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Early evening on Hanson Ridge Road in Springvale Photo: Livseye Photography

Sanford Fire Station Moves Ahead – Springvale to Follow

Updated rendering - Sanford Updated rendering – Springvale Photos: Submitted By Megan Boisvert, Sanford Springvale Communications Coordinator On Nov. 5, 2024, Sanford and Springvale residents voted to approve the construction of two new fire stations: one in Sanford (Fire & EMS Headquarters) and one in Springvale (District Station). The new stations will replace facilities that no longer meet modern needs or current firefighting safety standards. City administration has been working closely with WBRC Inc. and Mitchell Associates Architects to finalize…

Food Pantry Still Open

Linda Hutchins-Corliss, York County deputy manager and human resources director, surveys the produce shelves at the York County Food Pantry with pantry coordinator Rob Boyd. The food pantry continues to operate, open to the public Tuesdays and Fridays, noon - 3 pm. Photo: York County Government Thanks to York County Government and FCF York County Government The York County Food Pantry will continue to operate at 5 Swett’s Bridge Road in Alfred, opening to the public as usual on Tuesdays…

Community’s on the Menu at Meeting Grounds

Carie McMahon, owner of Meeting Grounds Café in Springvale. Photo: Gail Burnett By Gail Burnett Meeting Grounds Café in Springvale and Starbucks in Sanford both opened last December, and both offer delicious espresso drinks and places to enjoy food and company. The comparison pretty much breaks down after that. While the Starbucks in the Center for Shopping is one of about 17,000 in the United States, Meeting Grounds is one of a kind. And while much of the business at…

News Notes

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicated that the Sanford Vet Center building is closed due to structural safety concerns. Photo: Carolyn Cadigan Veterans seeking services at Vet Center now directed to Portland: The Sanford Vet Center at 628 Main St. is temporarily closed. A note attached to the door on May 12 indicated that the center will not be available for in-person or walk-in appointments at this time. Veterans who currently have appointments at the center are being contacted…

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