Local Author to Discuss Stephen King’s Maine Inspirations at Springvale Library

Stephen King holds author Sharon Kitchens’ book, which he calls “really interesting.” Photo Credit: Twitter/X By Brian Boisvert For fans of horror master Stephen King, the Springvale Public Library has a fun Halloween treat in store. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore the real-life Maine locations that inspired some of his most famous – and most frightening – fictional towns and stories at an upcoming author event at the library (443 Main St., Springvale). On Wednesday, October 16…
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A Reminder About Walking Sanford Trails During Hunting Season

Fluorescent orange gear for hiking Photo by Barbara Sutcliffe by Lawrence Furbish, Chair Sanford City Trails Committee Some people have asked about the safety of walking on the Sanford Trails system during hunting season. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Sanford has a "No Firearm Discharge Zone" where discharging a firearm is prohibited. It runs from the intersection of Routes 4 and 109 in South Sanford to the intersection of 109 with Deering Neighborhood Road in Springvale…
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Public Safety Notes: October 2024

Chief Eric Small welcomes Officer Hayleigh Lathrop to the force. Photo: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard and Carolyn Cadigan New officer joins SPD: The Sanford Police Department recently welcomed Hayleigh E. Lathrop to the force. A graduate of Husson University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Lathrop has seven years of law enforcement experience at the Biddeford Police Department, was on active duty with the U.S. Air Force, and is serving in the Air National Guard. She…
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Passages

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Ralph Chasse, 84, of Sanford, died on Tuesday, September 24 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Ralph was born in South Paris, Maine on July 21, 1940, to Ralph and Clara (Roy) Chasse, Sr. He was employed for many years at Westcott Ford in Sanford where he worked as a mechanic and autobody repairman. He was always very good with his hands and enjoyed repairing vehicles and restoring old cars. Ralph is survived by…
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Real Estate Transactions

459 Main St., Springvale (7/3 closing, listed below) Photo: Google Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 7/3, 459 Main St., Springvale, 3-story Bradford Block building, two apartments, restaurant, partially finished third floor, full basement, built in 1856, $450,000 (pictured above) 9/26, 9 Berube Lane, 8-room Cape, 3 bed/3 bath, mudroom, family room, unfinished basement, attached 2-car garage, generator, shed, cul-de-sac, 1.02 acres, $465,000 9/27, 36 Morrison Rd., Springvale, 1-room manufactured tiny home, 1 bed/1 bath, loft, built-in desk, slab, metal roof, deck,…
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