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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…

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Sweetser’s President and CEO Jayne Van Bramer (far left) and Senior Director of Public Relations and Advancement Justin Chenette (third from left) present Sanford Elks members Marise Anagnost (second from left) and Denise Labbe with Sweetser Star awards. Photo: Sweetser Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Elks members receive Sweetser honor: Sweetser recently awarded Denise Labbe and Marise Anagnost from the Sanford ME Elks Lodge #1470 with Sweetser Stars. They have been raising money for Sweetser since 2019 and have been volunteering…

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York County Community College nursing students Zoe Lafleur-Kief, Jazmin Buck, and Susanna Maynard, standing left to right next to Sheila Dube, Springvale Library’s youth services librarian, met with their “patients” at the library’s Teddy Bear Clinic on Oct. 25. The stuffed animals were all cared for and their young owners learned about what to expect when visiting the doctor. Photo: Springvale Library Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Info on health insurance options at your fingertips: Nasson Health Care recently posted a…