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Perfect Day for a Grand Re-Opening: Goodall Library opened its doors to the public last Saturday in grand fashion celebrating the completion of their nearly two-year renovation project. City officials were on hand and many residents came by to enjoy the activities. Sanford’s library is back in business, better than ever. Photos: Barbara Sutcliffe
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State to Help Sanford Serve Homeless

Photo: MTA/JP Chan By Lee Burnett A housing consortium will receive an infusion of funding this winter to maintain operations at the family homeless shelter in Sanford. The Mills administration this week awarded $2.3 million to support a dozen warming centers across the state. Sanford is due to receive $142,000 to support 16 beds at the family shelter operated by York County Shelters in cooperation with Sanford Housing Authority and the City of Sanford. The state is aiming the funding…
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City Tackling Substance Abuse Problem with New Initiatives

By Zendelle Bouchard City officials are doubling down on efforts to combat problems related to severe substance use disorder with two new initiatives: the Overdose Task Force and a possible ban on needle exchange programs in Sanford. The Overdose Task Force (ODTF) was organized over the summer and had its second meeting on Sept. 4. The group was organized in response to the high recidivism rate of addicts who enter the criminal justice system, which negatively impacts the city as…
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Seventh Graders Participate in Experiential Ecology Opportunity

Students learning from an Ecology School instructor Photo: Sanford School Department By: Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator Sanford Middle School seventh graders embarked on an educational adventure at The Ecology School in Saco last week, participating in an overnight, two-and-a-half day program that combined outdoor learning with community building in ways that will impact students throughout their middle school years. The trip was the result of planning and collaboration spearheaded by SMS science teacher Diana Allen. The planning involved…
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News Notes

Bob Myott, president of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club, presents Amy Josiah with the Paul Harris Fellow award. Photo: Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan For she’s a jolly good fellow: On Thursday, Sept. 18, Amy Josiah of Sanford was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow award by the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club for her service to the community. Since moving to Sanford in the winter of 2021, Josiah, who is not a Rotarian, had worked with Rotary in service to…
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