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Water flows over the dam from the Springvale Mill Pond. Photo: Gail Burnett

Community Calendar: Nov. 23-30, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these events and on events to come.   ONGOING Partners Bank, Food Drive, through Nov. 25 Trafton Center, Food Drive, through Nov. 30 Partners Bank, Winter Coat Drive, through Dec. 14 Saturday, Nov. 23 Sanford Farmers’ Market-Special Annual Thanksgiving Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Annual Christmas Fair @ First Baptist Church of Springvale, 9 am-1 pm, 429 Main St. CJL PTA Annual Holiday Shopping Fair, 9…

Downtown Prepares for Holly Daze

Crews from the Sanford Parks & Recreation Department this week erected a Christmas tree in Central Park and began hanging decorations downtown in preparation for the annual Holly Daze parade on Friday, Dec. 6. “I just hope we have a really nice turnout and some good weather for people to kick off the holidays” Sanford Parks & Rec Director Brady Lloyd said on Thursday. The lineup for the parade begins at 4:40 pm on Dec. 6 on Emerson Street between…

Lanigan Wins Recount by a Single Vote

By Lee Burnett Embattled State Rep. Lucas Lanigan was declared the winner in House District 141 Thursday following a recount of votes in Augusta. Republican incumbent Lanigan received 2,478 votes while Democratic challenger Patricia Kidder received 2,477 votes, following a recount of ballots by hand. The two had tied with 2,476 votes each after the Nov. 5 election. The recount included examination of 426 ballots that were left blank, providing room for interpretation that some voters might have indicated their…

Council Passes Campground Ordinance

CabinPro Park Model Camper. Photo: backyardoutdoorstructures.com By Jack McAdam After hearing from members of the public on the issue again, the City Council on Nov. 12 approved an ordinance on the development of new campgrounds in Sanford. The vote was 5 to 2, with councilors Nathan Hitchcock and Jonathan Martell opposed. The ordinance requires a 75-foot setback from adjacent properties, which includes a 50-foot visual buffer that must be at least 8 feet high. The Planning Board will have the…

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