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Sanford Firefighter Jack Rathbun receives his traditional helmet shield from fellow firefighters. Photo: Sanford Firefighters Association Local 1624 Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Firefighter climbs another rung on the ladder: Having completed all required training and objectives during his probationary year, Firefighter Jack Rathbun was recently awarded his traditional helmet shield, replacing his assigned probationary shield. Members of C Shift presented FF Rathbun with his shield during a shift celebration to honor his accomplishment. Unexpected treasures are waiting to be claimed:…

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A before and after shot of the Main Street Marketplace planters, one of the community locations receiving a boost of color this spring. Photo: Bridget Salantri Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Sanford beautification says it with flowers: Six planter boxes that were installed at Main Street Marketplace last spring now sport decorative foliage and blooms as part of the Sanford/Springvale Beautification Program. The plants were grown by the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) Horticulture and Landscape Design program, under the direction…

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Franklyn Zhao from Pixabay Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan A chance to show off that all-star cast: The 30th Annual Kids Fishing Derby, hosted by the Springvale Fish & Game Club, will be held on June 1 from 9 am to noon at Roberts Pond, off Gebung Woods Road in Alfred, across from CATV Construction. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The derby, open to kids under age 13, is free. Each participant should bring a fishing rod, reel and bait. No…

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Providing splashes of color to Gateway Park are, from left to right, Marian MacDonald, Mary Hatton, Noreen Wormwood, Karen Roussin and Charlene Humphries. The marigolds, petunias and salvia were provided by Farmfield Greenhouses in Lebanon. Photo: Bridget Salantri Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Floral displays to brighten Sanford and Springvale: In addition to beautifying Gateway Park, members of Southern Maine Garden Club plan to continue flower planting in various locations in downtown Sanford and Springvale. The flowers will bloom throughout the summer,…

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicated that the Sanford Vet Center building is closed due to structural safety concerns. Photo: Carolyn Cadigan Veterans seeking services at Vet Center now directed to Portland: The Sanford Vet Center at 628 Main St. is temporarily closed. A note attached to the door on May 12 indicated that the center will not be available for in-person or walk-in appointments at this time. Veterans who currently have appointments at the center are being contacted…