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Crafters sought for fundraising festival 

Calling all crafters!   York County Shelter Programs is looking for crafters for the Shaker Hill Apple Festival, which will be held on the YCSP campus Saturday, Sept. 23, 10-4, and Sunday, Sept. 24, 10-3.  This juried craft fair is a big part of the festival, which also features music, family activities such as hayrides, great food and more. Our neighbors, the Shaker Museum, will also be offering events.  If interested, please contact Bonnie Leslie at bleslie@ycspi.org or (207) 324-1137, ext.…

Junior Students of the Year

Olivia Farrington left and Jack Van Gieson right Photo credit: Sanford School Dept Sanford Middle School 8th-graders Olivia Farrington and Jack Van Gieson were recently awarded the Elks Junior Students of the Year at a banquet dinner at the Elks Club. Farrington and Van Gieson were selected by middle school staff and their peers for the award. They were honored by Principal Pam Lydon and Assistant Principals Mike Bailey and Joe Mastraccio at the dinner. Jack and Olivia have been…

Eating french fries for a good cause

Did you know concession revenue from Sanford High School sporting events has funded the purchase of all kinds of athletic equipment? The Red and White Foundation has been fundraising on behalf of athletics for more than 25 years. Among the recent facility improvements are a batting cage for the practice gym, a shooting machine for the basketball teams, and padded chairs for various events. "The Red and White Foundation truly has been amazing," Sanford High School Athletic Director Zach Lemelin…

Land Trust Receives Donation for Accessible Garden

The Sanford Community Garden will further expand this year with new wheelchair-accessible garden beds, thanks to a generous donation from Kennebunk Savings Bank. According to Bud Johnston, President of MWLT, the gift will enable the Land Trust to build six beds for the benefit of those unable to use the existing beds at the garden. Each bed will have two sections - a 3 x 8-foot elevated growing table and a 3 x 4-foot raised bed, 20-inches high. This combination…

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Sanford

Press Release Habitat for Humanity York County is currently seeking applicants to purchase a three-bedroomhouse in Sanford. The house is the first of five homes being built by Habitat for Humanity inSanford. Construction is planned to begin in Summer of 2023. Habitat for Humanity York County is eager to create affordable homeownership opportunities inSanford. According to Maine Housing data, the median home price in Sanford has increased forthe past 7 years making the cost of purchasing a home in the…

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