News Notes

Colleagues at Great Bay Services award Sherry Sabol a plaque and wish her a happy retirement after six years with the organization.

Photo: Great Bay Services

Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan

Great Bay Services team member retires: On Aug. 23, colleagues at Great Bay Services wished Sherry Sabol, a direct support professional at its Sanford-based community program, a fond farewell. For the past six years, Sabol shared her talents for painting, encouraged creativity in others, and provided a nurturing space in which artists felt confident exploring new mediums, new subjects, and new experiences through the arts.

It’s tax time: The City of Sanford has sent tax bills to Sanford and Springvale residents and included important information about where tax dollars go, where to get tax help, and details about the Nov. 5 referendum on the construction of two new fire stations. Be sure to review the information.

Sanford man arrested, charged with burglary, theft, drug possession, and more: The Scarborough Police Department arrested David Allan, 52, of Sanford, on Aug. 26 on charges related to burglaries through forced entry at two Scarborough businesses that occurred early that morning. Working with the South Portland Police, Scarborough investigators found a vehicle in South Portland that Allan had allegedly stolen in Sanford on the night of Aug. 25. Allan, also suspected in burglaries in Biddeford and Portland, was located nearby. He was taken to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland and charged with two counts each of burglary, theft and criminal mischief and one count each of unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving without a license, unlawfully possessing fentanyl, and possessing burglary tools. He also had three outstanding warrants. Allan was arraigned on Aug. 28. Police departments in Portland, Biddeford, and Sanford also helped with the case.

The chance to bid (quietly) at the library: Several art pieces by local artists from the Sanford Arts Commission are on display at Goodall Memorial Library. The art is available for purchase at the library’s Silent Art Auction to be held Sept. 14 from 1 to 3 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the library and the artist. FMI, call 207-324-4714 or email info@lbgoodall.org.

Public meeting on downtown infrastructure improvements: A public meeting will be held Sept. 11 from 6 to 8:30 pm to discuss the City of Sanford and Maine Department of Transportation’s (MaineDOT) Federal RAISE Grant Project for infrastructure improvements in downtown Sanford. This project will enhance approximately 2.7 miles of streets, including Cottage Street (Route 202), William Oscar Emery Drive, Main Street (Route 109), Washington Street, and School Street. Improvements will include new streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, streetlights, traffic signals, parking spaces, drainage areas, a multi-use pathway, and a Park & Ride facility on Emerson Street. MaineDOT will present detailed information about the proposed project, and participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers. Those who cannot make it in person can join via Zoom here.

Part of the collection at the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum.

Photo: Sanford Springvale Historical Society

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! After a five-year hiatus, Lawrence Furbish, president of the Sanford Springvale Historical Society (SSHS), has brought back the organization’s newsletter. Last published in fall of 2019, the newsletter will again be published regularly and will share information about SSHS programs and activities as well as periodic articles about Sanford’s history. The newsletter will be distributed digitally via email with a few printed copies available at local libraries and other locations. To read the Fall 2024 issue, go here.

https://www.sanfordhistory.org/newsletters

Give it up for the locals: The Sanford Performing Arts Center will host “Sanford on Stage” on Sept. 14 at 7 pm. Presented by the Sanford Arts Commission, the show will feature the best of local talent, all of whom had been handpicked through auditions. Tickets, priced at $12 each, can be purchased here.

Red Cross needs your help: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled at the Alfred Parish Church, 8 Kennebunk Rd., on Sept. 16 from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Log onto the Red Cross website here to schedule a time to donate.

Reconnect with friends at Nasson College homecoming: The Nasson College Alumni Association is holding its Homecoming 2024 Oct. 4 through Oct. 6. A full schedule of activities is planned, including a golf scramble, pizza party, dinner and music at Jonathan’s Ogunquit, and more. The deadline to register is Sept. 23. FMI and to register, go here.

Crafter and vendor registration for VFW fall fair now open: The Sanford/Springvale VFW Post at 1 Hutchison St. will host its Fall Craft/Vendor Fair on Oct. 5 from 9 am to 3 pm. Organizers are inviting crafters and vendors to participate by reserving table space to showcase their items. Vendor setup will begin at 8 am and breakdown will be at 3 pm. The cost is $25 per table plus space on the raffle/silent auction tables. To register, call Melissa Rodriguez, auxiliary president, at 207-324-1142.