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Photo: Lee Burnett Ron Paquin and son Kevin bottle maple syrup to get ready for Maine Maple Sunday, the celebratory end of the sap-gathering season. Ron says this year’s production of 85 gallons is down from his average of 150 gallons. “In southern Maine and New Hampshire, this is the worst season in 30 years. That’s what everyone is saying. It’s been way too warm.” Still, Packy’s Sugar House at 232 Harry Howes Road will be billowing maple-scented steam all…
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Community Calendar: March 23-29, 2024

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar for details on these and on upcoming events.   Saturday, March 23 Maine Maple Weekend, Packy’s Sugar House, 232 Harry Howes Rd. Winter Pruning Workshop, 9 am-Noon, McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale (This pruning workshop is currently full) Veterinary Clinic, 9:30-11 am, Pet Supplies Plus, 1364 Main St. Baby Blessings, 10 am-Noon, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. ACE Flavor Fest Grill Presentation, 11 am-2 pm, Eldredge Lumber,…
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New Fire Station Designs Unveiled

Artist’s rendering of the proposed new Sanford Fire Department headquarters. Source: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council meeting on March 19, 2024, members of the public got their first detailed look at plans for the proposed new fire stations. If voters approve the project in November construction will take place over the next few years. The presentation by Bob Mitchell of WBRC/Mitchell Associates showed artist’s renderings of the interior and exterior of both stations, along with…
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Council OKs Budget Adjustments: PAYT Bags to Increase to $16

City Manager Steve Buck (at podium) details his recommended budget amendments. Source: WSSR-TV By Zendelle Bouchard City Manager Steve Buck presented his recommended municipal budget for fiscal year 2024/25 to the City Council on March 19, 2024, after which Council members debated and approved several adjustments. One adjustment to the revenue side of the budget would increase the price of the orange Pay-As-You-Throw trash bags from $14.50 to $16 per package. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy noted that other area communities…
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City Council March 19 Meeting Summary

A draft of an upcoming educational video on fire station construction was shown to the City Council at the March 19 meeting. Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The city council met on March 19, 2024, with all members present. A moment of silence was dedicated to the memory of Sharon Remick, a former teacher and principal in the community. Subcommittee Reports The Property Subcommittee report mentioned there will be upcoming road closures that will be discussed more at…
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