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International Woolen Could Get Additional Cleanup Funds

Sanford could be in line for additional federal funds for cleaning up the International Woolen mill site, resulting from a recent grant announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency.  The EPA awarded $3 million to Southern Maine Regional Planning and Development Commission, which runs a revolving loan program available to municipalities for assessing and cleaning up polluted industrial sites. Potential projects eligible for this new funding besides International Woolen include the former site of Prime Tanning in Berwick and other commercial and housing…
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City and School Department seek input

Photo by Terry Jellerson Community members are invited to complete separate surveys from the Sanford School Department and City of Sanford.The school department’s survey is the first step in updating its mission, vision and core values.The information received will help a planning committee develop a draft that will be shared for additional feedback from stakeholders. The survey will be available until June 30.Link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf6eTnkRLZjJEKU6o7FyGV-DbrYBZWw4gGAENSG4-Ht-ER4g/viewformThe City of Sanford’s survey is to gain insights into residents' preferred communication channels and content. Responses…
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New bus service to start July 1

Sanford will soon get a new bus service connecting to Kennebunk and Biddeford. Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit plans three daily runs, including weekends, starting July 1. Pick up is at School Street with the bus traveling down Route 99 to Route 1, Kennebunk, then to downtown Biddeford. The service is made possible through a partnership between the transit service and Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and a grant from Maine Department of Transportation Workforce Transportation Grant Program. click here…
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School News

School Budget Approved   A small cohort of voters approved a $61 million school budget Tuesday by an 80-20 percent margin, according to Sue H. Cote, City Clerk and Registrar of Voters. The turnout of 488 voters represented just 3 percent of the registered voters in the city, according to Ms. Cote. The spending plan is 2.3% more than the current budget, which equates to a 34-cent increase on the mil rate from $14.80 to $15.14 (as of 5/16/23) per thousand…
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Legislative Update: Dental Education, State Budget & More 

Dental Education Loans  The state’s dental education loan program will expand to include a range of dental practitioners, thanks to a recent law change sponsored by State Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio (D-Sanford).   Prior to the passage of LD 1256, the Maine Dental Education Loan Program was only available to dentists practicing in underserved communities. This new law enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants and expanded function dental assistants to qualify for the program.  "Amidst a severe workforce shortage, this bill…
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