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Photo of the Week

L: The North American T-28 Trojan is a military trainer aircraft manufactured in 1949. Built with a Wright R-1820 Cyclone, it's the final major radial-engine trainer for the U.S. Air Force and Navy. It served on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 49-1654 until 1957. Upper R: 1938 Chevy Gasser "Gold Digger" raced at Sanford Dragway in its heyday. It is currently owned by Robert Berube. Lower R: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. Only 9,670 total were produced and…
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Police Probe Separate Shootings in Town

Windows on a Trafton Street house, at right, are broken in the aftermath of a police raid Wednesday evening. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett Sanford police are investigating three incidents this week in which gunfire broke out. An officer pursuing a vehicle on Lebanon Street in the wee hours Tuesday was on the receiving end of multiple gunshots before breaking off the chase. Police are still looking for at least two suspects in that shooting. In the most recent…
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Task Force Begins Asking: How Much Noise is Too Much?

Image: Pixabay By Lee Burnett Noise and PFAS concerns dominated discussion last week among folks looking at the adequacy of the city’s land-use controls for two looming new industries – a data center and biosolids gasification plant. The Industrial Development Standards Task Force is reviewing zoning and ordinances to determine whether there are gaps in public health and safety protection. The review is prompted by recent moratoriums enacted on both the Aries Clean Technology project and Sanford Woods Industrial and…
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News Notes

Southern Maine Garden Club members learn about the restoration of the Sweat-Morin Homestead at their 30th anniversary celebration. Photo: Southern Maine Garden Club Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Garden club is rooted in community, conservation and growth: Members of the Southern Maine Garden Club recently celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary at a gathering held at the Sweat-Morin Homestead. Over the years, the club has brought together local gardening enthusiasts dedicated to horticultural education, civic beautification, and environmental preservation. Their work can…
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Visit our Events Calendar at sanfordspringvalenews.com for more details. Free Meals & Pantries Mon/Wed – Free Store @ North Parish, 9 am-noon, 893 Main St. Mon – Sanford Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, 1204 Main St. Tues – Salvation Army Food Pantry-nonperishable items, 9 am-noon, 871 Main St. Tues/Fri – First County Food Pantry, noon-3 pm, 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred Tues/Thurs – YCSP’s “To-Go” Lunch @ Roger’s Supa Dolla, 2-3 pm, 81 Cottage St. Community Café (9/2), noon-1 pm, Mayflower…
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