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Tragic Loss Draws Outpouring of Support from Sanford Community

By Zendelle Bouchard Sanford and Springvale residents are coming together to support a family facing unimaginable loss following the apparent drowning of teenage stepbrothers Tavayne Weir and D’Andre Graham. The boys’ bodies were recovered from the Mousam River at Holdsworth Park (Springvale Rec) by first responders in the early hours of July 8. Ashley Brochu has organized a GoFundMe to raise the money necessary to bring the boys back to their native Jamaica for burial. More than $19,000 of the…
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April Storm

Photo courtesy of York County government Local hotels open for the season were full last week, so some storm cleanup crews bunked at the York County Courthouse in Alfred. In this photo, Ben Belanger and Brittany Parr, of Central Maine Power parent company Avangrid, and Jim Nassif of the York County Facilities Department, clear cots and bedding from the second floor of the courthouse. Other crews stayed in school gyms, a community center, and fire stations.
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Hot Off the Press! 

Be on the lookout! On Friday March 15th, we will begin a print version of this publication. It will be distributed on Friday afternoons at various public locations throughout Sanford and Springvale. This E-Newsletter will also continue and will be emailed on Saturday instead of Sunday mornings.  Here's how you can help  Tell your friends who don’t use computers to be on the lookout for it at grocery stores, convenience stores, libraries, etc.  Help us distribute the newsletter. On Friday…
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Financial Supporters-We Couldn’t Do This Without You 

Written by:  Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member  Last week we recognized the meaningful work that our dedicated volunteers do for The Sanford Springvale News. This week we want to thank those who have contributed financially to support this publication. No publication can exist without financial support. We haven’t begun a financial campaign yet, but these individuals recognized the need and have already started supporting our important work and we want to thank them. Anthony & Susan BauerNorman BelandMary BloodDeborah…
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Police Still Investigating Double Fatal Accident

Compiled from press releases and media reports Police continue to probe why an SUV strayed off Old Falls Road on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, resulting in the deaths of a Vermont man and his grandson. Michael Gilbar, 65, of Jericho, Vermont, and his 15-year-old grandson were processing firewood outside their summer house on the corner of Old Falls Road and Kennebunk Road (Route 99) when they were hit by a 2000 Chevy Equinox at around 4:00 p.m., police said. Gilbar…
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