3 More Properties Adjudged Dangerous Buildings

At its meeting on November 1, 2022, the Sanford City Council held hearings and adjudged three buildings in town to be Dangerous Buildings under state statute. The term Dangerous Buildings also includes properties that are found to be a public nuisance. The three properties are the single-family home at 19 Winter St., and commercial buildings at 1115 Main St. and 554 Main St. 19 Winter St., which is owned by Mark Pombriant, has been vacant since a fire in 2006.…
View Article

Holly Daze Parade Set for December 2

At its meeting on November 1, 2022, the Sanford City Council approved a new, shorter route for this year’s Holly Daze Parade, as well as other changes to make the event safer for attendees. The parade is scheduled for Friday night, December 2, and will start at 5:30 pm, followed by the tree lighting in Central Park at around 6:15 pm. Possible changes to the route, or perhaps forgoing the parade altogether in favor of a bigger tree-lighting ceremony, had…
View Article

Meet the District 143 Candidates

All the candidates for Sanford’s three state legislative districts appeared at Candidates Night on October 12, 2022, and answered questions from moderators Shawn Sullivan and Tammy Wells. The candidates for District 143, which represents South Sanford and part of central Sanford (see maps below), are Republican AnnMarie Fredericks and Democrat Wes Davie. Each candidate began with an opening statement. Mr. Davie has lived in Sanford 16 years, and he and his wife have raised their four children here. He has…
View Article

Meet the District 142 Candidates

All the candidates for Sanford’s three state legislative districts appeared at Candidates Night on October 12, 2022, and answered questions from moderators Shawn Sullivan and Tammy Wells. The candidates for District 142, which represents the downtown area, most of the East Side and part of Springvale (see map below), are Republican Pamela Buck and Democrat Anne-Marie Mastraccio. Each candidate began with an opening statement. Ms. Buck said she is concerned about our state economy and the future of our residents,…
View Article

Sanford Does Spooky Season Right!

Let it not be said that Sanford doesn't know how to celebrate Halloween! Check out these photos from some of the great events in town this season. Wendy, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell ready to greet the kids at Curtis Lake Church's Trunk or Treat. Fun with friends at the CJL Trick or Treat event. Even this pooch got dressed up for the Sanford Farmers' Market! Open wide! (at Great Bay Services' Haunted House) One of the many outstanding displays at…
View Article

Categories

Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

View Calendar

Featured Articles