Out in the Woods

Rock Tripe on Vigue Trail near Deering Pond  Photos: Kevin McKeon   Lettuce-like Rock Tripe is Edible, Barely  By Kevin McKeon, director, Mousam Way Land Trust  The trails around Deering Pond hold many interesting plants. One, seen covering many large, old rocks and outcrops of granite, is a type of lichen called rock tripe. Part of its botanical name comes from the Latin umbilicus, meaning navel. This is where another common name, navel lichen, comes from and describes how these lichens…
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Staffing Turnover a Challenge for City’s Human Resources Department 

By Zendelle Bouchard  The city of Sanford has several staffing vacancies, but is doing well compared with other area municipalities, according to the city’s Human Resources Director Stacy Howes. However, she said the pace of turnover in many departments is a big challenge for her staff.  At the City Council’s budget workshop on Feb. 13, 2024, Howes told the Council the city currently has 199 full-time and four part-time employees, with twelve positions currently vacant. This does not include seasonal,…
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Valentines Day at the SRTC Cafe

 Breakfast Diners at the SRTC Cafe  Photos: Jack McAdam  By Jack McAdam  Ellen and Jack McAdam had breakfast at the Sanford Regional Technical Center Cafe on Valentine’s Day. The students in the culinary program run the dining room and do the cooking as an integral part of their educational and training experience. The students did an excellent job, were very attentive, and breakfast was great. The McAdams’ are looking forward to going to lunch one day.  SRTC Cafe is open…
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School Committee Meeting February 5, 2024

Photo: WSSRTV By Kendra Williams  Members: Paula Cote, Amy Sevigny, Jennifer Davie, Melissa Simpson and Emily Sheffield   Student Representatives: Aiden Gendron, Emma Adawadkar and Elise Gendron   All were present.  Student Representative Reports Emma announced that the Cheer Team will be competing in the finals on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Augusta. Step Africa performed for SHS students the day following its evening performance at the SPAC. It was well received with a lot of positive feedback. Aiden Gendron reported that the wrestling…
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York County Sheriff Awards

Deputy of the Year Award: L-R, Chief Deputy Jeremy Forbes, Sheriff William King, Deputy Sergeant Kyle Kassa and Major Nathan Thayer Photos: Lisa Blanchette York County Sheriff, William L. King, Jr., Presides over 2024 Recognition and Awards Ceremony  By Lisa Blanchette  The lobby of the York County Sheriff’s Department was filled with staff, family, friends and community leaders on Friday, February 9 for the 2024 Sheriff’s Department Recognition and Awards Ceremony. Sheriff William L. King, Jr., said of the event, “This…
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