YCCAC: A Powerhouse of Help

At the City Council meeting on April 6, Barbara Crider, Executive Director of York County Community Action Corp., gave a presentation on the agency’s pandemic operations and Sanford-specific resources. The agency has an annual payroll of $10 million and pays approximately $72,000 in property taxes to the City. 160 of the agency’s 220 full-time employees are based in Sanford. Ms. Crider talked about YCCAC’s mission to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes, and promote the dignity and…
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News Notes

The Sanford Fire Department would like to remind residents that a new burn permit is needed each day you have a fire, even in a covered or enclosed fire pit. Permits are quick and easy to obtain by going to wardensreport.com and filling out a short form. Mainefireweather.org will tell you at a glance what the fire danger is each day (updated daily at 9:00 a.m.). As stores transition back to reusable bags, don’t be caught without one! You can…
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Property Tax Exemption & Current Use Deadlines Extended

At the City Council’s meeting on April 6, City Manager Steven Buck announced that, due to the Governor’s state of emergency declaration, the extended due dates for current use applications and exemption applications that originally applied to 2020, also apply to the 2021 applications. If you are eligible for any of the following programs, the filing due date, which was originally April 1, is now extended until June. Property tax exemptions: Property of Institutions and OrganizationsEstates of VeteransSolar and Wind…
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Rolling Thunder Raffle 2021

Rolling Thunder Chapter One Maine’s annual raffle to raise money for veterans is on now. This year it’s “Back to the FUN in 21” with great prizes from local businesses. First Prize: Hotpoint 7.1 cu. Ft. chest freezer from Lowe’s $150 Jerry’s Market meat package gift card $100 Lowe’s gift card $100 Bentley’s Saloon gift card Second Prize: Living room chair from Landry’s Furniture Barn $150 Central Furniture gift card $100 Home Depot gift card Third Prize: $25 Mel’s Raspberry…
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Convenient MD Coming to a Roundabout Near You

Convenient MD, a chain of urgent care clinics, will soon begin construction on their newest location at the intersection of Main St. and Alfred Rd., at the roundabout in South Sanford. The Site Plan Review Committee granted conditional approval to the project at their meeting on April 6. The company plans to build a 5,200 square foot building, which will look similar to their clinic in Londonderry, NH, pictured above. There will be 36 parking spaces, with access from both…
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