Sanford Building Boom Still Not Enough

Photo: Government of Prince Edward Island By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Even as new homes are increasing faster than ever, city leaders are looking at ways to boost production. Two forums held last week addressed the housing shortage, particularly the housing that people of average means can afford. The City Council held a housing workshop Sept. 24 that highlighted the gravity and complexity of the crisis. The next evening, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee heard similar presentations and also considered…
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Early Childhood Teacher Gets a Call from President Biden

Liz Reynolds in her new classroom at Sanford Springvale YMCA Photo: Lee Burnett Liz Reynolds had only been teaching Pre-K at the Sanford Springvale YMCA for two days when she got a call from the White House. Within a week, she was talking to President Biden on Facetime. “It was wild,” said Reynolds. “I was a little speechless.” Reynolds had rehearsed for the occasion with YMCA Director Andy Orazio and was anxious about delivering scripted messages, but was put at…
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Library Director Steps Down

Ann Thomas Photo: courtesy Friend Memorial Library Ann Thomas, the library director who steered Goodall Library through stressful times during the past eight months, stepped down this Wednesday. She said she plans to move back to the Blue Hill area to be with her family “who I love dearly.” She praised the Board of Directors as “great” and staff and patrons as “wonderful” members. Thomas began work on February 20 while the library was occupying temporary space at Center for…
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Tree Planting Begins Rejuvenation of Sanford Community Forest

Some of the volunteers that helped with planting at Sanford Community Forest earlier this week. Photo: Lee Burnett From a press release Three Rivers Land Trust has launched a planting program at Sanford Community Forest and is looking for volunteers willing to dig holes and shovel dirt.Two planting days are scheduled in the coming weeks: Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. On both days, volunteers are invited to gather at 9:30 am at the Sanford Community Forest parking area…
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News Notes- updated

The Rev. Tim Higgins of St. George’s Episcopal Church Photo: St. George’s Episcopal Church Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Celebrating St. George’s new rector: St. George's Episcopal Church in Sanford will hold a special celebration of new ministry for The Rev. Tim Higgins. The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine, will institute The Rev. Tim Higgins as rector of the church. The celebration will be held on Oct. 6 at 4 pm, followed by a reception in the…
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