A Great, Great Grandmother Turns 105

Barbara Bean celebrates with family Photo: St. George’s Episcopal Church By Mal Meyer DeBruyckere, Office Administrator, St. George’s Episcopal Church Friends and family of Barbara Bean recently celebrated her 105th birthday with a birthday cake, cards, presents and photo taking. Many of Mrs. Bean’s five-generation family attended the festivities. Over the years, she has been featured in newspaper articles and TV news stories, many of which centered around her age and volunteerism in the Sanford area. She attributes her longevity…
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Covid Relief Funding Flowing to Small Businesses in Sanford

Michael Gill said the recent funding award was “a true blessing.” Michael and his wife Joan own River Junction Brewing Photo: courtesy River Junction Brewing Compiled by Lee Burnett Nine Sanford businesses were recently awarded grants averaging $10,000 in Covid relief funding. One of the beneficiaries was River Junction Brewing, which opened in the Shain’s of Maine building at 1491 Main Street in the spring of 2022. Co-owner Michael Gill said the money will enable him to hire an assistant…
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Legislative Update: Sen. Matt Harrington

Photo credit: maine.gov By Zendelle Bouchard In the 131st Maine Legislature, Sanford’s four state legislators have focused on priorities including taxation and health care. In this article, we profile the work of Senator Matt Harrington. Rep. Ann Fredericks is also profiled in this issue (see that story). Last week, we profiled Rep. Lucas Lanigan and Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio. Sen. Matt Harrington (R) represents District 33, which includes Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford and Waterboro. He sits on the Committee on Criminal Justice…
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Legislative Update: Rep. Ann Fredericks

Photo Credit: maine.gov By Zendelle Bouchard In the 131st Maine Legislature, Sanford’s four state legislators have focused on priorities including taxation and health care. In this article, we profile the work of Rep. Ann Fredericks. Sen. Matt Harrington is also profiled in this issue (see that story). Last week, we profiled Rep. Lucas Lanigan and Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio. Ann Fredericks (R) represents District 143, which includes part of Sanford. She sits on the Committee on Health and Human Services and…
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News Notes

A Boy Scout attacks the rope crossing, one of several challenges faced by scouts during the 2024 York District Klondike Derby held on Feb. 3. Photo: Boy Scout Troop 313, Berwick Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan An arctic adventure features skill-building and teamwork: The Boy Scouts held their 2024 York District Klondike Derby on Feb. 3 in Berwick. Troops came from all over Southern Maine, including Sanford, Berwick, Shapleigh, Kennebunk, Buxton and Saco, to get outdoors in the winter, show off…
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