Subcommittee Reports

Photo: elsaolofsson on Pixabay By Zendelle Bouchard Four of the City Council’s subcommittees met via Zoom April 9, 2024. The following is a brief summary of items discussed at three of them. See the separate story on public safety for notes from that subcommittee meeting. Solid Waste Disposal of Vape Pens: Public Works Director Matt Hill discussed disposal of vape pens. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has designated vape pens as hazardous waste, which means they cannot be disposed…

March Public Safety Subcommittee Updates

By Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford  March Storm Response During a recent series of severe storms characterized by high winds and icy conditions, city services faced significant challenges. The Sanford Fire and Police departments were inundated with hazards and emergencies, while the Public Works Highway Division worked tirelessly to barricade roads, clear hazards, and ensure safe roadways. The Department of Public Works (DPW) played a pivotal role, handling 191 service calls and deploying more than 80 safety devices.…

Reader Photo

Although we are mostly recovered from the storm, let’s take a moment to remember that along with the challenges, there was also beauty. Nancy Coutts of Sanford captured these pictures from her kitchen window.
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Business Spotlight

The Shine Salon and Wellness staff (l-r): hairstylists Ashleigh Otis, Amanda Faunce, Annastascia Simpson, Rachel Leck, Hannah Crosby, and nail technician Monique Ros. Missing from the photo are Justina Beaulieu (reiki master) and Rachel Perez (health coach) Photo: Denise Bernier Shine Salon and Wellness: More Than Just Hair and Nails By Jenna Smith, Grade 7 - St. Thomas School As a child, Rachel Leck knew that she wanted to do something creative with her life. Whether she was babysitting or…

Husband and Wife Rescue Man from Burning Car

Stanley Grenier, center in photo, with command staff at York County Sheriff’s Department Photo: York County Sheriff’s Department Compiled from Facebook posts by Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Good Samaritan Stanley Grenier of Springvale credits his wife Brandy Kelly Grenier for making him turn around and go back to a burning car off the road on Long Swamp Road in Lebanon Tuesday night. “As I slowed down, took a look and saw others there to help. I began to leave, thinking…

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