50 Years Ago: From the Pages of the Sanford Tribune
These photos are of the July 29, 1971 issue of the Sanford Tribune, in the collection of the Sanford-Springvale Historical...
Month: July 2021
Fire Department Log: July 18-24
There were no fires this week. Other incidents: On Sunday, July 18, a faulty electrical appliance on Shawmut Ave. caused...
Library Corner: Goodall
Wednesday, August 4 at 5:00 p.m., enjoy a summer evening at the Goodall Library for a reading and book signing...
News Notes: July 29
Sanford's own Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team (pictured above) won first place at the Eastern Region Water Ski Tournament...
School Notes
Project Graduation 2022's fall fundraiser is in full swing. They are offering fall mums in 9" pots for $10 each...
School Committee Emergency Meeting
Sanford’s School Committee held an emergency meeting on July 26 to vote to accept a federal grant which couldn’t wait...
Welcome Home Diner Opening August 4
Sanford's newest restaurant will debut on Wednesday, August 4, when the Welcome Home Diner opens its doors at 6 Lebanon...
Downtown Buildings Getting Facelifts
A couple of Sanford’s most visible downtown buildings are getting much-needed exterior improvements under their new owners. The Design Review...
Arrests & Summonses: July 18-24
There were no arrests on Sunday, July 18. Several motor vehicle stops resulted in written warnings, while one driver got...
SCAE Student Spotlight: Wolfe Rasumaa, SCAE 2021 Graduate
Wolfe Rasumaa, a father of three, knows the hard work it takes to seize an opportunity and realize potential. Four months...
Arrests & Summonses: July 11-17
On Sunday, July 11, a summons was issued following a shoplifting call to a Main St. address. There were also...
Real Estate Transactions
Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice7/116 Briggs St.5 room Cape, 3 bed/2 bath, garage, fireplace, porch, needs work$150,0007/96 May St.12 room Colonial, 5 bed/4...
News Notes: July 25, 2021
Infrastructure Update: The Sanford Water District has completed its upgrades on Railroad Avenue, and would like to thank the residents...
Fr. Auger to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of Ordination
From the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Fr. Raymond Auger will celebrate the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood...
Community Calendar: July 26-August 1
Monday, July 26 Red Cross Blood Drive, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., City Hall, 919 Main St. School Committee, noon,...
This Week’s Public & Legal Notices: July 23
6 PROULX COURT, NOTICE OF DANGEROUS BUILDING HEARING. On August 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM in City Hall, 919 Main...
City Council 7/20 Meeting Summary
On Tuesday, July 20, the Sanford City Council met in person for the first time since the pandemic began fourteen...
News Notes: July 22
The 6th Annual Springvale Farm Walk, happening Sunday, July 25, will give you an opportunity to visit some places and...