News Notes: December 5, 2021

The Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is currently raising funds for the Brian Flanagan Memorial Pole Vault Shed at Sanford High School. To learn more about Coach Flanagan and the project, read their latest newsletter here. Vacation Day Camp is a program for school age children run by Sanford Parks and Recreation and held at the Memorial Gym on Main St. This year's December Vacation Camp runs weekdays from Thursday, December 23 through Friday, December 31. Campers are kept safe and busy with a…

Real Estate Transactions: November 19-24

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice11/193 Ethan's WayNew 3 bed/2.5 bath Colonial, open floor plan, granite island/bar in kitchen, deck, wooded backyard$389,90011/221 Granite Dr.To be built: 3 bed/2 bath Cape-style Condo, open kitchen/living, efficient electric heat pump w/AC, garage$299,90011/2414 Proulx Ct., Springvale5 room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, recently remodeled w/new roof, siding & chimney, updated interior$239,00011/24261 Bauneg Beg Rd.6 room Garrison, built 1996, 3 bed/1.5 bath, tile & hardwood floors, 2 car garage, private yard, 1 acre (pictured above)$330,000

Police Log Digest: November 21-27

On Sunday, November 21, Sanford officers responding to a domestic disturbance on Lebanon St. took a 41-year-old Sanford resident into custody on a charge of domestic violence assault with priors. The Department also responded to a domestic disturbance at Washington/River Sts. that day, reports of terrorizing/threatening on Pioneer Ave., a prowler on Charles St., and vandalism on Washington St., among other calls. On Monday, November 22, A 30-year old Portland resident was arrested at Washington/School Sts. on an outstanding warrant.…

Winter Weather Reminders From Public Works

Happy December! You know what that means - Plowing Time! Here are five friendly reminders from the Sanford Public Works Department: Please be courteous to drivers and afford them time and room to clear the roads.  Our trucks are 80,000 pounds and 16 feet wide.Be aware there is no parking on ANY City streets during a declared  winter weather parking ban emergency. These bans use weather forecasting and require time for DPW clean-up after the storm. Parking ban notices will…

Your 2021 Guide to Sanford/Springvale Holiday Events

There are all kinds of great holiday events planned for the month of December in Sanford and Springvale. The holiday season officially kicks off this weekend with the Holly Daze parade and tree lighting on Friday, December 3. See our previous story for details. The Sanford Alumni Association’s Spree of Trees also debuts on Friday, December 3 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will continue on Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 to 5:00, and on Sunday the 5th from 9:00…

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