Out In The Woods

The tiny scales on the stem are actually leaves Photo: ramapithecus via Creative Commons Ghost Pipes: Pretty White Forest Parasites By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist They’re white, look like they should be a mushroom, have a flower and produce seeds. They have no chlorophyl, so they don’t photosynthesize. When noticed by Sanford trail walkers, they often stop and ask, “what exactly are ghost pipes?” They're perennial woodland flowers, an herb, related to the rhododendron and blueberry. They like dark…
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Day Camp is Up in the Air Next Month

Youth interested in aviation are encouraged to sign up for a day camp that runs Aug 14 to 17 at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. Maine ACE Camp Seacoast is open to youth 12 to 16. Tuition is $500, and scholarships are available. Registration must be complete by Aug. 7. Campers are introduced to many aspects of aviation, both military and civilian. They learn through classroom instruction, hands-on activities and many field trips. Weather permitting, campers will fly in at least…
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Art Day in the Park

David Jeannette displays some of his surrealistic paintings Photo: Evelyn Nitzberg The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring “Art Day in the Park” on Sunday, July 28 in scenic Gateway Park at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue. Artists and the community are invited to this free event, which will be held from noon to 7 pm. Makers, artists, performers… you are encouraged to join us! No fees. No registration. Bring family and friends and everything that you need…
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Scammers Targeting Section 8 Applicants

Village View Apartments in Springvale Photo: Sanford Housing Authority By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford Housing Authority wants to make the public aware of a scam targeting housing assistance applicants that has been circulating on social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. The scam purports to expedite applications or reduce waiting list times for those seeking Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), formerly known as Section 8. The scam ads direct applicants to govassistance(dot)org, which is not a legitimate website. The…
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School Notes

Tracy Gibson, Sanford High School principal Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back: Tracy Gibson returned to Sanford, this time as the new principal at Sanford High School (SHS), effective July 22. Gibson started her educational career as a classroom teacher in Sanford. For the last seven years, however, she was at Biddeford High School, where she held the positions of director of the Alternate Pathway Center, truancy/student services coordinator, and curriculum team administrator. While there, Gibson…
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