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After 25 Years, Sept. 11 Still Feels Like Yesterday

The two 911 Memorial Pools sit on the exact footprint of the former North and South Twin Towers. Photo: Gary…

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City OKs Raises for Many in Police, Fire Departments

The cost of paramedic training got special attention in the recently approved Sanford firefighters’ contract. Photo: Bobbsled via Creative Commons…

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Chief Small Addresses Safety Concerns After Recent Incidents

Sanford Police Chief Eric Small addresses the City Council Photo WSSR TV By Kendra Williams Sanford Police Chief Eric Small…

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“Over There” Exhibit Explores Sanford and Springvale’s World War I Story

World War I soldier Photo: Sanford Springvale Historical Society By Patricia Violette-Adams, SSHS Executive Director The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society’s new…

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Sanford Performing Arts Center Announces 2026-2027 Spotlight Series

Tony Danza takes the stage at the Sanford Performing Arts Center with Standards & Stories, a festive evening of timeless music,…

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Slate of Municipal Candidates Set for November Election

City Clerk Sue Cote has released the certified list of candidates for municipal elections. They are listed here in the…

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Tax Deal to Pave Way for New Housing Project

An architect’s rendering of the proposed Home for Good project on Mousam Street. Courtesy: Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council By…

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Community Calendar Sept. 5-13

Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these events and on events to come.  Free Meals & Pantries Mon/Wed – Free…

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Developer: Data Center Could be Quiet, Efficient

Workers at Sandia National Laboratories work on a computer server submerged in a cooling liquid. Photo: Craig Fritz By Lee…

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SHS Athletics to Induct 5 into Hall of Honor

The 2026 Hall of Honor nominees: Katie Lawrence Dixon, Brian Lapham, James Merrifield, Amy Patterson Schmitt and Richard Faulkner  Photo:…

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