City Council August 20 Meeting Summary

Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin and Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present. Fire Station Proposal The council formally approved the referendum question seeking approval of a $42.5 million bond package…
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SHS Athletic Hall of Honor announces first class of inductees

By Sam Bonsey The Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee recently announced its first class of inductees. The inductees are Paul Belanger (Class of 1977), Kevin Bougie (Class of 2000), John Caramihalis (Class of 1949), Michael Caramihalis (Class of 1980), John Cochin (Class of 1955), Roland Cote (Class of 1961), Tony Matoin (Class of 1979), Nicholas C. Scaccia (Class of 1967), and Jennifer (Roberts) Zarkoskie (Class of 2010). The nine inductees will be honored in a ceremony on…
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Out in the Woods

A woodchuck forages in a field about 100 feet from its burrow under a wood pile. How Many Veggies Could a Woodchuck Chuck? Photo: Kevin McKeon By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist This summer, for the third time in six years, we had a woodchuck take up residence under our tool shed at the Sanford Community Garden. This character followed on the heels of a pair of hares that also decided to use the garden as their personal smorgasbord. These…
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How to Vote Absentee

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office is reminding residents that any registered voter may cast an absentee ballot instead of voting in person on Election Day, and that they don’t need a reason to do so. Ballots can be requested online. Printed ballots will be sent to municipal clerks at least 30 days before the Nov. 5 election. Absentee ballots can be mailed to voters and must be returned to the city clerk by 8 pm on Election Day. Voters…
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Passages

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Linda Kay Knight, 64, formerly of Sanford, died Aug. 9 at her home in Allentown, NH. She was born Feb. 19, 1960, in Sanford, the daughter of David and Carolyn (Drown) Knight. She was raised in Alfred and moved to Sanford in 1982. She worked for Cyro for 30 years and then worked as a professional caregiver until retirement. Linda loved to travel, seeing the world’s mountains, oceans and islands. She enjoyed gardening and entertaining.…
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