Courthouse Could Be Repurposed for Housing

The former Maine District Court building at 447 Main Street, Springvale Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor The former Maine District Court building in Springvale could be converted into 20 or more apartments as a result of legislation, supported by the Mills administration, that is whisking its way through the legislature. The Sanford Housing Authority is conducting a feasibility study to determine renovation costs, code requirements, and funding streams, according to Executive Director Diane Small, who has personally…
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Municipal Budget Update

Police Chief Craig Andersen (at podium) addresses the Council. By Zendelle Bouchard The City Council continues to work on the budget for fiscal year 2024/25. On March 26, 2024, they met again to discuss possible further cuts and adjustments to a budget which will likely result in the largest property tax increase in more than ten years. Sanford Police Department Chief Craig Andersen told the Council he currently has two vacant police officer positions and offered to use the salary…
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School Budget Update: Alt Ed Program Stays

By Zendelle Bouchard Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson appeared before the City Council at a special budget meeting on March 26, 2024 to present the latest version of the school budget for fiscal year 2024/25. He was happy to report that the Harvard Health Plan administrators have agreed to a 14% increase in the cost of health insurance. School Department officials were originally expecting a 17.5% increase in this plan, which covers most school employees. A three-tiered proposal for budget…
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Library Responds Quickly to Leaking Roof

Workers covering book shelves Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Goodall Library plans to fully reopen Monday, a week after hundreds of books were ruined by rain that leaked around a clogged roof drain. The library’s reopening will be quicker than expected. Initially, librarians had feared subsequent rainstorms would send more water dripping through the ceiling at its temporary location at The Center for Shopping. But within a day, a maintenance worker had unclogged a roof drain, an…
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Sanford Mainers Launch Literacy Program

Stephanie Wilkins of Altrusa joins Andrea Pais of the Mainers and Marie Burns of Books Revisited. Photo: courtesy of Sanford Mainers Press release The Sanford Mainers have launched a literacy program that provides activity books, giveaway game tickets, a recognition night, story hour and a tiny library. “We have a unique opportunity to serve as a literacy gateway to our local youth who might not otherwise participate in reading programs,” explained Andrea Pais, the baseball team’s office and sales manager.…
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