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Photo: missvain via Creative Commons Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan A fun way for kids to get their fruits and veggies: The Power of Produce (PoP) Club is a free kids’ program offered at the Sanford Farmers’ Market, which is held Saturdays from 8 am to noon at Central Park. Each week children can receive a $2 voucher to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms. The program aims to encourage healthy eating habits and give kids the opportunity…
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Celebrated String Quartet Returning to Springvale

Quartet members Lydia Forbes and Kirsten Monke, seated, and Myles Jordan and Philipp Elssner Photo: DaPonte String Quartet The DaPonte String Quartet, renowned for their exceptional musicality and artistry, returns to the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum with a concert at 4 pm on Sunday, Aug. 4, that will feature the debut of a new musician. Violinist Philipp Elssner will be joining the quartet for a series of performances featuring Beethoven's Opus 127 quartet and Mozart's K589 quartet. The Beethoven quartet…
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Local Author Monica Wood Discusses Her New Novel

Wood has written a powerful story of redemption and new beginnings. Photo: Monica Wood Facebook page By Brian Boisvert Thanks to a generous grant from the Nasson Alumni Association, the Springvale Public Library and Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library are presenting local book lovers with an opportunity to meet Monica Wood, acclaimed Maine author. Wood will be discussing her latest novel, How to Read a Book, at the Nasson Community Center (457 Main St., Springvale) on July 31 at 6:00…
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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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