Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Public Library Staff This summer’s theme of Tails and Tales provided us the starting point to offer not only a reading program to enhance and support literacy, but an altruistic opportunity for our children and teen readers. This “Scoop for the Pooch” activity entices a child to visit the library on a regular basis. Every time a child visits the library this summer, they can scoop a scoop of dry dog food into the special tube. Each time…

Business News Notes

On June 25, the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Wells Chamber for their first Business After Hours event since the pandemic began. It was a great turn out with more than 25 attendees. The event was also the ribbon cutting for The Runaway at PCC, which is the Pilot Cove's Cafe's new 27-tap outdoor beer garden, cocktail bar and night life spot, located right on the tarmac at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! Pilots Cove Café serves brunch,…

News Notes: July 8, 2021

The Hazen Carpenter Trail, a loop that circles Deering Pond, was dedicated on Thursday, July 1, with about 30 people in attendance. The Trail is the result of five years of work by members of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club and the Mousam Way Land Trust. Mr. Carpenter, a lifelong resident of Springvale, was also honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest recognition that Rotary International bestows. Pictured in the photo above, from left to right, are Cassandra Moser, Sanford-Springvale…

Midtown Mall Parking Lot Project Approved

After many months of delays and modifications, the planned improvements to the city-owned Midtown Mall parking lot were approved by the Planning Board on July 7. The project includes a new pedestrian walkway through the middle of the parking lot, to connect Main St. with the stairway to the lower mall area. Partners Bank CEO Blaine Boudreau sent an email to the Planning Board to express his approval of the project. The Bank will be contributing some paving materials for…

Arrests & Summonses: June 27-July 3

Out of twenty-four motor vehicle stops on Sunday, June 27, twenty-three resulted in written warnings, while one received a summons. On Monday, June 28, there were four summonses issued for motor vehicle stops. A domestic disturbance call that evening led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Sanford resident on charges of domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing. Tuesday, June 29, Sanford officers served a summons to an address on June St. Five more were issued after motor vehicle stops…

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