elections, given the pandemic, three candidates have returned papers for municipal positions, and the school board may stand with two vacancies.

Programming continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, but reduced daily structure and social interactions bring challenges, parents and administrators say.

Rivalries in Falmouth is adding hearts and cards to all takeout meals and offers free soup to those on the front lines of the pandemic.

The Select Board was to begin virtual meetings Tuesday, March 31.

The RSU 5 School Board OKs a $35.4 million budget for FY '21, now due to go to two district-wide votes. However, it's uncertain whether the votes will go ahead as scheduled amid concerns over the pandemic.

Religious communities that depend on large in-person gatherings have struggled with stay-at-home orders, but some have found online alternatives.

Bill Whitten's sudden departure means there are three seats up for grabs in June's election.

Council Chairwoman Amy Kuhn said the town has received reports of people ignoring social distancing protocols and visiting properties that have been closed to the public.

The Planning Board will meet again on the proposed 68-unit condominium development on a date to be determined.

Groups in North Yarmouth and Cumberland are looking to hear from those in need as they recruit volunteers to help.

The Town Council is due Thursday, April 2, to vote on a placeholder budget in order to begin deliberations, which have been postponed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.

Alek Gideon, a sophomore at Freeport High School, is one of Maine's two 2020 Congressional Art Competition winners.

North Yarmouth could vote later this year whether to gift the 19.4-acre parcel to the school district, of which Cumberland is also a part.

Two freshmen from Westbrook and Falmouth were among those selected to speak to the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women in April.

Construction on the home, to be located at the corner of Old Brunswick Road and U.S. Route 1, could begin in June.

Sweeping closures are taking place at public facilities in communities north of Portland, where towns are shuttering schools, libraries and community centers.

Town leaders agree the 52-acre parcel of undeveloped forest near the Foreside is ecologically valuable.

The proposed spending represents a nearly 4% increase and would add 30 cents to the tax rate.

I'm Your Neighbor Books, a Portland nonprofit organization, shares children's books that feature new arrivals to America.

The town- and state-funded project at Exit 17 went over budget.

The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district has tapped Sally Loughlin as principal of Mabel I. Wilson elementary school and Susie Robbins as SAD 51's academic services director.

The event will be held March 20 and is limited to adults.

Regional School Unit 5's proposed $35.4 million budget could raise district-wide taxes 4.77%.

Paul Napolitano defeated Austin Harrell, 765-718, in Tuesday's election.

Skyline Farm is showcasing vehicles from 200 years ago and earlier, including one built for George Washington's chief artillery officer.

Pay-to-throw is also on hold while alternatives are explored.

Minnesota-based Future IQ has faced criticism from some local residents, who question whether the head of the firm has the experience needed to help the town guide policy-making.

The library board is seeking someone with "a clear vision," along with leadership experience.

All grades at Harrison Middle School are participating in the 25 Million Stitches art installation.

The Age-Friendly Freeport & Pownal network launched the effort this winter, helping many seniors stay safe outside their homes.

For more than 80 years the volunteer organization provided community health services.

Mela Heestand plans to incorporate her research into this summer's tours.

If passed, the 2020-21 plan could add $1.49 to the current property tax rate of $18.86.

New school and municipal needs represent challenges, council told.

It's likely 14 new full-time positions will be included in the upcoming new fiscal year budget.

The total expenditure is nearly $29.9 million. A public hearing is scheduled for April 2.

Those who earn the most points for conservation projects would go to the head of the line for available commercial licenses.

The proposal would save about $100,000 a year- around 40% - on the town's energy bill, says the town's finance director.

Freeport's Carol Kaplan Fuel Assistance Fund could help about 60 households this winter.

If the council approves the project, a referendum vote probably wouldn't be held until 2021 and construction likely wouldn't begin until 2024 at the earliest.

The Greely Music Boosters group looks to buy the $55,000 instrument in time for April's 2020 Honors Jazz Festival.

A Maine Department of Transportation official says a traffic light is not warranted, but favors a four-way stop.

The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.

A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.

The 52-acre site is one of the last remaining undeveloped parcels of forest on the east side of town.

An eight-week pilot program led to a reduction in recycling load contamination rates, along with cost savings.

The project would bring 20 units of multifamily housing to Gray Road.

The 1,248-panel array is expected to produce more than 630,000 kilowatt hours of electricity a year for town facilities.

Calls for emergency medical services have increased by 35% since 2011, and are projected to jump another 38% over the next 10 years.

The project would double the available space at 317 Main Community Music Center.

The Village Improvement Society seeks guidance in remaining vibrant and relevant.

Voters in Cumberland County may have received mailings claiming they are not registered to vote, but they are.

Residents' opinions are mixed on where to locate the $36.4 million school.

The project would double the available space at 317 Main Community Music Center.

The Wescustogo Hall & Community Center offers activities for all ages and is ramping up its 2020 programming.

A task force is creating a set of recommendations for improvement.

Pihcintu, which is Passamaquoddy for "when she sings, her voice carries far,” has 34 members from 22 countries.

Kate McBrien, a Union historian, has been researching the 1911-12 relocation of the island's population for nearly 20 years.

Council watchdog says town's response to freedom of access requests is lacking.

The Beacon Residences could be built on two lots off Desert Road.

Former selectman Paul Napolitano is running against Austin Harrell.

The community-based program aims to provide a helping hand with no judgment.

"Narnia the Musical" will be the first show staged.

The town issued a notice of violation last November for a kennel at 99 Middle Road that did not seek Planning Board approval.

A nearly 10-acre Chebeague Island parcel was recently donated to the organization.

Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town's schools.

The town has several "beautiful places" to explore during the winter, says the community service director.

That number, subject to change, is based on a 91,000-square-foot building.

Ralph Malcolm now lives at the Hawthorne House in Freeport.

The team instead asks for a more sustainably created award.

A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.

Reducing the speed limit on Route 88 and adding crosswalks are popular options.

The 1853 structure is due to move to the Village Center, on land once occupied by the former Wescustogo Hall.

The town has already relocated much of its compost and brush from Public Works property.

Pushback from concerned residents is one reason the expansion is not moving forward.

If approved, a federal grant could provide up to $150,000 to support the project.

Two seniors add charging capability at the high school campus.

Firefighters and wastewater staff save a canine trapped in a drain at Ocean View retirement community.

John Ames opened the farm and animal supply store in 1971.

Allison Smith took the reins of the Congregational Church in Cumberland in October.

A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $150,000 to support the Barr family.

The congregation may be small, but members work hard on community outreach and engagement.

Liz Rollins has directed the drama program at Greely High and Middle schools for three-and-a-half years.

The White Pine Community Church purchased 20 acres in Cumberland last month.

Residents can weigh in on Jan. 13 on rules requiring registration, annual report of pesticide use.

The Harrison Times is the first-ever student newspaper at Harrison Middle School.

The department, through a giving tree, seeks essential items for victims, including cell phones, gas cards and diapers.

The Pratt's Brook Park site now needs council approval.

SAD 51 residents could vote on the project next November.

The Maine Girls Chorus, now in its second year, provides the soundtrack for "The Magic of Christmas in Alsace," which airs on Maine Public Television Dec. 20 and 22.

Bath police say Saturday "smash and grab" at South End Park may be related to similar Nov. 21 break-ins

After the Ordinance Rewrite Committee weighs in, the council could eliminate a longtime lottery system used to assign sites, formalize the policy, or take no action.

A new policy means no more homework for students in kindergarten through grade 3 and less homework for fourth and fifth grade students.

The town has nearly 300 hydrants that must be made accessible after each snowfall.

With the Day of Hope event, students at Yarmouth High School share ideas, bring the community together

Laurie Dorr, founder of the Finally Home Senior Dog Rescue and Retirement Home, wants to build an addition to make space for more dogs.

The park commission recommends doing away with a decades-old lottery that awards campsites in perpetuity.

A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience.

The town will spend $45,000 on outreach.

Cows at Wolfe's Neck Center in Freeport will be fed a seaweed supplement and studied to see if it decreases the production of methane gas.

Children in South Portland, Gray and New Gloucester also benefit from the Cumberland program, funded in part by a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 1.

The Beacon Residences could receive final approval as early as next month.

The town could save money and reduce its carbon footprint with the change.

The shopping center off Gray Road is subject to a master plan.

Council suspends planning committee in favor of visioning process.

The SAD 51 Board of Directors is due Dec. 2 to vote on a committee's recommendation regarding the school.

The one-month trial reduced the percentage of motorists speeding from 67 to 20.

A citizen-led group is trying to build support for a new center that would serve all ages.

A delay in steel needed to secure the 1853 building has caused the postponement.

The goal is to assist in long-term planning for infrastructure and conservation purposes.

Developer David Chase is proposing a minimum of 65 housing units on 45 acres.

A new steering committee is working on ways to better support seniors.

Freeport High will compete with other schools at Cumberland County Courthouse Nov. 16 and 23.

With the new rule, the Conservation Commission hopes to encourage more selective usage.

The study will ensure the town has the capabilities it needs, Fire Chief Charles Jordan said.

Residents have said they want more notice of development proposals.

The town's current regulations are too restrictive, the owners of Maine Wicked Goods Merchantile say.

A Yarmouth High School senior creates a portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.

Lisa Thompson was most recently recreation director in Wiscasset.

An all-day gathering runs at the new community center starting at 9:45 a.m. Saturday.

The goal is to help parents raise children who are able to cope with life's challenges.

Nine applicants were recently rejected for the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee.

Falmouth church holds forum on recovery houses Nov. 3.

The changes would impact how much Freeport, Durham and Pownal contribute.

One of the women's four boats is surging in local competition.

Diverse organizations across the state are partnering to mark this important milestone.

A school construction referendum may go to voters next November.

The all-day gathering runs Saturday, Nov. 2.

Three years after a statewide referendum, the town still hasn't implemented any new rules.

The hope is to break ground on the $8.5 million project in April 2020.

Artists from all over Maine, from Hermon and Indian Island to Waterboro and Arundel, will be featured.

The town will soon start accepting goods for holiday baskets to help area families in need, which include residents of North Yarmouth, Pownal and New Gloucester.

Dan Bisson, Dan Marks and Andy Walsh are running for the seat vacated by Steve Gorden.

New studies show that birds are at high risk through climate change, particularly in Maine.

The new program might not go live for another year.

The town hopes to have a new solar array operational by summer 2020

The longtime member's new job schedule prevents her from attending meetings.

The owners want to increase the destination's presence as an education and artistic resource.

Carolyn Small taught in Cumberland and North Yarmouth schools for 35 years, runs the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, and has spent three decades volunteering with the Cumberland Historical Society.

The judge's ruling prevents George Sotiropolous from using FHOP to promote his new pizzeria.

Most respondents said they're only moderately or slightly knowledgeable about town business.

'Stroll Haunted Yarmouth' tells the story of several people buried at Hillside Cemetery.

About 450 students spent Sept. 10-13 at the Flying Point Road center.

Matt Nixon is challenging incumbents Marie Brillant and Bill Thompson.

Growing to Give has donated fresh produce to food banks and other organizations since 2017.

New rules would further the town's goal of protecting its long history.

Town leaders want to know if the three-year old document is still relevant in guiding infrastructure improvements.

The measures will be tested through the end of this month, and a public input session is to follow in November.

The Freeport Historical Society invites the public to the historic saltbox on Oct. 6.

The question is whether the structure located at Tidewater Farm can be preserved.

Current and former students marked the occasion with speeches and song.

The aim is having all town committees operate consistently.

The proposal will be presented to residents at a Sept. 30 forum at Town Hall and come before the Town Council for review later this fall.

Thomas Bennett of Prince Memorial Library co-directed the archeological search at Broad Cove Reserve.

Junior exploring medicine as experts predict a shortage of doctors in the coming years.

New Athletic Director David Creech wants to foster more community involvement in sporting events.

One of Yarmouth's major arterial roads will get a significant upgrade under a planned reconstruction project.

Yarmouth arts group holds painted mailbox auction.

The 148th annual Cumberland Fair runs from Sept. 22-29.

A golf tournament fundraiser is set for Sept. 26.

Strong partnerships helps RSU 5 achieve its goals.

The project is expected to receive final approval when the Planning Board meets Sept. 11.

Unwritten Roads, in Falmouth, hopes to become a nonprofit in order to expand access to its popular programming.

A new private parking area will be built to accommodate the parking needs of two Glen Road residents.

A formal council declaration, subject to approval by the Maine CDC, will be considered at the Sept. 19 meeting.

The Cumberland Town Council could revisit the matter in December.

The Freeport woman, Maine's first openly gay minister, retired Sept. 8.

Handy Boat will double the size of its indoor storage capacity.

The extensive work, funded largely through borrowing, could total nearly $250,000.

The 1853 building, home to the Cumberland Historical Society, will be incorporated into an expanded Prince Memorial Library.

The town has received a grant for a new structure, but the Fire Department is hoping to add a three- to four-story tower.

The goal is to pursue the option that provides the best overall value and longevity.

The PGA's Korn Ferry Tour will include a stops at the Falmouth Country Club for the next five years.

Margaret Groban seeks to complete the unexpired term of Philip Jones, who died Aug. 11.

Chelsea Beckett, a member of the Class of 2004, is eager to provide support for today's students.

The large school has six lunch periods; all of them need coverage.

A charter amendment approved last November is the target of a federal lawsuit filed this week by the ACLU of Maine.

The building will sit on a vacant piece of property next to the Town Forest.

Mabel I. Wilson Elementary School has exceeded capacity by about 80 students.

The onsite program will let workers pursue a degree in business administration while on the job.

The Town Council also adopts a master plan for Main Street, but opts not to include placing utilities underground.

Philip Jones died unexpectedly Aug. 11; the town must hold a special election to fill the School Committee vacancy.

The police chief is recommending tightening ordinance language to give officers a more objective standard to follow.

The game attracted players from around New England to honor Steel Crawford, who died in Buxton Aug. 9.

The town seceded from North Yarmouth in 1821, a year after Maine seceded from Massachusetts.

Development on a lot traditionally used for event parking is the primary reason for this year's cancellation.

Freeport, Brunswick, Harpswell, Scarborough and Yarmouth have pledged support for the group that plans to convene in the fall.

Compensation per meeting will rise from $40 to $75 in July 2020.

The Town Council is scheduled to vote on the move Aug. 26.