Fire Department Log: May 30-June 5

There were no fires in Sanford/Springvale during the week. On May 31, Sanford firefighters with Engine 4 provided mutual aid to North Berwick for an early morning structure fire at 64 Portland St. The Department provided public service at a vaccine clinic on June 1. Firefighters and EMS responded to a report of a glider crash at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport on June 5, but no incident was located. Sanford EMS responded to six motor vehicle accidents during the week.…
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Arrests & Summonses: June 4-9, 2021

On Friday, June 4, there were two civil summonses issued for motor vehicle stops on Main St. in Springvale. Paperwork was also served to a River St. address on a harassment charge. Saturday, June 5, there were no arrests or summonses, but Sanford Police were kept busy with reports of larceny/forgery/fraud at four different locations, two reports of terrorizing/threatening, and many other calls. On the evening of Sunday, June 6, a motor vehicle stop on Breton Ave. resulted in a…
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Play Ball! Family Preserves Gil Dionne’s ‘Hometown’ Legacy at New Softball Field

by Laura Snyder Smith It’s the picture-perfect spring afternoon for a game. The sun is shining and there’s not a cloud in the sky. The players are chattering away, and the rival fans are cheering on their teams. With a crack of the bat, the Sanford Spartans softball team takes the lead and the crowd goes wild. It’s an all-American scene here at the Gil Dionne “Hometown Field” on Alumni Drive at Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center. And…
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Library Corner: New Books, Smitty’s Fundraiser & More

Goodall Library has hundreds of new books for all ages ready to become your new favorites. Here is what the staff recommends this week: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. This adult fiction novel is an absolute page-turner and an instant classic. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, it is a realistic story about a sheriff who betrayed his friend, a teenager trying to keep her family together, and the extraordinary things that happen to people who deserve more than…
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Business News Notes

Looking for more outdoor dining options? Richie's Jerk & BBQ on Washington St. will soon be adding picnic tables with umbrellas on the grassy lot next door. Flower pots will add some color and a little screening from the sidewalk. Their long-term plans include a gazebo or tent to shelter a table or two in wet weather. Back Street Grill is also hoping to increase their outdoor dining space. However, their plan to permanently take over 9 spaces of the…
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