Passages

compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Anita J. Arsenault, 89, a resident of Sanford passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford following a period of failing health.  Anita was born in Sanford, on September 7, 1934, the daughter of Azade E. Arsenault Sr. and Rachel Lapointe Arsenault. She attended local schools and graduated from Sanford High School. Following her graduation, she took a position with New England Telephone, as an operator and over the course of…

Real Estate Transactions

8 Kent St. (6/6 closing date, listed below) Photo: Google Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 5/31, 2-4 June St., 2-story Colonial Duplex, 2 rental units: each 3 bed/1.5 bath, laundry on first floor, walk-out basement, deck, patio, shed, off-street parking, corner lot, intown, $419,000 6/3, 388 High St., 5-room Ranch, 2 bed/1 bath, mudroom, deck, porch, shed, fenced-in backyard, $230,000 6/3, 5 Yvonne St., 6-room Cape, 3 bed/2.5 bath, primary bedroom with ensuite, laundry on first floor, full basement, deck, built…

Photo of the Week

Photo: Kristie Baker Congratulations, Sanford High School class of 2024

Council Gets Update on Encampment, Services

Brian Arborio expresses frustration with the council over the city’s handling of the homelessness issue. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin Despite the looming June 15 closure of the Heritage Crossing homeless encampment, the population of that area has continued to increase, Sanford City Manager Steve Buck told the City Council at its June 4 meeting. Buck explained in his report from the Homelessness Task Force that the closure is necessary because of “environmental, health and safety concerns,” and…

Community Calendar: June 8-16 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Got an event coming up? Email events@sanfordspringvalenews.com Visit our Events Calendar for details on these and future events.   Saturday, June 8 Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Sanford Community Forest Workday, 9 am-noon, Sanford Community Forest, Oak St. (Route 11A) Fortean Fest 2024, 9 am-3:30 pm, Sanford Memorial Gym, 678 Main St. Free Reiki Circle, 10-11 am, Springvale Library, 443 Main St. Sunday, June 9 Chamber Talk with Rick Stanley,…

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