I’ll be voting for Anneke Hohl and Megan Lichter for the SAD 51 School Board on June 13. From the moment I met Hohl, it was clear she has the talent and commitment to invest in our community. She’s an engaged community member, having spent time serving on the PTO, including as chairperson, and volunteering […]
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Letter: SAD 51 candidate Hohl seeks out facts, perspectives
I am writing to share why I will be voting for Anneke Hohl for the Cumberland seat on the SAD 51 School Board. I have known her for six years in several different capacities, including volunteer work, athletic pursuits and friendship. Hohl’s qualifications can be found online, so I want to highlight some personal reasons […]
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Northern Meetings: May 11-18
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/11 6 p.m. Climate Action Team Zoom Wed. 5/17 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Sat. 5/13 7:30 a.m. Town Council Site Walk Twin Brook Tue. 5/16 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 5/17 5:30 p.m. P.M. Library Advisory Board P.M. Library Falmouth Fri. 5/12 8 a.m. Comprehensive Plan Committee […]
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Letter: Does SAD 51 need to buy new land for so much?
Just wondering – several years ago, our family purchased 10 acres of prime Cumberland land, close to the town center for a little over $100,000. Now SAD 51 wants to purchase two acres for $756,000. Have Cumberland land values increased by that much? Are there any other buyers willing to pay $756,000 for these two […]
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People and Business: May 3
Hires, promotions, appointments Rita Dennis was promoted to independent living sales consultant at OceanView in Falmouth. She joined the business 23 years ago and has worked as a marketing and advertising coordinator. Chris O’Connor has been named the Equality Community Center’s first executive director. He was previously the center’s manager. The ECC, based in Portland, is […]
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SAD 51 board hopes to buy two acres next to Cumberland campus for $756K
Cumberland-North Yarmouth voters will be asked June 13 to approve a $10,000 purchase option on the $756,000 parcel. The land is not under consideration as the site for a new elementary school.
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Casco Bay Archaeological Project presentation May 4
Prince Memorial Library will host a presentation on the Casco Bay Archaeological Project at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at West Cumberland Recreation Hall, 115 Blackstrap Road. Project director Thomas Bennett will discuss how shell middens can highlight effects of climate change and report on the project’s activities last year, including excavations at sites on […]
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Northern Meetings: May 4-11
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/4 6 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing Rec Center Mon. 5/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 5/8 7 p.m. Town Council Council Chambers Wed. 5/10 6 p.m. Meet the Candidates Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 5/4 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 5/8 7 p.m. Town […]
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Farmers markets set for return in Yarmouth, Falmouth, Cumberland
The market in Yarmouth opens next week, with added vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
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Northern Meetings: April 27-May 4
Chebeague Island Thu. 4/27 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Wed. 5/3 6 p.m. Budget Workshop Town Hall Thu. 5/4 6 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing Rec Center Cumberland Wed. 5/3 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 5/3 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Commission Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 4/27 7 p.m. Harbor Committee Council Chambers Fri. 4/28 […]