Category: Community

Paper Poppies

Image: Pixabay Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 19 in Sanford-Springvale are offering red paper poppies this month for members of the public who would like to honor veterans and fallen service members. Member Bernice Chadwick said any donations received will benefit veterans. The paper poppy campaign started in 1923, when auxiliary members and hospitalized veterans started making them as a symbol of the many World War I soldiers who fell in fields covered with poppies that resembled blood.

Food Pantry Still Open

Linda Hutchins-Corliss, York County deputy manager and human resources director, surveys the produce shelves at the York County Food Pantry with pantry coordinator Rob Boyd. The food pantry continues to operate, open to the public Tuesdays and Fridays, noon - 3 pm. Photo: York County Government Thanks to York County Government and FCF York County Government The York County Food Pantry will continue to operate at 5 Swett’s Bridge Road in Alfred, opening to the public as usual on Tuesdays…

City Braces for Hike in Homelessness

Ashley Oettinger, left, Journey and Joannie Polcaro serve free meals to 40-50 people at St George Episcopal Church Wednesday. Due to the closure of emergency shelters in Sanford and Alfred, Father Tim Higgins expects double the number of hungry people next week. “We’re going to get mobbed,” he said. “They’re going to be trickling into Sanford, expecting a place to live and food.” Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett The homeless population in Sanford is expected to swell by dozens…

Fight Hunger – Eat Chocolate? 

Lakeside Sweets and Treats, the People’s Choice winner  L-R: Bryce & Emily Lambert of Don Twombley Photography, Jon Bettis, A Representative of Caffe Prego, Celyn Reed of Lakeside Sweets & Treats, and Amanda Andre Chocolatier Awards Coordinator for 9 years By Lisa Blanchette    On April 26, volunteers donned their signature glittery-gold aprons and welcomed approximately 200 guests to the Memorial Gym for the Chocolate Benefit Spectacular, an evening of music, raffles, and tasty chocolate treats.   This year’s event raised $28,425…

Veggies, Hand Crafted Breads, Seedlings, and More 

Baker Jackie Boroff is one of the vendors returning to Sanford Farmers’ Market this year.  Photo: courtesy Sanford Farmers’ Market  The Sanford Farmers’ Market opens for its 16th year Saturday, bringing fresh vegetables, flowers, bread, prepared foods and occasional music to Central Park.  Market hours are 8 am to noon.  New vendors this year include The Hungry Gains, prepared meals; Shaun’s Table, canned and pickled foods; and later in the season Everyday Boost, cold-pressed juices, and a goat soap artisan,…