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Cumberland - Situated on Casco Bay, Cumberland, Maine, with its Foreside area, is located in the enviable position of some of the Greater-Portland area's most beautiful coastline. While the town itself is small, its close proximity to Portland, Falmouth, and Yarmouth, means its residents reap the benefits of a gorgeous coastline and a close-knit community, with all the benefits of city culture.

Cumberland Fair: A Long History

Since 1868, the town has hosted the Cumberland Fair, one of the states larger Agriculture Fairs. With a long history as a farming town, Cumberland still maintains several working farms. With Horse Racing, prizes and great food, the fair, held annually in September, draws a crowd to celebrate the community's agricultural heritage.

Golf and Clubs: A Natural Setting

Cumberland is situated between a number of prestigious golf clubs, including the Val Halla Golf Club, the Falmouth Country Club, and the Woodland's Golf Club. The Val Halla Golf Club, selected as "one of the best values in Maine" by the 2008 New England Golf Guide, the club boasts a 18-hole championship course. The Portland Country Club, located in nearby Falmouth, was founded in 1895 and celebrates a long tradition of elegant member-services and a commitment to the game of golf.

Properties: Welcome to Greener Grass

A quick glance at properties for sale in Cumberland will reveal that the town as some expensive listings, but compared with national averages, Cumberland offers some compellingly competitive prices for ocean front and near-ocean homes.

Cumberland Education

Cumberland's youth have access to great schools in the MSAD 51 district and proximity to great private education. Greely High School and Greely Middle School serve the Cumberland and North Yarmouth communities with a strong curriculum and are also one of Maine's perennial sports powerhouses. The Greely "Rangers" have been at the top of the standings over the last several years in several sports, including baseball, softball, men and women's lacrosse, and football. Greely's sports complex is impressive and one of the best in the state. The town also supports a strong adult education program.

Cumberland's proximity to Yarmouth and Portland also delivers educational advantages - North Yarmouth Academy, Cheverus Catholic High School, Catherine McAuley Catholic High School, and Waynflete School, are some of the best private schools in the state, and are all within 20 minutes of Cumberland.