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‘Tis the season for pothole repairs. Department of Public Works employee Nolan Lowery spreads asphalt on John Street in Springvale. Photo: Lee Burnett

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Gile's Family Farm boils syrup (nearly 350 gallons so far) as Maine Maple Sunday approaches Photo Credit: Gile's Family Farm Facebook page Tap into Tradition: Maine's Sweetest Celebration By Brian Boisvert With the arrival of spring, Maine welcomes its annual Maple Sunday Weekend, March 22 and 23. For 42 years, this beloved tradition has opened the doors of Maine's sugarhouses, inviting everyone to witness the magic of maple syrup production and savor delectable maple creations. Maine Maple Sunday began in…

Keeping Seniors Healthy and Vital

Pictured standing are volunteers and staff with Adult Day Program Head Nicole Garrity leading the group of participants at a recent “St. Patrick’s Community Café” Photo Credit: Kristi King By Kristi King The Southern Maine Agency on Aging located at the Anderson Learning Center in Springvale is a non-profit organization supporting seniors in York County. This agency is dedicated to planning and implementing social services for adults aged 60 and older, prioritizing people with the greatest economic and social needs.…

Sanford City Council Meeting

Photo: WSSR TV By Kendra Williams The Sanford City Council had a busy agenda on Tuesday, 3/18/25. Members of the council reported on Public Safety, Land Bank, Public Works and the Fire Station workgroup sub-committee meetings. City Manager Steve Buck gave an update of legislative activities that relate to Sanford and complimented our representatives on their advocacy for our community. Alison Navia, airport manager, notified the council that there would be an aerobatic practice of the New England Aerobatic Club…

Funeral Home: Only the Name is Changing

The sign outside Carll-Heald & Black will soon reflect a name change for the longtime funeral home. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett There’s a new name for Sanford-Springvale's only funeral home, reflecting an ownership change that happened five years ago. The change is not yet reflected in the sign in front of 580 Main St., although website visitors are rerouted to the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Homes of Portland and South Portland. The new name of the business is Black-Heald…

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