Unexpected Package Warning

March 14th 2025
Feature

Beware of brushing Scams. They work like this. You receive an unexpected package from Amazon or another company with an item you didn’t order. The package will have your address but not your name. However, it will include a QR code that you’re asked to scan to find out who sent the gift. Don’t scan it! If you do, the information from your phone will be sent to scammers who then get access to your personal and financial information through…

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Sports Notes – March 15, 2025

March 14th 2025
Sports Notes

Sanford High School’s Annie Stimmell, Mollie Puffer, Ava Hudson, Paige Sevigny, Luke Gendron, Dylan Gendron and Brady Adams were recognized recently at the SMAA Basketball Awards Night. Photo Credit: SHS Athletics Instagram Compiled by Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator SHS athletes honored at SMAA awards night: Seven Sanford High School athletes were recognized for their outstanding performances this season at the Southern Maine Activities Association (SMAA) Basketball Awards Night. The honored players include four girls' team members: Annie Stimmell,…

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Passages

March 14th 2025
Passages/Obituaries

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy G. Wallace “Wally” Ackroyd, 97, a former Sanford community leader, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025, in Kennebunk. Wally was born in Sanford on June 8, 1927, and dedicated his life to his family, community, and profession, leaving a legacy of leadership and service. A proud veteran, Wally served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his service, he built a distinguished career in banking and business, serving as president of Sanford…

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Real Estate Transactions – March 15, 2025

March 14th 2025
Real Estate Transactions

62 Twombley Rd. (3/3 closing, listed below) Photo: Carolyn Cadigan Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 3/3, 62 Twombley Rd.,6-room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, hardwood floors, many updates, glass-enclosed porch, unfinished walk-out basement, deck, wrap-around porch, fenced-in yard, corner lot, intown, built in 1892, $289,000 (pictured above) 3/5, 107 Railroad Ave., Springvale, 5-room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, walk-out basement, 2-car garage under, 1.73 acres, $318,500 3/5, 860 Main St., 2-story Mixed-use Building, four rental units: 2 bed/1 bath each (second floor),…

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