Why Do the Sanford Police Have Armored Vehicles?

Police Chief Thomas Connolly and Lieutenant Craig Andersen met recently with the City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee to address concerns about the necessity for Sanford to have two armored response vehicles. After the Black Lives Matter demonstration and march that took place in June, more people became aware of the vehicles, as they were parked in front of the Police Department. Mayor Tom Cote said he has continued to receive emails from Sanford residents who question the need…
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A New Park for Springvale

A small parcel of city-owned land in Springvale is being turned into a lovely park thanks to the efforts of local residents and businesses. The park is located at the corner of Water and Bridge Streets along the Mousam River, across from Notre Dame Church. The funds used to pave the walkway and install stonework were left over from money raised decades ago by the Springvale Improvement Committee. In-kind donations from Sevigny Properties and Charles A. Plante & Sons also…
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School Notes 10/25

SHS/SRTC News Sanford High School / Sanford Regional Technical Center is scheduled to be a voting site for the upcoming Presidential election, so there will be no in-person learning on Tuesday, November 3. It will still be a school day and attendance will be taken but it will be a full remote learning day for all SHS/SRTC students. Sanford High School elected new class officers last week: Class of 2024: Treasurer - Tatum Milley; Secretary - Aidan Gendron; Vice President…
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More Halloween Happenings

All set for the Scarecrow Contest and Family Fun day at the Y next Saturday, but want more Halloween in your life? Keep reading! The Goodall Library has free kids' Halloween craft kits available Tuesday October 27. Simply call ahead on that day so they know to bring one out to your car, or walk up and ring the doorbell and they will hand it right to you. The kit includes two wooden Halloween ornaments, assorted paints in mini jars,…
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Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun

The Sanford-Springvale YMCA is hosting a scarecrow contest! Families and businesses are welcome to enter a scarecrow to be judged. Pick up your scarecrow frame at the Y, and return it completed prior to Saturday, October 31. All the scarecrows will be put on display for the Y's Family Fun Event that day. But there's more to the Family Fun Event than just scarecrows! From noon to 2:00 p.m. there will be games, activities and prizes too. Families will move…
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