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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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Full Milwaukee Summerfest lineup announced
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In brief: ‘Imperfect Women’ trailer and more
Sony Pictures Animation has shifted the release date for its upcoming film BUDS. The original comedy film, for which the studio…
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Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the executive order signing ceremony to reduce the size and scope of the Education…
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How DNA and genetic genealogy might help solve the Nancy Guthrie case
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Parents of students at ski academy among California avalanche victims
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Scoreboard roundup — 2/18/26
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Democrats, White House still far from DHS funding deal amid standoff over ICE
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