News Notes: August 21, 2022

Sanford Tractor Supply is hosting a Farmers Market on Saturday, October 1st. There is no charge to sell your homegrown or homemade goods at this event, but you must register by September 13. You can register online here or call the store at 207-490-0034 and ask a manager for more info. The Sanford School Department has published school bus stops and times on its website here. Due to a bus driver shortage, some bus routes have been combined to begin…

A Family for ME Virtual Open House

A Family for ME is a non-profit organization partnership between Spurwink Services and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Their primary goal is to increase the number of available foster and adoptive families for the children in Maine.  A Family for ME believes that every child deserves a safe and loving family environment to thrive. They are hosting a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, September 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Foster and adoptive parents will…

Cooperative Extension Offers Training Programs

Press Release University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is accepting applications for the 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training that begins October 24. The 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training includes self-paced online learning modules along with live virtual sessions with horticultural experts from across the state. Designed to train volunteers for horticulture and food system-related community service projects, topics include vegetable and fruit production; plants for the Maine landscape; soil health and composting; pesticide safety; and food security. Participants…
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Spartans Home Games: August 22-28, 2022

Monday, August 22 Soccer: Boys Varsity Scrimmage, 4:30 p.m. vs. Marshwood at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium Thursday, August 25 Soccer: Girls Varsity Scrimmage, 4:30 p.m. vs. North Yarmouth at Alumni StadiumSoccer: Boys Varsity Scrimmage, 6:00 p.m. vs. Traip Academy Friday, August 26 Cheerleading: Varsity Game, 7:00pm vs. Biddeford at SHSFootball: Varsity Game, 7:00pm vs. Biddeford at Alumni Stadium Schedules are subject to change. Call 324-8080 and select #1 for game announcements and cancellations. See the entire schedule of games…

City Council 8/16 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met August 16, 2022. All members were present. Mayor’s Report / Subcommittee Reports Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio reported on last week’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee meeting (see this story) and Public Safety Subcommittee meeting (see this story). She said the Fire Station Feasibility Committee toured the new Brunswick Fire Station and has plans to tour the Wells station soon. She asked that residents send cards to Chace Fromwiller, who is in Seattle undergoing cancer treatment. His…

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