Out in the Woods

The common eastern firefly, or big dipper Photo: Terry Priest / Flickr Creative Commons 2.0 These Beetles Are Full of Bright Ideas By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist Last summer was a wet one, and a lot of our underground creatures thrive in wet soils — especially firefly nymphs, as they forage through the damp soil feeding on the abundant slugs, worms, snails, and sometimes even other firefly nymphs. They’ll do this for two years, then overwinter as pupae (cocoon-like…

School Notes

Summer Camp 2024 at SRTC Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SRTC campers explored new interests, made new friends: Summer Camp 2024 at the Sanford Regional Technical Center welcomed middle school campers from Kennebunk, Kittery, Marshwood, Massabesic, Noble, Sanford, Wells and York the last week of June to learn about the center’s Career and Technical Education programs. Campers chose from seven different options: plumbing, carpentry, aviation, digital design, early childhood education, law enforcement and firefighting. Throughout the week,…

Sports Notes

Sanford’s Jackon Tucker celebrates after scoring a run during the Mainers’ win over Keene Photo Credit: Madison Giltner By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator Mainers' offense explodes for 15 runs in win over Keene Devan Bade's bases-clearing double keyed a six-run fourth inning as the Sanford Mainers rolled to a 15-8 win over the Keene Swamp Bats in a NECBL baseball game on Tuesday, July 9, in New Hampshire. Bade finished with five RBIs, and Christopher Willis added a…

SPAC to Bring Tina Turner Tribute Tour to Sanford on Aug. 21

Carolyn Barole stars as Tina Turner in the world-touring production. PHOTO: Showtime Australia Press ReleaseThe raspy vocals, high-intensity stage moves and captivating stage presence of Tina Turner will light up the Sanford Performing Arts Center stage next month with “PROUD TINA: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner.” Ticket sales are already strong for this show, set for 7 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 21. With a full band, brass section, backing vocalists, and dynamic dancers, this tribute show is the ultimate…

Financial Supporters – We Couldn’t Do This Without You  

By Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member   Our heartfelt “Thank You” to these recent donors:  Mary Blood Lynn Serritella Paul Toth Rynep Vaneldik Kendra & Paul Williams

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