Out in the Woods

Fly amanita mushroom, which has been documented along the Vigue Trail, is poisonous and psychoactive. Photo: iNaturalist Fall rains bring mushrooms By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist There are an estimated 27,000 species of mushrooms worldwide. The Maine Mycological Association has identified about 2,500 of those in Maine. There are at least 15 mushroom farms in the state, growing popular Maine varieties such as porcini, oyster, chanterelle, black trumpet, hen, and chicken of the wood for local and regional markets.…
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School Notes

Matthew Hebert, a student at Sanford High School, earns his Direct Support Professional certificate. Photo: Great Bay Services Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SHS student earns his DSP certification: Just days after turning 17, Sanford High School (SHS) student Matthew Hebert received his Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from Great Bay Services. Hebert completed the DSP certificate as part of an Extended Learning Opportunity in which he also played an instrumental role in developing the Unified Basketball Program between Great Bay…
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Sports

By Sam Bonsey Sanford native to be inducted into Maine Running Hall of Fame: Bob Randall of Sanford has been selected for induction into the Maine Running Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class of inductees. Randall has been involved with founding, directing or helping organize several road races, including Randall’s Run to the Gym, Grahamtastic 5k, Halloween 5k, St. Thomas 5k, Acton Apple Fest and the Shapleigh Lions Club 5k. He has served on the Boards of…
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New Restaurants Liven Up Sanford’s Dining Scene

OTTO Pizza is hiring for its newest location in South Sanford. Photo: Zendelle Bouchard By Zendelle Bouchard Several recent and upcoming restaurant openings are offering Sanford and Springvale residents new choices for dining out. Downtown In the Main Street Marketplace (formerly known as the Midtown Mall), Ted’s Fried Clams opened in the former home of Bubba Frye’s the last week of September and was met with such a rush of customers they ran out of food on multiple days. In…
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Local Author to Discuss Stephen King’s Maine Inspirations at Springvale Library

Stephen King holds author Sharon Kitchens’ book, which he calls “really interesting.” Photo Credit: Twitter/X By Brian Boisvert For fans of horror master Stephen King, the Springvale Public Library has a fun Halloween treat in store. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore the real-life Maine locations that inspired some of his most famous – and most frightening – fictional towns and stories at an upcoming author event at the library (443 Main St., Springvale). On Wednesday, October 16…
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