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News Notes: October 23, 2022

The Maine Water Utilities Association (MWUA) awarded Sanford Water District Superintendent David Parent the Jeffrey L. McNelly Award at its recent Annual Drinking Water Protection Symposium. The award is given annually to a regulator, water/wastewater employee, or governance board member who exemplifies a dedication to the profession.  Parent started his career at the Sanford Water District in 1984 on the outside operations crew, working on the distribution system. He was quickly promoted to foreman and then assistant superintendent before being…

News Notes: October 21, 2022

Haunted Woods at Gowen Park: Get ready to get scared… Students from the Sanford Middle School’s JMG program will be putting on a Haunted Woods event at Gowen Park on Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The last group enters at 7:40 pm.  Rain date is October 28. Admission $5 per person.  Not recommended for young children. Governor's Visit: Governor Janet Mills toured downtown Sanford and met with business leaders and local officials this week, including Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio,…

News Notes: October 13, 2022

New Hope Alliance this week announced they will be opening an 11-bed men's recovery house in Sanford (pictured above). They anticipate it will be open in late October, and are taking screenings now. If you are interested or need more information, call 207-807-8937 or 207-230-9179. New Hope Alliance provides structured, substance-free, MAT-friendly housing solutions for those in early recovery. They also have a women's recovery house in Sanford as well as locations in Biddeford and Saco. The annual October half-price…

News Notes: October 9, 2022

October Rabies Clinics: Maine State Law requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies. In Sanford, there are rabies clinics October 16 at Tractor Supply from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.; and October 24 at Loyal Companion from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The cost ranges from $30 to $49. Other vaccination/parasite control services are available. There will also be a FREE rabies clinic (donations encouraged) at the Town Hall in Lyman, which located at 11 S. Waterboro Rd., from…

News Notes: October 6, 2022

First Responders: The Sanford Police Department this week welcomed Officer Brett Tishim to the force. Ofc. Tishim has an associate's degree in Criminal Justice and proudly served in the United States Army. He is a certified officer and has worked for the Wells PD for the past eight years. Following several weeks of training, he will be assigned to a patrol shift. Also this week, Sanford Fire Department probationary member Larry Fournier (pictured below) obtained his shield from his shift (C). FF…

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