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By Sam Bonsey Sanford native to be inducted into Maine Running Hall of Fame: Bob Randall of Sanford has been selected for induction into the Maine Running Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class of inductees. Randall has been involved with founding, directing or helping organize several road races, including Randall’s Run to the Gym, Grahamtastic 5k, Halloween 5k, St. Thomas 5k, Acton Apple Fest and the Shapleigh Lions Club 5k. He has served on the Boards of…
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New Restaurants Liven Up Sanford’s Dining Scene

OTTO Pizza is hiring for its newest location in South Sanford. Photo: Zendelle Bouchard By Zendelle Bouchard Several recent and upcoming restaurant openings are offering Sanford and Springvale residents new choices for dining out. Downtown In the Main Street Marketplace (formerly known as the Midtown Mall), Ted’s Fried Clams opened in the former home of Bubba Frye’s the last week of September and was met with such a rush of customers they ran out of food on multiple days. In…
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Local Author to Discuss Stephen King’s Maine Inspirations at Springvale Library

Stephen King holds author Sharon Kitchens’ book, which he calls “really interesting.” Photo Credit: Twitter/X By Brian Boisvert For fans of horror master Stephen King, the Springvale Public Library has a fun Halloween treat in store. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore the real-life Maine locations that inspired some of his most famous – and most frightening – fictional towns and stories at an upcoming author event at the library (443 Main St., Springvale). On Wednesday, October 16…
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A Reminder About Walking Sanford Trails During Hunting Season

Fluorescent orange gear for hiking Photo by Barbara Sutcliffe by Lawrence Furbish, Chair Sanford City 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…
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Public Safety Notes: October 2024

Chief Eric Small welcomes Officer Hayleigh Lathrop to the force. Photo: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard and Carolyn Cadigan New officer joins SPD: The Sanford Police Department recently welcomed Hayleigh E. Lathrop to the force. A graduate of Husson University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Lathrop has seven years of law enforcement experience at the Biddeford Police Department, was on active duty with the U.S. Air Force, and is serving in the Air National Guard. She…
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