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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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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City Council February 6 Meeting Summary

Director of Community Development Ian Houseal responds to a question from Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne concerning 58 Pleasant St. Photo: City of Sanford video. By Renée Morin The Sanford City Council met Feb. 6. Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne attended via Zoom due to illness; Mayor Becky Brink was absent. Minutes The council approved the minutes from the following: Regular City Council meeting held Jan. 16, executive session held Jan. 16, and executive session held Jan. 23. Mayor’s Report / Subcommittee Reports There…
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Out In the Woods – The Shy Gray Fox Can Climb Trees

Gray foxes live in our woods, but they’re hard to spot. Photo: Todd Fitzgerald via iNaturalist By Kevin McKeon, Director, Mousam Way Land Trust Recent snowfalls reveal fresh tracks on the new snow, evidence of the many critters busily foraging throughout the forest. Walking along Sanford’s many trails, one may often see what appears to be medium-sized dog tracks that were actually made by a fox. The red fox is more common in most of the eastern United States, easily…
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