City Asks for Help Identifying Dangerous Streets 

By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor  City officials are asking for help in identifying dangerous streets, sidewalks and crosswalks in the city. An online survey has been developed that asks for specific locations and explanations of the dangerous conditions. According to Public Works Director Matt Hill, “it could be a tricky turn, a confusing signal or a crosswalk that’s not well lit enough.”  The survey can be found by clicking  https://arcg.is/jCG5S. Input is welcome from drivers, walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users and…

Sanford School Committee Highlights 11/6/22  

By Kendra Williams  Members Present: Paula Cote, Jennifer Davie and Melissa Simpson  Student Representatives: Aiden Gendron, Emma Adawadkar and Elise Gendron    Communications  Chairwoman Cote announced and read the resignation letter of member Kelly Termath and expressed appreciation for her time on the board. There was a brief discussion about how the vacancy would be filled.  Committee Reports  Special Education Advisory and Stipend Committee updates were provided.  An insurance update was also provided.     Student Representative Reports  Aiden Gendron provided a summary…

SPORTS NEWS

Compiled by Sam Bonsey,Sanford School Dept Communications Coordinator Spartans football team concludes its season   The Sanford High School football team concluded its season Monday, November 6, with a 45-0 loss to Thornton Academy at the Class A South semifinals in Saco. Sanford had a season record of 4-5-1.  Sanford Mainers announcer returning for 2024 season  The Sanford Mainers announced that Justin Ciavolella is returning for the 2024 season as the Director of Broadcasting and Media. He will be providing play-by-play…

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

144 Twombley Rd. (11/2 closing date, listed below) Photo: Carolyn Cadigan  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 10/27, 16 Sawyer Lane, Springvale, 5-room Raised Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, eat-in kitchen, full walk-out basement, 2-car garage under, porch, deck, in-ground pool, shed, 25 acres, $460,000  10/27, 121 Railroad Ave., Springvale, 5-room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, pantry, hardwood flooring, unfinished basement, carport, porch, fenced yard, wooded lot on 1.6 acres, built in 2009, $360,000  10/30, 16 Mill St. - #32, Springvale, 4-room Condo, 2 bed/1…

Passages: November 12, 2023

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Lee Elizabeth Palmquist, 68, of Springvale, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished interests. She was born on May 5, 1955, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to her loving parents, Roy and Helen (Stahl) Palmquist. She graduated from Foxboro High School in 1973 and attained knowledge that led her to Northeastern University in Boston and the Catherine Gibbs Business School. Lee made significant contributions…

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