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The York County Sheriff’s Office annual Chili Cook-off took place on Feb. 9. Pictured left to right are York County Sheriff William King,third-place winner Tammy Wells, second-place winner Michael Perry, first-place winner Heath Bryant and News Center Maine anchor and Chili Cook-off judge Samantha York.  Photo: York County Sheriff’s Office  And the winner is: The York County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, Feb. 9. News Center Maine anchor Samantha York took on the role of celebrity…

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A Boy Scout attacks the rope crossing, one of several challenges faced by scouts during the 2024 York District Klondike Derby held on Feb. 3. Photo: Boy Scout Troop 313, Berwick Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan An arctic adventure features skill-building and teamwork: The Boy Scouts held their 2024 York District Klondike Derby on Feb. 3 in Berwick. Troops came from all over Southern Maine, including Sanford, Berwick, Shapleigh, Kennebunk, Buxton and Saco, to get outdoors in the winter, show off…

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Apples, other produce and more are available in season at the Sanford Farmers’ Market,which is accepting applications for the 2024 season.  Photo: USDA, by Preston Keres  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Farmers’ Market applications are now available: The Sanford Farmers’ Market is seeking applications for the 2024 season. The annual membership fee is $175 and gives the applicant the right to sell at the market held on Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm, in Central Park across from City Hall. The…

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Crystal Callahan, receptionist at the Partners Bank main office in Sanford, stands at the bank’s Coats for All donation drive table. All winter clothing collected during the six-week drive, which ended Jan.12, was donated to The Salvation Army.  Photo: Partners Bank  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Winter clothing drive helps those in need battle the cold: Partners Bank held a Coats for All donation drive, benefiting The Salvation Army, between Dec. 1, 2023, and Jan. 12, 2024. Conducted at the main…

News Notes: January 21, 2024

Restoration of the Sweat Morin Homestead, which began in early 2023, continues with the goal of creating an historical museum currently slated to open in 2025. Photo: Barbara Sutcliffe Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Restoring a piece of Sanford’s history for all to enjoy: Since early 2023, the Sweat Morin Homestead in Sanford has been undergoing significant restoration, funded by trust funds left by Virginia Hurd Morin, a Sanford native who passed away in 2022 at the age of 99. Her…