The Latest Breaking News from Cumberland County

Virginia Reported No New Measles Cases Last Week, but Officials Are Not Declaring the Outbreak Over

Virginia's measles outbreak saw zero new cases last week, holding steady at 129. But health officials say one good week isn't enough — here's the 42-day threshold that actually matters.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Virginia's Measles Outbreak Has Expanded to a Second County as Cases Reach 129

Virginia expanded its Buckingham County measles outbreak to include Cumberland County June 25. 129 cases confirmed statewide in 2026. Here's the VDH guidance for residents and visitors.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Court Blocks Loud Preaching Outside Abortion Clinic

From State v. Andrade, decided Dec. 1, 2025 by Cumberland County (Maine) Superior Court Judge Darcie McElwee, but only recently… The post Court Blocks Loud Preaching Outside Abortion Clinic appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 16

Report suggests some deputies responding to mass shooting were intoxicated

An independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history plans to take up accusations contained in a report that said self-dispatching police officers created “chaos” during a search for the gunman

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

First images of new Flatrock Motorsports Park show off its 30-degree banked turn

The Tennessee venue, being built in Cumberland County, is being constructed to FIA Grade 2 standard, which allows it to host any race series up to Formula 1. 

Autosport · Oct 26, 2023

Can Court Retroactively Seal or Pseudonymize Case, After Items Have Been in the Public Record for Months or Years?

From Ford v. Norton, decided Friday by Judge Noel Hillman (D.N.J.): Plaintiff …, presently incarcerated in the Hudson County Jail in Kearny, New Jersey, filed a Complaint against several police officers and Cumberland County prosecutors. On January 5, 2023, the Court dismissed the Complaint without prejudice in accordance with 28…

Reason · Aug 15, 2023

Scientists turn to coconuts to save the New Jersey coastline

Ecologist Shane Godshall tromps in waders through two feet of mud in Thompsons Beach marsh on the Delaware Bay in Heislerville, in New Jersey's Cumberland County.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 29, 2023

Why Flatrock, Tennessee can attract big series, big crowds

Cumberland County, Tennessee, is a beautiful part of the world and, if you're a racing fan – competitor or spectator – it just got more attractive yet. But what will it take for Flatrock Motorsports Park to become a lasting success? David Malsher-Lopez spoke to those in the know.

Motorsport · Oct 26, 2022