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Housing First Project in Sanford Gets Boost from York County

Diane Small, Executive Director of Sanford Housing Authority Photo: Tammy Wells By Tammy Wells, York County media specialist A recent allocation by York County Commissioners of $440,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds will help Sanford Housing Authority build 30 apartment units in Sanford with 24/7 supports, including case management and nearby recovery services. The project uses the Housing First model, which aims to reduce homelessness. The APRA award by York County Commissioners would be used for land acquisition. Low-income…

Community Calendar: May 4-12, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these events and on events to come.   Saturday, May 4 Opening Day Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Spring Cleanup, 9-11 am, Amvets Post #3, 169 School St. Jane’s Walk ME-Springvale, 9:30 am, Historical Society, 505 Main St. Rolling Thunder Fundraiser Dinner, 4:30-6:00 pm, 1 Hutchinson St. Kitty & JT Acoustic Duo, 6-8 pm, River Junction Brewing Co., 1491 Main St. ECFL…

Some Find Housing After Warming Center Closure

The encampment on Heritage Crossing Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor The closing of the warming center at former Lafayette School on April 30, 2024, sent folks in four different directions, according to York County Shelter Programs. About half are getting beds indoors. Many people are going back to living in tents, such as at Heritage Crossing in the Mill Yard, according to YCSP's Executive Director Megan Gean Gendron. Others are choosing to move to the emergency shelter…

Local Tai Chi Class Observes World Tai Chi Day

Instructor and members of The Trafton Center’s Tai Chi classes By Lisa Blanchette The last Saturday of April is World Tai Chi Day and is recognized globally. World Tai Chi events have been held at the United Nations Building and the Nobel Peace Center as well as at consulates and embassies from Italy to India. Worldwide Tai Chi events began on April 27, 2024, at 10 am local time. e events unfold from the earliest time zones of New Zealand…

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