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Springtime vernal pool  Photo: Lawrence Furbish 
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Candidates Set for June 9 Primary Election 

Map illustrating Sanford three State Rep. Districts. For a more detailed version with street names visible, visit this page.  2026 is election year for all State Representatives and State Senators in Maine, as well as the Governor, US Representatives and one of our two US Senate seats. In York County, the offices of Sheriff and County Treasurer will be on the ballot as well.  Primary elections for Democratic and Republican candidates will be held June 9 at Sanford High School. Of Sanford’s four…
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Rialto Offers Italian Fare with a Greek Accent 

Dedication and a lifetime of experience show in every dish prepared by Bob Rizk, chef and owner of The Rialto, keeping customers coming back for more.  Photo: Carolyn Cadigan  By Angelina Keizer, UNE Intern  Bob Rizk, chef and owner of The Rialto in Sanford, has a culinary career that spans decades and continents. The restaurant, which opened September of 2025, represents the latest chapter in a journey that began in 1988 on the beaches of Greece. At just 16 years old, Rizk was washing dishes and cleaning fish in a…
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News Notes

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is March 21 - 22. Here, a maple tree is tapped in the “traditional” way to collect sap, the first step in making maple syrup.   Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan  It’s that sweet time of year again! Maine Maple Sunday Weekend takes place March 21 - 22. The Maine Maple Producers Association provides a detailed map and list of participating sugar houses, including hours and activities, at mainemapleproducers.com. Locally, stop by Packy’s Sugar House, 232 Harry Howes Road in Sanford, 9 am - 3 pm both days, to purchase a bottle…
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Community Calendar

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette  Visit our Events Calendar at sanfordspringvalenews.com for more details.  Free Meals & Pantries  Mon/Wed - Free Store @ North Parish, 9 am-noon, 893 Main St.  Mon - Sanford Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, 1204 Main St.  Tues - Salvation Army Food Pantry, nonperishable items, 9 am-noon, 871 Main St.  Tues/Fri- First County Food Pantry, noon-3 pm, 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred  Tues/Thurs- YCSP’s “To-Go” Lunch @ Roger’s Supa Dolla, 2-3 pm, 81 Cottage St.  Wed - It Takes a Village 207 Meal for Unhoused @ St. George’s, 2-3 pm, 3 Emerson St.  Wednesday Night Bite Community Meal, 6-7 pm, Curtis…
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