News Notes: September 15, 2022

Sanford residents and Maine National Guard members Sgt. Brett Baker and Pfc. Adam Mcleod were part of a team that was awarded Best Squad at the state's 240th Regional Training Institute, held September 9-11. Competition events included a stress shoot, modified Army Combat Fitness Test, day and night land navigation, vehicle maintenance, casualty evacuation, various squad tactics obstacles, and a water crossing. Read the full story here: http://readme.readmedia.com/Westbrook-Sanford-engineers-come-out-on-top-in-hard-fought-squad-competition/18906819. Local Rabies Vaccination Clinics in September: Tractor Supply – So. Sanford –…
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School Committee 9/12 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met September 12, 2022. Three of the five members were present: Paula Cote, John Roux and Jen Davie. The agenda listed the start time as 6:30 p.m., but due to a number of student hearings held in executive session, the regular meeting didn’t begin until 7:34. Due to the late start, a number of agenda items were postponed until the next meeting. The minutes of August meetings were approved. Public Comments Natalie Giles, a junior at…
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Obituary: Chester P. Avery

Chester Pike (Spike) Avery, Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 85 years old. Chet was born on August 1, 1937, in Sanford, Maine to florists Chester Sr. and Gladys Avery. At the age of 16, he began to lose vision in his left eye, and he became fully blind at the age of 17. After attending the Carroll Center for the Blind, he returned to complete high school in his…
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Are You Running a Wildlife Motel?

by Lauren E. Masellas, Animal Control Officer Tis the season…for our local wildlife to find a “winter rental” before the snow flies. Now if you can’t get enough of those adorable skunks, raccoons, opossums and the like – yeah, more power to ya! But, if like most people, you prefer to enjoy the local wildlife from a distance, then it is time to close up the areas of your home that make great winter retreats for them. I can tell…
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News Notes: September 11, 2022

Meal Prepping: How is dinner working out at your house? Would you like the opportunity to make it a little easier with some prepped meals? Nasson Community Center is considering hosting meal prep sessions. Please take a moment to email jdavie@nassoncommunitycenter.com for more information and to share your feedback so we can best understand the needs of our community members. Some of the recipes being considered are: Crockpot Butter Chicken (Indian food....don't be scared! It is amazing!), Freezer Bag Chicken…
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