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What’s Your Story

Photo: Chloe Tebow Friends of Downtown Sanford are currently on Phase II of the Heart & Soul initiative. They will be busy during the summer and fall collecting stories from as many community members and businesses as possible. They will ask a series of questions that will include: what brought you to Sanford; why you stay; what you love and want to preserve; and what you’d like to see in the future.  On Monday, Chloe Tebow from NewsCenter6 aired a positive story…

The Wall That Heals Coming to Sanford in September

The Wall That Heals is coming to Sanford in September 2023. This 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, DC is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. The Wall, with its mobile Education Center, has traveled to nearly 700 communities across the country since its dedication in 1996. The exhibit is being hosted by the Sanford Elks and local veterans’ service organizations. It will be on display on Rt.…

Waypoint Tele-Fest – (Waban Telethon)

Way to go: The Waypoint Tele-Fest, formerly known as the Waban Telethon, brought fun and fundraising to the Waypoint campus on Route 4 on May 20. This year's event was the 56th in the history of the agency, which serves children and adults with special needs. Major sponsors included Kennebunk Savings Bank, HM Payson and Central Furniture. More than 150 people attended. 

Sanford Rail Trail History

A transportation corridor evolves from railroad to multipurpose trail to linear park  Once upon a time, there was a railroad connecting Sanford and Rochester, New Hampshire. It was started around 1870 and was called the Portland and Rochester Railroad Company. It carried both passengers and freight. There is a great story about one of the cars sinking into soft ground near Deering Pond in Springvale until it completely disappeared. You can find a picture and more information about this story…

Sanford to host simulated lost-person emergency – Civil Air Patrol

Civil air patrols will be flying in and out of Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport on June 10 in training exercises that simulate a lost person emergency.  Sanford Composite Squadron hosts the exercise, which brings together Civil Air Patrol members from across the state, as well as representatives from state and local emergency response organizations. Both land and air searches will be conducted in and around Sanford.   “We are looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of the Maine…

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