Another sure sign of fall is election coverage.
Now in my second year covering local elections, I'm feeling more prepared for the rhythm of the next month: gathering local context and interviews with candidates beforehand, an intense and exciting Election Night of reporting out results, followed by covering the impacts of these decisions in your community.
But I am getting ahead of myself, we're only on step one. Read more below about the votes on changes to the Yarmouth Water District charter, hear from North Yarmouth candidates in their own words, and check out the guide to the Yarmouth ballot.
And don't forget to read about the state referendum questions that are also coming your way!
In this week's newsletter: Yarmouth takes action increasing road safety, a introduction for Cumberland newcomers, and the biggest book sale of the year.
Thanks for reading,
- Sophie Burchell |
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| Clara Faley, along with other members of the Casco Bay Bicycle Club, rides through a winding stretch of roadway during a course through Yarmouth in May 2022. Yarmouth approved a plan to make roads safer for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists this September. (Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer)
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AN INTRO TO CUMBERLAND'S OFFERINGS |
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New to living in Cumberland? Long term resident with a few questions?
Get all the answers in one easy stop! Whether you've just unpacked your boxes or you've been a longtime resident, Cumberland town staff would love for you to join them for the Resident Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m.
This is your chance to get the inside scoop on everything the town has to offer! Representatives from every Town Hall department will be gathered in the Council Chambers, ready to answer your specific questions about services, activities, and resources. Their goal is to make sure you know about all the great services and activities our community provides.
Bonus this year: Skip a trip and vote early while you're visiting the Open House! |
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| THINGS TO DO |
Learn about the Yarmouth ballot: As part of the Patricia Ramsay Civic Engagement Series, Merrill Memorial Library is hosting an event with the League of Women Voters to learn about the questions on the upcoming Nov. 4 ballot. Join them in the library's Lewis Hall on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Share your vision for Cumberland: Cumberland Town Hall is hosting a public engagement session to gather your feedback for the Comprehensive Plan and share your vision of the community. This is an open house-style event in the Town Hall Council Chambers, so you can drop in anytime between 5-6 p.m. on Oct. 20. Town staff will have have snacks and activities for kids, so feel free to bring the whole family! In-person absentee voting will also be available for your convenience.
Buy new old books: It's the biggest sale of the year at Prince Memorial Library! Great prices on gently used (like new!) books and puzzles for every age. More books added every day. Buy books on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Oct. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fill a bag of books and make a donation on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meander through the mushrooms: On Oct. 22 from 2-3:30 p.m., join naturalists Karen Massey and Beth Sturtevant at Knight’s Pond Preserve for a nature walk. Offered jointly by the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and the Royal River Conservation Trust, this walk will focus on the magical world of fungi! |
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Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. Send feedback and suggestions to Sophie. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up. Explore our other newsletters.
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