Seacoast Oldies

An athletic squirrel helps himself at a “squirrel-proof” birdfeeder in Springvale. 

uld impact Sanford’s proposed data center, the state’s largest.  A legislative committee last week recommended passage of a 19-month pause on data center development to allow the state time…

By Lee Burnett  Maine’s civil rights organization is taking the Sanford Police Department to court to release records relating to cooperation with immigration…

The Wintery Mix is a regular crowd-pleaser at River Junction Brewing.  Photo: Peggy Greer  By Brian Boisvert  You know a band is…

The Sanford Public Works Highway crew is already working on pothole repairs.  Photo: City of Sanford  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan …

Determined residents gather at Sanford City Hall to request petition forms in an effort to oppose recent City Council industrial…

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,…

A breakdown of municipal revenue sources was included as part of the March 10 budget presentation. Photo: WSSR-TV  By Zendelle Bouchard  City…

A student in Sanford High School’s Interact Club shares a book with a young St. Thomas School student.  Photo: St.…

Interns for the 2026 Sanford Mainers season (left to right): Cole Purvis, Caroline Smith, Noah Grant, Joshua Rose, Evan Beaudette…

  Student athletes celebrate their achievements on Monday.  Photo: Sanford School Department  By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator Sanford High School’s…

Sanford High School Cheer Team All-Stars: Mariah Provencher (left in first photo) next to Bella Tounge, and Arianna Martel (second photo) …

Brook trout raised by Massabesic Middle School students   Photos: Melissa Brandt, YCSWCD  A Springvale-based agency is helping students at two area schools get some hands-on…

Compiled by Connie Garber  February, the shortest month of the year, saw only 59 permits issued for everything from electrical and plumbing…

By Angelina Keizer, UNE Intern  Sanford native Kayley Weymouth’s journey to the Women of Service State Pageant stage wasn’t a lifelong dream…