Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Library Staff Latest News Springvale Public Library is now fine-free! After dropping late fees for two years during the pandemic, we have decided to do away with them altogether. Libraries are supposed to be places of equity, including economic equity. Owing a fine should never be a barrier to using the library, nor should a fine be punitive. We welcome any long overdue items. New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell with Pam Weeks Wednesday (2/23) at…

News Notes: February 20, 2022

After having a couple of months "down" time, Sanford Maine Stage players are deep in plans for this year! Their first ZOOM production will be Tragedians Anonymous by Rebecca Salomonsson, and will be performed April 30 and May 1. In this play, four tragic characters who are forced to remain in isolation until further notice (due to the pandemic) join a self help group, virtually of course! Tragic characters Ophelia, Lady Anne, Romeo, and Juliet seek support from the Tragedians…

People Around Town: February 20, 2022

Congratulations to Sanford High School varsity soccer team member Kurtis Voter, pictured above left, for making All State Defense and Portland Press Herald All State team. Hard work pays off! Allison Navia, Manager of the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, was featured on Gale Associates' website. Read the interview here. Have you listened to Chamber Talk recently? If not, you missed some interesting interviews! On January 8, Chamber Chair Becca Lapierre of Town Square Realty talked to Rick Stanley about real…

This Week’s Public Notices

Sanford Announces Opening for the City’s Design Review Committee The Design Review Committee has one opening to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/22. Applications and committee descriptions are available by contacting the City Manager’s office at 324-9173 or by email at lkricketts@sanfordmaine.org, or by visiting the City’s website www.sanfordmaine.org and looking under Government/Boards & Committees. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Appointments will be made shortly thereafter. Please mail applications to:City of SanfordAttn:…

A Fresh Look in Springvale Village

Historical Museum Gets Southern Exposure Anyone driving down Main St. toward Springvale Village in the past few days has seen something they've never seen before - the south side of the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, pictured above. The house next door, which was in poor condition, was demolished this week. Historical Society President Harland Eastman said the property will be landscaped to provide a beautiful setting for the Museum. A few new parking spaces will also be added. Chamber Office Relocating…

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