Fire Department Log June 13-19

On Friday, June 18, The Sanford Fire Department dealt with a brush fire at Pinnacle Health & Rehab on Main St. Engines 4 and 5 were both on the scene. That same day, firefighters responded to Acton for mutual aid with a structure fire, but the call was cancelled as they neared the staging area, as the Acton Fire Department had it under control by that time. Also on Friday, firefighters rescued a person trapped in an elevator at the…

Arrests & Summonses: June 13-19

On Sunday, June 13, an arrest was made while Sanford Police were assisting another agency on Main St. No details were given. Monday, June 14, a report of vandalism on Mousam St. in Springvale led to a 76-year-old Springvale resident being summonsed for criminal mischief. That afternoon, a motor vehicle stop on High St. led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Sanford resident on an outstanding warrant. Officers responding to a domestic disturbance on Emery St. on Tuesday took a…

Real Estate Transactions: June 11-18

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice6/1114 Tebbetts Ave.Two family, 3 bed & 4 bed units; updated kitchens, baths, heating & electrical; 2 car garage$315,2006/148 Glen St.6 room Ranch, 3 bed/1.5 bath, vaulted ceiling, pellet stove, deck, 1.8 acres$243,0006/1418 Bradeen St., Springvale7 room New Englander, 5 bed/2 bath, completely remodeled, open concept, walk to village$320,0006/1472 Ridley Rd.5 room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, built 1996, 1 acre$257,5006/14168 New Dam Rd.5 room Cape, 3 bed/1 bath, garage/workshop, breezeway, 2.4 acres$227,0006/158 Benoit St.4 room Ranch, 2 bed/1 bath,…
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News Notes

Sanford firefighters past and present gathered to celebrate the life of George Driscoll, retired Chief of the Sanford Fire Department, following his funeral on June 19. He became a firefighter in 1961, Chief in 1970, and retired from the Department in 1982. He was also a devoted member of St. George’s Episcopal Church. He passed away on June 12 at the age of 92. July 6 will be Military Appreciation Night at the Sanford Mainers game, with free admission for…

Are Fireworks Legal in Sanford?

During this time of year, the Sanford Police Department receives countless complaints about fireworks. Please remember that fireworks are not allowed to be set off in Sanford/Springvale, except with a permit under the supervision of municipal officers. You risk hefty fines as well as setting fire to your neighborhood, house, and property. You also risk causing psychological harm to combat veterans and other individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder. The noise of fireworks is stressful for many pets as well. The…

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