Obituary: Jana M. Whitten

Jana M. Whitten passed away at home after a brave battle with cancer on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jana was born on July 6, 1977 to Joseph and Germaine Whitten (Rossignol) in Presque Isle Maine. She was the youngest of four and lovingly referred to as the “oops baby”. Jana grew up in Crouseville, ME where she made lifelong friends. She attended Washburn schools graduating in 1995. Jana was always proud of being from “The County,” and she loved talking…

Real Estate Transactions: May 16-31, 2022

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice5/168 Grove Ave.Duplex, each unit 3 bed/1 bath, private entrances, enclosed porches, big back yard, plenty of parking $321,0005/1815 Twombley Rd.7 room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, built-ins, vintage charm, wraparound porch, fenced back yard$310,0005/186 Proulx Ct., Springvale7 room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, antique woodwork, built-in hutch or bookcase, enclosed porch, walk up attic w/potential, 2 car garage$155,0005/19148 West 1st St.8 room Contemporary Cottage, 4 bed/3.5 bath, built 2016, open concept, luxury flooring,…

Fire Department Log: June 16-30, 2022

Fires The Sanford Fire Department provided mutual aid to Acton with a structure fire, which started in a clothes dryer, on June 21. Engine 1 responded. Later that day, the Department was called to assist with a fire on Blaney's Island in Shapleigh. Forestry 2 and Marine 1 responded. A brush fire on Cyro Rd. June 23 brought three units out. There were four reports of unauthorized burning. Other incidents The storm that passed through Sanford on June 17 led…

People Around Town: July 10, 2022

Residents of Pinnacle Health and Rehab enjoyed some fun and fishing at an outing this week. Jimmy is the latest success story at Sanford Community Adult Education, receiving his High School Equivalency Transcript (HiSET) this week! Great job! Sanford Fire Department probationary member Joseph Wilber received his shield from his shift (A) on July 8, signifying his shift feels he has met the requirements as a member of the SFD through hard work and dedication! Congratulations FF Wilber! Sanford Maine…

Sports Notes: July 10, 2022

Construction on the new ticket booth at Alumni Stadium is well underway! The project is made possible through donations to the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation. Sanford Springvale Little League is having a Twilight League for kids age 9-11 to play baseball on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Sign up here. Pahtra Mar, a 2022 graduate of Sanford High School and a standout outside linebacker and defensive end for the Spartans football team, will play in the Maine Shrine Lobster…

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