Outdoors and Along the Trails: Dedication, Videos, Turtles, SCF & More

On Thursday July 1 at 7:30 a.m., the Hazen Carpenter Trail, which circles Deering Pond, will be dedicated. It is a joint project of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club and the Mousam Way Land Trust. Meet at the Rail trail entrance on Hanson’s Ridge Road. There will be a few remarks to honor Mr. Carpenter, and then those who are interested can walk the trail, which takes about 45 minutes. On June 16, Sanford Trails Committee members got together on the…
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Library Corner: Mask Free, Fine Free & New Books at Goodall

Goodall Library is now fine-free forever! For the past year of the pandemic, the Library suspended late fees. To thank patrons and best serve the community, they will never charge a late fee again. Goodall Library is also mask-free now too, although masks are still encouraged inside for unvaccinated individuals. At Springvale Library, masks are still required at this time for the unvaccinated and children ages 2-12. Jim Cruise, The Spoon Man, will be coming to Goodall Library (virtually) as…
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School Committee 6/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, June 21 at the High School, with staff members joining the meeting remotely. Vice Chair Paula Cote chaired the meeting in the absence of Don Jamison. Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson thanked 2021 SHS graduate Juliana Levesque on behalf of the central office for her service to the School Committee as a Student Representative over the past few years. Ms. Leveque thanked the Committee for the opportunity. She will be studying art, with a…
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City Council Approves Budget, No New Firefighters or Dispatchers

On Tuesday, June 23, the Sanford City Council met via Zoom and approved a $34.6 million budget after three and a half hours of debate on several amendments. The budget covers municipal operations only. The school budget was approved by voter referendum earlier this month. The Budget Committee worked on the budget through the winter and early spring, and in April forwarded it to the Council for approval. At that time, revenue figures from the state were uncertain, so they…
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News Notes: June 20

Join the Power of Produce Club and your kids can get fresh fruits and veggies all summer long! The PoP Club is a free farmers’ market incentive program for children entering grades K-8. Each week, stop by the info both at Sanford Farmers’ Market for your children to receive a $2 voucher each to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market. The Sanford Farmer's Market is held each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Central Park, corner…
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