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Sanford, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Sanford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Robbins Lumber’s Sanford site matters after the Searsmont mill disaster
- How Sanford’s Spartans turned a past loss into a six-game streak
Also on today's calendar: Celebrate America with the Casco Bay Wind Symphony... and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Robbins Lumber Company: Recovery After A Devastating Fire In Maine (z1073.com) — Robbins Lumber is using its Sanford location for warehousing as it recovers from a deadly fire and explosion at its Searsmont mill, which has now resumed full operations. The company is leaning on multiple sites, community donations, and possible federal disaster assistance to support injured workers, first responders, and affected Waldo County businesses. 
• Baseball Recap: Sanford Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory (maxpreps.com) — Sanford High’s Spartans baseball team has stretched its winning streak to six games, improving to 12-5-1 after a 5–1 road win over Falmouth on Tuesday. Pitcher Cayden Gendron went the distance, allowing just one earned run, while five different Sanford hitters contributed at least one hit in the payback victory.
📸 Around Sanford
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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6:30 PM Magic show for campground — Magic Fred... →
Huttopia Southern Maine, 149 Sand Pond Rd, Sanford
5:30 pm
Thursday July 2
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Other local events
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Sanford High School Graduation
Sanford Public Schools 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME 04073, USA
6:00 pm -
Class of 2026 Graduation
Sanford High School 100 Alumni Blvd Sanford, ME 04073
6:00 pm -
JMG Closing Ceremony
Sanford Middle School 52 Spartan Dr, Sanford, ME 04073, USA
4:30 pm -
Peer Helpers
Sanford High School 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME 04073, USA
7:30 am -
Spring Sport Recognition Night
Sanford High School 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME 04073, USA
6:00 pm -
Celebrate America with the Casco Bay Wind Symphony... →
Sanford Performing Arts Center, 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
Thursday July 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SMS Showcase of Learning
Rsu 57/msad 57 Alfred, ME 04002
4:00 pm -
Educational Workshop →
Parsons Memorial Library, 27 Saco Rd, Alfred
4:15 pm -
WHS JV Baseball Away vs Freeport - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity
Wells High School Away - Freeport High School
4:30 pm -
KHS-JV vs Deering/Portland - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity
RSU 21 SCHOOL DISTRICT Away - Payson park
4:30 pm -
BINGO-Wednesday's
Wells Chamber of Commerce Wells Ogunquit Center at Moody 300 Post Rd. Rt. 1 Wells, ME 04090
4:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Polyvantis posted a job opening for Extrusion Operator in Sanford. Apply here.
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation - RTX posted a job opening for Manufacturing Operator, Weekend Shift ( Onsite) in North Berwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lebanon
- OBITUARY: David Jones Thorp Jr. (hinghamanchor.com)
Wells
- What These Popular Maine Beaches Would Be as Mocktails (wjbq.com)
- New England's most welcoming towns and best summer escapes (boston.com)
- Softball Recap: Freeport Wins Going Away Against Wells (maxpreps.com)
Kennebunk
- For World Fish Migration Day, eyes turn to restoring the Mousam River (mainepublic.org)
- Rarity: A McDonald's Restaurant Location in Maine Has Closed (wjbq.com)
Ok Sanford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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