News Notes: April 24, 2022

Now through May 28, you can earn money for Sanford schools while you shop at Hannaford. In the store, look for the “Hannaford Helps Schools” shelf tags on over 1,500 participating products. When you check out, you will get 3 school dollars for every four participating products you buy. Just drop them in the collection tower at the front of the store. (If you shop online using Hannaford To Go, look for the apple icon when you make your selections.) All Sanford schools are participating in the program. The highest earning school from each store also receives at $1,000 bonus.

The Sanford ATV Club is organizing its annual Trails Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meet at The Depot, 146 Pleasant St. and help get the trails ready for opening day There will be bridges to build, signage to put up, material to haul, and trails to trim back.

Watch the trailer for the upcoming documentary film, Candlepin, featuring the Martin family of Bowl-a-Rama. It’s on YouTube here.

The Sanford Mainers are looking for host families for the 2022 season. All you need is a bed, a bathroom and access to cooking facilities. If you have the space, but no extra bed, the team can provide one. You do not need to supply all their meals (athletes are fed after every game), but having some food in the house is appreciated. Players provide their own transportation, too. Call 324-0010 or email hostfamily@sanfordmainers.com for more info.

Mark your calendars for Harry’s first community event on Friday May 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at their store on 432 Alfred Rd. (Route 4). Harry’s will join with Sanford’s own Tropical Caribbean to introduce a divine twist to authentic Jamaican food. This event is family-friendly with food, music, and prizes! They will have shirts and gas cards to raffle out! Come try some amazing food, sit at picnic tables and enjoy.

Sanford Soccer is getting ready for another great season this fall. All the info is here.

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