Police Log Digest: December 5-11, 2021

On Sunday, December 5, a 39-year-old resident of Portsmouth, NH, was arrested at a Main St. address in Springvale, on a charge of domestic violence assault. Among other calls that day were a report of shoplifting on Main St., and vandalism on Shaw St. Monday, December 6, following a disturbance on Main St., a 48-year-old Sanford resident was taking into custody by Sanford officers for aggravated assault. EMS services were also required and one person was transported to the hospital.…

Real Estate Transactions: December 3-10, 2021

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice12/314 Country Club #2 Rd.5 room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, excellent condition, wood stove, new deck, many updates, 1.26 acres$230,00012/334 Mt. Hope Rd.5 room Single Wide manufactured home w/addition, move-in ready, 2 car garage, 2+ acres$188,50012/3533 Sam Allen Rd.6 room Cape, 3 bed/2 bath, full dormer, completely updated, 2 car garage, private 1 acre yard$360,00012/6138 Farview Dr.6 room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, well maintained, partially finished basement, screened garage, big yard$288,00012/8408 Main St., Springvale6 room New Englander, 4 bed/1…

Holiday Church Services 2021

Please note, some churches are requiring masks. Please contact the church of your choice for more information. Calvary Baptist Church, 47 High St.: Christmas Eve service, December 24 at 6:00 p.m. Crossroads United Methodist Church, 15 Grammar Rd.: Christmas Eve service, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. Curtis Lake Church, 38 Westview Dr.: Christmas Eve services, December 23 at 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. and December 24 at 3:30 & 5:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Springvale, 429 Main St.: Christmas Eve…

Deteriorating Bridge Downgraded by Maine DOT

The Maine Department of Transportation has reduced the weight limit on Hay Brook Bridge, which crosses Hay Brook at the Sanford/Alfred Line on Bernier Rd., to ten tons following a recent inspection. The bridge has been deteriorating for several years, according to Sanford city officials. When a bridge connects two municipalities, state law requires each side to pay 50% of repair or replacement costs, but the town of Alfred has reportedly declined to pay its share of the burden on…

2021 Holiday Hours for City Services, Groceries & Health Care

City Services All City of Sanford offices, and the Sanford Water District office, will be closed Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31. Trash and recycling will be picked up on the usual days through the holidays. The Transfer Station will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Goodall Library will be closed December 24 and 25, and January 1. They will be open regular hours on…

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