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VIP Auto to Expand Former Bonanza Building and Relocate

Consultants for VIP Auto, Inc. have been working with Sanford’s Planning Department over the past several months to get approval for an expansion of the former Bonanza Steakhouse building to become VIP’s new, larger location. VIP is currently located at the corner of Main St. and Alumni Dr., where it shares space with O’Reilly Auto Parts. The design for the new location utilizes the existing Bonanza building and parking areas, and adds a 35’ x 115’ addition to accommodate eight…
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Growth Council Quarterly Update: Fall 2021

Jim Nimon, Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council, presented his quarterly report to the City Council on Tuesday, October 19. Reorganization: Mr. Nimon updated the Council on the Growth Council’s reorganization and expansion to 11 board members. Nine have been appointed, with representatives of small business employers and large business employers still to be appointed. He will release information on all the board members as soon as those appointments are made. Stenton Mill: The Winn Company, a Massachusetts-based…
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The Latest on Halloween Events

Feeling eerily creative? Enter Marc Motors’ 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Bring your carved pumpkin in to the dealership between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. from October 25-27. Pumpkins will be displayed in both showrooms, where customers and employees will vote for their favorite. At noon on October 2, the votes will be tallied. The favorite kid-carved pumpkin will win a $50 gift card to Smitty’s Game Lab and the winning adult-carved pumpkin wins $250 cash! Yes, cash! Limit one…
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Sanford/Springvale Tops Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Payroll

Each year the Seacoast Shipyard Association (SSA) holds a press conference to announce the economic impact that PNSY has on its surrounding communities. Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council board member (and former PNSY production superintendent) Mike Ralston has been affiliated with the SSA for many years and attended their recent press conference presenting the latest results. Ralston said: “For a number of years now, including 2020, Sanford/Springvale has been at the top of the charts for the number of PNSY…
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Business Notes: September 9

Mee-D Thai Restaurant has moved to a spacious new location within the Mid Town Mall. Their new address is 886 Main St., Suite 201 (next door to Tropical Caribbean). Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 to 9:00, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00. Dine in or take out, delivery available. They also do catering. You can order online at mee-dsanford.com. Sunday, September 12 is Maine Apple Sunday. Join McDougal Orchards for a Sunset Birthday Picnic in their back orchard from 5:00…
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