Sanford Police Awarded Grant for K9 Unit

By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford Police Department has been awarded a $52,000 grant to add a multi-use patrol dog to the force. Deputy Chief Eric Small told the City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee on Sept. 10 that Detective Kyle Cutler found the grant opportunity from the Stanton K9 Foundation which will cover the cost of the dog, training for an officer, conversion of a patrol vehicle and kennel, equipment, dog food and vet expenses for three years. The only cost…
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Out in the Woods

Delicate Beauties Bloom Along Sanford Trails By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist The season is changing, and that means Sanford’s trails are blooming with all kinds of life, from butterflies to birds, ants and other creatures in search of pollen from the booming wildflower population. A recent walk along the trails near Deering Pond revealed many colonies of whorled asters — a late summer to early fall blooming wildflower native to New England. The whorled aster, Oclemena acuminata, also called…
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Public Safety Report: September 2024

By Zendelle Bouchard The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee met Sept. 10 to hear updates from our first responder agencies as well as the Public Works Department. Police Department Updates New Officer: The Sanford Police Department has a new officer, Chantel Allen, who started Sept. 3. Ofc. Allen lives in Shapleigh and was previously with the Saco PD. She enjoys working the midnight shift and her particular areas of interest are impaired driving enforcement and crisis intervention. Staffing: Deputy Chief…
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Fire Station Renderings Unveiled

Story and photos by Zendelle Bouchard City officials and members of Sanford Fire & EMS gathered Sept. 10 for the official unveiling of billboards showing artist renderings of the two proposed new stations. In his prepared remarks at the Headquarters site, on land formerly occupied by Springvale Nurseries, Fire Chief Scott Susi stated the project is a significant step forward in enhancing the department’s ability to improve community safety. “This strategic location will allow us to better serve Sanford and…
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School Notes

Early education program for young children: The Play and Learn series, a free six-week program from the Sanford School Department, will be offered again this year. The program gives children aged 0 to 4 years and their caregivers an opportunity to learn, play, and build connections each week. FMI about upcoming sessions, complete the interest survey. Elks scholarship opportunity available: Applications for the 2025 Legacy Awards from the Elks National Foundation are now available. The $4,000 scholarships present an opportunity…
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