Last Minute Christmas Shopping? Sanford Retailers Have you Covered!

We conclude our Holiday Gift Guide with some more great ideas for gifts for the whole family - that you can find right here in town. The Old Timers’ Shop at 917 Main St. may be Sanford’s best kept secret! They have a wonderful selection of gifts for every member of the family. Their hand knit and crocheted clothing, blankets, toys, teddy bears and dolls are perfect for a new baby. Toddlers will love the handmade wooden toys and doll…
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Update on Police Department Activities

On December 14, 2021, members of the City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee got a report from Police Chief Craig Andersen and some of his officers on the Department’s recent activities. Mental Health Unit Detective Colleen Adams spoke about her work with the Mental Health Unit, addressing homelessness, substance abuse and related criminal activity. She continues to work on issues at the Midtown Mall, but the York County Jail will not accept people for certain offenses due to the pandemic and…
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Library Corner: Goodall

Special Events and Programs: Bucket Filler Bingo: All of December Pick up a Bingo sheet at the library. Each square gives you a simple act of kindness to do as a way to fill the happiness "buckets" of those around you. Get a bingo and earn a small, fun prize at the library. Fill the board and you can choose a charitable gift from a pre-selected list that the library will donate to a local organization in need on your…
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Police Log Digest: November 28-December 4, 2021

On Sunday, November 28, a 31-year-old Portland resident was summonsed for operating after suspension following a motor vehicle stop on Main St. in Springvale. Among the other calls Sanford officers responded to that day were a report of breaking and entering on Emerson St., a burglar alarm on Community Dr., a theft on Gulliver Dr. and a domestic disturbance on Bates St. Monday, November 29, there were no arrests or summonses. A report of graffiti on Roberts St., vandalism on…
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News Notes: December 12, 2021

The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society has announced its acquisition of the building next door, on the south side of the Historical Museum. Located at 509 Main St., it was previously the home and dental office of Dr. Donald Warner. The closing was held on November 22 and marks an exciting new chapter in the organization's mission. According to Society President Harland Eastman, the house is in serious disrepair and will be demolished to make way for a sweeping view of the…
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