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Letter: Campbell for SAD 51 Board of Directors

I am pleased to see that Karen Campbell has decided to seek election to the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors. She and Bill Richards have put a great deal of effort into the district’s well-thought out long-range plan. With her back on the board she will be able to take t...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:30 am

Letter: Hanley for SAD 51 Board of Directors

As Cumberland residents with children currently in the School Administrative District 51 school system, we are writing to support Bethany Hanley's election to the School Board. Bethany is a passionate and committed community member with leadership experience in many different roles impacting yout...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 20, 2013

Arbitrator reinstates Cumberland County sheriff's detective who filed whistleblower lawsuit

SOUTH PORTLAND — An independent arbitrator has reinstated Gerard Brady, a city resident and deputy with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, as a detective in the department. Brady filed a union grievance against Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce, and a

David Harry • News •
Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 8:50 am

Northern Meetings: May 16-22

Chebeague Island Thur.  5/16  7 p.m.  Planning Board  Hall Wed.  5/22  7 p.m.  CIC Board  PH Cumberland Tues.  5/21  CANCELLED — Planning Board Falmouth Thur.  5/16  8:15 a.m. &n...

Community •
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Northern School Notebook: May 16

Greely High School third quarter honor roll The following students made the third quarter honor roll at Greely High School: Grade 12 high honors: Jacqueline Anderson, Mollie Braley, Sarah Christensen, Megan Finlay, Moncia Howland, Jacob Isaacso...

Community •
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

North Yarmouth Police Beat: May 16

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from May 6-13. Fire calls 5/12 at 10:30 p.m. Sprinkler activation due to malfunction on Memorial Highway. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

James Andrew Skillings, 76

NORTH YARMOUTH — James Andrew Skillings, 76, of North Yarmouth and Tallahassee, Fla., died May 7 at his home in Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Donald and Rita Skillings. He was educated in the Portland and Cap...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Cumberland Police Beat: May 16

Arrests 5/1 at 9:40 p.m. Brook Bond, 39, of Greely Road Extension, was arrested by Officer Antonio Ridge on Longwoods Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/1 at 3:32 p.m. Casey Bowden, 25, of Gardiner, was arrested ...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Going for the gold in Cumberland

Jessica Wilson runs "under the rainbow" during the girls' 1,600-meter event during a track meet at Greely High School in Cumberland on May 10. She found the pot of gold at the end, too: Wilson won the race.

• News •
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:40 pm

Cumberland cafe to expand hours, add beer, wine

CUMBERLAND — Doc's Cafe, which opened a year ago at the corner of Main Street and Tuttle Road, plans to expand its hours three days a week and serve light dinners, gelato, beer and wine. The Town Council unanimously approved vinous and malt liquor licenses for the business on Monday,...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:20 pm
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