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The Faces Behind Sanford’s 2 Moratorium Efforts
By Lee Burnett Their members can take credit for the passage of two moratoriums – on development of a data center and…
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City Secures $500,000 Grant for Habitat Housing Project
A $500,000 Community Development Block Grant will cover part of the project’s over $1.5 million estimated cost. PHOTO: Townhalls Streams By Renée Morin Five York…
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Farm Walk Announces Winning Photos
First place: Busy Bees, by Angela Shiels For the first time in its 12-year history, the Springvale Farm Walk – a…
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Community Calendar August 15-23
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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How Does Your Community Garden Grow? Quite Well!
From left, Volunteers are busy at work in the Sanford Community Garden – too busy to look up for the camera. By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master…
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SKIING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT: Five-year-old Sophia Hegarty steals the show as her dad, Joe, carries her high overhead during the Maine…
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July Building Permits
Compiled by Connie Garber 125 permits were issued in Sanford and Springvale for the month of July 2026, including six homes that installed swimming pools…
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Sanford Police & Fire Department – July 2026 Activity
Sanford Police Department Total Calls for Service: 3,271 Motor vehicle stops: 330 Animal complaints: 95 911 hang-ups/misdials: 124 Disturbances: 61 Domestic disturbances: 30 Theft Reports: 54 …
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Council Enacts 6-Month Data Center Pause
Members of Sanford Clean Air & Water Coalition listen to discussion at the Sanford City Council meeting Tuesday. Photo: Lee…
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Final Art Walk of the Season to Celebrate Local Creativity, Community
Patrons at the July Art Walk: David Parent By Barbara Sutcliffe Community members and visitors are invited to celebrate local…
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