Police Department Updates: July 2022

At the City Council's Public Safety Subcommittee meeting on July 12, members of the Sanford Police Department updated Councilors Ayn Hanselmann, Jonathan Martell and Becky Brink with the latest happenings at the SPD. Traffic Enforcement: Sanford’s new Traffic Officer is Rick Bucklin, a veteran member of the Police Department. Officer Bucklin said that since June 20, he has done 140 traffic stops and handled 8 accidents. He issued 18 summonses, mostly civil but also a few criminal. The rest of…

City Considering Move to a 4-Day Workweek

At the City Council's Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee meeting on July 12, 2022, City Manager Steve Buck presented a pilot proposal to switch Sanford City employees to a four-day workweek in an effort to attract and retain staff. Under the proposal developed by the Human Resources Department, City Hall would be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The current schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30. If a holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, it…

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…
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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…

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