Pitcher Anya Chase helps Coach Kevin Fox reach 200 career victories.
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In region gripped by spate of armed robberies, tension escalates with four holdups in 25 hours
After the 15th such crime since March 20 – at an Amato’s on Wednesday night in Brunswick – police fear more confrontations between robbers and store employees could breed violence.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: April 12
Arrests 3/31 at 2:30 a.m. Mitchell Austin, 49, of Harris Road, was arrested by Officer Joseph Burke on Harris Road, and charged with domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing. 3/31 at 9:56 p.m. Daniel Triano, 20, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Burgess on Main Street on charges of criminal mischief and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland officials blame SAD 51 for 5.6% tax hike
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a $10.3 million municipal budget for next year, which is up 4.7 percent from current spending. With school and county assessments factored in, the town’s tax rate would increase $1.05 per $1,000 of property valuation – a 5.59 percent hike that would add more than $367 to the […]
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Winds blamed for collapse of Cumberland building under construction
CUMBERLAND — Strong winds the night of April 4 are being blamed for the collapse of much of a 20,300-square-foot-building at 197 Gray Road. The project’s framing was nearly complete, with installation of the roof having just begun for the new home of Casco Systems. “The high winds caused a structural failure of some sort, which […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Anna DeWolfe, Greely
The junior point guard led the Rangers to the Class A state championship.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Maine Sunday Telegram 2018 All-State team
The 12-player squad includes at least four players headed to Division I colleges.
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Cumberland Police Beat: April 5
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from March 20-25. Fire calls 3/21 at 9:17 p.m. Gas leak on Valley Road. 3/22 at 9:23 a.m. Carbon monoxide incident on Farwell Avenue. 3/24 at 5:49 a.m. Carbon monoxide detector activation on Linden Court. 3/24 at 6:08 p.m. Electrical wiring problem on Bruce Hill Road. 3/26 […]
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Cumberland hopes to shave budget before council vote
CUMBERLAND — Town officials hope to trim next year’s proposed budget by about $120,000 before the spending plan goes to a vote Monday, April 9. The town is faced with a potential tax rate increase of $1.15 per $1,000 of property valuation – a 6.1 percent hike that would add $402.50 to the tax bill of […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: March 29
Arrests 3/17 at 11:46 p.m. Jack Rowlingson, 34, of Long Cove Drive, Old Orchard Beach, was arrested by Sgt. Antonio Ridge on Tuttle Road on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 3/14 at 5:30 p.m. Two 15-year-old boys, of Cumberland and New Gloucester, were issued summonses by Officer Matthew Merriman on Tuttle Road […]