Stabbing Incident at Family Dollar

Press Release On  Oct. 6 at  10:02 pm, the Sanford Police Department and Sanford Fire & EMS received a report of a stabbing that had just occurred at the  Family Dollar  store located in the Main Street Marketplace. The male victim, identified as Robert Wilson, 59 of Sanford, was found on his knees with bystanders actively controlling the bleeding.  Sanford Police Department detectives were notified at 10:17 pm and immediately began their investigation. The scene was documented, evidence collected, inquiries were made for potential…
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SPAC Stage all About Variety

The Sanford Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season lineup, offering a diverse mix of new shows and returning favorites as it celebrates its sixth year. “We are proud to bring world-class touring performances right here to Sanford,” said SPAC Director Brett Williams. “Our community has become a destination for top-tier entertainment, offering audiences the opportunity to see the best touring acts without leaving Southern Maine. With affordable tickets, free parking, and a state-of-the-art venue, we…
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News Notes

Partners Bank Employee Appreciation Night in June honored some of its employees who were praised by their colleagues for their hard work. Photo: Partners Bank Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan They did it again: For the third consecutive year, Partners Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. The organizations that make the list are determined by Best Companies Group, which conducts and collects surveys filled out anonymously by each company’s employees. The surveys gather feedback…
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Nasson Alumni Gather for Homecoming

By Carl Johnson The Nasson College Alumni Association held its annual Homecoming and reunion this past weekend. Although the College, which was located in Springvale, has been closed since 1983, the Alumni Association is still a very active group. It provides funds for scholarships, grants to local agencies such as the Little Theater, the Goodall and Springvale Libraries and provided funds to help the Nasson Community Center to replace its gym floor and siding over the past year. A large…
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Colorful Railroad Era Subject of Upcoming Talk

Jonathan Wells, retired Pan Am Railroad engineer Photo: Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society From a press releaseThe once bustling railroad that ran through Springvale will come alive in an upcomingslide show and talk by Jonathan Wells, a retired Pan Am Systems locomotive engineer who is an authority on the Worcester, Nashua and Portland division of Boston & Maine Railroad. This 1905 photo shows a steam locomotive with the former passenger station on Pleasant Street, Springvale near the intersection with…
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