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Experience Classic Country Charm at the Acton Fair
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Community Calendar
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How Sweet it Was: Mainers Clinch Trophy on Home Turf
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City Inches Ahead on Plan to Sell Land Near Airport
Deed restrictions on the land require the city to get a release from the Federal Aviation Administration before any sale…
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County Drives Discussion of Non-Car Transit Choices
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Police Warn, a Red Light Is Not a Phone Break
The Sanford Police Department recently posted on social media important information regarding Maine’s hands-free law. Under Maine law, a person…
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Sanford 50 Years Ago
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“Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous,” by Autumn K. England
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MOOSE ON THE LOOSE
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The Faces Behind Sanford’s 2 Moratorium Efforts
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City Secures $500,000 Grant for Habitat Housing Project
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Farm Walk Announces Winning Photos
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Community Calendar August 15-23
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How Does Your Community Garden Grow? Quite Well!
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