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Posted on: May 10, 2023

County dedicates $650,000 to improve child dental health

The Cumberland County Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to dedicate $650,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine, to improve preventive oral health resources for children across the Cou...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Cumberland County Emergency Communications Center Wins Safety Award

WINDHAM -- The Maine Department of Labor has awarded Cumberland County with the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers (SHAPE), which recognizes public sector employers who maintain an exemplary safety and health management system.

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Posted on: January 17, 2023

Cumberland County Makes $1.35 Million Available for Home Heating Aid

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PORTLAND, MAINE -- Cumberland County Government announced Tuesday that County-funded home heating funds are now available to residents, through participating towns and cities. The County Commissioners have allocated $1.35 million in American Rescue Plan A...

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Posted on: December 8, 2022

Cumberland County Announces Significant Contributions to Public Health

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

Cumberland County Seeks Community Feedback on use of ARPA Funds

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Cumberland County Seeks Community Feedback on use of ARPA Funds

County residents are invited to offer priorities for funding through online portal

 

 

PORTLAND -- Cumberland County Government is seeking feedback from residents, in order to p...

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Posted on: April 20, 2022

Cumberland County Commissioners invest more than $7 million in regional projects, non-profits

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PORTLAND -- The Cumberland County Commissioners at their meeting on April 11, 2022 approved distributing more than $7 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to area projects and non-profits. The County’s first round of communi...

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Posted on: December 15, 2021

Cumberland County Commissioners Award more than $4.5 Million To Regional Emergency Shelters

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PORTLAND -- The Cumberland County Commissioners on Monday awarded more than $4.5 million toward the construction of shelters in Portland and Brunswick, and a study for emergency housing in the Lakes Region. 

The County Commissioners voted unanimou...

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Posted on: November 4, 2021

Federal Agency Awards Cumberland County $394,640 to Continue Work Preventing Domestic Violence

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PORTLAND -- The United States Department of Justice has awarded Cumberland County, Maine, with a three-year grant of nearly $400,000 to strengthen the region’s efforts against domestic violence.

The funds support Cumberland County’s nationally-recognized V...

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Posted on: October 26, 2021

Over $10 Million in Rescue Plan Funds Available Through Cumberland County

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PORTLAND -- Cumberland County is reminding firms interested in applying for competitive grants through the American Rescue Plan Act that they can submit a pre-application for funding until November 15.

 More than ten million dollars in American Re...

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Posted on: October 14, 2021

Cumberland County Announces Updated COVID-19 Protocols for Cross Insurance Arena

PORTLAND -- Cumberland County has announced new screening and hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at events held at the Cross Insurance Arena.

The new rules align the Arena with state and local recommendations, as well as guidance from the ...

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Posted on: October 14, 2021

Cumberland County releases pre-application for over $10 Million in Rescue Plan funds

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PORTLAND -- Cumberland County announced on Thursday that the County Executive Office has released a pre-application for interested non-profits, municipalities and qualified businesses hoping to secure significant grants for local projects. More than ten m...

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Posted on: June 11, 2021

Cumberland County Announces Public Hearing, Comment Portal for American Rescue Plan Funds

PORTLAND -- Cumberland County Government has launched a public website for residents to track County use of American Rescue Plan Act funds, submit suggestions for use of the federal funds, and register to speak at an upcoming public hearing on June 23.

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Posted on: June 9, 2021

Cumberland County EMA Seeks Attendance at Public Meeting

WINDHAM -- The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is seeking attendance at a public outreach meeting to discuss the 2022 Cumberland County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The most recent draft of the plan is posted on the CCEMA website. As the...

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Posted on: March 5, 2021

BOARD VACANCY - Board of Assessment Review

Notice is hereby given by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners to fill one (1) vacancy on the Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review (BAR). The BAR By-laws require candidates meet the following requirements: They must be a resident ...

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Posted on: February 16, 2021

Emergency Management Agency Seeks Submissions to Art Contest

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PORTLAND -- The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is seeking submissions of artwork to serve as the cover of its regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The theme for this contest is hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness, as interpreted...

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Posted on: January 7, 2021

Cumberland County Jail adds Substance Use Disorder Treatment Coordinator

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office recently hired a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Re-entry Coordinator for the Cumberland County Jail. 

Our new MAT Re-entry Coordinator, Jessica Verdejo is currently a full-time, double major co...

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Posted on: November 12, 2020

Casco Bay CAN Earns Nationwide Recognition

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Casco Bay CAN Earns Nationwide Recognition

Cumberland County sponsored program works to reduce underage drinking, drug use

 

NEW GLOUCESTER -- Casco Bay CAN has earned national recognition for their work to reduce substance use in young people.

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Posted on: November 2, 2020

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board

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Notice is hereby given by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners to fill one (1) vacancy on the Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review (BAR). The BAR By-laws require candidates meet the following requirements: Th...

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Posted on: October 28, 2020

Cumberland County Earns Significant Grant to Support Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

Cumberland County Earns Significant Grant to Support Treatment for Substance Use Disorder 

Department of Justice Awards Nearly $900K for Collaborative Program based at County Jail

 

 

PORTLAND -- Cumberland County has earned a signi...

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Posted on: August 7, 2020

County Announces Rent Relief

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Cumberland County has partnered with the Opportunity Alliance to offer an emergency rental relief  for families that have been financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and cannot afford to pay their rent. Rental relief is...

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Posted on: June 1, 2020

Limited Reopening for Registry of Deeds and Register of Probate

Cumberland County Government is announcing the limited re-opening of some public-facing offices in the middle of June. The Registry of Deeds will reopen with some restrictions on June 15. The Register of Probate will reopen with some restrictions on June ...

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Posted on: May 26, 2020

Cumberland County EMA Seeks Public Participation in Hazard Mitigation Survey

 PORTLAND -- The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is seeking public participation in a Hazard Mitigation Survey.  The purpose of the Five Year Hazard Mitigation Plan is for each municipality to review its priorities for redu...

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

EMA Seeks Local Donated Personal Protective Equipment to Distribute to First Responders

PORTLAND -- The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is issuing a request for new, unopened boxes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to assist our front-line Emergency Medical, Fire Department, and Law Enforcement first responders responding ...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

CUMBERLAND COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 16

County Offices Closed to the Public Until At Least April 16

County government remains open - constituents needing service have phone and internet options to contact offices

 

PORTLAND -- In response to the Civil Emergency Proclamation regarding spre...

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Posted on: December 18, 2019

NOTICE: VACANCIES ON BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

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 Notice is hereby given by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners to fill two (2) vacancies on the Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review (BAR). The BAR By-laws require candidates meet the following requirements: They mus...

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Posted on: May 9, 2019

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SELECTED FOR NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO EXPAND OPIOID TREATMENT IN JAILS

PORTLAND - Cumberland County Government announced on Thursday that it has been selected to participate in a competitive national program to expand Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder in jails.

The County will receive expert guidance on ho...

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Posted on: February 12, 2019

Cumberland County Launches Broadband Survey

Contact: Travis Kennedy  |  207-619-2663

February 12, 2019

 

PORTLAND -- Cumberland County Government is asking residents and business owners to respond to a brief survey regarding their satisfaction with current Internet offerings...

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Posted on: November 19, 2018

Cumberland County and James W. Sewall Company Announce Broadband Planning Project

Cumberland County and James W. Sewall Company (Sewall) are pleased to announce the launch of a broadband development research project for Cumberland County and its 28 municipalities. The goals of this planning project are to identify the need and demand f...

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Posted on: October 3, 2018

Department of Justice Awards Cumberland County Government Funds for Domestic Violence Response

PORTLAND -- Cumberland County Government announced on Monday that the United States Department of Justice has awarded the County $447,624 to fund a coordinated response to domestic and sexual violence for the next three years through the long-running Viol...

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Posted on: April 12, 2016

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Posted on: November 8, 2017

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Find Cumberland County Government on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cumberlandcountyme or Twitter at @cumberlandctyme. You can also follow Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cumberlandcountyemergencymanagem...

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Posted on: December 22, 2005

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Posted on: November 4, 2021

Federal Agency Awards Cumberland County $394,640 to Continue Work Preventing Domestic Violence

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PORTLAND -- The United States Department of Justice has awarded Cumberland County, Maine, with a three-year grant of nearly $400,000 to strengthen the region’s efforts against domestic violence.

The funds support Cumberland County’s nationally-recognized V...

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