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Published
July 13, 2016

Cumberland councilors defend hire of former town official’s daughter

Ex-intern Eliza Porter was the right choice for the $50,000, unadvertised position, they contend, but critics say it lacks transparency.
Published
July 11, 2016

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.
Published
July 5, 2016

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.
Published
July 5, 2016

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.
Published
July 4, 2016

Portland’s housing crunch being felt in northern suburbs

Not everyone is embracing the construction of new apartment complexes in the outlying towns.

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Published
June 14, 2016

Cumberland, North Yarmouth residents approve $34.9 million school budget

Voters from the two towns adopt the SAD 51 budget 1,553 to 700.
Published
June 14, 2016

Michale Perfetti wins Cumberland school board seat

She defeats former member Peter Wilson, who had resigned from the seat last year.
Published
June 11, 2016

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, […]
Published
June 2, 2016

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.
Published
May 5, 2016

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.