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Live French-Canadian Music Returns to the Historical Museum

Photo: Molly Haley, mollyhaley.com By Brian Boisvert The Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum is set to host a late-spring event that promises to be a vibrant celebration of French-Canadian culture. On Sunday, June 9, the Museum—at the historic former Town Hall (505 Main Street, Springvale)—will come alive with the sounds of fiddles and pianos as the renowned musical duo, Don and Cindy Roy, take the stage. For nearly four decades, the Roys have been torchbearers of Franco-American music in Maine. Their dedication…
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Art Walk Heads Over to Central Park

Artist Madi Mullet exhibits prints, cards and bookmarks at last month’s art walk. Photo: Evelyn Nitzberg The second art walk of the season plans to set up at Central Park to test out the venue as an alternative to the sidewalk along Main Street. The event runs from 4 pm to sunset on Friday, June 14. Art walk organizer Evelyn Nitzberg said Central Park offers a more relaxed atmosphere than Main Street, and the visual effect of clusters of people…
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‘Menopause’ Ladies Stop in Sanford

All aboard, sisters! Get ready for the hysterical sequel to the hit show "Menopause The Musical®." The North American Premiere Tour docks in Maine for a single, unmissable performance at 3 pm on Sunday, June 2. Five years after their memorable department store encounter, our beloved ladies are setting sail for more uproarious adventures on the high seas. "Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®" delivers side-splitting laughs and heartwarming moments as they delve into the world of menopause,…
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Sanford/Springvale Limelight

Motor Booty Affair Local Arts and Events by Brian Boisvert Rock the Waypoint Music Fest! Waypoint (formerly known as Waban), a non-profit organization serving children with special needs in Maine, will be hosting its annual music festival fundraiser on June 1 from 2:00–6:00 pm at their waterfront property off Route 4 at 5 Dunaway Drive. This is the charity's biggest event of the year. Motor Booty Affair, dubbed “The Ultimate Disco Party Band” will be singing everyone’s favorite ‘70s hits…
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Sanford High School Music Director Honored as Outstanding New Educator

From left to right: Kyle Smith, who nominated Hailey, Hailey Franceour, and Ryan Geary, the Choral Director at Sanford High School. Courtesy Photo By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator Sanford High School's music program is hitting all the right notes these days. SHS Music Director Hailey Francoeur was recently named the 2023-2024 Maine Music Educators Association Outstanding New Music Educator of the Year at the state conference at the University of Maine in Orono. The award recognizes Francoeur’s work…
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