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News Notes: May 7, 2021

The Sanford Police Department would like recognize members of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary, Sanford Housing Authority, Great Bay Services, Catholic Diocese of Maine, YMCA and the Knights of Columbus (pictured above) for participating in Thursday’s clean-up of a former homeless encampment at the Notre Dame Cemetery in Springvale.  Sixteen volunteers participated in the effort organized by Ofc. Small, our Community Outreach Coordinator.  This is the seventh clean-up of this nature.  With only three more clean-ups remaining there will be no more encampments…

Officer Eric Small Commended

Sanford’s Community Outreach Officer Eric Small received a letter of commendation this week for his work with Sanford residents experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder. Police Chief Tom Connolly read the letter at the April 20 City Council meeting: Dear Officer Small, Please accept this letter and the accompanying Certificate of Excellence in appreciation of the dedication, commitment and effort that you have put forth as the Community Outreach Officer for the Sanford Police Department. Since the start of this…

YCCAC: A Powerhouse of Help

At the City Council meeting on April 6, Barbara Crider, Executive Director of York County Community Action Corp., gave a presentation on the agency’s pandemic operations and Sanford-specific resources. The agency has an annual payroll of $10 million and pays approximately $72,000 in property taxes to the City. 160 of the agency’s 220 full-time employees are based in Sanford. Ms. Crider talked about YCCAC’s mission to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes, and promote the dignity and…

News Notes: March 28, 2021

To date over 10,000 first doses have been given at the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Sanford! Vaccinations are by appointment only. Go to www.mainehealth.org/vaccine or call 1-877-780-7545 for details on eligibility, to register for an appointment, or to pre-register. Appointments will be scheduled based on eligibility in the order your call was received. The Goodall Library is offering free kids Easter craft kits, to make a bunny or chick stick puppet, from April 1-3 while supplies last. The schedule of…

Mainers Hire New Manager

By Joe Skinner, Sanford Mainers Director of Broadcasting & Media The Sanford Mainers announced today that former assistant coach Nic Lops has been hired as the team’s next manager for the 2021 season. “It is an honor and privilege to be named the next head coach for the Sanford Mainers,” Lops said. “I look forward to working with highly talented players in an extremely competitive league.” 2021 will be Lops’ second season on the Mainers staff, as he served as…

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