More Maine schools go remote amid record-setting number of infections

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Published
January 13, 2022

More Maine schools go remote amid record-setting number of infections

School Administrative District 51, which covers Cumberland and North Yarmouth, is the latest district to announce it has been forced into remote learning.
Published
December 8, 2021

Three weapon-related incidents reported in Cumberland schools in past week

The incidents involved either a student bringing a weapon to school or threatening to do so, said Jeffrey Porter, superintendent for MSAD 51.
Published
October 12, 2021

Schools in Bangor and Cumberland ranked best in Maine

Fruit Street School in Bangor is named the top elementary school in the state, and Greely Middle School in Cumberland the top middle school by U.S. News & World Report.
Published
October 1, 2021

After one-year hiatus, Maine Marathon returns to Portland’s Back Cove

About 3,300 runners will take part in the event Sunday morning, joining the largest road race in Maine since the start of the pandemic.
Published
September 26, 2021

Throngs turn out for first day of Cumberland Fair

Gorgeous fall weather greeted people attending one of the state's largest agricultural fairs on Sunday.
Published
September 22, 2021

Maine schools report vandalism linked to social media trend

While most of the vandalism and thefts in Maine have been relatively minor, other school districts around the country have had more serious cases that led to criminal charges against students.
Published
September 20, 2021

Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes

Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.
Published
July 30, 2021

Photo Album: Roller ski racers on a roll

Racers from all over competed Friday during the Good Times Roll roller ski race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
Published
July 19, 2021

Former star athlete at Deering High and Bowdoin College killed in crash in Cumberland

Police say the car driven by Paul Soule, 78, veered into oncoming traffic on Route 1 and hit a dump truck.
Published
March 9, 2021

Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning

Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.