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Saturday’s Gala Addresses Childcare Shortage

The 2,800-square foot addition on the right is for the expanded childcare program Photo Credit: Lee Burnett By Alexa Livingston, University of New England News Fellow A critical need is being addressed by the new childcare facilities under construction at the Sanford-Springvale YMCA, the focal point of the Gala fundraising event being held Saturday evening, 4/13, from 7-10 PM. Maine faces a significant childcare shortage, with 25% of childcare operations closing their doors since the pandemic, according to a report…
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Sanford Mainers Launch Literacy Program

Stephanie Wilkins of Altrusa joins Andrea Pais of the Mainers and Marie Burns of Books Revisited. Photo: courtesy of Sanford Mainers Press release The Sanford Mainers have launched a literacy program that provides activity books, giveaway game tickets, a recognition night, story hour and a tiny library. “We have a unique opportunity to serve as a literacy gateway to our local youth who might not otherwise participate in reading programs,” explained Andrea Pais, the baseball team’s office and sales manager.…
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Community Food Distribution Canceled; Summer Program In Doubt

Food boxes ready for pickup at an earlier distribution Photo: Backpack Program By Lee Burnett, Submissions editor The Advisory Board for Sanford Backpack Program has canceled the food box distribution scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15 and is scrambling to maintain the summer food distribution program. More than 500 families have depended on the program. Advisory Board member Ayn Hanselmann said the cancellation decision was “extremely, extremely difficult” because of the value of the program in combating food insecurity. She stressed…
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Does Sanford Have a Museum? 

Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum Photo: Wikipedia   By Lawrence Furbish and Harland Eastman  Overheard in the checkout line of a Sanford grocery store: "Museum? What museum?"  Well, yes indeed, our city has the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum located at 505 Main Street in Springvale. It was built in 1873 as the second Town Hall in Sanford and as a public meeting hall. It served as such until 1908, when the current Town Hall in Sanford opened. It then was used in a number of capacities…
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Rotary event raises more than $11,000 for the unhoused

January Thaw attendees Photos: Barbara Sutcliffe By Barbara Sutcliffe On Tuesday night, Jan. 16, 80 people came in from the cold and snow to support Sanford-Springvale Rotary’s January Thaw event, which is designed to help Sanford’s unhoused population. Held at Mee D Thai Restaurant in Main Street Marketplace, the fundraiser featured plentiful samplings of Thai food and a signature drink, with half of the ticket price going to the unhoused in our community. Many area businesses and individuals became sponsors…
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