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Harry’s Is The Next Chapter in the HA Mapes Story

After months of anticipation, the brand new Harry's store and Citgo gas station opened August 2 at the corner of Route 4 and Grammar Rd. The previous store at that location had been leased by fuel distributor H.A. Mapes, Inc. to J&S Grocery & Deli for many years, until the owner retired last year. When that space became available, Jonathan Mapes knew it was a great location to turn into the newest Harry's. Until three years ago, the company was…
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Welcome Home Diner Opening August 4

Sanford's newest restaurant will debut on Wednesday, August 4, when the Welcome Home Diner opens its doors at 6 Lebanon St., in the building once occupied by Jerry's Diner (and Cindy's Too). Welcome Home Diner will serve breakfast and lunch from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. They plan to expand to evening service in the future as staffing allows. Mike Grenier purchased the property a year ago as an investment. At the time, it was occupied by…
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Stenton Trust Highlight of Growth Council Update

Jim Nimon, Executive Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council, presented his quarterly report to the City Council at its meeting on July 20. The biggest news was that there has been progress with the development of the long-vacant Stenton Trust building on River St. WinnDevelopment, a Massachusetts-based company, has submitted a preapplication to Maine Housing, which is a first step in converting the former industrial building to residential use. The remaining structure includes 107,000 square feet of space.…
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No Place to Toss Your Takeout Trash?

On Tuesday, July 13, The City Council’s Solid Waste Subcommittee discussed the possibility of requiring takeout and drive through restaurants to have outdoor trash receptacles for their customers’ use. Councilor Luke Lanigan had requested to have this item put on the agenda. Councilor Lanigan pointed out that many restaurants have reduced or eliminated the number of outdoor trash receptacles, causing those businesses who still have them to be burdened with an overflow of trash. He argued that it also leads…
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Business News Notes

On June 25, the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Wells Chamber for their first Business After Hours event since the pandemic began. It was a great turn out with more than 25 attendees. The event was also the ribbon cutting for The Runaway at PCC, which is the Pilot Cove's Cafe's new 27-tap outdoor beer garden, cocktail bar and night life spot, located right on the tarmac at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! Pilots Cove Café serves brunch,…
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