Mariel Cotter of Westbrook, left, introcuces James Stone to a rooster at an “Old McDonald’s Farm” exhibit Monday at the Cumberland County Fair. The 146th annual celebration of agriculture and entertainment runs through Saturday, Sept. 30, at the 197 Blanchard Road fairgrounds in Cumberland. (Lauren Lear / For The Forecaster)
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Maine Marathon to challenge runners, reward charities
PORTLAND — The Maine Marathon is more than just another road race along scenic byways with medals given out to the fastest runners. It’s also an event committed to giving back to the community: during the past 20 years the marathon has raised more than $4 million for charities, according to its website. The beneficiary of […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Sept. 21
Arrests 9/9 at 7:51 p.m. Lindsey Hersey, 38, of Victoria Street, Portland, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on Walnut Hill Road in North Yarmouth, and charged with operating under the influence, endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless conduct. Summonses 9/9 at 6:13 p.m. Michael Langston, 38, of Kathy Lane, was issued a […]
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Cumberland Fair returns with new show arena, road system
CUMBERLAND — Most fairs claim they’re bigger and better each year, but with a new show arena and surrounding road system, the Cumberland Fair has earned some bragging rights this year. The 146th annual event opens Sunday, Sept. 24, and runs through Sept. 30 at the 197 Blanchard Road fairgrounds. Fairgrounds members braved the rain Sept. […]
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Cumberland receives $19K gift for firefighter fitness gear
CUMBERLAND — Sixteen years to the day after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the town received a donation for fitness equipment to help keep its own firefighters safe. The anonymous gift of more than $19,000 covers an expense budgeted in the town’s $4.1 million bond for renovation and expansion of Central Fire Station. The donation came […]
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Sign up for pesticide drop-off by Sept. 29
AUGUSTA — People who want to dispose of unwanted pesticides can sign up by Sept. 29 to leave them at state-operated drop-off sites. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides said the program is open to homeowners and owners of family-owned farms and greenhouses. After signing up, residents can drop off unused or […]
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Interested developers line up for novel housing project in Cumberland
Representatives of at least a dozen firms attend a meeting to discuss building a neighborhood on town-owned land.
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Cumberland seeks developer to build 75- to 100-unit multi-generational neighborhood
The town hopes to reverse a trend of declining school enrollment by building moderately priced housing for all ages.
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Longtime Cumberland service station changes hands
CUMBERLAND — Jeff Dalbec has gone from pouring beer to pumping gas. The longtime Cumberland resident took over Revolutionary Gas & Tire at 296 Main St. Sept. 1, a year after Cam Riddle re-opened the station and community hangout. Riddle opened the former Shell Service Station – built in 1972 and owned by the C.N. […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Aug. 31
Arrests 8/20 at 9:13 a.m. Morgan Cahill, 23, of Ocean Reach, Yarmouth, was arrested by Officer Matthew Merriman on U.S. Route 1 on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported between Aug. 14-20. Fire calls 8/17 at 10:34 a.m. Smoke detector activation on Buds Trail. 8/19 at 8:49 a.m. […]