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Jason Beaulieu of Beaulieu Logging and Steve French of Landry Construction, at the site of the future York County First Responder Training Center and separate York County Recovery Center in Alfred. Photo: Tammy Wells Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Site prep continues for recovery center, training center: Land clearing has begun for constructing the $24 million York County First Responder Training Center and separate York County Recovery Center in Alfred. Clearing should be completed in early November. Dance to benefit Thanksgiving…

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While doing some yard cleanup, Sanford resident Andrea Knight discovered this inquisitive mantis peering over the pickets. Photo: Andrea Knight

Community Calendar: Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar for details on these events and on events to come.   Saturday, Oct. 26 Selfies with Scarecrows continues through 10/31 Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Spooky Sprint 5K Race, 8-11:30 am, YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Dr. Baby Blessings, 10 am-noon, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. Harvest Fest 2024, 10 am-2 pm, Salvation Army, 871 Main St. The Great Halloween Treasure Hunt, 1-2 pm, Pilot’s Cove Café…

Council Addresses Campgrounds, Needle Exchange, More

Volunteer interpreters Dr. Brendan Spinelli and Dr. Joshua Pongan were recognized by the City Council as Extra Mile Day Heroes. Photo: WSSR-TV By Zendelle Bouchard After hearing from residents and campground owners unhappy with a proposed ordinance regulating new campgrounds in Sanford and Springvale, the City Council on Oct. 15 decided to seek a compromise measure that can be voted on next month. Councilors also responded to online discussion about the fire station project, advocated for a change in the…

Halloween Trick or Treats in Sanford

Make mine medium rare! This High Street display is both funny and spooky. Photo by Zendelle Bouchard By Kristi King and Zendelle Bouchard Here’s where Halloween fun (with tasty candy!) can be found in Sanford: Trick or treat at participating downtown businesses on Halloween from 4 to 6 pm. Remember that the Friends of Downtown Selfies with Scarecrows is going on through the 31st. Take selfies with your favorite scarecrows all around town and post them on social media with the…

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