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News Notes: November 21, 2021

Last week, the Goodall Library hosted the Golden Love Therapy Dog Team for a successful Kids Read to Dogs event! Duncan-Marshmellow and his new friend Rocco visited for a Pre-K Story Time this morning, where they all enjoyed “Madeline Finn and the The Therapy Dog” by Lisa Papp together. Then, both dogs and their handlers, Nancy and Vince, met with families one on one for individual reading appointments. Everyone did a great job reading! Stay tuned for another visit from…

News Notes: November 18, 2021

All City offices and both Libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving. The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday but open on Friday. Thursday’s trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday, and Friday’s trash and recycling on Saturday. Sign up now for Spartan Youth Wrestling’s Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser which will be held Saturday, December 11. Pre-registration is $60 per coed team of six players. You can also register the day of the Tournament…

News Notes: November 14, 2021

Coffee With a Cop: In partnership with the Sanford Housing Authority, Ofc. Brown, Det. Adams, and intern Jonathan Phillips (pictured above) sat down with residents of Sunset Towers to answer questions and listen to concerns. It’s part of the Sanford Police Department's elderly outreach program. There will be more events like this in the coming months. Yearbooks Online: Sanford High School Distaff Yearbooks are now available online at the Digital Maine Repository. Thanks to the staff of the Springvale Public…

News Notes: November 11, 2021

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Mingle Jingle Run to benefit St. Thomas School: Male Overall – Ryan BrennanFemale Overall – Sue WilliamsVirtual 5K – Allison PuiiaVirtual Bike Challenge – Susan OulletteBest Holiday Costume – Mr. & Mrs. Claus aka Bruce Bonenfant and Heidi Jangel-BonenfantAlumni Award – Rachel Cyr Sanford firefighter Doug Johnson has finished training and is now certified as an EMT-Paramedic, which allows him to perform advanced life support functions. Congratulations Doug! Another Chance Animal Rescue thanks…

News Notes: November 6, 2021

There's lots going on at the YMCA Trafton Center. This week they had some great live music from Ken & Mo, made soup in their interactive co-op class (pictured above), and kicked off their annual pie fundraiser. You can order an apple, blueberry or pumpkin pie for just $15 each. Orders accepted through November 18th and will be ready for pick up on November 24 between 12 and 3 PM. Call the Trafton Center at (207) 457-0080 to order your…

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