City Attorneys File For Dismissal of Lanigan Case

Attorneys for the City of Sanford have filed documents with the Superior Court in response to a lawsuit brought by City Councilor Lucas Lanigan regarding his temporary removal from subcommittee assignments by Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio. Mayor Mastraccio took the action at the February 2 City Council meeting, followimg complaints about a post on Councilor Lanigan’s personal Facebook page, in which he appeared to be calling for the elimination of the school budget as well as the teachers’ union. He said…
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Imported From Greece, Handcrafted in Sanford

Tucked away in the lower Mid Town Mall is a unique and special business that sells its wares to happy customers all over the eastern United States. DÁFNI Greek Products was established over ten years ago in Saco by Daphne Rioux, a native of Greece. On a trip to visit her birthplace, Ms. Rioux fell in love with the olives grown in the region and the oil that is made from them. Before long, she bought a farm and began…
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News Notes: March 28, 2021

To date over 10,000 first doses have been given at the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Sanford! Vaccinations are by appointment only. Go to www.mainehealth.org/vaccine or call 1-877-780-7545 for details on eligibility, to register for an appointment, or to pre-register. Appointments will be scheduled based on eligibility in the order your call was received. The Goodall Library is offering free kids Easter craft kits, to make a bunny or chick stick puppet, from April 1-3 while supplies last. The schedule of…
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School Notes: March 28, 2021

Nicole Chapa, an 8th grade Sanford Middle School student, organized an opportunity for the SMS JMG students to partner with Tara Pierce of Sole Hope to help Ugandans in need. Students worked to create parts of denim shoes that prevent jigger infections in the feet of villagers. Shoes can have an incredible lasting impact on Ugandan villages, enabling people to get back to their families, work, and school. Visit solehope.org for more information on how you can get involved. Sanford…
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Arrests, Summonses & More: March 19-25

On Friday, March 19, a 44-year-old Winter St. resident was taken into custody on charges of domestic violence assault with priors, violating conditions of release, and assault. Saturday, Sanford Police arrested a 36-year-old Lyman resident for assault after a call to a Jackson St. address. Later that night, a summons was issued to a 20-year-old St. Louis St. resident for speeding 30+ mph over the limit on Main St. in Springvale. Sunday, March 21, officers arrested a 42-year-old Grammar Rd.…
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