Voters Back New Fire Stations

Artist’s rendering of the planned Sanford Fire & EMS Headquarters station. By Zendelle Bouchard and Lee Burnett The city of Sanford will construct two new fire stations after 51.9% of voters approved the $42.5 million bond to fund their construction. Approval of the projects now enables city officials to apply for state and federal grant funding to reduce the ultimate cost to taxpayers. “It was a narrow victory, pretty much what I expected. Nevertheless, I was very pleased,” City Manager…
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Lanigan and Kidder Tie; Harrington, Mastraccio, Fredericks Win

State Rep. Lucas Lanigan and Patty Kidder By Zendelle Bouchard The race for state representative for District 141 between incumbent Republican Lucas Lanigan and Democratic challenger Patty Kidder has reportedly ended in a tie, a spokesperson for the Maine Secretary of State’s office said Thursday. While Kidder won the Sanford/Springvale part of the district by a healthy margin, Lanigan’s vote count matched hers once the returns for Shapleigh and Newfield and the overseas and military votes were counted. A recount…
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Council, Mayor Re-elected; Change for School Committee

L to R: Mayor Becky Brink and City Councilors Ayn Hanselmann and Nate Hitchcock all retained their seats. By Zendelle Bouchard Mayor In the race for mayor, Becky Brink will serve a second term after winning a decisive victory over challenger Matthew Dupuis. Brink received 64.1% of the vote, with Dupuis garnering 35.9%. City Council Incumbents Ayn Hanselmann and Nate Hitchcock will return to the City Council for three-year terms after fending off challenges from Joe Hanslip and Victor DiGregorio.…
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Planning Board Updates

Springvale District Courthouse is on the way to being remodeled as apartments. Photo: Gail Burnett Photo2: An architect’s drawing shows the exterior of Jagger Lofts, in the Jagger mill building. By Gail Burnett The Sanford Planning Board moved forward in October on two projects that will convert well-known buildings in town into housing. On Oct. 2, the board approved a preliminary subdivision site plan for the former District Courthouse in Springvale. The Sanford Housing Authority is proposing an 18-unit senior…
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News Notes

Sweetser’s President and CEO Jayne Van Bramer (far left) and Senior Director of Public Relations and Advancement Justin Chenette (third from left) present Sanford Elks members Marise Anagnost (second from left) and Denise Labbe with Sweetser Star awards. Photo: Sweetser Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Elks members receive Sweetser honor: Sweetser recently awarded Denise Labbe and Marise Anagnost from the Sanford ME Elks Lodge #1470 with Sweetser Stars. They have been raising money for Sweetser since 2019 and have been volunteering…
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