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The Shoreline Explorer trolleys, with service from York to Kennebunk, will begin running for the summer season on June 26. Take the Orange Line from the School St. parking lot in Sanford and explore the coast! The Shoreline Explorer will be fare-free all summer. Get more information at http://www.shorelineexplorer.com/. Goodall Park will be open at full capacity for Sanford Mainers games this summer. Face coverings will not be required for those fully vaccinated. The season kicks off with a home…

News Notes: May 23, 2021

Melinda Graffam has organized a fundraiser for the Bennett family, whose home on Railroad Ave. was destroyed by fire on May 20. Visit this page if you can help: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-bennetts-family-rebuild-home The Press Herald is reporting that the Sanford Walgreen's pharmacy administered "deactivated" doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to some patients this week, when workers accidentally diluted the vaccine with sterile water instead of saline solution. Walgreens is notifying those patients affected to return for an active dose. The Springvale and…

News Notes: May 20, 2021

Come support the Landscape & Horticulture program at SRTC at their Plants Plus Sale next week. They will have herbs, vegetables, flowers & houseplants in one big sale. All plants and products are created by the students. The sale runs Monday 5/24 through Friday 5/28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday 5/29 from 9:00 to noon. It will take place in the parking area outside the Landscape & Horticulture Greenhouse. Cash and checks accepted. Kids, check out Sanford…

News Notes: May 16, 2021

Residents and staff from the Newton Center transferred to their brand new space next door at Summer Commons this past week. Summer Commons, pictured above, is a new state-of-the-art licensed 64-bed skilled nursing care center combined with a 30-bed assisted living unit specializing in Memory Care. It is managed by North Country Associates, a Maine-based company with facilities across the state and in Massachusetts. Once the Newton Center is completely cleared out, it will be demolished. Starting Monday, May 17,…

News Notes: May 13, 2021

Absentee ballots are now available for the June 8 School Budget Validation Referendum Election. In-person, safe and socially distanced absentee voting is happening Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Council Chambers Anyone who needs to register to vote should submit an application no later than May 18. The ‘Closed Period,’ which is 20 days prior to any election, begins on Wednesday May 19. This means all registrations must be done in person in…

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