Patty (Plumber) Kidder: Democratic Primary Candidate for State Representative, District 141

The two candidates running in the June 14, 2022, Democratic Party primary for State Representative, District 141, were asked to submit up to 300 words on their background and qualifications, and up to 500 words on their legislative priorities, and how they would work to achieve them if elected. District 141 includes most (but not all) of Springvale, and part of Sanford. See the map at the bottom of the page. The winner of the primary will face off against…
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SMHC Garden Tour of Sanford/Springvale

Each year, Southern Maine Health Care hosts a garden tour, with proceeds benefiting the hospital's spiritual care program, which serves both patients and care team members. This year the tour will come to Sanford and Springvale on July 2, visiting four gardens here, as well as one in North Berwick. A program on flower hybridization at the Goodall Library is also on the schedule. One $35 ticket gives you access to all of these. Final tour details will be shared…
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This Week’s Public Notices: June 5, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sanford Planning Board will hold a public hearing & receive written & oral comments at its June 15, 2022 meeting, starting at 6:30 pm, for Calvary Baptist Church’s request for Amended Major Site Plan approval to renovate its building at 47 High Street to construct 3 new classrooms and remove 2 portable classrooms. Two of the existing four portables are proposed to remain onsite until the end of the 2023/2024 school year (tax map I29, lots…
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Peace Run to Pass Through Sanford

Press Release The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, is back on the road after pausing due to Covid restrictions. A modified route will include passing the Peace Torch along roads in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Also scheduled are visits to Florida, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, Indiana and Michigan. Along the way the Peace Run team will visit schools and youth organizations to share their motto, ‘Peace Begins with Me!’. Runners will offer educational presentations that…
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Obituary: Dakota Markham

Dakota “Cody” James Markham, 18, died in a motor vehicle accident on May 20, 2022 in Sedgwick. He was born December 5, 2003, in York, the son of Sarah Belmore and Matthew Markham. Cody would have been a graduate of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2022. He intended to attend Southern Maine Community College in the Fall.  Cody worked in the food service industry and was considering a life as a chef. He began at Acadia House Provisions in…
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