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Historic Sweat Homestead To Become Mousam Way Land Trust’s New HQ

The 1777 farm and homestead of Reverend Moses Sweat will become the new headquarters of the Mousam Way Land Trust following a bequest of 100 acres of land and the historic home located on lower School St. The bequest was made by Virginia Hurd Morin, a Sanford native who passed away earlier this year at the age of 99. The gift of the properties was unexpected, according to Bud Johnston, President of the Land Trust. Mrs. Morin also provided one…

Win Big in the Music Boosters 2023 Raffle

Press Release The students and parents of the Sanford Schools Music Department have arranged an amazing fundraiser – a raffle with over $3,300 in possible prizes and up to 38 chances to win for every entry! Prizes will be drawn each day in February and there are also some days with TWO prizes, and even BONUS prizes! Why? Why not? Each day has a different theme. For example: Every Wednesday the winner will win Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner at a…

Sign Posts at McKeon Environmental Reserve

by Kevin McKeon, Master Maine Naturalist If we go down this path, where do we end up? Does this trail go to the Rail Trail? I’d like to walk around here, but there’s no signs! Trailhead signpost with map These questions will become rare at the McKeon Environmental Reserve in Springvale.  Mousam Way Land Trust has installed trail sign posts at all trail intersections, and trees have been painted with bright red circles along the Reserve’s 2 ½ miles of…

ATVs Banned From Most of the Sanford Rail Trail

Motorized vehicles, including ATVs, snowmobiles and dirt bikes, will no longer be allowed to use the Rail Trail from Pleasant St. to the Lebanon town line, following a 4-3 decision by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. That represents about 75% of the Rail Trail through Sanford and Springvale. The Council also voted unanimously to revisit the decision annually. The discussion began with Parks and Recreation Director Brady Lloyd giving a brief rundown of Rail…

2022 Toys For Tots Info – Dropoff Locations, Donation & Application Links

2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots brings joy to children in our community who would otherwise not have much under the tree on Christmas morning. The application period to receive toys is open now through December 8th. Visit https://springvale-me.toysfortots.org/ for more info and to apply. Sanford/Springvale dropoff locations - new, unwrapped toys only please! Airport Safe Storage, 1725 Main St. AmVets Post 3, 169 School St. Atlantic Federal Credit Union,…

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