Mocha is Back Home!

Many Sanford residents have been anxiously following the story of Mocha, a 1 1/2 year old brown mini-labradoodle who went missing from her State St. home on January 6, not long after being adopted. Sanford Animal Control Officer Lauren Masellas and Maine Lost Dog Recovery (MLDR) volunteers followed up on tips from the public to track her down. The good news this week is that after 19 days out in the cold, Mocha was secured and returned to her family…

Springvale District Court to Close April 28

The Springvale District Court is scheduled to close April 28, 2023, as part of a consolidation of York County’s court system. All court functions will be moved to the brand-new York Judicial Center being constructed at 515 Elm St. (Route One) in Biddeford beginning the week of May 1. The new facility will be the largest courthouse in Maine. Public transportation to the York Judicial Center from Sanford and Springvale will be available. York County Community Action plans to add…

Fishing Derbies on Thin Ice

Local ice fishing derbies are a highlight of the winter season for many families – but warmer than normal temperatures this year have led to one being postponed already, and whether any will go ahead as planned all depends on Mother Nature getting the mercury down to where it should be, and keeping it there long enough for a solid surface to form. The Springvale Fish and Game Club’s Annual Mousam Lake Ice Fishing Derby is the first one up,…

Former State Legislature Candidate Indicted for Forgery

On December 5, 2022, the Maine Office of the Attorney General obtained a 15-count indictment against Matthew F. Toth of Sanford, for crimes allegedly committed in connection with his candidacy for the District 143 State Representative seat in the 2022 election. District 143 includes South Sanford and the west side south of Roberts St. In the indictment, Mr. Toth is charged with 13 counts of Aggravated Forgery, a class B felony. Each count is punishable by up to 10 years…

Goodall Library Corner: February 2023

by Goodall Library Staff Upcoming Events Feb 4th @ 2:00pm: Acrylic Painting Workshop (all slots full): Reminder to those who have already signed up for our painting workshop to arrive by 2pm on Feb 4th. The event will be held in our library's Community Room and is hosted by local artist Michelle McDaniel. Please let us know ASAP if you are no longer able to attend this workshop so we can open up a spot to someone on our waiting list. We…

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