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.
The council will schedule a special meeting to hear more feedback from the community.
The land will go into a conservation easement, to be used only for agriculture.
The $40,000 cost to move the structure is much less than town officials anticipated.
A collaboration with researchers, technology companies, food businesses and farmers hopes to gather information about millions of acres of farmland.
The $750 award will go to a recent high school graduate studying firefighting or a related field.
A three-year pilot project is ending, and Yarmouth's support is crucial for its survival.
The Planning Board will take a final vote Aug. 14, then four school construction projects will go out to bid.
Town officials weigh increasing the eligibility threshold, and improving outreach.
By tradition the cane goes to the town's oldest resident.
The committee is getting two new members and is pursuing new initiatives.
Zoning change sought by Liquid Riot Bottling for whiskey storage barn gets OK.
Chris Lombard learned his trade by horsing around at ranches out West.
A plan to convert warehouse space into an office building is approved, as long as the company follows up with state permits.
Mia Ginsberg sells her homemade baked goods at the local farmers market and hopes to someday own a bakery.
A golf tournament scheduled for September has already raised more than $4,000 from sponsors.
An online crowd-funding campaign for Raelynn Bell's family quickly exceeded $30,000.
The informal committee is comprised of town councilors, town officials and residents.
The owners of Liquid Riot Bottling Co. want to use family land to store and age bourbon, but first they need a zoning amendment.
Councilors must wait a year to receive an increase of $35 per meeting.
The plan would guide management and operation of land acquired by the town.
The increasing popularity of the unregulated pits leads to concerns about their use.
Hot, humid weather cuts into attendance at the 54th annual event.
The Garrison joins Dandelion Catering at the Sparhawk Mill on Bridge Street.
The condition of the 1853 structure and the rising cost of moving it could force the town to keep it in place.
Up to $170,000 will be spent to keep drivers from going around gates on Tuttle Road, Route 9 and Greely Road.
An algal bloom didn't materialize this year, but the Highland Lake Association says a long-term watershed management plan is still necessary.
Papers are due back to the Town Office by 6 p.m. on Sept. 11.
The town hopes to work with civic organizations, schools, churches and business leaders to implement the plan.
After parents object, the school will return to traditional letter grades.
The new Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee is studying the feasibility of bringing solar energy to town.
The town hopes to come up with an alternative to the "silver bullets."
The longtime Book Review employee shared her love of books, art and animals.
Officers give out "positive tickets" when they see kids making healthy choices or doing good deeds.
The town is planning traffic-calming measures for the Village Center.
The 54th annual event includes a pie-eating contest, sand sculpting, traffic and parking adjustments, and a celebrity grand marshal.
But concerns about hunting, dogs, bicycling could delay a decision.
Discussions, but no decisions about how the towns could offer assistance.
An agreement with Portland-based ReVision Energy must also be ratified by the Freeport Sewer Distict.
An additional stop north of Portland is of interest to Falmouth town officials and the passenger rail authority.
Two generations of the Sotiropoulos family claim the right to use "FHOP" to market their competing restaurants.
Town Manager Bill Shane says the cost could be as little as $6 million.
Maine Beer Co. is using its enlarged space to encourage giving back and being energy efficient.
The new Wescustogo Hall is about 75% complete.
317 Main has become a gathering spot, and a place to learn music and hear local musicians.
Two remaining projects are expected to be OK'd later this month.
The hope is to get people invested in Hurricane Valley Farm while providing them with an opportunity to grow some of their own food.
Handy Boat says boat owners increasingly want their vessels kept indoors during the winter.
Among other things, Sally Loughlin of Freeport will deal with overcrowding at the Mabel I. Wilson Elementary School.
Fifty years after she started, Geraldine "Gerry" Hutchins still works three to five days a week.
Additional funds would help bridge the gap between revenues and operating costs, and address climate change issues.
A fatal accident at the Main Street construction site could affect a town committee's plans.
Residents will be surveyed to gauge local interest in a dog park; locations will be sniffed out.
For every pair of sneakers he collects, Henry Janosick will earn a $1 toward his goal of outfitting every classroom at Falmouth High School with an emergency kit.
Ruby Anderson, 9, will represent Maine at this year's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children's Congress in Washington, D.C.
The Town Council is due July 8 to decide whether to borrow $5 million for several facilities improvements.
Laurie Dorr hopes to provide a home for as many as 15 dogs.
The Select Board was to begin virtual meetings Tuesday, March 31.
