News Notes: September 4, 2022

Vouchers for Veterans: Maine military veterans can stop by the Sanford Farmers' Market any Saturday morning in September and receive a free voucher for $20 to spend at the Market as a thank you for your service. Veterans must show proof of service with an acceptable ID such as a DD214, active duty card, medical card from Veterans Services, etc., plus proof of residency. The Sanford Bowl-a-Rama was prominently featured in an excellent student documentary by Tyler Garvey. Watch it…

Kitty Cat Kidnapping!

Or, How to avoid being adopted by a neighborhood cat! by Lauren Masellas, Sanford Animal Control Officer One day, you are enjoying coffee on the deck, the next you are fending off the advances of a neighborhood cat! Is this cat lost? Has that irresistible face been abandoned?! Or is he just a wise guy who is playing you for a free meal? Well, let’s take an emotional step back at look a little closer. The cat is friendly. The…

Spartans Home Games: August 29 – September 4, 2022

Tuesday, August 30 4:30pm: Soccer: Girls JV Scrimmage vs. Portland at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium6:30pm: Soccer: Girls Varsity Scrimmage vs. Portland at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium Thursday, September 1 3:30pm: Golf: Varsity -MPA Game vs. Noble at Sanford High School Sanford Country Club4:30pm: Field Hockey: Girls JV Game vs. Kennebunk at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium6:00pm: Field Hockey: Girls Varsity -MPA Game vs. Kennebunk at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium Friday, September 2 4:00pm: Cross Country: Girls Varsity -MPA Meet…

This Week’s Public Notices: August 28, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sanford City Council will hold a Public Hearing and receive written and oral comments at its September 6, 2022 meeting at 6 pm to adjust front yard setback and private way standards in the Urban Zone (U). The hearing will be held in person in Council Chambers at City Hall, 919 Main Street, Sanford. The meeting may also be accessed via remote video and teleconference pursuant to City Council Rules of Procedure. Instructions for joining the…

News Notes: August 28, 2022

Sanford High School Class of 2022 graduates Grace Davie, Isabella Farrington and Olivia Martin have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Red Sox Foundation as 2022 New England Service Scholars. These awards are given to 100 students each year from all across New England who are making a meaningful impact in their local communities through service. They were recognized earlier this month as part of a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park. There will be a parking ban in…

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