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Sanford Springvale News Announces Board of Directors

Credit Dreamtime By Barbara Sutcliffe On April 10, the Sanford Springvale News Editorial Board held an organizational meeting for the purpose of electing officers and a Board of Directors. The organization wanted to institute a more formal procedure for the existing editorial board to discuss and implement policies related to the newspaper. The following were elected: Rev. Susan Murphy, President Carolyn Cadigan, Vice-President Michelle McCarthy, Secretary Barbara Sutcliffe, Treasurer Lisa Blanchette, Director Zendelle Bouchard, Director Gail Burnett, Director Lee Burnett,…
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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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Land Trust Invites Signups for Planting

Community Garden plots will soon be available at the McKeon Reserve in Springvale. Photo: Kevin McKeon Sanford Community Garden is accepting applications for gardeners to use 4-foot by 12-foot raised beds for this growing season. The 52 beds and a few 3-foot by 5-foot kids’ beds are located at the McKeon Environmental Reserve, 246 Blanchard Road in Springvale. Tools and fertilizer are provided in the tool shed, and water supply, produce wash area, table and chairs under a grape vine…
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Applications available for 2024 Kids Can Grow program

Kids harvesting Kale Photo: woodleywonderworks via Creative Commons Press Release Applications are available March 1 for University of Maine Cooperative Extension's 2024 Kids Can Grow youth gardening program in York County. Teaching sessions are held monthly on Saturdays, April - September at Sanford Community Garden, 246 Blanchard Rd., Springvale. Kids Can Grow provides children with a positive first experience with gardening and growing their own food. This early experience can inspire a life-long interest in gardening, healthy eating and further…
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