New Behavioral Health Units Open at Sanford Medical Center

Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) and Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) are opening two new behavioral health units at the Sanford Medical Center (former Goodall Hospital). In addition, the Sanford Medical Center emergency department has expanded to include dedicated emergency psychiatric services and rooms (see photo above). This project significantly enhances and expands the scope of health services offered in Sanford and York County by creating emergency and inpatient access. This is expected to reduce wait times for patients who are…
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News Notes: 10/18

Partners Bank recently announced its sponsorship of an exhibition at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) during the museum’s 2020 season. The Bank’s pledge of $10,000 is funding the exhibition Light Southerly: Henry Strater in Verde Valley, which has been on view since July 1. There's still time to see it, as it continues through October 31. The Sanford Elks Lodge #1470 reminds local high school students that there is still time to apply for a Most Valuable Student scholarship…
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School Sports & Activities Get the Green Light

by Matt Nelson, Superintendent of Schools The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Maine Department of Education announced on Friday that York County is moving back to green according to its Health Advisory System rating (red, yellow, green). This was an additional, interim assessment; government agencies will resume their normal bi-weekly review next Friday. This change in rating does not affect the Sanford School Department’s current academic program or schedule, but it does mean we will be able to reintroduce…
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“Free For All” Performances Coming From SPAC to Your House

This week, the Sanford Performing Arts Center announced a series of four “Free For All” performances. As the title suggests, the shows will be available to watch for FREE from the comfort of your home via live video stream. The series is sponsored by Sanford’s “Wear a Mask and Keep Your Six” public health campaign. The “Free For All” performances will be presented over four consecutive weekends from October 24 – November 14. The homegrown series features musicians and artists…
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Lanterns of Light for Sanford Strong

The Lanterns of Light is a project being organized by the Jobs for Maine Graduates kids from Sanford Middle School, with help from community members and local businesses. The Lanterns of Light will be a display of lanterns created by the students and community members of Sanford. This will be a safe and positive way for students to show the community that nothing will “dim their light” and that they are Sanford Strong! The lanterns will be on display the…
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