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News Notes: September 24, 2023

New signs grace the entrances to the Main Street Marketplace. Photo credit: Zendelle Bouchard Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Sanford firefighter receives his permanent helmet shield: To honor his hard work and dedication over the past several months, Firefighter John DeLong was presented with his permanent helmet shield last week. It is the C shift’s tradition for the firefighter who most recently received their shield to present the next incoming firefighter with their own. Absentee ballots available soon: Absentee ballot application…

News Notes: September 17, 2023

Sanford-Springvale YMCA Titans Swim Team Registration is Open Photo Credit: YMCA Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Everybody into the Pool: Registration for the 2023-24 Titans Swim Team through the Sanford-Springvale YMCA is open. The program welcomes children ages 7-18 who are interested in challenging themselves in the areas of mental and physical training and are dedicated to competitive swimming. The swim season runs from Sept. 18, 2023, to March 3, 2024. All practices take place at the YMCA in a family-friendly,…

News Notes: September 10, 2023

Compiled by Gail Burnett Dust off the Broom: Witches on Water, a casual assembly of “witches” and “warlocks” who like to float around and have fun, is coming to Number One Pond again on Oct. 21. The third annual meetup will bring costumed folks to the pond from around 3 to 4 pm that day. Those who wish to do so can hand out treats to the children. And those who don’t like the idea of floating in a kayak…

News Notes: September 2, 2023

YMCA staffers enjoy the rare opportunity of standing at the bottom of the deep end while the pool is drained and repaired. Compiled by Gail Burnett Getting to the bottom of things: The Sanford Springvale YMCA pool will be ready for swimmers again on Sept. 5, but for now, the staff is giving the pool its annual makeover. This involves cleaning, repairing, painting and doing whatever else the 44-year-old pool needs. Many staff members, including Executive Director Andy Orazio, have…

News Notes: August 20, 2023

The Springvale Library book sale will take place Sept. 8 and 9. By Gail Burnett So many books: The Springvale Public Library has had so many donations for its annual book sale that it’s had to put on the brakes: Only books published in the last five years, please. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9, on the library lawn. Besides book sales, it will feature music, folded-book art,…

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