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New Recovery Grants for Retail, Restaurants & More

Governor Mills has announced a new $40 million economic recovery grant program to support Maine tourism, hospitality, and retail small businesses. IMPORTANT POINTS: The application portal will go live Thursday, December 3rd, 2020This is a first-come, first-served program, so apply earlyEligible businesses include: accommodation and food service, retail, and arts, entertainment and recreation.The application is a quick, and easy process. Applicants may receive up to $20,000.Gross sales must be between $24,000 and $12 million annually to be eligible.The program will continue…
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Sanford Growth Council Update

James Nimon, Director of the Sanford Growth Council, gave his quarterly report to the City Council at their October 20 meeting. He had updates on several projects. He spoke about the Summer Commons elder care facility (illustrated above) being constructed off June Street, calling it “a world class facility.” Summer Commons and the new Behavioral Units at Sanford Medical Center (formerly Goodall Hospital), are bringing professional-level medical jobs to Sanford, he said, adding, “the work we’re doing here is starting…
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New Flight School Opening at Airport

A new flight school, BDF Air, is coming to the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. The school will offer training and certification to pilots who want to fly multi-engine aircraft. The company’s Beechcraft Duchess plane will be housed in the former city hangar. Airport Manager Allison Navia told the City Council’s Property Subcommittee on Tuesday that BDF Air will fit in well with the Airport’s other offerings. A five-year operating rights agreement, with optional five-year extension, has been approved. Ms. Navia…
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Grand Opening for Frannie’s Mini Donuts

by Hillary Swetz There wasn’t a cloud in the sky as donut fans waited for a taste of Sanford’s newest business this past weekend. Frannie’s Mini Donuts hosted their grand opening on Saturday, July 18th, and were greeted by lines of people eager to welcome them. Jeff and Ayn Hanselmann, along with their three teenaged children, are the proud family hoping to bring local donuts back to Sanford - with a twist. 913 Main Street has been home to two…
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