Category: Business News

Sanford Rises to Top of Solar Heap

Dalton Enius of Solar Operation Solutions installs panels at the former CGA site off New Dam Road. Photo: Lee Burnett By Alexa Livingston, UNE News fellow If it seems as though solar farms have been sprouting up everywhere in Sanford, that’s because they have: The City of Sanford has the second-most solar development of any community in the state as of July 2024, with a total of 62.6 megawatts. Only Farmington had more, at 94.2 megawatts. The projects generate more…

State Rule Changes Threaten Medical Cannabis Providers

Vetted Cannabis is one of the medical offices affected by a state rules change. Photo: Zendelle Bouchard By Zendelle Bouchard Rule changes made by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy could seriously impact the operations of several medical cannabis caregivers here. Sanford’s zoning ordinance currently allows for a medical cannabis cultivator to have an office where they prescribe and sell product directly to their patients. Before that provision was created, medical providers in town had to meet their patients in…

Downtown Facades Eligible for Upgrade Assistance

Photo: Elvert Barnes via Creative Commons By Lee Burnett, submissions editor Sanford’s downtown got another boost recently with an award of a $100,000 grant to upgrade building facades, according to the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council. It’s the second facade improvement grant in two years from Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. The money will be sub-granted to property owners pledging to invest at least 25 percent of their own funds for an award of up to $25,000. “Sanford’s…

New Businesses and Development Come to Sanford

Sanford Economic Growth Council Small Business Advocate Mary Hastings and Executive Director Keith McBride present the council’s quarterly report. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin At the City Council’s meeting on May 21, Keith McBride and Mary Hastings of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council highlighted some of the recent and future business to come to Sanford, including: Downhill Bagel on Main Street, Springvale Knots & Bolts, a craft store, in the former Bergeron’s Shoe store Dayton Trailer Sales…

Comments Being Sought for Extension of Facade Improvement Program

Replacement windows are an allowable expense Photo: Ivan Radic via Creative Commons SANFORD – Anyone interested in improving the appearance of downtown is encouraged to lend their support for extending a grant program to fix up storefronts, according to the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council. The City Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing April 2 to gather comments about a proposed application for $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, according to Mary Hastings, small business coordinator…