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Walking Sanford Trails During Hunting Season

by Lawrence Furbish, Sanford Trails Committee Some people have asked about the safety of walking on the Sanford Trails system during hunting season. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Sanford has a "No Firearm Discharge Zone" where discharging a firearm is prohibited. It runs from the intersection of Routes 4 and 109 in South Sanford to the intersection of 109 with Deering Neighborhood Road in Springvale, and it extends for 3/4 of a mile on either side…
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Arrests and Summonses: October 10-16

On Sunday, October 10, Sanford Police made no arrests and issued no summonses. There were multiple reports of vandalism that day, on Ridgeway Ave., Elm St., Charles St. and Mitchell St. Domestic disturbances on Paul St., School St., and Grove St. in Springvale also kept the Department busy. Monday, October 11, a summons was issued following a motor vehicle stop on North Ave. Officers also dealt with two calls for violation of protective orders, and a domestic disturbance on Nottingham…
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Fire Department Log September 26-October 9

Fires A fire in a home on Pleasant St. on September 26 was found to be caused by a towel smoldering on a light bulb. Five units responded with mutual aid for backup. No injuries were reported and no residents were displaced. Five units responded to a cooking fire on Elm St. on October 1. Mutual aid was also called in for backup on that call. Fortunately, the blaze was confined to a container. There were two calls for unauthorized…
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Arrests & Summonses: September 26-October 9

On Sunday, September 26, Sanford Police responding to a medical emergency on Main St. summonsed a 43-year-old Sanford resident for criminal trespass. Monday, September 27, a motor vehicle stop on Main St. in Springvale led to a 52-year-old Acton resident being summonsed for speeding 30+ mph over the limit. While serving a warrant on State St., a 23-year-old East Baldwin resident was taken into custody on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. Tuesday, September 28, Sanford officers responding…
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Fire Department Log: September 12-25, 2021

In the two-week period ending September 25, the Sanford Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nine of the calls were for mutual aid to surrounding communities. While on a scene of a motor vehicle accident, Engine 2 was struck by another vehicle. No injuries resulted. Engine 2 is out of service until repairs can be completed (see photo below). EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury134Motor vehicle accident with injuries  2Motor vehicle accident with no injuries5Rescue or EMS standby1Hazardous condition,…
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