Goodall Library Corner: November 20, 2022

by Goodall Library staff Upcoming Programs: Nov 21st - 23rd: Thanksgiving Craft Kits: Thanksgiving-themed craft kits will be available while supplies last in the library lobby. See photo above. Suggested for ages 4 and up. Each kit includes a DIY fall bookmark, turkey stickers, and coloring pages. Now - Dec 31st: Holiday Food Drive: 'Tis the season of giving! Donate nonperishable food items, hygiene products, hats, mittens, and pet food to help community members in need.  Dec 2nd - 30th: Film Fridays:…
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36th Annual Turkey Trot Winners

The Sanford Parks and Recreation Department's 36th Annual Turkey Trot Road Race (5K and 10K) was held Saturday, November 19, 2022, with the sun shining bright. A total of 29 runners came out for the event, from age 11 to 85 and a half. The winners received gift card prizes. 10K Race winners and times: Men's 1st Place: Patrick Wilt (age 30-39) 42.21 Men's 2nd Place: Landon Gosling (age 13-17) 45.36 Women's 1st Place: Kristin Michelle (age 40-49) 46.27 Women's…
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ATVs Banned From Most of the Sanford Rail Trail

Motorized vehicles, including ATVs, snowmobiles and dirt bikes, will no longer be allowed to use the Rail Trail from Pleasant St. to the Lebanon town line, following a 4-3 decision by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. That represents about 75% of the Rail Trail through Sanford and Springvale. The Council also voted unanimously to revisit the decision annually. The discussion began with Parks and Recreation Director Brady Lloyd giving a brief rundown of Rail…
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“You Don’t Mess With Sanford”: Active Shooter Hoax Response Praised

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 8:20 am, a call came in to the Sanford Regional Communications Center from someone claiming to be a teacher, reporting an active shooting at Sanford High School with five injured students. That call was eventually determined to be a hoax, but not until after students were evacuated to Veterans Memorial Gym, and first responders had searched the building. Rumors spreading on social media fueled anxiety for the students and their families. Sanford Police and…
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School News Notes: November 13, 2022

Sanford High School students are getting in the Thanksgiving spirit with their annual Peer Helpers food drive. Each class has been assigned a food item to collect (instant mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy, canned vegetables or stuffing), and the class that collects the most items will win a movie in the Performing Arts Center. Turkeys have been donated by the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce and Marc Motors is helping out with a monetary donation. A huge congratulations to SHS…
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