Drought Update for the Sanford Water District

Press Release Despite Southern Maine’s current dry spell, the water supplies for the Sanford Water District have not been negatively impacted. All of the District’s sources are maintaining water levels within the expected range for this time of year. Some water utilities in nearby communities utilize surface water supplies, which are far more vulnerable to dry spells.  Sanford Water District is very fortunate to source its water supply from large groundwater aquifers in the glacial outwash plain, a very drought…
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Military Appreciation Day 2022

by Dale Midgley On July 6, 2022, the Sanford Mainers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) played host to the veterans and military service members of York County at the annual Military Appreciation Day at Goodall Ballpark in Sanford. The American Legion Post #19 assisted by the Amvets & VFW organized and coordinated the event. On a beautiful summer evening the Color Guards of the Civil Air Patrol #078 and the American Legion Post #79, Kennebunk plus Cadets…
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Arrests & Summonses: July 16-31, 2022

Saturday, July 16: Following the report of an assault on Main St. in Springvale, 15-year-old juvenile was summonsed for the crime. A 51-year-old Biddeford resident was arrested for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, following a shoplifting call on Cottage St. A 24-year-old Newfield resident was summonsed for multiple charges in connection with a report of breaking and entering on Lebanon St., including criminal trespass, criminal mischief and violating condition of release. Sunday, July 17: A 50-year-old resident of Union,…
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Sports Notes: August 7, 2022

Congratulations to the Sanford Country Club’s new 2022 club champions! 14-year-old Lorenzo Tarbox (pictured above) is the men’s champion, and Kim Comstock is the women’s champ. Sanford High School's fall sports program begins August 15 and runs through November 11. Register here. If your kids are participating in fall sports, please attend the parents' meeting on August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Sanford Performing Arts Center. The Athletics' program's objectives are: To provide opportunities for social growth. To develop and improve…
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This Week’s Public Notices: August 7, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sanford City Council will hold a Public Hearing and receive written and oral comments at its August 16, 2022 meeting at 6 pm to Extend a Moratorium on Mineral Extraction Lagooning and/or Creation of Ponds. 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 meeting by…
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