Town Hall is once again allowing outside organizations to reserve meeting rooms! Please contact the office at 829-5559 to reserve a room. |
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A Message from our Animal Control Officer, Bobby Silcott |
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As we gather over the holiday weekend to celebrate our nation’s birth, remember that fireworks and animals present a potentially dangerous, even deadly combination.
Please take precautions to protect your animals in the upcoming days. If you plan on setting off fireworks, be aware of animals living in your area. In addition to companion animals, livestock such as horses, cows, sheep and goats can become spooked by fireworks, which can result in them panicking, bolting, and in some cases breaking out of their enclosures to flee.
We hope that a little prevention and consideration can help avoid tragedy on what should be a joyous occasion. Let’s help our four-legged friends enjoy Independence Day too!
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Come join our team! The Town of Cumberland is currently hiring for an Assistant Clerk. Enjoy connecting with community members while assisting them with motor vehicle registrations, licenses and vital records, election paperwork, and more. This full-time, hourly position spans over a 4 day work week. (33 hours, Monday-Wednesday: 8am-5pm and Thursday: 8am-6pm)
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The Town of Cumberland is accepting applications for a patrol officer.
We seek a candidate who possess impeccable credentials, are of the highest moral character, and have the personal and philosophical desire and drive to serve our community. We believe that our most important organizational asset is our personnel, and we have high expectations of our patrol officers and police department.
For more information about the position, click here.
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The Town of Cumberland Fire Department is accepting applications for the full-time position of Paramedic/Firefighter.
We are looking for a positive and motivated individual to join our family. The desired candidate should be a Maine licensed Paramedic or Advanced EMT (must become a paramedic within 24 months) and be Firefighter I & II Certified.
For more information about the position, click here. |
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Nantz's Garden
333 Main Street - Owner: Nancy Storey
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Have you visited Nantz's Garden on Main Street? Lifetime Cumberland resident, Nancy Storey, started it to honor what her parents taught her growing up, that sharing food is the heart of a community. She sells canned goods, vegetables and plants of all kinds. Stop by 333 Main Street to pick up some local goods + say hello! Check out her Facebook page!
A few tips from Nancy!
- When planting tomatoes, remove the bottom leaves and plant deeply.
- When making jam, freeze the berries first so that the juices release.
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Would you like your business included in a future feature? If so, please complete the submission form. (Based on the number of responses we receive, these features will occur once a month or every other week.)
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Mark your calendars for a fun-filled community celebration at Twin Brook! The Bicentennial Committee has pulled together a wonderful event to honor Cumberland's 200th birthday. More details about the festivities will be shared in the months to come! |
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(Photos Courtesy of Prince Memorial Library) |
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Tucked along Foreside Road, is the home of Captain Ephraim Sturdivant (1772-1868), who is credited with naming Cumberland!
Ephraim went to sea at age 12 and gained command of a vessel before he was 21. He participated in the war of 1812 after he received permission to operate the Reaper and Ilsley as privateers. He married three times between 1809 and 1843 and fathered 21 children. He also served in the Maine legislature and as town selectman and treasurer for many years.
In 1810, his home at 114 Foreside Road was built. The interior woodwork was lavish for the time, with flourishes like a ribbon carving round the fireplace, chair rail, and cornice. On the hill behind the home stood 12 tall pines recognized by ships mooring in Portland Harbor as the Twelve Apostles; the last of these pines fell in 1935.
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Calling all Cumberland businesses! Does your business want to be a part of Cumberland's 200th celebration? On Saturday, September 18th the Bicentennial Committee will be holding a large community event at Twin Brook with carnival games, food trucks, fireworks, and more! We are looking for businesses who would be interested in sponsoring carnival games and/or volunteering at them.
If you're interested in supporting this community event, please complete the form below. A Bicentennial Committee member will be reaching out to connect with you and to provide you more information. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Prince Memorial Library News |
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Prince Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, July 3rd.
Happy 4th of July to all our patrons! Please visit us on Tuesday, July 5th.
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Prince Memorial Library is fully open for browsing, small group meetings, and computer use. Our Grab-n-Go service will remain in place, too! The library staff are ready and able to handle all inquiries in person, by email and by telephone (829-2215).
Consistent with the CDC's guidelines, face masks are no longer required for vaccinated individuals. It is recommended that people who are not fully vaccinated wear face masks in indoor public settings.
What we offer:
- Full in-person visits: browsing, small group gatherings, and computer use
- Grab-n-Go service during all hours that PML is open. Library cardholders may request items for checkout and pickup by placing a hold online, by email, or phone.
- Public computers and printing are available for use.
- Inter-library loans are fully restored.
- Passport Acceptance services are back, call 464-4493, our designated line, to make an appointment.
- In-person Library programs will begin in September!
Please visit our website at www.princememorial.org for the latest information and to access our library catalog.
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Join us for the next community mental health event! On Friday, July 16th the Cumberland/North Yarmouth Mental Health Committee will be hosting a Family Wellness Fair at Walnut Hill Wellness Center.
Walnut Hill Wellness Center is a hub for connection. It's a place where kids can find their rhythm, teens learn to love themselves and parents realign with their intuition.
Trust Your Gut, Inc and the team at the Walnut Hill Wellness Center, nicknamed "Big Red" are so excited to party on July 16th! We have a festival line-up that is doing what we love the most: planting seeds of joy for our children. During this two hour event we are offering a peek into what the Center is made of. Welcome, welcome, welcome!
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Trail Work
Thursdays from 9-11am (July + August)
Trails in Cumberland have been well used over the past year! Are you interested in helping to show them some love in return?
Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust's Trail Crew will gather every Thursday during July and August from 9-11am. If you have time or interest, please consider joining CCLT in maintaining the wonderful trail networks in our community!
This week + next week work will take place at Rock Ridge (off Harris Road).
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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! Check out the full list of vendors here!
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