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Back to School Events Schedule

Aug. 24–Cell phone policy information sessions Aug. 25—High school freshmen open house Aug. 26—Sanford Middle School open house Aug 26—Sanford…

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Experience Classic Country Charm at the Acton Fair

A young visitor makes an unexpected new friend at the Acton Fair. Photo: Acton Fair By Brian Boisvert Get ready…

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Community Calendar

Visit our Events Calendar at sanfordspringvalenews.com for more details. Free Meals & Pantries Mon/Wed – Free Store @ North Parish,…

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How Sweet it Was: Mainers Clinch Trophy on Home Turf

Fans show their support at a Sanford Mainers watch party. By Dave Ouellette In the 25 years since elite college…

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City Inches Ahead on Plan to Sell Land Near Airport

Deed restrictions on the land require the city to get a release from the Federal Aviation Administration before any sale…

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County Drives Discussion of Non-Car Transit Choices

David Guay of Old Orchard Beach Community Friendly Connection, Wells Selectman Avery Seuter and BSOOB Executive Director John Savage talk…

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Police Warn, a Red Light Is Not a Phone Break

The Sanford Police Department recently posted on social media important information regarding Maine’s hands-free law. Under Maine law, a person…

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Sanford 50 Years Ago

Soccer players at Shaw Field. Photo: Sanford Tribune, August 23, 1976 By Lawrence Furbish Sanford’s 2,600 cable TV subscribers were…

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“Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous,” by Autumn K. England

Reviewed by Kaity Goodwin, Springvale Library assistantHave you ever dreamed about settling down somewhere new, where no one knows you?…

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MOOSE ON THE LOOSE

The Sanford Mainers celebrate a championship for the ages after defeating the Danbury Westerners 12-5 Wednesday night at Goodall Park.…

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