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Springvale Orchardist Represents Tree Fruit Growers in Augusta

Matt McAdam speaks with State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Press Release Matt McAdam of McDougal Orchards in Springvale represented the Maine State Pomological Society at the annual Agricultural Day March 19 at the State House in Augusta. The day was hosted by the Department of Conservation, Agriculture, and Forestry in the Hall of Flags. The event allows groups of agricultural and horticultural producers within Maine to set up displays highlighting…
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Sanford High School Athletic Director Recognized with Emerging Industry Leader Award

Zach Lemelin has been athletic director for Sanford High School since the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Photo: Sanford High School By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator Sanford High School Athletic Director Zach Lemelin has been recognized by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) with its interscholastic Emerging Industry Leader Award. The Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. Lemelin is the…
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Sanford Public Works Employee Receives Commendation from City 

By: Renée Morin  At the March 5 City Council Meeting, Sanford Public Works Employee Cal Bond was presented with a commendation for his actions on January 14, 2024, during the snowstorm.  Route 202, which does not fall under the purview of the City of Sanford, was rendered impassable by the large amount of ice covering the road. In a letter addressed to City Manager Steve Buck, by Director of Public Works/City Engineer Matthew Hill, Hill wrote of the situation, “with…
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Harland Eastman: A Man of the World Remembered 

By Lawrence Furbish  In 2004, when I retired and moved back home to Sanford, I wanted to become involved with the local historical society. I was told to contact Harland Eastman. He explained straightaway that there was no historical society, only the Sanford Historical Committee, an official committee of the town. He told me to write a letter to the selectmen explaining my background and interest and was kind enough to point out an error in my first draft. After…
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