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Detectors Now Required in Homes with Propane, Natural Gas or LP Gas

As of January 1, 2022 a new state law has gone into effect regarding the installation of fuel gas detectors. The building owner shall install, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements, at least one approved and listed fuel gas detector in every room containing an appliance fueled by propane, natural gas or any liquefied petroleum gas in the following: Each unit in any building of multifamily occupancyA fraternity house, sorority house or dormitory that is affiliated with an educational facilityA…
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Police Log Digest: December 12-18, 2021

On Sunday, December 12, Sanford Police took a 31-year-old Sanford resident into custody on an outstanding warrant, following a motor vehicle stop at Tebbetts Ave. and Johnson St. A motor vehicle stop at River and High Sts. resulted in an 18-year-old Sanford resident being summonsed, no charge listed, and a stop on Main St. led to a summons for a 22-year-old North Berwick resident for operating without a license. That evening, a 49-year-old Sanford resident was arrested for criminal mischief,…
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Police Log Digest: December 19-25, 2021

Sunday, December 19, there were no arrests or summonses. Officers were kept busy with a report of shoplifting and two reports of larceny/forgery/fraud on Main St., a disturbance on State St., and a report of terrorizing/threatening on Riverbank Ct. in Springvale, among other calls. On Monday, December 20, officers were kept busy with a drug incident on Main St., a tobacco violation on Spartan Dr., a sex offender registration on Main St., and disturbances on Bridge St. and North Ave.,…
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Police Log Digest: December 5-11, 2021

On Sunday, December 5, a 39-year-old resident of Portsmouth, NH, was arrested at a Main St. address in Springvale, on a charge of domestic violence assault. Among other calls that day were a report of shoplifting on Main St., and vandalism on Shaw St. Monday, December 6, following a disturbance on Main St., a 48-year-old Sanford resident was taking into custody by Sanford officers for aggravated assault. EMS services were also required and one person was transported to the hospital.…
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Update on Police Department Activities

On December 14, 2021, members of the City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee got a report from Police Chief Craig Andersen and some of his officers on the Department’s recent activities. Mental Health Unit Detective Colleen Adams spoke about her work with the Mental Health Unit, addressing homelessness, substance abuse and related criminal activity. She continues to work on issues at the Midtown Mall, but the York County Jail will not accept people for certain offenses due to the pandemic and…
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