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Sweetser’s President and CEO Jayne Van Bramer (far left) and Senior Director of Public Relations and Advancement Justin Chenette (third from left) present Sanford Elks members Marise Anagnost (second from left) and Denise Labbe with Sweetser Star awards. Photo: Sweetser Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Elks members receive Sweetser honor: Sweetser recently awarded Denise Labbe and Marise Anagnost from the Sanford ME Elks Lodge #1470 with Sweetser Stars. They have been raising money for Sweetser since 2019 and have been volunteering…
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Local Tavern is Sanford’s Hub for Entertainment and Good Eats

Got It Covered takes the stage at Mill Towne Tavern Photo Credit: Mill Towne Tavern and Billiards Facebook page By Brian Boisvert In the heart of downtown Sanford, Mill Towne Tavern provides fun entertainment and surprising culinary delights. Located at 898 Main Street in the lower section of the newly renamed “Main Street Marketplace”, this spacious venue has become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, offering varied activities and events that cater to all ages and interests. Owner…
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McDougal Family Honored for Leadership

Ashley and Matt McAdam receive the Geiger Award. McDougal Orchards of Springvale, represented by Matt McAdam and his wife Ashley, has received the Geiger Environmental Leadership Award from the nonprofit Institute for Family-Owned Business. A panel of judges for the Maine-based organization picked McDougal and six other businesses from 500 potential candidates for the award, which honors companies that set the standard for sustainability. “We were blown away,” Matt McAdam said, “and our hearts are still racing days later that…
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Out in the Woods

Pegmatite rock next to the beaver dam at Rail Trail Park shows crystals of quartz and feldspar. Photos: Kevin McKeon Don’t Just Take Our State Rock for Granite By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist After many work sessions and readings in Augusta, Maine now has an official state rock – granitic pegmatite. So, I suppose we should know a bit about what this stuff is. Let’s begin with pegmatite. It forms deep underground from molten, mushy rock called magma. Sometimes…
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School Notes

In 2023, Sanford High School Peer Helpers provided a record-breaking 77 Thanksgiving baskets to families with the support of local businesses, the SHS community, and the Maine Army National Guard 1136th Sanford Unit. This year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive runs through Nov. 22. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Students and businesses look to fill plates and hearts this Thanksgiving: The Sanford/Springvale Chamber of Commerce will be providing more than 50 turkeys to Sanford High School (SHS) Peer Helpers…
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