Obituary: Rebecca Carlson

December 20, 1938 – June 20, 2022 Eleanor Rebecca Carlson, of Springvale, ME passed away with her family by her side on Monday, June 20, 2022, in Biddeford, ME at the age of 83. Rebecca was born on December 20, 1938 in Bar Harbor, ME to Gerald and Kathleen (Harriman) Hodgkins.  She grew up in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor.  Her parent’s career paths led her on many adventures as well to Florida, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Cape Cod. …

News Notes: July 3, 2022

On June 21, the Goodall Library had a great kickoff to its Oceans of Possibilities summer reading program with a visit from the Seacoast Science Center. Families got to learn about sea creatures through live touch tanks, about the rescue work the Science Center does through an interactive seal vet play station, and even got to sift through rocks to find shark teeth. The Library has lots of fun events like this scheduled this summer, so if you missed it…

People Around Town: July 3, 2022

Louis and Lorraine Melanson, pictured above, were honored by the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council as Family of the Month for June 2022. Louis and Lorraine have been married for 66 years. Read more about them here. Sanford lost a valued member of the community this week with the passing of Demitrios "Jimmy" Gatzogiannis, owner of the Sanford House of Pizza. He was 87. Read his full obituary here. Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of Maine CDC, was at the…
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Springvale Library Corner: July 2022

by Springvale Library Staff Announcements There will be no Book Group, Cook the Book or Teen Tag during the month of July. These programs will return in August. Legacy Lane Farm Petting Zoo will be on the library lawn on Friday, July 15th from 3:00-4:00 pm. In some countries, having a goat can save a village. Enjoy meeting and petting a few goats, sheep, ducks, and rabbits. This program is generously sponsored by the Giancola Family Charitable Fund. Music on the…

Sports Notes: July 3, 2022

Curley's defeated Genest on Friday to become Sanford Babe Ruth Champs for 2022. In the end-of-season awards, Ryan Merrifield (pictured below) was presented the AJ Davis Award, given to a player who gives 110%, and who lifts everyone up and lives their life to the fullest with passion, enthusiasm, and optimism. Brady Adams, Isaiah Cole, Tyler Sevigny, and Judd Rand won the Tylar Burgess MVP award, given to one player on each team in recognition of their success on the…

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