Halloween Yard Decorating Contest

$10 will send two backpacks home with Sanford kids who are fighting youth food insecurity. It will also get you entered into our FUN and FESTIVE Halloween Yard Decorating contest in Sanford/Springvale! Make a minimum $10 donation, share your contact info with your donation, and then be all set for judging on October 27 and 28. Judges will drive by participants homes and pick winners in two categories (Scariest and Most Original). Not in a decorating mood? Donations still welcome!…
View Article

News Notes: September 27

The Sanford Police Department reminds us that the newly converted Sanford Middle School (formerly the High School) at 52 Spartan Drive will be occupied by students 5th grade through 8th grade beginning Monday September 28th. They ask that drivers be aware of the new traffic pattern and not use it as a "cut through" during school hours as it will be filled with buses and students. Please observe the speed limit for the safety of all. A reminder from York…
View Article

Sanford Covid-19 Update 9/24

On Wednesday, September 23, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson announced a drive-through Covid-19 testing program for all students, faculty and staff of Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center. The testing will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, and will be by appointment only. The full announcement, with details on the testing procedure and information on how to make an appointment, is here. Dr. Nirav Shah, director of Maine CDC, addressed the outbreak at Sanford…
View Article

City Council 9/22 Meeting Summary

At the City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, the following items were among those presented or discussed: Mayor Tom Cote began by reminding people who wish to report violations of the mask ordinance to call the Police Department, not the City Council. He also described a conversation with Governor Janet Mills, who called him to express her support for everything Sanford is doing to contain the outbreaks of Covid-19, and offer whatever state assistance might be needed. Mayor…
View Article

Parks & Recreation Facilities Closed

At their meeting on Tuesday, September 22, members of the Sanford City Council voted 6-1 to close all public parks, fields, and outdoor sports facilities in the city, and to shut down all recreational programming for adults and youths. This will remain in effect until such time as Sanford High School/SRTC is no longer designated “red” by the School Department under the color-coding school reopening guidelines. The trail system remains open. City Manager Steven Buck said the Public Safety Subcommittee…
View Article

Categories

Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

View Calendar

Featured Articles