4 Sanford Homes Declared Dangerous Buildings

At its regular meeting on August 3, the Sanford City Council voted to declare four homes in the city dangerous buildings. Under Maine state law, a building may be adjudged a nuisance or dangerous if the Council finds that the building is structurally unsafe, unstable or unsanitary; constitutes a fire hazard; is unsuitable or improper for the use or occupancy to which it is put; constitutes a hazard to health or safety because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment;…
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It’s Summer Splash Time This Sunday!

Get ready to get wet when Curtis Lake Church brings back their annual Summer Splash event this Sunday, August 8, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Over a dozen big inflatable FREE water slides will be set up in the back church parking lot, along with a dunking booth, bounce houses, and a special Summer Splash Jr. area for kids from birth to pre-K. A live DJ will be on hand to keep the music coming. There will be cheap eats,…
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The Animal Control Investigation Process

The recent seizure of a large number of animals from a Deering Neighborhood Rd. residence brought up many questions about the process by which complaints about abuse and neglect of animals are handled. Sanford’s Animal Control Officer, Lauren Masellas, outlined it for us as follows: Animal Control receives a complaint/concern about an animal(s). The ACO attempts to make contact with the owner and see the animals to determine if there are any care concerns that need to be addressed. Most…
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Major Drug Bust in Sanford

MDEA Press Release The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Sanford Police announce the arrests of two Sanford people for Aggravated drug trafficking. Arrested: Scott Huff 40 of Sanford, Maine for Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine), and Eva Valley 30 of Sanford, Maine for Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine). The charges are aggravated due to the quantity of the drugs involved as well as the possession of a firearm in furtherance…
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News Notes: August 1

The 20 horses that were seized recently from a home on Deering Neighborhood Rd. are in need of extensive medical care. They are currently being cared for at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals farm in Windham, and will be available for adoption when they are back to good health. To learn more about these horses and how you can help them, visit msspa.org. The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk will also have dogs, cats and other…
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