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News Notes July 30, 2023

Indians Last Leap, along the Mousam Way Trail by Gail Burnett Parking lot closed: Because of utility work, the city parking lot on Stanley Road in Springvale near the north end of the Mousam Way Trail will be closed through August 18. Central Maine Power is installing a new transmission line there, requiring the use of a mobile substation that could be dangerous if anyone got close or touched it. The area is fenced off and guarded, and no parking…

News Notes: July 22, 2023

Compiled by Gail Burnett Chance to make a pitch: The Sanford Mainers have invited area nonprofit organizations to share their stories with the public at 6:30 this Wednesday night, July 26, at Goodall Park. Groups still hoping to go to bat for their organizations that night as the Mainers face the Vermont Mountaineers should send an email to joshua.sawyer92@gmail.com. Tune up those pipes: Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre are offering a youth voice camp tomorrow, July 24, through August…

News Notes: July 15, 2023

Compiled by Gail Burnett Cruising time: Main Street in Sanford will take on an "American Graffiti" look on July 28 when classic cars come out for the Cruising with Friends car show. Registration will start at 4 p.m. and cars will cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by Friends of Downtown Sanford, will feature food vendors and the Gin Tin mobile bar. Those who pay the $20 entry fee will receive a $5 food voucher. All ages…

News Notes: July 7, 2023

A Sanford High School baseball team from John Cochin's era.  Compiled by Gail Burnett Honors for a coach: Sanford High School will honor longtime baseball coach and science teacher John Cochin by naming a new practice field in his honor on Friday, July 14, at 1 p.m. Cochin, now in his 80s, taught chemistry at Sanford High for 45 years and served as a coach for almost as long. He helped Sanford teams to two major championships and, in 2009,…

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Notre Dame Church in Springvale would be demolished in about a year if voters approve construction of a new fire substation at the site.  Fire Station News: The site of the former Notre Dame Church on Payne Street in Springvale could be the new home of the Springvale Fire Station following the city's signing of a lease-purchase agreement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maine. Voters would have to approve a bond to build the replacement for the antique station on Oak…

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