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Winterfest Fishing Derby Winners

It was a great day for ice fishing when Winterfest 2022 came to Number One Pond February 19. The day started out at a chilly 10 degrees but warmed up to 30 later in the afternoon. A total of 134 kids participated and caught a huge number of fish. The champion ice fisherman of the day was Kylar Fulton, who took home both the biggest yellow perch at 10 1/2 inches, and the biggest trout, at 15 inches. Ryan Lovejoy's…
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Get Ready for WinterFest 2022!

Kids, get out your snow tubes and ice fishing gear – WinterFest is coming! Sanford’s annual celebration of all things cold and wintery kicks off on Saturday, February 19 with the Youth Ice Fishing Derby at Number One Pond, brought to you by Sanford Parks & Rec and the Carl J. Lamb School PTA. The Derby is free and open to kids age 15 and under. Bait and traps will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register…
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Sanford Parks & Rec Summer Update

by Lori Hegarty, Recreation Director Sanford Parks and Recreation has been busy and active regardless of the rain and high heat index. A handful of track and field participants opted to compete in the Regional Pine Tree State Track and Field Games on July 15. The top four contenders at the Regional Meet moved on to the State match on July 19. Jaslinn Johnson took 1st Place in not only the 100 Meter Dash (with a time of 15.10) for the 11-12 year olds,…
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A Whole Summer of Fun Awaits at the Y’s Camp Marland

The Sanford-Springvale YMCA’s Camp Marland is taking registrations now for their summer camp for kids entering kindergarten through ninth grade. There are 11 one-week sessions beginning June 14 and ending August 27. The main Camp, for boys and girls entering second through seventh grades, is located on 30 acres at Bunganut Lake Park in Lyman. In addition to the lake, this location boasts miles of hiking trails, a historic ampitheater, volleyball courts, recreation fields and the Camp Marland Mansion. Campers…
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Summer Camp Registration Open

Sanford Parks & Recreation will have a variety of summer camp options this year for kids age 3-13. Summer Wee Ones Morning Camp at Benton Park is for ages 3-6 and will be split into two groups—one group to attend Monday and Wednesday and the other group Tuesday and Thursday. Both groups will have Friday field trips. Cost is just $5 for the entire summer PLUS the cost of the Friday field trips ($5-$10 per week). The Summer Playground Program is…
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