August Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Sanford Parks and Recreation has announced that registration is now open for Vacation Camp. Vacation camp will take place at Memorial Gym and you may register for the week of August 10 and/or the week of August 17.  Cost is just $100 per week. Activities may include music, movies, individual crafts, theatre, cheer leading, dancing, environment (including walks and hikes), magic, story hours, canoe/kayaking (age dependent), a variety of interesting educational activities, as well as swimming for all age campers. …
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City Council 7/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21. The following items were among those presented or discussed: City Manager Steven Buck announced that Sanford has received a refund of $12,876 from the Maine Municipal Association for Worker’s Compensation insurance.It was announced that the filing period to run for election to city offices will begin on Friday, July 24. See the full story.Beth Della Valle, Director of Planning and Development for the city, introduced new city planner Molly…
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Graffiti Spree Investigation Update

Sanford Police have identified the two suspects they believe are responsible for spraying graffiti on signs, fences, pavement and buildings in more than 30 locations across the city in the early hours of Monday, July 20. City property and private property alike were vandalized. In several locations graffiti was sprayed in multiple places. The spree began with defacement of a Public Works Department sign at the corner of Rushton and High Streets, then continued down Rushton to School Street, up…
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Filing Period Opens 7/24

Nomination papers for anyone seeking to run for municipal office will be available at the City Clerk’s office beginning Friday, July 24. Mayor – 2 year term (Mayor Tom Cote is term limited)City Councilor – (2) 3 year terms, currently held by Maura Herlihy and Joseph HanslipSchool Committee – (2) 3 year terms, currently held by Emily Sheffield and Kendra WilliamsSanford Water District Trustee – 3 year term, currently held by Roland CoteSanford Sewer District Trustee – (2) 3 year…
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Community Garden Gets Walmart Grant

Press Release The Sanford-Springvale Mousam Way Land Trust is happy to announce that it has been awarded a “Walmart Community Grants Team” grant, from the company’s Sanford Store, to support the Trust’s Sanford Community Garden. This $750.00 award was used to buy, build, and install a Produce Wash Station to enable gardeners to clean both their produce, and the produce that they’ve grown for the local food pantry. It’s a wonderful and healthy addition to the Sanford Community Garden project. …
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