Community Calendar: May 17-25, 2025 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Ongoing Kindergarten registration, online @ www.sanford.org, 2/26-6/1 National Pet Month at Partners Bank 5/6-5/20 Saturday, May 17 Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Vendor Craft Fair @ St. George’s Episcopal Church, 9 am-2 pm, 3 Emerson St. Corner Cupboard, 10 am-noon, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. Grahamtastic Auction & Celebration, 4-7 pm, The Lincoln Hotel, 17 Lincoln St., Biddeford Rolling Thunder Maine Chapter 1 May Buffet, 4:30-6 pm, Sanford-Springvale VFW…

School Notes

Sanford Middle School’s Xyla Kurz, Jay Bouley-Capprotta and Sophia Guy were chosen to attend Girls’ Day, held at the Maine State House on April 29. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Girls’ Day out in Augusta for three SMS leaders: Three Sanford Middle School students participated in Girls’ Day at the State House in Augusta on April 29. Xyla Kurz, Jay Bouley-Capprotta and Sophia Guy joined other nominated girls from across Maine for this special educational opportunity. Participants…

Library Manager: Project is Under Budget

The renovated Goodall Library entrance Photo: Lawrence Furbish By Lawrence Furbish As Goodall Memorial Library prepares for an audit of its finances, the library business manager sought to correct what she said are misinterpretations of the cost of its recent relocation and building renovations. According to Julie Norsworthy, the total cost of the renovation of the library will be $3,970.907.41. This final cost would be $43.93 under budget. According to Tim Morrison, senior architect at Barba Wheelock and project manager…

Framing the Future

Proceeds from an upcoming fundraiser will support the mission of Habitat for Humanity York County, including the construction of a new subdivision in Sanford. Photo: Joe Mabel via Creative Commons Press Release Habitat for Humanity of York County is proud to announce “Framing the Future,” a special fundraising event to be held on June 5 at Eldredge Lumber in Sanford. “We are turning an unexpected space into an unforgettable evening”, said Habitat’s Development Officer, Matt Blom. This exciting evening will mark not…

Local Building Permits – April

Total # permits:120 Permit types: electric, plumbing, demolition, alteration / addition, new, accessory structure, solar, sign, etc. Significant permits issued: New 24-unit multi-family apartment building, 12 Roberts St., KMSG Properties New 2-family duplex on existing foundation, Main Street, Coastal Oaks LLC New administration & maintenance building, 192 Gavel Rd., Sanford Sewerage District

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