Community Calendar: Oct. 5-13, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these events and on events to come.   Saturday, Oct. 5 Free Shred Week at Partners Bank, all branches Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Nasson College Homecoming Class of 1984, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., Springvale The Jumble Sale, 9 am-2 pm, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. St. Thomas School Bean Supper, 4:30-6:30 pm, 69 North Ave. North Parish…
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Small Succeeds Andersen as Sanford Police Chief

L to R: Outgoing Police Chief Craig Andersen and new Chief Eric Small salute as the City Council looks on. Photo: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford Police Department has new leadership following the retirement of Craig Andersen, who served the SPD for 35 years, including the past three as chief. Eric Small, who served as deputy chief during that time, has been appointed to replace him. Small started his law enforcement career with the Berwick Police Department…
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Sanford Building Boom Still Not Enough

Photo: Government of Prince Edward Island By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Even as new homes are increasing faster than ever, city leaders are looking at ways to boost production. Two forums held last week addressed the housing shortage, particularly the housing that people of average means can afford. The City Council held a housing workshop Sept. 24 that highlighted the gravity and complexity of the crisis. The next evening, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee heard similar presentations and also considered…
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Early Childhood Teacher Gets a Call from President Biden

Liz Reynolds in her new classroom at Sanford Springvale YMCA Photo: Lee Burnett Liz Reynolds had only been teaching Pre-K at the Sanford Springvale YMCA for two days when she got a call from the White House. Within a week, she was talking to President Biden on Facetime. “It was wild,” said Reynolds. “I was a little speechless.” Reynolds had rehearsed for the occasion with YMCA Director Andy Orazio and was anxious about delivering scripted messages, but was put at…
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Library Director Steps Down

Ann Thomas Photo: courtesy Friend Memorial Library Ann Thomas, the library director who steered Goodall Library through stressful times during the past eight months, stepped down this Wednesday. She said she plans to move back to the Blue Hill area to be with her family “who I love dearly.” She praised the Board of Directors as “great” and staff and patrons as “wonderful” members. Thomas began work on February 20 while the library was occupying temporary space at Center for…
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