Land Trust Invites Signups for Planting

Community Garden plots will soon be available at the McKeon Reserve in Springvale. Photo: Kevin McKeon Sanford Community Garden is accepting applications for gardeners to use 4-foot by 12-foot raised beds for this growing season. The 52 beds and a few 3-foot by 5-foot kids’ beds are located at the McKeon Environmental Reserve, 246 Blanchard Road in Springvale. Tools and fertilizer are provided in the tool shed, and water supply, produce wash area, table and chairs under a grape vine…
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Out In The woods

Wood Frog Photo: NHPBS Wood Frogs Emerging from a Frozen State By Kevin McKeon, Director, Mousam Way Land Trust The duck-like, barking sounds of the wood frogs calling for their mates are among the first sounds we hear during our early spring walks, especially along the wetland areas of the Rail Trail. Built through Springvale’s damp valley, there are numerous vernal pools along this trail; breeding habitats loved by these early spring singers. When not breeding, wood frogs are found…
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Three Sanford Properties Judged Dangerous Buildings

62 Twombley Rd. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin At the City Council meeting March 19, three properties, determined by Code Enforcement to be abandoned, were adjudged to be Dangerous Buildings under the state definition. 62 Twombley Rd. During August of 2023 notices of violation were sent twice to the owner for an overgrown lawn. The house on the property has had no water service and has been uninhabited since November 2023. The building has damage to the roof,…
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The U.S. Army Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band’s performing component. Photo: U.S. Army Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Then it’s hi! hi! hey! The Army’s on its way: The Sanford Performing Arts Center will host the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus on April 14 at 3 pm. The 60-member band and 29-member chorus have performed in all 50 states and in 30 foreign countries. Tickets for this event…
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Comments Being Sought for Extension of Facade Improvement Program

Replacement windows are an allowable expense Photo: Ivan Radic via Creative Commons SANFORD – Anyone interested in improving the appearance of downtown is encouraged to lend their support for extending a grant program to fix up storefronts, according to the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council. The City Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing April 2 to gather comments about a proposed application for $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, according to Mary Hastings, small business coordinator…
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