In Britain they’ve removed statues of ‘the Butcher,’ the reviled 18th century English prince for whom Cumberland County and the town of Cumberland are named.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs
With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Feedback sought on Cumberland County hazard mitigation plan
The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency has scheduled a meeting via Zoom on June 22 to get public feedback on the draft of its 2022 Cumberland County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the five-year plan is to have each municipality review its priorities to reduce the severity or seriousness of hazards and to identify […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Habitat for Humanity repair program resumes interior work
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland is set to resume interior jobs as part of its Critical Home Repair program. The program that partners with low-income Maine homeowners whose homes require safety and structural repairs has been working on outdoor repairs only for over one year because of the pandemic. With the staff now fully […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Emergency Management Agency seeks submissions for art contest
PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is looking for artwork for the cover of its regional hazard mitigation plan. Submissions of artwork, photographs, drawings or other 2D mediums can be realistic or abstract. Artists of any age are encouraged to enter. The purpose of the plan is to help municipality review its priorities […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Senior Companion Program seeks more clients during pandemic
In-person visits have been suspended, but homebound seniors benefit from weekly wellness calls, The Opportunity Alliance says.
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‘Yellow’ label shuts down high school sports in Cumberland County
Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.
Posted inMaine, News
Snowstorm blows through forecasts, leaving 1 to 2 feet across southern Maine
The storm quickly intensified to drop 3 to 4 inches an hour in parts of Maine, and strong winds caused whiteout conditions that led to numerous accidents.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
ZIP codes in Cumberland County still have highest infection rates
Not surprisingly, the state’s most densely populated areas have the highest rates of COVID-19, with neighborhoods in Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Lewiston at the top.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Cumberland County resident hospitalized after contracting West Nile Virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the infection is the first case in the state since 2018.