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Photos of the Week: July 8, 2023

The Rhodies Are in Bloom! Access to the five-acre stand of blooms at Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary is by way of a trail on Upper Oak Street. A new trail with off-street parking is planned, thanks to a collaboration between Three Rivers Land Trust, Sanford Trails and the Native Plant Trust. Until then, park on the shoulder of Oak Street and look for an opening in the woods near the driveway at 570 Oak Street. Photo by Lee Burnett Harvey…
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Community Calendar July 3-9, 2023

Monday, July 3  Sanford Food Pantry, 10am-Noon, picture ID required, Sanford residents only. 1204 Main Street (weekly event) open   American Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-5pm, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale  City of Sanford Holiday Festivities, Block Party at Number One Pond, William Oscar Emery Drive  4:00 pm Vendors Open 6:00 pm Water Ski Show Warm-ups 6:30 pm Water Ski Show Starts 7:30 pm Live DJ  9:00 pm (or later) Fireworks Tuesday, July 4  Fourth of July Parade, 10:00 am. Starts at the intersection of Main…
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July 4th Celebrations in Sanford

Count the stars to see just how old these flags are.From the collection of Terrence McCarthy. The City of Sanford is gearing up for its 2023 Independence Day celebration with many exciting events.   Activities start with the 3rd of July Block Party at Number One Pond. Vendors will open at 4:00 pm and offer a variety of goodies. The first Maine Attraction water ski show of the season will take place with warmups beginning at 6:00 pm, and the show…
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The Wall That Heals Coming to Sanford in September

The Wall That Heals is coming to Sanford in September 2023. This 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, DC is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. The Wall, with its mobile Education Center, has traveled to nearly 700 communities across the country since its dedication in 1996. The exhibit is being hosted by the Sanford Elks and local veterans’ service organizations. It will be on display on Rt.…
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Crafters sought for fundraising festival 

Calling all crafters!   York County Shelter Programs is looking for crafters for the Shaker Hill Apple Festival, which will be held on the YCSP campus Saturday, Sept. 23, 10-4, and Sunday, Sept. 24, 10-3.  This juried craft fair is a big part of the festival, which also features music, family activities such as hayrides, great food and more. Our neighbors, the Shaker Museum, will also be offering events.  If interested, please contact Bonnie Leslie at bleslie@ycspi.org or (207) 324-1137, ext.…
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