People Around Town: June 5, 2022

Civil War Veteran Stephen Farnham's new gravestone was dedicated at the Farnham-Dorr Cemetery in South Sanford earlier today. The flag was carried by Civil War reenactor Leo DeJune, and folded by Bruce Knight and Jessica Violette of Rolling Thunder. Kathy Wainwright, Mr. Farnham's great-grand niece, unveiled the new stone. Congratulations to Dylan Graffam for making his way through the 46-entry singles tournament and capturing this years House Championship trophy at Bowl-a-Rama. He teamed up with cousin Stephen Graffam to capture…

News Notes: June 5, 2022

Read this article in Mainebiz about the 17-property real estate deal that saw 49 units of rental housing in Sanford change hands recently, including the building at 43 River St., pictured above. The buyer, 56 Properties LLC, is an out-of-state investment group specializing in multifamily housing. Waban has announced that this year's Tele-Fest was the best ever, raising a total of $112,398 to support programs and services for children with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Chip Schrader, Director of the…

John “Jack” McAdam: 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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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…

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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