This past fall, my sons took part in their first soccer practices at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland. It was an amazing experience. The grass was green, the fields were perfectly manicured and the coaches and players were clearly excited to get down to fundamentals. However, as the cool autumn air hit my face, […]
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Northern Meetings: March 18-25
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 3/18 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Tues. 3/23 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen and School Committee Joint Workshop Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 3/22 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 3/22 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Wed. 3/24 7 p.m. Lands […]
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Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning
Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
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Electric car rebate program lets town of Cumberland lease vehicles free of charge
The town is leasing two new, all-electric Hyundai Ioniqs through a rebate program from Efficiency Maine.
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Northern Meetings: March 11-18
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 3/11 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Wed. 3/17 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 3/11 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Mon. 3/15 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Tues. 3/16 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Wed. […]
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After Scarborough Downs closure, harness racing poised to make a comeback in southern Maine
A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine.
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HART of Maine shelter receives $1,000 donation
CUMBERLAND — HART of Maine was among a dozen nonprofits that received a $1,000 donation from Bangor Savings Bank in celebration of Bangor Savings’ 40th anniversary of its iconic Christmas Kittens commercial. The bank donated $12,000 to 12 animal shelters and rescue organizations across Maine and New Hampshire. This past holiday season, the public was […]
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Northern Meetings: March 4-11
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 3/4 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 3/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Tues. 3/9 6 p.m. School Committee Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 3/8 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 3/8 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Thur. 3/11 5 p.m. Lands […]
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 25-March 4
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Sat. 2/27 9 a.m. Board of Selectmen Wed. 3/3 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 2/25 6 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Mon. 3/1 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Wed. 3/3 6:30 p.m. Forestry Committee Wed. 3/3 7:30 p.m. […]
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Scarborough Fire Department finishes first round of COVID-19 vaccines for local first responders
The department covers one-third of Cumberland County first responders, but could not break down by community how many police, 911 operators and fire/EMS personnel have received the vaccine.