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Abandoned and slated for demolition, the International Woolen Company boiler house is located between Pioneer Ave. and Heritage Crossing/Weaver Dr. Photo: Tiffany Riley Photography

Rotary event raises more than $11,000 for the unhoused

January Thaw attendees Photos: Barbara Sutcliffe By Barbara Sutcliffe On Tuesday night, Jan. 16, 80 people came in from the cold and snow to support Sanford-Springvale Rotary’s January Thaw event, which is designed to help Sanford’s unhoused population. Held at Mee D Thai Restaurant in Main Street Marketplace, the fundraiser featured plentiful samplings of Thai food and a signature drink, with half of the ticket price going to the unhoused in our community. Many area businesses and individuals became sponsors…

Community Calendar: Jan. 22-28, 2024 

Photo: Canva & River Junction  Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar for details on these and upcoming events. Monday, Jan. 22 Bundle Up and Read! Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St. (through Mar. 2) Baby Rhyme Time, 10 am, Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St. Grand Opening of Sanford’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, 10 am, 863 Main St. Sanford Food Pantry, 10 am-Noon, 1204 Main St. Lego Builders Club, 3:30 pm, Springvale Public Library, 443 Main…
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Sanford High School Indoor Track Program

SHS Senior Tucker Walker is one of three Maine athletes who have thrown over 50 feet in the shot put this year . Photo: SHS Athletics Sanford High School Indoor Track Program Triples in Participation By Sam Bonsey, Sanford School Department Communications Coordinator The Sanford High School indoor track program had roughly 15 athletes come out for the boys' and girls' teams combined last winter. The program has over 40 athletes on the roster this winter, nearly tripling the number…

City Council 1/16 Meeting Summary

Nicole Bowley, Interim Director of the Goodall Library (pictured lower left at the podium) showed photos from the library renovation. Photo: City of Sanford video. By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council met Jan. 16, 2024. All members were present. Prior to the moment of silence, Mayor Becky Brink mentioned the passing of David Joy, formerly of Joy and Hamilton Architects. The minutes of the Jan. 2 meeting were approved. There was no Mayor’s report. Subcommittee Reports See our reports…

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