Passages

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Howard Acker, a native of Alfred, passed away on Oct. 13, 2024, in Charlottesville, VA. He was born on Sept. 23, 1930, to Henry Palmer Acker and Mary Greim Acker. He grew up in the Sanford/Springvale area, graduating from Sanford High School in 1949. Howard was an apprentice at Saco Lowell shops in Lowell, MA, where he learned to be a draftsman. He married the love of his life, Marcia Elaine King, in June 1952.…

Real Estate Transactions

821 Main St. (11/8 closing, listed below) Photo: Google Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 11/6, 3 Nottingham Dr., 4-room Cape, 4 bed/1 bath, two bedrooms on first floor, full basement, deck, shed, 1.21 acres, $389,000 11/7, 264 Sunset Rd., Springvale, 6-room Cape, 3 bed/2 bath, bedroom and laundry on first floor, full walk-out basement, wrap-around deck, 2 acres, built in 2024, $440,000 11/7, 186 Twombley Rd., 2-story Duplex, 2 rental units: 2 bed/1 bath each, pantry, attic, unfinished basement, metal roof,…

Financial Supporters: We Couldn’t Do This Without You  

Our heartfelt “Thank you” to these recent donors:  *Carol Forbess Connie Garber *Lynn Serritella * Denotes donors who have made a monthly giving commitment

Photo of the Week

Many mallards gather on Number 2 Pond next to Oscar Emery Drive. Photo: Terry Jellerson

Community Calendar: Nov. 9-17, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar for details on these and future events. Saturday, Nov. 9 Annual Fall Fair, 9 am-1 pm, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 15 Grammar Rd. Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair 9 am-2 pm, Sanford Christian Academy Gym, 25 Riverside Ave. Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 9 am-2 pm, Trafton Senior Center, 19 Elm St. Free Reiki Circle, 10-11 am, Springvale Library, 443 Main St. Organic mushroom gardening 101, 10-11 am, Eldredge Lumber, 1787 Main St.…

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