Carpentier Park Plans Approved

An artist’s drawing shows the new splash pad at Carpentier Park. By Andrew Morin Carpentier Park on High Street has moved one step closer to renovation after the City Council gave its final approval at a recent meeting. Plans call for a variety of new amenities and attractions for the children of Sanford. The most prominent will be a splash pad, a circular concrete surface equipped with small water jets and misters that will spray and offer a fun and…
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November Planning Board Update

A site plan shows how the former Springvale District Courthouse will be developed as senior housing. By Jack McAdam The Sanford Planning Board has cleared the way for the former Springvale District Courthouse to be remodeled as affordable housing. At its Nov. 20 meeting, the board unanimously approved a final site plan for the Sanford Housing Authority proposal. The project will provide 18 apartments available to seniors who meet income eligibility guidelines. The courthouse has been vacant since last summer,…
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Members of the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce join in on the ribbon-cutting at newly opened Meeting Grounds Cafe. Pictured left to right: Evelyn Libby, chamber ambassador; Rebecca Lapierre of Town Square Realty and chamber chair of the board; Andrea Knight of Sanford Mainers; Dan Bowden of Pilots Cove Cafe; owners Ed and Carie McMahon, cutting the ribbon; Rick Stanley, chamber president; Sean Dumont of Edward Jones Investments; Caren Martineau, chamber ambassador; and Kelly Davis of Lighthouse Credit Union. Photo: Sanford-Springvale…
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Portable Wireless Hotspots Available

A portable hotspot distribution plan aims to save disadvantaged families the inconvenience of driving to a public wifi Photo: Mitchell Lierman via Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism Press Release People without access to high-speed internet could get it under a new program being rolled out at Goodall Memorial Library and Sanford Community Adult Education. The program makes available portable wireless internet hotspots with bundled internet subscriptions, laptops and iPads, according to a press release from Southern Maine Planning and Development…
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Victorian Nutcracker in Sanford this Saturday

Now a cherished tradition in SPAC’s holiday lineup, Portland Ballet returns with its beloved classic, “A Victorian Nutcracker.” This enchanting performance offers a fresh retelling of the timeless story, where a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream is sparked by a mysterious nutcracker gift, leading her on a magical journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets.This year watch for 2022 Sanford High School graduate Camille Alipalo as the Ribbon Candy soloist, a Flowers demi-soloist and a snowflake in…
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