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Breezeline staff presented a check to Great Bay Services staff and participants at the last Sanford Mainers’ game of the season. Photo: Breezeline Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Breezeline teams up with Sanford Mainers to support local non-profit: Partnering with the Sanford Mainers, Breezeline donated $5,000 to Great Bay Services. The amount donated was based on the Sanford Mainers’ strikeout statistics during the 2024 season. “Great Bay Services is a beacon of hope for many in Southern Maine,” said Andrea Pais…
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Out in the Woods

Light refracted off small atmospheric particles can make the moon look blue. Photo: Getty Images, Shenyang, Liaoning province, China Blue Moons Inspire Wonder, Confusion By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist This Monday, Aug. 19, we will see the only full moon this month. But it’s a special one – a blue moon. What is a blue moon? Historically, each moon was given a name according to its placement within a season: The first full moon of summer was called the…
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City Council August 6 Meeting Summary

Councilor Robert Stackpole (top middle) asks Fire Chief Scott Susi (bottom far left) and Communications Coordinator Jordan Wilson a question following a presentation on the upcoming fire station referendum. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The City Council heard updates on homelessness, transportation and other issues at its Aug. 6 meeting. All councilors were present. City Manager Steve Buck told councilors that the York County Shelter Program (YCSP) will take the lead in applying for funds from the Maine…
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Kitty Korner-weekly feature

Available for Adoption at Another Chance Rescue This is Trish. She has been at the rescue for far too long! She can be a sassy lady but enjoys love and affection on her own terms. This beautiful girl loves exploring, relaxing in the sun and head scratches. She doesn’t enjoy other animals very much but has been able to learn to get along with other cats. A home without kids would be best for her as she gets easily stressed…
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City to Resume Renaming Duplicate Streets

Summer Street in Springvale will soon be renamed. Credit: Google By Zendelle Bouchard The City of Sanford will resume the process of renaming streets where duplicate names exist, according to Planning and Codes Director Jamie Cole. The project began in 2022 when Sherburne Street in Sanford was renamed Tanguay Street to avoid a conflict with Sherburne Street in Springvale. Cole told the City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee on Aug. 13 that “dozens and dozens” of duplicate street names…
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