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Swirling reflections along the Mousam Way in Springvale Photo: Terry Jellerson

Community Calendar: Oct. 12-20, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these events and on events to come.   Saturday, Oct. 12 3rd Annual Pete Levasseur Fall Classic, (12th-14th), Shaw Field, 137 Shaw’s Ridge Rd. Free Reiki Circle, 10-11 am, Springvale Library, 443 Main St. Art Sale, 10 am-2 pm, Alfred Parish Church, 8 Kennebunk Rd. Alfred Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Rolling Thunder Fundraiser Buffet Dinner, 4:30-6:00 pm, Sanford-Springvale VFW 9935, 1…

Fire station bond draws mixed reviews from modest-size crowd

Jennifer Davie speaks to the crowd at Sanford Performing Arts Center Photo: WSSR-TV By Lee Burnett Opinion was divided at a heavily advertised forum last week on a proposed $42.5 million bond issue to build two new fire stations. The Oct. 2 session lasted nearly three and a half hours and was punctuated by applause several times. Eight people spoke in favor of the project: Dave Ouellette, Gerry Gay, Steve Benotti, Bruce Gordon, Anne-Marie Mastraccio, Jonathan Mapes, John Garvin and…

Stabbing Incident at Family Dollar

Press Release On  Oct. 6 at  10:02 pm, the Sanford Police Department and Sanford Fire & EMS received a report of a stabbing that had just occurred at the  Family Dollar  store located in the Main Street Marketplace. The male victim, identified as Robert Wilson, 59 of Sanford, was found on his knees with bystanders actively controlling the bleeding.  Sanford Police Department detectives were notified at 10:17 pm and immediately began their investigation. The scene was documented, evidence collected, inquiries were made for potential…

SPAC Stage all About Variety

The Sanford Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season lineup, offering a diverse mix of new shows and returning favorites as it celebrates its sixth year. “We are proud to bring world-class touring performances right here to Sanford,” said SPAC Director Brett Williams. “Our community has become a destination for top-tier entertainment, offering audiences the opportunity to see the best touring acts without leaving Southern Maine. With affordable tickets, free parking, and a state-of-the-art venue, we…

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