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New Rail Trail Task Force to be Appointed

Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio will be appointing a new task force to come up with a solution concerning the Rail Trail, which is the only part of Sanford’s official trail system that is open to ATVs. This section has been the subject of a long-standing dispute between the Sanford ATV Club and the Trails Committee. The Trails Committee cited complaints from trail abutters regarding dust and noise, ATV users who don’t follow posted rules, and environmental degradation caused by the vehicles…
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ATVs on the Rail Trail Debated

Members of the City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee waded into the longstanding conflict between the Trails Committee and the Sanford ATV Club at their April 13 meeting, when they heard arguments from both sides about use of the Rail Trail. Unlike other Sanford trails, the Rail Trail is designated as multi-use, which allows for walkers, horseback riders, motorized and non-motorized vehicles. Hazen Carpenter, Chairman of the Trails Committee, and Nick Taylor, President of the ATV Club, submitted written…
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Land Trust Planting For The Future

A new initiative by Mousam Way Land Trust is taking a proactive stance in response to environmental changes. As global warming accelerates and transforms our world, the forest's ability to help offset increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is impacted. Native evergreens and deciduous hardwoods that are adapted to cooler temperatures will begin to disappear, changing the nature of the forest and its surroundings. Bud Johnston, President of the Mousam Way Land Trust, announced the project to plant warm-adapted,…
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Rolling Thunder Raffle 2021

Rolling Thunder Chapter One Maine’s annual raffle to raise money for veterans is on now. This year it’s “Back to the FUN in 21” with great prizes from local businesses. First Prize: Hotpoint 7.1 cu. Ft. chest freezer from Lowe’s $150 Jerry’s Market meat package gift card $100 Lowe’s gift card $100 Bentley’s Saloon gift card Second Prize: Living room chair from Landry’s Furniture Barn $150 Central Furniture gift card $100 Home Depot gift card Third Prize: $25 Mel’s Raspberry…
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Ready, Set, Bid!

The Springvale Library has been preparing for months for their First Annual Online Auction fundraiser. All the photos and descriptions have been uploaded for you to take a look, and you can bid starting April 4, through the end of the auction on April 18. Visit the auction website at https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/springvale-public-library-21563 to place your bid. They have some amazing and unique items from very generous donors in auction, including: A beginner genealogy session with Christina Parks4 weeks of beautiful bouquets…
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