News in Cumberland/North Yarmouth

Global Matters: In diplomacy, best scenes are unseen

When it comes to seeking peace in the Middle East, we have been conditioned to hope for grand and dramatic moments that will mark the beginning of the end of the fear and mistrust that divides the region. We remember President Clinton’s outstretched arms on a sunny day in September 1...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:50 am

Arts Calendar March 27-April 9

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Friday 4/5

Lifestyle •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:40 am

Abby's Road: The case against the feline femme fatale

My cat makes me nervous. I think she is trying to move in on my husband. I’m no fool. I know cats are, as a species of domesticated pet, inclined to move in on people. If a cat desires petting, she moves closer to a hand capable of petting. My cat is looking for something more...

Abby Diaz • Opinion •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:30 am

Letter: Legislature should act on BPA, other chemicals

As a mother, educator, and coach committed to keeping children safe, I’m alarmed bisphenol A is in the lining of baby food jars and food cans marketed to kids. This hormone-disrupting chemical with direct links to cancer is leaching out of can liners and jar lids directly into food.

• Opinion •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:20 am

Paul N. Roy, 90: Navy veteran, loved working in his garden

FREEPORT — Paul N. Roy, 90, of Freeport, died peacefully Saturday at Freeport Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Brunswick, the son of Lucia and William Roy. Roy entered the Navy in 1942, serving in the Pacific Theater on USS LSTs 457, 458 and 46 during World War...

Obituaries •

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Cumberland Police Beat: March 21

Arrests 3/11 at 12:28 a.m. Kristina Vining, 22, of Tuttle Road, was arrested by Officer Ryan Martin on Cross Road on a charge of operating after suspension, and issued a summons on charges of possession of a suspended/revoked license/permit, possessing m...

Police Beat •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Northern School Notebook

Greely High School second quarter honor roll Grade 12 high honors: Monica Howland, Jacob Isaacson, Kathleen McKersie, Samantha Toorish, Helena Vukovic. Grade 12 honors: Alexandra Agostino, Jacqueline Anderson, Coryn Armstr...

Community •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Northern Meetings: March 21-27

Chebeague Island Thur. 3/21 7 p.m. ToCI Plan Budget Meeting TH Wed. 3/27 6 p.m. ToCI Budget Workshop TH Cumberland Mon. 3/25 7 p.m. Town Council TH ...

Community •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget could grow 3.8%

CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 budget could increase $1.15 million next year, or 3.78 percent, to $31.5 million. The Cumberland-North Yarmouth district's proposed fiscal 2014 spending plan, which will have two public votes in June, was unveiled at Monday's SAD 51 ...

Alex Lear • News •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:20 pm

Old House Trade Show returns Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — Greater Portland Landmarks will hold its Old House Trade Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. The two-day show features 50 exhibitors who represent trades, services and products related to restoration and preservation of older homes and buildings. The prog...

News •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 am