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Former Players Salute Coach MacKinnon

Against a backdrop of trophies and awards, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation on Sept. 4 dedicated the Sanford High School Athletic Awards Showcase in honor of longtime basketball coach, teacher and principal Bruce MacKinnon. "It's an exciting day for us on behalf of the Sanford School Board, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation, the City of Sanford and community," Superintendent Matt Nelson said during the afternoon ceremony. Some of MacKinnon’s former players shared fond memories of MacKinnon. "Things Bruce did built…
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Success and Setback for Water Ski Team

Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team had a great showing at the Eastern Regional Show Ski Championships  Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan and Zendelle Bouchard Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team placed second overall at the 2024 Eastern Regional Show Ski Championships held July 27 and 28 in Northampton, MA. The team earned 1,236.13 points, falling short of first place by only 29 points. The team won best overall show and best showmanship of…
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New Owners to Carry on Jerry’s Traditions

Tanya and Steve Davies are the new owners of Jerry’s Market. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, submissions editor New owners have purchased Jerry’s Market, the neighborhood grocery store and local institution, and the transition looks like it will be a smooth one. Steve and Tanya Davies took over from former owner Peter Dunham last week. Dunham plans to stay on as mentor and vacation fill-in manager. Everyone sounds thrilled with the arrangement. “My dream was to own this place,”…
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Sanford Resident Hopes to Be Next Ms. Maine

Photo: Kristen Pelletier By Renée Morin Kristen Pelletier of Sanford is looking for more than a title when she competes in the United States of America Ms. Maine Pageant this fall. She hopes to inspire people with disabilities to follow their dreams. Pelletier, 41, who grew up in Sanford, has been paralyzed from the waist down since suffering a spinal cord injury from a car accident when she was about to enter her senior year of high school. Despite her…
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Mainers’ Host Families Enjoy Rewarding Experiences

The Simpson family with Mainer’s catcher Stevie Berman, who they hosted during the 2014 season. Photo: Stephanie Simpson By Renée Morin Baseball has long been called “America’s Pastime.” If this is true, then “Sanford’s Pastime” is watching the Sanford Mainers play at Goodall Park. Since 2002, college baseball players from all over the country have come to Sanford to play for the Mainers. That begs the question, “Where do they stay?” While some players can drive home or stay with…
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