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Winter Parking Bans: All You Need to Know

When the flakes start to fall, the Public Works Department (NOT the Police Department) has to make a decision whether to declare a snow emergency. To find out if a snow emergency has been declared, check the City's Facebook page and website, check local news outlets, or call the Public Works Department at 324-9135. If a snow emergency/parking ban is announced and then it doesn't actually snow, you will not be ticketed or towed UNLESS you are parked on certain…
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Police Log Digest: November 21-27

On Sunday, November 21, Sanford officers responding to a domestic disturbance on Lebanon St. took a 41-year-old Sanford resident into custody on a charge of domestic violence assault with priors. The Department also responded to a domestic disturbance at Washington/River Sts. that day, reports of terrorizing/threatening on Pioneer Ave., a prowler on Charles St., and vandalism on Washington St., among other calls. On Monday, November 22, A 30-year old Portland resident was arrested at Washington/School Sts. on an outstanding warrant.…
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Winter Weather Reminders From Public Works

Happy December! You know what that means - Plowing Time! Here are five friendly reminders from the Sanford Public Works Department: Please be courteous to drivers and afford them time and room to clear the roads.  Our trucks are 80,000 pounds and 16 feet wide.Be aware there is no parking on ANY City streets during a declared  winter weather parking ban emergency. These bans use weather forecasting and require time for DPW clean-up after the storm. Parking ban notices will…
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Fire Department Log: November 7-27

Fires The Sanford Fire Department responded to a few fires in the three-week period from November 7 through 27. On the afternoon of November 9, a report of a house fire on Home St. brought out all companies with mutual aid. Upon investigation, it turned out to be a small leaf fire caused by a cigarette. That same day, two other fires were reported which turned out to be improper burning due to people being unaware of the burning regulations.…
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Why Do I Need to License My Dog?

by Lauren E. Masellas, Animal Control Officer Yes, yes, I know; it’s one more annoying chore in your already overwhelmed world! And, no doubt, you have a gazillion perfectly logical reasons for why you shouldn’t have to do it…but it is the law. Maine Animal Welfare Law 7; 3921 states: “A dog may not be kept within the limits of the State, unless the dog has been licensed by its owner or keeper in accordance with the laws of this…
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