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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…
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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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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