Mainers Continue to Improve

Written by Sam Bonsey Sanford won their fourth game in a row on Wednesday, July 19th, behind a two-run double in the sixth inning from Eddie Eisert as the Mainers beat the Martha's Vineyard Sharks, 4-2, at Goodall Park. Bryce Afthim allowed just one run on four hits while striking out three over six innings to earn the win on the mound. The Mainers beat the Keene Swamp Bats twice in three days. On Saturday, July 15th, Sanford shut out Keene,…
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Real Estate Transactions: July 7-14, 2023

5 Park Street, Photo by Carolyn Cadigan Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 7/7, 12 Freemont St., 5-room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, open concept, cathedral ceilings, full unfinished basement, built 2010, $316,0007/11, 17 James Ave., 5-room Ranch, 3 bed/2 bath, farmer’s porch, full walk-out basement, new construction, $389,9007/12, 5 Park St., 9-room Colonial, 3 bed/1.5 bath, laundry on first floor, glass-enclosed wrap-around porch, attic, unfinished walk-out basement, detached 2-car garage, $299,9007/12, 288 School St., 6-room Colonial, 3 bed/1.5 bath, 4-car garage, laundry on…
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City Council Meeting Notes: July 18, 2023

By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council met July 18, 2023. Mayor Becky Brink was absent with notice, all other members were present. There was no Mayor’s report or Subcommittee reports. City Manager’s Report: City Manager Steve Buck reported at length on efforts the City is making to address the crisis of homelessness in our community. See that story for details. He also talked about The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale traveling replica of the Vietnam War Memorial that…
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Homeless Crisis Is Main Topic of Discussion at Council Meeting

by Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council’s regular meeting on July 18, 2023, the crises of homelessness and substance abuse that are impacting our community dominated the discussion in several agenda items. City Manager’s Report Asylum Seekers: City Manager Steve Buck updated the Council on the status of the families seeking asylum. There are a total of 35 families, 27 of which have been matched to permanent housing, although not all have been able to move in yet. The temporary…
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Two City Homes Adjudged to be Dangerous Buildings

by Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council meeting on July 18, 2023, three Dangerous Building hearings were held, with two found by the Council to be Dangerous and a decision on the third tabled until the next meeting. 9 Devotion Ave: This split-entry home (see photo above) in the Rosenfield subdivision off Kennebunk Rd. has been vacant since 2015. The water was turned off in 2016. It has a vacant building license and the property taxes are current. Ian Houseal,…
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