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Guerrero Maya

Brother and sister Antonio and Lusmy Zavaleta operate Guerrero Maya in Sanford. Photo: Gail Burnett Spicing up the Sanford Restaurant Scene By Gail Burnett Before he opened Guerrero Maya on School Street in early July, Antonio Zavaleta was a little concerned about how quiet downtown Sanford seemed to be. Would there be enough traffic to keep his new Mexican restaurant busy? It turned out he didn’t have to worry. Diners found their way to the former Back Street Sanford (originally…
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New Owners to Carry on Jerry’s Traditions

Tanya and Steve Davies are the new owners of Jerry’s Market. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, submissions editor New owners have purchased Jerry’s Market, the neighborhood grocery store and local institution, and the transition looks like it will be a smooth one. Steve and Tanya Davies took over from former owner Peter Dunham last week. Dunham plans to stay on as mentor and vacation fill-in manager. Everyone sounds thrilled with the arrangement. “My dream was to own this place,”…
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Jeff Hanselmann Attends Culinary Institute of America Pastry Course Photo: Ayn Hanselmann By Lisa Blanchette Four years ago, Jeff Hanselmann changed careers. People do that all the time, but Jeff made a very big change during a very difficult economic time. He went from a 20-year career in construction to opening Frannie’s, a mini-donut shop on Main Street in Sanford. He didn’t have a culinary background but had the support of family and friends who helped with business management expertise. He was…
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Paras Pizza: Making Pizza and Memories for 60 Years

Peter and Michelle Mitropoulos, owners of Paras Pizza, are celebrating their business’ 60th anniversary this year. Photo: Ericka Sanborn By Jenna Smith, Grade 7 - St. Thomas School “Paras Pizza is a staple in the community.” These are the first words that come to mind when Peter Mitropoulos, the current owner of Paras Pizza, reflects upon his business, which is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary. That’s six decades of mouth-watering pizza, Italians and memories. Back in 1964, Peter’s…
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Sanford Games and Collectables has filled gaming needs since 2018. Photo: Ericka Sanborn Sanford Games and Collectables: Fueling Collectors Around Maine By DJ Guillemette, Grade 8 - St. Thomas School Ever since he was young, Mike Ernest has loved playing video games. Even as an adult, and now a father, that hasn’t changed. His fond memories drove him to open his own business dedicated to just that: video games.  Managed and owned by Ernest since 2018, Sanford Games and Collectables…
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