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Busy Season Underway for Santa’s Cause

Founded in 2005 by Sanford resident Robin Breault Donarum, Santa’s Cause strives to make a difference in our community during the stressful holiday season. What started as a simple desire to make sure the children in York County Foster Care System had at least one gift to open on Christmas morning, has grown to the distribution of thousands of toys and gifts in a 10-week time period. Santa’s Cause provides age-appropriate gifts, and holiday support, to an ever-increasing number of…

Former Lavalley Lumber Property is Now Sanford Community Forest

Press Release Three Rivers Land Trust is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of its latest preserve: the Sanford Community Forest. The public fundraising campaign was announced in early 2021, and through successful grants and extraordinary generosity from local donors, Three Rivers was able to purchase nearly 550 acres in late September. To celebrate this momentous win for the future of the community, Three Rivers will host a walk at the property on Sunday, October 24th, beginning at 1:30 PM. See details…

Helping Hands: October 3

With the school season back under way, the Sanford Mainers were pleased to partner with former Mainers outfielder Cam Ridley and his charitable organization, The Cam Cares Children’s Foundation to help local school children in need. Ridley’s organization donated several backpacks with basic school necessities to the Mainers to support local Sanford school children in need of school supplies. The Mainers worked with Stuff the Bus, a school readiness program in Sanford that provides backpacks, school supplies and other items…

Mousam Way Land Trust Acquisition

by Kevin McKeon Gail Browning was honored on a recent Saturday morning for her generous donation of over 26 acres of land along High Street in Sanford. Mousam Way Land Trust gratefully accepted this wonderful property, which abuts the Trust’s Fawcett-Goodwin Reserve. There’s now a tract of over 45 acres of forest and meadow, with walking trails being sited and blazed—all just a stone’s throw from Sanford’s urban area. The Browning Family Reserve sits atop the highest point of High…

Chili & Chowda to Raise $ for MCCP

The Sanford Elks Lodge #1470 will be hosting a very special event on Friday, September 10, in support of the Maine Children's Cancer Program. The Chili and Chowda Tasting and Contest takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Participating competitors include: Sanford ElksSweet MemoriesRichie's Jerk & BBQJohnson's Seafood and SteakWelcome Home DinerAlfred Country StoreIron Tail SaloonEl MexicanoSMHC - Sanford CampusVarney Crossing / Pinnacle Health CareMoe's Italian SandwichesWolves Club A live auction begins at 8:00 p.m. Get a mystery box for…

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