Inquiry Into Jail Outbreak Announced

York County Manager Gregory Zinser announced on Thursday, September 3 that there will be an inquiry by an independent third party into the circumstances that led to the outbreak of Covid-19 among staff and inmates at the York County Jail. The decision as to who will lead the inquiry has not been finalized, but he expected to be able to provide that information "within a day or two." In a Zoom call with reporters, Mr. Zinser confirmed that Covid-19 safety…
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School Reopening Notes: September 3

Bus routes for Sanford Middle School, High School and Bridge students have been posted on the School Department's website here. Bus routes for elementary school students will be posted early next week. The School Department is encouraging parents to provide transportation for their students whenever possible.  If you have any questions about transportation, call your child's school or Ledgmere at 324-4888.  Sanford's school nurses have released important health information for parents related to the opening of school, which includes the…
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News Notes: September 3

The Sanford Fire Department recently welcomed new Firefighter / EMT Wayne Ham to B Shift, and presented him with his helmet badge #67. Wayne previously served with the Wells Fire Department. Congratulations Wayne! The Goodall Library kicked off its 100 Book Reading Challenge this week. Any time between now and the end of the school year, kids & teens can start the challenge and try to read a total of 100 books. Logs will be available to pick up at…
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Middle School Not Ready to Open

Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson announced Wednesday that the converted Sanford Middle School will not be ready to open on September 14 as planned. Instead, students in grades 5-8 will start the school year in full distance learning mode for two weeks, with in-person education now scheduled to begin September 28. Superintendent Nelson wrote that the reason for the change is the renovations to the school building are not completely finished. Faculty and staff began moving in last week, but…
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Preliminary Approval For Spencer Hill Estates

At their meeting on August 19, Sanford Planning Board members gave preliminary approval to a new subdivision to be built at the intersection of Jagger Mill Road and Spencer Hill Road. The project includes nine single-family homes, plus an eight acre back lot which may be sold or developed at a later date. The property is being developed by Adam Blaikie and Associates, and is located within the Residential Development Zone. The subdivision plans call for one home to be…
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