Fire Department Update: September 2023

Photo: Assistant Chief Smith By Jordan Wilson, City of Sanford Communications Coordinator Staffing: The Fire Department recently completed its recruitment period. The three selected candidates will start “Rookie School” training as soon as possible. The program takes approximately three weeks and provides intensive training to prepare recruits for shift work. During their first year, the recruits will also complete all other new employee training requirements. Looking ahead, the department anticipates the need to recruit additional employees in the near future.…

Financial Supporters-We Couldn’t Do This Without You 

Written by:  Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member  Last week we recognized the meaningful work that our dedicated volunteers do for The Sanford Springvale News. This week we want to thank those who have contributed financially to support this publication. No publication can exist without financial support. We haven’t begun a financial campaign yet, but these individuals recognized the need and have already started supporting our important work and we want to thank them. Anthony & Susan BauerNorman BelandMary BloodDeborah…

Leveling the Playing Field

Carl J Lamb School Principal Sherri Baron, center, is flanked by PTA Co-President Amy Boyce Sevigny, left, and Lydia Lehoux in front of the original 1990 playground equipment that will be replaced by a new structure in primary colors, which will match the newer equipment behind the elementary school. Press Release Students at Carl J Lamb should soon have a new playground structure and other playground enhancements, thanks to multiple school fundraisers and a charitable contribution. The new set is…

Real Estate Transactions: September 11-15, 2023

10 Willliam St. (9/11 closing date, listed below) Photo Credit: Google By Carolyn Cadigan 9/11, 10 William St., 5-room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, attached 1-car garage, plenty of parking, intown corner lot, close to amenities, $165,100 (pictured above) 9/13, Lot 3 Lady Slipper Lane, 7-room Ranch, 3 bed/2 bath, to be built, sunroom, full basement, attached 2-car garage, .53 acre, $416,000 9/15, 6 Trelane Dr., Springvale, 6-room Cape, 2 bed/1.5 bath, screened breezeway, full basement, metal roof, attached 1-car…

SHS Sports Third Week Results

The Sanford High School football team pulled away for a 31-20 win over South Portland Photo credit: Sanford Athletics Instagram By Sam Bonsey, Sanford School Department Communications Coordinator Rhylen Avery rushed for 135 yards on six carries and ran for three touchdowns as the Sanford High School football team beat South Portland, 31-20, on Friday, September 15. Jordan Bissonnette and Carter Mills each added running scores for the Spartans. Hailey Tarbox scored twice to lead the SHS girls soccer team…

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