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Tips for Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat

Photo: Chris Yarzab via Creative Commons This summer’s prolonged heat wave has prompted warnings to pet owners to keep their beloved furry companions safe and comfortable. Down Maine Veterinary Clinic in Sanford notes that while we might enjoy basking in the warmth, heat can be dangerous to pets, especially if they’re left inside a car. Even on a seemingly mild 72-degree day, a car's interior can quickly climb to a sweltering 90 degrees within just 20 minutes. This puts pets…
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Ongoing Exhibits and Art Walks

Photo credit: Baker County Tourism via Creative Commons Press Release The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring art exhibits around the city. The most recent exhibit, in the temporary location of the Goodall Memorial Library, 1364 Main St., Suite 11, in the Shaw's shopping center, is a fundraiser for the library. Artists will donate 20% of sales proceeds to the library fund. Exhibiting artists include Searra Canfield, Urban Coombs, Terry Jellerson, Paula Pettyjohn, Robert Mongue, Traci Nason, Ila Nelsen, Evelyn Nitzberg,…
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Sanford Man Arrested on Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

The man believed to be Christopher Belliveau of Sanford, outlined in yellow, is shown approaching Capitol Police officers. Photo: Federal Bureau of Investigation Press Release A Sanford man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol that disrupted certification of the 2020 presidential election results. According to a press release Wednesday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Christopher Belliveau, 38, is charged with five felony…
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Large Committee Starts Work on City Guidance Document

Photo: Sebastiaan ter Berg via Creative Commons By Lee Burnett, submissions editor The Sanford City Council recently named 31 people to a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to update the city’s long-range planning document, last updated in 2005. The group includes city councilors, city staff, business owners and citizens. They met for the first time on May 22 to get acquainted and orient themselves to the task ahead. The process will be led by City Planner Erin Moriarty, a veteran of…
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Do I Need a Permit to Use My Fire Pit?

Photo: Kev from Pixabay By Zendelle Bouchard The short answer to whether fires in fire pits require a burn permit is “maybe.” Maine residents and visitors need to be aware of a new law passed by the state in 2023 regarding recreational fires, including the use of fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and campfires for cooking, personal warmth, light, ceremonial or aesthetic purposes. If you want to have an open fire of three feet or more in diameter on your property,…
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