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Photo: Peter Manidis via Creative Commons Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Working where the wild things are: Sanford Middle School Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) students visited the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick recently to explore careers in wildlife biology and rehabilitation. The Center for Wildlife has operated for over 30 years and has aided over 50,000 animals. During their visit, a wildlife biologist shared insights into her career and guided students through creating enriching activities and nutritious meals for…
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Out In The Woods

Steve Mallon walks on the boardwalk that he and other members of the Mousam Way Land Trust built to access the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp at Great Works Reserve Rare Cedar Swamp Offers Shady Coolness Photo: Kevin McKeon By Kevin McKeon, Director, Mousam Way Land Trust As you walk the footpath at Mousam Way Land Trust’s Great Works Reserve next to Sand Pond, you’ll walk past a thick, young, white pine stand. After that, you’ll find yourself in the midst…
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Schumacher to Leave Planning Agency after 28 Years

Photo: Southern Maine Regional Planning and Development Commission From a press release The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission plans to advertise nationwide to find a replacement for long-time leader, Paul Schumacher, who plans to step down this summer. Schumacher grew the agency substantially during his 28-year tenure, including the EPA Brownfields program that has funded much of the cleanup of Sanford’s former textile mill buildings and the CGA site. Schumacher says the nonprofit is thriving and he feels confident…
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Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Concert

Photo: Courtesy of Southern Rail Bluegrass Press Release Join us for an evening of toe-tappin’ bluegrass music. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum 505 Main Street, Springvale Admission is $20.00 for ages 18 and older. Children are admitted at no charge. Tickets may be purchased or reserved during museum hours (Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-1) or by email, gcauger@me.com or by phone, 207-651-1980 or at the door. The Museum is handicapped accessible and air-conditioned.
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York County Budget

York County Commissioners Look at 9.6 % Hike for Municipalities From a press release Inflation and increases in the state government’s valuation of county municipalities has led to a proposed 7.38 percent increase in York County government’s budget and an estimated 9.6 percent increase in municipal assessments for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed budget is $25.16 million, with $21.55 million to be raised through taxes to the 29 cities and towns, the latter up by about…
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