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Photo of the Week
A downy woodpecker enjoys a free meal in Sanford. See Out in the Woods (this issue) for an in-depth story…
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SMS, SHS Principals Advocate for Increased Staffing
Sanford Middle School Principal Joe Mastraccio addresses the School Committee on Feb. 9. Photo: WSSR-TV By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford…
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Sanford High School Basketball Teams Poised for Deep Playoff Run
The girls open their playoff run on Tuesday, February 17, at 2:45 pm at the Portland Expo, while the boys…
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News Notes
Drawing of proposed Carpentier Park Splash Pad Photo: City of Sanford Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Make a splash all summer…
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Housing Authority Details Plans for Use of Grant
Credit: Sanford Housing Authority By Kendra Williams The Sanford Housing Authority Development Corp. has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding to…
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New Recovery Center Takes Shape in Alfred
Representatives of Kennebunk Savings Bank, First County Foundation, Partners Bank and York County government tour the new recovery center under…
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Community Calendar February 14-22
Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar at sanfordspringvalenews.com for more details. Free Meals, Free Pantries, & Support Meetings…
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City Chooses Natural Replacement for High Street Wall
The retaining wall on High Street, near York County Community Action, shows its age. Photo: Lee Burnett By Angelina Keizer,…
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School Notes
A cross-grade collaboration at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School, focusing on Greek myths, builds student confidence and communication skills. Photo:…
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Changes Proposed to Early Release Days
Photo Pixabay By Kendra Williams At the Feb. 2 meeting of the Sanford School Committee, Superintendent Matt Nelson presented a proposed 2026/27 school calendar that…
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Is this love? Sammy Hagar suggests spending Valentine’s Day watching his Best of All Worlds concert film
Sammy Hagar at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction/ (Disney/Michael Le Brecht II)Sammy Hagar has a suggestion…
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Paul McCartney releases new video for Wings classic ‘Let ‘Em In’
Cover of Wings anthology/(UMG)Paul McCartney has released a new video for the classic Wings track "Let ‘Em In," which appeared…
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Melissa Etheridge releases new song, ‘Bein’ Alive,’ from upcoming album
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Cream releases ‘Stormy Monday’ video from 2005 Royal Albert Hall reunion
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See it for the first time: Foreigner musical sets opening run
'Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical' admat (Courtesy of Foreigner/Tilles Center for the Performing Arts/Long Island University’s…
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On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950: Peter Gabriel was born
On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950 ...Peter Gabriel was born in Surrey, England. The musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and…
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James Taylor, The Doobie Brothers contribute signed guitars to Gibson Gives charity auction
Admat for Gibson Gives' guitar benefit auction (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Guitars autographed by James Taylor and The Doobie Brothers are…
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Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith
Fred Smith of Television performs at Georgia Theatre on September 10, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)Debbie…
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Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall
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New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix
American Rock Singer and Guitarist Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). (Photo by Avalon/Getty Images)New York City is set to honor the legacy…
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Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost taxpayers ‘upward of $40M’: Report
A security contractor hired by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), checks the mouth of a Honduran immigration detainee from…
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Severe weather across the South may bring tornadoes
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather is headed to the deep South, from Texas to Mississippi, with damaging winds, possible…
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‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters is seen on February 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON)…
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John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s love story examined in new special
John F. Kennedy, Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy arrive at the annual John F. Kennedy Library Foundation dinner…
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Former CNN journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges in Minnesota church incident
Journalist Don Lemon arrives with his legal team for an arraignment hearing at the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and…
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Missing Texas college student found safe, campus police say
Brianna Arango is seen in an undated photo released by the Southern Methodist University Police Department. Southern Methodist University Police…
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Benedict, Sophie pine over forbidden love in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 part 2 offical trailer
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ICE says 2 of its officers may have lied under oath about shooting migrant in Minnesota
A woman looks on at a memorial for Renee Good who was shot and killed by an ICE agent last…
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Valentine’s Day shoppers face soaring chocolate prices
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Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw and more donate to James Van Der Beek’s family
James Van Der Beek arrives at the premiere of 'Overcompensating' at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025, in Los Angeles,…
