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The Great Bay Services community collected a total of 1,925 toys, some displayed here, to be donated to Marine Toys for Tots for children in Sanford, Springvale and Wells. Photo: Great Bay Services Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Bringing holiday magic and wonder to local children: Great Bay Services more than rose to the challenge this year. For the first time, they took on supporting three towns — Sanford, Springvale and Wells — in helping the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation…

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Adorned with big smiles are some of the winners at the 6th Annual Spree of Trees held last week. Photo: Sanford Alumni Association Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Another successful Spree of Trees: Sanford Alumni Association announced the People’s Choice Award for this year’s 6th Annual Spree of Trees held Dec. 5-8. For the third year in a row, True Comfort Heating and Cooling won the award. Check out Sanford Alumni Association’s Facebook page for the complete list of winners. Is…

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Members of the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce join in on the ribbon-cutting at newly opened Meeting Grounds Cafe. Pictured left to right: Evelyn Libby, chamber ambassador; Rebecca Lapierre of Town Square Realty and chamber chair of the board; Andrea Knight of Sanford Mainers; Dan Bowden of Pilots Cove Cafe; owners Ed and Carie McMahon, cutting the ribbon; Rick Stanley, chamber president; Sean Dumont of Edward Jones Investments; Caren Martineau, chamber ambassador; and Kelly Davis of Lighthouse Credit Union. Photo: Sanford-Springvale…

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Members of the Sanford Fire Department train to maintain certification for confined space rescues. Photo: Sanford Fire Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SFD completes confined space training: All four shifts of the Sanford Fire Department recently completed the rigorous training required to maintain Confined Space Rescue Technician Certification. The certification ensures the team is fully equipped to respond to emergencies in hazardous, enclosed spaces — such as sewers, tanks, vaults or silos — where access is limited and specialized rescue…

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The Partners Bank program, Winter Coats for All, is led by Crystal Callahan, receptionist at the bank’s main office. Photo: Partners Bank Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Make it a Marie Kondo closet cleanout: Through Dec. 14, the Partners Bank office at 900 Main St. in Sanford is running its Winter Coats for All program to benefit the Salvation Army. Donate new or gently used coats, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for adults and children by dropping them off at the…