Ex-intern Eliza Porter was the right choice for the $50,000, unadvertised position, they contend, but critics say it lacks transparency.
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Cumberland creates new post, hires daughter of ex-councilor
The $50,000-a-year communications director position was not advertised, which town rules allow, and officials say the recent UMaine graduate and former municipal intern is qualified.
Cumberland homeowner fine with fireworks display despite close call
The neighborhood light show is a tradition, Julie Klippert says after a stray explosive sets a tree on fire, scorching the siding on her house.
Video: July 4 fireworks ignite tree, damage house in Cumberland
Crews from the Cumberland Fire Department knock down the flames before more damage is done.
Portland’s housing crunch being felt in northern suburbs
Not everyone is embracing the construction of new apartment complexes in the outlying towns.
Cumberland, North Yarmouth residents approve $34.9 million school budget
Voters from the two towns adopt the SAD 51 budget 1,553 to 700.
Michale Perfetti wins Cumberland school board seat
She defeats former member Peter Wilson, who had resigned from the seat last year.
Feature obituary: Deborah Freeman, 61, nurse practitioner, avid skier, orchardist
When the mother of one of Deborah Freeman’s young patients mentioned that her daughter wasn’t walking at 4 years of age, Freeman knew just what to do. She referred the woman to Maine Handicapped Skiing and got the organization to waive its minimum age requirement of 6 for the girl, who had cerebral palsy. Soon, […]
Water main break affects service in Cumberland
A break in the 20-inch pipe is expected to affect water pressure, although residents should not lose water service entirely, according to the town.
Cumberland adjusts plan to spray for browntail moths in response to environmental concerns
The Town Council chooses a natural insecticide to kill off caterpillars after residents raise concerns about harm from synthetic chemicals.