City Council Discusses Flying Gadsden Flag on Fourth of July

Photo: Wikipedia By Renée Morin The agenda of the July 2 City Council meeting included whether to fly the Gadsden flag, also known as the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, outside of City Hall this Fourth of July. A request to fly the flag was made by Councilor Jonathan Martell. His request was in compliance with the resolution adopted by the council on July 5, 2022, regarding the display of flags other than the national, state, or P.O.W. flags on…
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Limelight

Members of the Maine Attraction are planning an impressive summer show Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team Facebook Water Ski Team Makes a Summer Splash By Brian Boisvert The Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team, a beloved local tradition for over 30 years, is gearing up for another exciting summer season. The team promises a thrilling show filled with crowd-pleasing stunts and a touch of friendly competition. Founded by Mark and Lori Hegarty in the early 90s, the Maine…
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Out In The Woods

Lady beetles have hardened forewings that protect their flying wings during walking and open up for flight. Inset: Lady beetle foraging for aphids, mites, small insect and other lady beetle larvae. Photos: Internet Lady Beetles By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist The name "ladybug" was coined by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops. After ladybugs came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them "Beetle of Our Lady”. This eventually…
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As I Heard It: DaPonte String Quartet Concert Review

DaPonte String Quartet with guest artists in performance on July 2. Photo: Lawrence Furbish By Morton Gold Two extraordinary events occurred at the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum last night. The first was the first appearance in Sanford by the DaPonte String Quartet (plus two superb guests) and the second was the performance of both sextets by Brahms at the same concert. There may have been a time, perhaps as recently as ten years ago, when this superb ensemble may have…
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Sports Notes

Sanford pitcher TJ Curley congratulates his teammates following the Mainers 3-2 win over Keene Photo: Madison Giltner By Sam Bonsey Mainers rally to beat Keene SwampBats Christopher Willis drove in Matt Miceli for the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh to help the Sanford Mainers beat the Keene SwampBats 3-2 in a NECBL game at Goodall Park on Monday, July 1. The Mainers trailed 2-1 heading into the inning but tied the game when Miceli singled home Corbin…
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