Passages: September 23, 2023

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Sylvia R. Marsh, 86, of Sanford passed away peacefully after a long illness with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Summer Commons in Sanford. A time of visitation was held on Monday, September 18, 2023, with a funeral service that followed at Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home with a burial following at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford. Read her full obituary at https://blackfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/sylvia-marsh. Ernestine Boulay Larose, 91, died…
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City Council 9/19 Meeting Report

By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council met Sept. 19, 2023. Councilor Bob Stackpole attended remotely, all other members were present in person. The minutes of the Sept. 6 meeting were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Becky Brink noted the previous week’s candlelight vigil for 13-year-old Chace Fromwiller, who inspired the community in his fight against childhood cancer. Bricks: Brink asked that people please not take bricks that are left over from the demolition of the International Woolen Mill smoke stack.…
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Three More City Properties Declared Dangerous 

By Zendelle Bouchard  At its meeting on September 19, 2023, the City Council voted to declare three properties in Sanford and Springvale to be Dangerous Buildings as defined under state law.  144 Stanley Rd. in Springvale has been vacant for many years and was condemned in 2003. Owners Alexander Wall and his daughter, Deborah Hamilton, purchased the property in 2021. Ian Houseal, Sanford’s Director of Community Development, said there had been complaints from neighbors about insulation stored outdoors and blowing…
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Chace Fromwiller Remembered at Candlelight Vigil

Photo Credits: Lee Burnett Hundreds of people gathered at Central Park Thursday night to hold candles and share memories of Chace Fromwiller, the 13-year-old who inspired a community-wide effort to support him in his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer before his death on Sept. 11. The mood was somber as speakers gave heartfelt tributes to Chace and thanks for the outpouring of caring contributions since he was diagnosed in early 2022. Chace exhibited a positive outlook through…
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Community Calendar: September 18-24, 2023

McDougal Orchards Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor Monday, Sept. 18 Springvale Park Date for Moms and Kids, 10 am, Springvale Playground, 3 Edmund St. (behind 7-11) Celebration of Life for Chace Fromwiller, 3-8 pm, Barn Lights, 189 Hopper Rd., Acton Tuesday, Sept. 19 Carl J. Lamb School Picture Day, CJL, 233 Shaw’s Ridge Rd. Site Plan Review Committee Meeting, 9 am, Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St. and via Zoom. Agenda City Council Meeting, 6 pm, Sanford City Hall,…
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