Sarah’s Table

Chamber Ambassador Committee welcomes Sarah's Table to Downtown Sanford.    It's been nearly a year that Sarah Merryman, owner/chef at Sarah's Table, has been bringing the comfort of a home-cooked meal to those who are unable or do not have time to make something themselves. Sarah has cooked beside generations of family members and brings many recipes that have been passed down, along with a story or two to go with them. Meals are fully cooked and ready to eat. They…
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New Mainers moved to St. Ignatius Gym 

The former St. Ignatius Gym became a “temporary housing placement” for dozens of asylum-seeking families this past week.  Some 28 families from Haiti, Angola and Congo DRC were forced to vacate motels where they have been living for the past month because housing vouchers expired. Calvary Baptist Church is making space available until July 2, when the families are eligible to reapply for housing vouchers through the General Assistance program. York County Community Action Corp has taken the lead in coordinating…
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School News

School Budget Approved   A small cohort of voters approved a $61 million school budget Tuesday by an 80-20 percent margin, according to Sue H. Cote, City Clerk and Registrar of Voters. The turnout of 488 voters represented just 3 percent of the registered voters in the city, according to Ms. Cote. The spending plan is 2.3% more than the current budget, which equates to a 34-cent increase on the mil rate from $14.80 to $15.14 (as of 5/16/23) per thousand…
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Police Department Update

Calls for Service: In May, the Sanford Police Department addressed a total of 3,477 calls for service, involving various incidents. These included 191 instances of 911 hang-ups, 53 reported thefts, and 34 domestic disturbances. The Mental Health Unit (MHU), a crucial department component, responded to 111 calls throughout the month. Within this figure, there were 52 calls specifically related to mental health concerns. Additionally, the unit attended to 32 calls involving homeless individuals and handled 13 medical calls (overdose, welfare…
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Fire Department Update

This past week Calls for Service: In May, the Sanford Fire Department received 386 service calls. Among these, there were 14 fire-related calls, including 4 building fires and 4 forest/wildland fires. The majority of calls were EMS-related, with the fire department responding to 255 incidents excluding vehicle accidents with injuries. Basic Life Support (BLS) was provided 152 times, while Advanced Life Support (ALS) was provided 79 times. The department also offered mutual aid on 15 occasions.  Fire Station Update: The…
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