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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…

Mousam Way Land Trust Hosts Dedication

by Kevin McKeon On a recent warm August morning, a dedication ceremony for The Lowd Environmental Reserve was hosted by directors of Mousam Way Land Trust. Rebecca Legrow and her husband Donald unveiled the road side sign, as she and her family were honored for the donation of 14 acres of land on Oak Street in Springvale, just ½ mile from Springvale Square. Dr. Bud Johnston, Trust President, gave a short geologic history of the area along with the various…

Friends of Downtown Gearing Up for First Event

The newly-formed Friends of Downtown group met at Frannie's Mini Donuts on Wednesday, July 14 to brainstorm events to bring people into downtown Sanford. There was a lot of enthusiasm to get started quickly, and several great suggestions for events were made. The National Night Out is hosted by the Sanford Police Department in Central Park each summer, and provides opportunities for families to connect with local service agencies and learn about their work. The free hamburgers and hotdogs draw…

Trafton Travelers Trips

The Trafton Travelers are back in the swing of things, with a full schedule of trips upcoming for the rest of the year. For details on any of the trips, or to reserve your spot, call Robin at (207) 457-0080. July 29 – Cabbage Island Clambakes and Boothbay Harbor Shopping, $125. This trip is full, but there is a wait list.August 26 – Cape Ann Tour and Lunch and the Village Restaurant, $110. Includes a guided tour of Gloucester and…

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