News Notes: January 8, 2023

York County Shelter Programs gave thanks this week to Grayson Perro, a 12-year-old seventh grader at Sanford Middle School, who once again provided a generous donation of holiday gifts for YCAP’s residents. Grayson’s mom Jessica says that he has been giving to others since he was four years old. As he got older, he created fundraisers - this was his third year operating a hot cocoa stand in order to raise money for his YCSP donations. He created online auctions…

This Week’s Spartans Home Games: January 9-15, 2023

Monday, January 9 3:45pm: Basketball: Girls 8th Grade vs. Marshwood at Sanford Middle School 4:00pm: Basketball: Boys First Team vs. Thornton Academy at Sanford High School Partners Bank Competition Gym 5:00pm: Basketball: Boys 8th Grade vs. Marshwood at SMS 5:30pm: Basketball: Boys JV vs. Thornton Academy at SHS 7:00pm: Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Thornton Academy SHS Partners Bank Competition Gym Tuesday, January 10 4:30pm: Basketball: Girls JV vs. Bonny Eagle at SHS Partners Bank Competition Gym 6:00pm: Basketball: Girls Varsity…

Arrests and Summonses: December 16-31, 2022

Friday, December 16: A motor vehicle accident on Washington St. resulted in a 43-year-old Springvale resident being summonsed for operating after suspension with prior suspension (not OUI). Saturday, December 17: Officers responding to a disturbance on Rushton St. arrested a 27-year-old Lewiston resident on charges of operating under the influence (no test), assault and operating with a suspended registration. A motor vehicle stop at High St. and Hardscrabble Way resulted in an arrest, no details given. Sunday, December 18: Following…
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Planning Board Meeting Summary – January 4, 2023

The Sanford Planning Board met January 4, 2023. All members were present. It was the first meeting for newly appointed members Jace Clarke, who previously served on the Board, and Kyle Landry, who was previously a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Election of Officers: Lenny Horr nominated Jack McAdam for the position of Chair. There was no second. Oliver Jones nominated Tom Morgan for Chair, seconded by Crystal Tenney. The vote was 6-1, with Mr. Horr voting in…

City Council 1/3 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met January 3, 2023. Councilor Jonathan Martell was absent with notice. The meeting began with the Council accepting the resignation of Councilor Becky Brink. Ms. Brink was then sworn in as Mayor by City Clerk Sue Cote. Mayor Brink thanked her family for their support and help with the election. She said she was honored to be the fourth Mayor of Sanford and thanked the previous Mayors for their service. She thanked City Manager Steven Buck…

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