Arrests & Summonses: October 17-23

On Sunday, October 17, Sanford officers responding to a disturbance at the corner of Dale and Emery Sts., took a 24-year-old Springvale resident into custody on a charge of violating condition of release. Two motor vehicle stops that day, one on Lebanon St. and one on Cottage St., resulted in summonses. Monday, October 18, a 35-year old Sanford resident was summonsed for theft, following a shoplifting report on Main St. The following day, a 48-year-old Sanford resident was summonsed on…

This Week’s Public & Legal Notices: October 31, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE: The City of Sanford Announces the Following 2022 Openings for Boards & Committees: The Airport Advisory Committee has three openings: two each for a three year term for a York County resident who may or may not hold a pilot’s certificate, and one to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/22 for a Person who holds a valid pilot’s certificate and who operates an aircraft that is based at the Sanford Regional Airport.The Budget Committee has four openings, each…

8 New Firefighters Join SFD

Eight new recruits have recently joined the Sanford Fire Department, two in new positions and six replacements. Some are local and some will be moving to the area from away. Experience levels range from relatively new to the industry, to five years on another professional department. One is an EMT-Advanced, one is in paramedic school, and the rest are EMT-Basics.  The recruits have spent their first two weeks learning and bonding with each other and the current firefighters. See photos below…

News Notes: October 28, 2021

Tuesday, November 2, is Election Day. There are seats for City Council, School Committee, Water District Trustee and Sewer District Trustee on the ballot, as well as three statewide referendum questions. City Hall is open Friday, October 29, until 5:00 p.m. for in-person absentee voting in the Council Chambers on the third floor. You can also vote at the polls on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you aren't sure what ward you live in, find your address…

Halloween Contests/Events Update

Our community is making up for the pandemic drought of events, with a smashing lineup of Halloween contests and activities. Here's the latest update. Selfies With Scarecrows The First Annual Friends of Downtown's Selfies with Sanford Scarecrows contest has some amazing entries! We can't tell you our favorites, so you'll just have to get out and see them all! Visit this page to get your virtual map of all the locations, and instructions for uploading your selfies to enter the…

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