Local Tai Chi Class Observes World Tai Chi Day

Instructor and members of The Trafton Center’s Tai Chi classes By Lisa Blanchette The last Saturday of April is World Tai Chi Day and is recognized globally. World Tai Chi events have been held at the United Nations Building and the Nobel Peace Center as well as at consulates and embassies from Italy to India. Worldwide Tai Chi events began on April 27, 2024, at 10 am local time. e events unfold from the earliest time zones of New Zealand…
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Sanford Hosts Arts Organizations

Evelyn Nitzberg, center, is flanked by Eklas Ahmed, left, and Mollie Cashwell, right, both of the Cultural Alliance of Maine. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Some state arts program representatives visited Sanford last week to learn about local arts initiatives and to build public support for arts in town and across the state. “We’re sharing the essence of Sanford, so our policy makers have a better idea where we are going to build Sanford as a cultural…
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City Council April 30 Meeting Summary

City Manager Steve Buck reads public testimony regarding Breezeline into the record. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin City officials heard a variety of comments about Breezeline, most of them negative, during a public hearing on April 30 devoted to the city’s franchise agreement with the cable, internet and phone service provider. Over the course of the hearing, the city compiled in-person testimony and presented letters and electronic comments regarding Sanford-Springvale residents’ personal experience with Breezeline, and its services.…
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News Notes

Erica Kelly, winner of the Above & Beyond Award from York County Community Action Corporation. Photo Credit: Courtesy Photo Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Workin’ like a rock star: Last week, Erica Kelly, Children’s Services Facilities and Safety Manager at York County Head Start & Early Head Start, received the inaugural York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) Above & Beyond Award recognizing the unsung heroes dedicated to furthering YCCAC’s mission. The award recognizes those who provide outstanding service to clients, patients,…
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Out In the Woods

A mayflower emerges from last year’s leaves The Mayflower’s Delicate Scent Still Captivates Credit: Kevin McKeon By Kevin McKeon, Mousam Way Land Trust Director A welcoming spring sight along Sanford’s woodland trails are the paste-pink flowers with shiny, oval, evergreen leaves attached to rust colored, hairy vines, sprawling along the forest floor that belong to the Mayflower, Epigaea repens. True to its name, early spring buds turn into blooming flowers in early May and are an important early-season source of…
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