Chebeague Thur. 11/3 5 p.m., Board of Adjustments and Appeals Island Hall Cumberland Wed. 11/9 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Freeport Thur. 11/3 6:30 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Mon. 11/7 6 p.m. Library board of trustees TBD Tues. 11/8 7:30 p.m. Complete Streets Committee […]
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Questions plague SAD 51 ballot proposal for new primary school
The 76-acre site offered by a North Yarmouth developer is being scrutinized by critics who say it’s not best location for the $73.9 million project.
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Cumberland legislator facing challenger for Maine House District 110 seat
Republican Scott Jordan is trying to unseat Democratic Rep. Stephen Moriarty.
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Cost of school construction projects dividing voters in southern Maine
Cumberland and North Yarmouth voters will decide a $73.9 million plan and proposals are also on the ballot in Cape Elizabeth and Gorham.
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Northern meetings: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Chebeague Wed. 11/2 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Thur. 11/3 5 p.m. Board of Adjustments & Appeals public hearing Island Hall Cumberland Wed. 10/26 6 p.m. Town Council, Planning Board and Housing Task Force workshop Council Chambers Tues. 11/1 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 11/2 7 p.m. Lands & Conservation Commission Town […]
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Letter: Cumberland’s Jordan knows value of education
Scott Jordan was born and raised in Maine. He currently lives in Cumberland and has a son in the elementary school. As someone who also grew up in Cumberland, I know how valuable it is to have representatives of the town who have children in the school system. Scott not only knows what’s important to […]
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Northern meetings: Oct. 20-27
Cumberland Fri. 10/21 3-6 p.m. Community Food Pantry Town Hall Mon. 10/24 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tues. 10/25 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Town Hall Wed. 10/26 6 p.m. Town Council and Planning Board workshop Town Hall Falmouth Thur. 10/20 7 p.m. Harbor Committee Town Hall Council Chambers Mon. 10/24 7 p.m. Town […]
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Letter: Moriarty is good for local taxpayers
The people of Cumberland and Gray have been well-represented by Steve Moriarty in Maine House District 45. While in office he supported legislation that helped reduce our property taxes by finally approving funding of the state’s share of public education costs at 55%. He further supported increasing state revenue-sharing to municipalities at 5%. These changes […]
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Letter: Moriarty, Pierce are attentive to local concerns
Steve Moriarty and Teresa Pierce have served in the state Legislature with a calm demeanor and attentiveness to local concerns, serving Mainers well. Each is approachable, a leader who listens then explores the best options for Maine. Both supported policies that enhance growth in the Maine economy and brought more state funding to our local […]
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Letter: Hardworking Pierce, Moriarty are rare politicians
Please join me and vote for Teresa Pierce for state Senate and Steve Moriarty for the House of Representatives. I’ve spent almost two decades working on federal policy. I’ve seen my share of politicians who talk a good game and don’t do anything unless it makes them look good. I’ve also come across a few […]