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News Notes 9/30: Voting, Mural & More

If you’ve noticed the new mural being painted on the wall across from Gateway Park, it’s a collaboration between Project CommUnity and Sanford Community Adult Education. The mural is 207 feet long and is the result of years of planning and design. Ballots for the November 3 election have been received from the state, and absentee ballots have been mailed to the overseas, military and out-of-state residents who requested them. Absentee ballots will be sent to Sanford, Springvale, and other…

News Notes: September 27

The Sanford Police Department reminds us that the newly converted Sanford Middle School (formerly the High School) at 52 Spartan Drive will be occupied by students 5th grade through 8th grade beginning Monday September 28th. They ask that drivers be aware of the new traffic pattern and not use it as a "cut through" during school hours as it will be filled with buses and students. Please observe the speed limit for the safety of all. A reminder from York…

City News Notes

If you’ve noticed that parking spaces at the intersection of Main and Washington Streets have disappeared, Public Works Director Matthew Hill reports that is because they weren’t strictly legal to be there, due to proximity to the intersection. There are still several spaces available between the intersection and Roberts Street. Customers and employees of Garnsey Brothers Insurance and other businesses may also use the parking lot behind the building, which connects directly to Main Street by the walkway next to…

News Notes: September 13

Sanford City Councilor Luke Lanigan reports that the Springvale Bureau of Motor Vehicles office is getting closer to reopening. With the Kennebunk office open only by appointment, and lines of three hours or more at the Scarborough office, that is welcome news. Adam Duvall, a member of the Sanford Mainers baseball team in 2009, has been on a tear recently with the Atlanta Braves. He has become the first player in Braves’ history to hit three home runs in two…

News Notes: September 6

Have you seen the great new videos by WSSR TV, featuring steps Sanford businesses are taking to keep their customers safe and healthy? Carte Blanche Boutique, Shine Hair and Nails, and Get Fired Up! are featured. Check them out on WSSR's Facebook page. York County Shelter Program is no longer partnering with the Calvary Baptist Church on their meals kitchen, but the meals are still available. They are pre-packaged and sealed and offered on a contactless takeaway basis from YCSP's…

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