Local News in Cumberland County

November 3, 2026 State & Municipal General Election

Get info about the November 3, 2026 State & Municipal General Election.

9/18/2026 Newsletter

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8/31/2026 Newsletter

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Q & A with Sarah Elizabeth Mangiarelli, founder, Pieces of Perception

Thanks, Sarah, for joining us at Ocean State Stories. Momentarily, we’ll get into Pieces of Perception, but let’s start with you. Please tell us about your background. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Bridgton, Maine, a small rural town, in a 1770s farmhouse. The youngest of…

Mahoney City Center Update: Public-Private Partnership (Next Meeting 9/22)

The Mahoney City Center Committee meets Tuesday, September 19 to discuss teaming up with a developer to move the Mahoney project forward.

Pay-As-You-Throw Update

The City Council decided on September 15, 2026 not to move forward with a PAYT program at this time.

West Nile Virus Notice from Maine CDC

City Council Meeting Tonight (9/15/26): Pay-As-You-Throw Workshop #2 and More

Pay As You Throw

Launching: Pearl Street Pump Station Construction Diaries

Follow along with the project!

Citizen Self Service Online Portal Down Sept. 11 and 12

7/31/2026 Newsletter

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