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A record number of people turned out for the Sanford Police Department’s Night Out in Central Park on Tuesday. The annual event features food, music, vendors and entertainment. Photo: Lisa Blanchette

Grant Money to Help Fund New Ambulance

Ambulance 1 is the primary ambulance out of the Springvale Station. Photo: Sanford Fire Department By Carolyn Cadigan Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s office contacted the Sanford FIre Department (SFD) on Aug. 7 with news that SFD has been awarded a grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The grant, amounting to $422,727 according to the FEMA website, will fund 90 percent of the cost for an additional ambulance. The grant helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment,…
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Success and Setback for Water Ski Team

Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team had a great showing at the Eastern Regional Show Ski Championships  Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan and Zendelle Bouchard Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team placed second overall at the 2024 Eastern Regional Show Ski Championships held July 27 and 28 in Northampton, MA. The team earned 1,236.13 points, falling short of first place by only 29 points. The team won best overall show and best showmanship of…

Community Calendar: Aug. 17-25, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these and future events.   Saturday, Aug. 17 Yoga at the Orchards, 8-9 am, McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Maine Senior Games-Cornhole, 9:30 am, Sanford-Springvale YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Dr. Corner Cupboard, 10 am-noon, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. Safe Sitter babysitting class, 10 am-3:30 pm, Sanford-Springvale YMCA Monday, Aug. 19 Sanford Food…

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