The day has finally come! The Bicentennial Celebration is this Saturday at Twin Brook. Join us in celebrating Cumberland's 200th birthday!
Schedule of Events
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COVID 19 Precautions
We strongly encourage wearing face masks at the Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday.
Schools are back in session and we have members of our community that are immunocompromised. Let's do our part to make this a safe community event!
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Dunk Tank
Come dunk your favorite town officials at the top of each hour!
•11am- Allison Foster, Town Councilor
•12pm- Steve Moriarity, State Representative
•1pm- John Brushwein, Tax Assessor
•2pm- Ron Copp, Town Councillor
•3pm- Bill Longley, Code Enforcement Officer
•4pm- Mark Segrist, Town Councilor
•5pm- Travis Seaver, Greely Boys Basketball Coach
•6pm- Damien Jackson, Fire Department
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Parking
Event parking will be available at Twin Brook on the Tuttle and Greely Road sides of the facility. Handicap spaces will be located near the red shelter building.
-If possible, please try to take one vehicle per household.
-If you live close to the facility, consider walking or biking over to minimize vehicle traffic!
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Document the Bicentennial!
Help us capture the festivities by taking photos + horizontal videos!
Send your submissions to Eliza at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a video or on our social media pages!
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No Dogs Allowed at Twin Brook -
Saturday, September 18th
This Saturday, dogs will not be allowed on the Tuttle Road side of Twin Brook due to the Bicentennial Celebration.
Our Animal Control Officer and Police Officers will be monitoring the area for compliance. Thanks for your cooperation and leaving your dog(s) at home!
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On Friday morning, paving will take place on Range Road from Route 100 to the intersection of Bruce Hill Road and Bruce Hill Road from the intersection of Range Road to the fairgrounds gate. The majority of the paving will be completed on Friday and finished on Saturday. |
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Council, Board, and Committee News |
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Planning Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 21st at 7pm (Council Chambers)
Meetings can be watched live on Channel 2 or YouTube
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Top Row: Paul Auclair, Amanda Berticelli, and Jason Record
Bottom Row: Josh Saunders, Lorraine Rardin, Bill Kenny, and Ann Sawchuck
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More information may be uploaded to the website prior to the meeting. For the most up to date agenda, please check the agenda on the Town Website.
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A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of the Minutes
E. Minor Change Approvals
F. Hearings and Presentations
2. TABLED Public Hearing: Site Plan Review for a ten (10) space parking lot for Rines Forest located on Range Rd., Tax Assessor Map R05, Lot 23A. Applicant: Town of Cumberland. Representative: Daniel Diffin, P.E., Sevee & Maher Engineers.
G. Administrative Matters/New Business:
H. Adjournment
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This conversation will provide information on youth brain development while covering local substance use trends of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Prescription Drugs. Prevention tips will be discussed and resources will be offered in this open discussion format.
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Aging in Place Cumberland is gearing up for their Fall Big Project Day! It will take place on Saturday, October 16th from 9am-12pm. (Rain Date: October 23rd)
Volunteers will assist with outside yard clean-up only such as raking, cutting back bushes, etcand will be required to wear face masks at all times. Teams will work on each project for 1-3 hours.
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Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer, please email Sarah Davis at [email protected].
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Request Assistance: If you would like help with your yard work, please call Sarah Davis at 829-2298 by Thursday, October 7th. They will attempt to meet each request.
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Thank you to Bill and Kathy Kenny for their informative presentation on “Historic Taverns and Tea Rooms of Maine,” this past Wednesday! This was part of the Mornings with Friends series, a monthly program held at the Cumberland Fire Station from 10-11:30, coordinated by Deb Gray.
Don’t miss the next one on October 20th, which will feature Gretchen Davis presenting ”Road Scholar; Educational Travel for Adults.”
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Prince Memorial Library News |
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REGULAR HOURS
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
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Karen Bruder's enthusiasm for nature is contagious, and she knows her stuff. Each workshop explores a different CCLT property with a different topic in mind. Sign up for one or more. Registration is limited and required.
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Trees 101
Monday, October 4th at Knight's Pond Preserve
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Exercise the Five Senses Thursday, November 4th at Broad Cove Reserve
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Animal Adaptation
December 7th at
Rines Forest
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Storytime is moving outside, to Twin Brook! Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:30am. Weather can be tricky, so, when in doubt, check Prince Memorial Library's website for weather updates by 9am on Thursday mornings.
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Farmers Market
Saturdays from 10am-1pm at
Cumberland Town Hall
Stop by Cumberland Town Hall on Saturdays from 10am-1pm to support local and purchase fresh produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, flowers, and more!
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Greely Girls Soccer Car Wash
Sunday, September 19th from 10am-2pm
(Cumberland Fire Station)
The Greely Girls Soccer team will be holding a Car Wash fundraiser this Sunday at the Cumberland Center Fire Station!
Come out, get your car washed, and support the Greely Girls Soccer program!
Fundraising has been very challenging the past couple of years and this is one of the few opportunities for us to raise money to fund expenses that the boosters take on.
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New Moon Ensemble Concert
Sunday, September 19th at 4pm (Congregational Church in Cumberland)
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14 dancers and drummers will share uplifting rhythms and dances in the Guinean style of West African Dance and Drumming - celebrating intercultural exchange and the healing power of music and dance.
Join us for this free outdoor concert with food trucks! (Cheese the Day, Snobirds Shave Ice, etc.)
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, concert will be inside. Please bring canned goods to donate to the Community Food Pantry!
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Safe Passage 5K
September 10th to September 19th
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Run of walk in support of Safe Passage! Help break the cycle of poverty for Guatemalan children.
The 17th Annual Safe Passage 5K is going virtual once again from September 10th-19th. Anyone can participate regardless of location. Simply register, run, submit results, and celebrate! For more details and to register, click here!
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DivorceCare
Thursdays from 6:15-8:30pm
(White Pine Community Church, 94 Cumberland Road)
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DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, will be held on Thursday evenings, 6:15-8:30pm. Meetings will be held at White Pine Community Church Ministry Center, 94 Cumberland Road, North Yarmouth ME 04097.
For more information, call Scott Thompson at (207) 233-3771 or visit DivorceCare.org.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, September 22nd - 10am-2:30pm (247 Walnut Hill Rd, North Yarmouth)
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A Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, September 22nd from 10am to 2:30pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment, or you may do so on their website: redcrossblood.org.
The need is great and we thank all donors for their participation
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The French and Indian Wars in Maine
Wednesday, September 22nd - 6:30pm (Cumberland Fire Station - Community Room)
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On Wednesday, September 22nd the Cumberland Historical Society will be hosting a
presentation with Mike Dekker, author of "French & Indian Wars in Maine".
For eight decades, an epic power struggle raged across the frontier of Maine. Between 1675 and 1759 England, France, and the Native Americans clashed in a series of six wars to defend and claim the ability to call Maine home.
Throughout these conflicts, communities from the Penobscot to the Piscataqua Rivers suffered savage attacks.
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Wescustogo Open
Thursday, September 23rd at 9am (Toddy Brook Golf Course)
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The Wescustogo Open still has spots for teams! Join us for a fun filled day of golf, including a BBQ, raffles and prizes! Contact Lisa Thompson by email or phone at 829-5555 to register.
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7th Annual Benefit 5K Trail Run/Walk
Saturday, September 25th at 9am (Skyline Farms)
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On Saturday, September 25th, Skyline Farm will hold its 7th Annual Benefit 5K Trail Run/Walk at 9am!
The off-road course consists of one loop through the trails of Skyline Farm and Yarmouth Water District.
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Cumberland Fair Parade 2021
Sunday, September 26th at 11am
(Cumberland Fairgrounds)
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Join us for the Cumberland Fair's Opening Day Parade! It begins at 11am on the racetrack.
Enter a float! Participants must register before the day by contacting Deb Dugas. The parade theme is "Compassion, Charity & Kindness".
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Get Out! Nature Walk
Wednesday, September 29th at 1:30pm (Knight's Pond Preserve)
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On Wednesday, September 29th at 1:30pm, the Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and the Royal River Conservation Trust will be hosting a Get Out! Nature Walk at Knight's Pond Preserve. It will be led by CCLT's Executive Director, Chris Cabot. Chris will cover the topic of wetlands.
Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists and other skilled volunteer leaders. Join them for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure.
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Historical Society Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 8th from 6:30-9:30pm
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The Cumberland Historical Society will be sponsoring another town scavenger hunt on Friday, October 8th from 6:30-9:30pm!
Teams in cars will be taken on a fun and interactive adventure throughout Cumberland. The cost is $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the GHS Scholarship Fund.
If you like riddles, like to laugh and think you know a bit about our town and it’s history, then you won’t want to miss out on this fun night.
To request a registration form, contact the Historical Society by email. Space is limited, register today! |
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