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News in Cumberland/North Yarmouth

The Universal Notebook: Out of print

Unless the world comes to an end on Dec. 21, which, with all due respect to the Mayans, I highly doubt, it is entirely conceivable that I may actually outlive print journalism. I’m beginning to understand how linotype operators must have felt when their craft went the way of the dodo...

Short Relief: Election did little to narrow the divide

My sense, after the presidential election, is that our nation remains closely and deeply divided about what people and policies should guide us. Most voters made up their minds about who they were going to vote for early on. The election was decided by a relatively small group of swing vot...

Letter: Cumberland Food Bank needs your support

As the holiday season gets underway, I am writing to ask our neighbors to pause and remember those living right in our own community who face economic hardship. At the beginning of November a new food pantry with expanded hours and offerings opened behind Cumberland Town Hall for residents of Cum...

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Collins staff to hold office hours

PORTLAND — Staffers representing U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will hold local office hours in all 16 Maine counties on Tuesday, Dec. 4. A Collins staff member will be at Falmouth Town Hall from 10-11 a.m., at the Cumberland Town Office from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at South Portland City Ha...

North Yarmouth police beat: Nov. 29

Arrests 11/21 at 6:42 p.m. Meaghan Catherine Smith, 20, of Gray Road, was arrested on Gray Road by Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy John Grabler on charges of theft by unauthorized use of property, operating a vehicle after suspension and a hold from another agency.&nb...

Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 29

Arrests 11/15 at 10 p.m. Kenneth Fisher, 24, of New Hampshire, was arrested on Gray Road by Officer Chris Woodcock on an outstanding warrant from another agency.  11/18 at 2:19 a.m. Ethan Andrews, 21, of Damarin Lane, Brunswi...

Cumberland firefighters hold annual toy drive

CUMBERLAND — The Fire Department's ninth annual Firefighters for Kids toy drive runs through Dec. 23. New or gently used toys can be brought to the department's 366 Tuttle Road headquarters. Donations will be delivered to families in need throughout the holiday season. E-mail ...

North Yarmouth welcomes Christmas with potluck, tree lighting

NORTH YARMOUTH — The town will bask in the Yuletide spirit this weekend with its annual potluck supper and Christmas tree lighting. The "beloved tradition" has run at least a dozen years, according to Katie Murphy, member of North Yarmouth's Events Committee. "We keep it very ...

Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working

LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legis...