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L-R:  Roland "Jake" M. Jackson, Judith Ann (Goodness) Farrell, Joseph A.E. Garand Roland “Jake” M. Jackson, 85, of Sanford, died Wednesday October 18, 2023 in Sanford. He was born in Sanford on January 21, 1938 the son of Roland M. and Eleanor (Walker) Jackson. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy serving for three years including time on the USS Remey. Roland worked at Pioneer Plastics and at Cyro until his retirement in 1985. He volunteered at the…

Witches on the Water

Witches and warlocks on bikes strut their stuff on dry land at Witches on Water Oct. 22

Financial Supporters-We Couldn’t Do This Without You 

By Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member  Thank you to all who have been reaching out to support Sanford Springvale News by their kind words, likes and shares of our Facebook posts, volunteering of their time, and especially those who have made a financial donation to sustain our work. Our heartfelt “Thank You” to this week’s donors: Anonymous Contributor Rella Legere We are working toward our goal of producing a print edition of the Sanford Springvale News and your contributions…

Photo of the Week

Fall Colors at the Falls Photo: Courtesy of News and History of Sanford Springvale

Community Calendar: Oct. 23-29 2023

Complied by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor Visit our Events Calendar for details on all these events and events to come. Monday, Oct. 23 American Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-5:30 pm, North Parish Congregational Church, 893 Main St. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Police Citizen Advisory Group, 6 pm, Sanford Police Department, 935 Main St. Wednesday, Oct. 25 Friends of Downtown Sanford, 4:30-6:00 pm, Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council Office, 919 Main St. Poetry Group Meeting, 5-7 pm, Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library,…

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