Vote on School Budget June 8

Sanford's School Budget Validation Referendum is June 8. If you haven't already voted early, cast your vote at the polls on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are not yet registered, you may do so at City Hall, even on Election Day. The three polling places are: Ward 1: Nasson Community Center Gym, 457 Main St., SpringvaleWard 2: St. Ignatius Parish Hall, 25 Riverside St.Ward 3: Sanford High School, 100 Alumni Blvd. Use Door 41. Approval of…

Help Protect Nesting Turtles

May through July is prime nesting time for many of Maine's native turtles. During this time, turtles often cross roads, sometimes with fatal consequences. Lauren McPherson of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries offers this advice for helping turtles cross roads: If you come across a turtle crossing the road and there is no oncoming traffic, allow the turtle to continue crossing without help. Observe from a distance to ensure it safely reaches the other side. If traffic is coming,…

City Council 6/1 Meeting Summary

Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The Mayor and four Councilors were present. Councilors Tuttle and Lanigan were absent with notice. Mayor Ann Marie Mastraccio read a letter she received from Rhonda Bennett of Springvale. Ms. Bennett wrote to thank her, Fire Chief Steve Benotti, and Police Chief Tom Connolly for all the assistance provided to her and her family by the City when her home on Railroad Ave. burned…

News Notes: May 30, 2021

Holiday closings: City Hall, all other City offices and both Libraries will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Trash and recycling pickup will be as usual. The transfer station will be closed on Tuesday. At Southern Maine Health Care, primary offices, labs and radiology will be closed on Monday. The Walk-In Care Center will be open. Masks are still required at all Southern Maine Health Care offices. The Sanford Vaccine Clinic is open limited hours in June,…

Chamber Welcomes National Saving Fatherhood Foundation

The Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the National Saving Fatherhood Foundation with a ribbon cutting at the Chamber office. Pictured from left to right: Sanford Police Chief Thomas Connolly; Sean Dumont of Edward Jones Investments; Caren Martineau of Batchelder Brothers Insurance; Alfred A. El-Amin, Founder & CEO of The National Saving Fatherhood Foundation; Stephanie Wilkins of Altrusa International; and Rick Stanley, Sanford Springvale Chamber President. The National Saving Fatherhood Foundation is a nonprofit company that helps families stay…

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