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Maker’s Way Studio…Where Creativity Begins

You may not have noticed it, tucked away near the corner of the Midtown Mall parking lot next to Aroma Joe’s, but a new retail shop has opened in Sanford to serve the crafting community. The space was formerly home to Alpha PRC and before that, Taylor's Jewelry store. It’s called Maker’s Way Studio and is the result of years of planning and dreaming by owner Mellacent (Melly) Thibault, a Sanford resident and mom of a large family. When her…
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Recreational Cannabis Stores May Be Coming to Sanford

Could pot shops be coming soon to a location near you? The answer is, it depends where you live in Sanford. Early last year, the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee spent several months discussing the issue of retail sales of adult-use (i.e. recreational) cannabis, also known as marijuana. In particular, the Subcommittee debated where retail sales should be allowed and how many stores should be licensed. All members were in favor of limiting retail sales and keeping stores out of downtown…
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Last Minute Christmas Shopping? Sanford Retailers Have you Covered!

We conclude our Holiday Gift Guide with some more great ideas for gifts for the whole family - that you can find right here in town. The Old Timers’ Shop at 917 Main St. may be Sanford’s best kept secret! They have a wonderful selection of gifts for every member of the family. Their hand knit and crocheted clothing, blankets, toys, teddy bears and dolls are perfect for a new baby. Toddlers will love the handmade wooden toys and doll…
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2021 Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 2

Find Beautiful Gifts with Style and Sparkle - Right Here in Sanford! Our Holiday Shopping Guide continues with suggestions for fashion and fun. No need to worry about supply-chain problems - it's all at our local retailers, right now, with great service and at great prices! Have you been in Craft Gallery lately? It was our first trip there and wow, what a hidden gem! The store is chock full of cozy décor and gift items for the homebody on…
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2021 Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 1

Find Great Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Home Handyperson - Right Here in Town! Tucked in among the nuts and bolts, cans of paint and bags of ice melt, Sanford’s hardware and home stores offer a surprising number of really great gift ideas. And no need to wander the big-box aisles in search of someone to help you. The “little guys” have everything you need for a happy holiday - and they know where it is! Wilbur G. Shaw…
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