Helping Hands: January 6, 2022

Kennebunk Savings put a bow on 2021 with $27,000 in donations to area food pantries and meal programs. Among the recipients this year were the Sanford Backpack Program, Curtis Lake Church, Sanford Food Pantry, and York County Shelter Programs. The holiday giving complements other donations Kennebunk Savings makes throughout the year to support hunger relief in the area, including an $18,000 grant in support of the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s food mobile for seniors to come to Sanford each month. Kennebunk…
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Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Library Staff Latest News The Library will be closed on January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Author Talk: Jack Flowers, Vietnam veteran and author of Rat Six will discuss his historical novel Wednesday, January 19th @ 6:00 pm (in person; masks required). Based on true events, Rat Six tells the story of Clifford Price who was drafted into the U.S. Army in the 1960s to serve in Vietnam.  Price was offered the job of…
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Detectors Now Required in Homes with Propane, Natural Gas or LP Gas

As of January 1, 2022 a new state law has gone into effect regarding the installation of fuel gas detectors. The building owner shall install, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements, at least one approved and listed fuel gas detector in every room containing an appliance fueled by propane, natural gas or any liquefied petroleum gas in the following: Each unit in any building of multifamily occupancyA fraternity house, sorority house or dormitory that is affiliated with an educational facilityA…
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School Committee 1/3 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met January 3, 2022, with a late start due to a disciplinary hearing and a workshop on the audit. Organization Jonathan Mapes nominated Paula Cote as Chair. John Roux seconded. There were no other nominations, and the vote was unanimous. At this point, Mr. Nelson turned the meeting over to Ms. Cote. She called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Mr. Roux nominated Amy Sevigny, and Mr. Mapes seconded. There were no other nominations,…
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Changes to Covid SOP Will Keep More Kids in School

Changes to the Maine CDC’s Standard Operating Procedure for schools means Sanford students and staff who are close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case will no longer have to miss school to quarantine, as long as they have no Covid symptoms and have not tested positive for the virus. Students who test positive will also be able to return to school more quickly than previously. At the School Committee meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson…
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