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NH AG identifies man killed in police-involved shooting in Kensington
KENSINGTON — Authorities have identified the man shot and killed July 22 after an hours-long standoff with police at a home on Olivia Lane in Kensington. Anthony J. Previte, 29, of Kensington, was armed when he was fatally shot in a police-involved shooting, according to the state attorney general's office. The shooting took place...
Win Hot Beach Bash 6 Shaboozey Tickets
See SOLD OUT Hot Beach Bash 6 with Shaboozey in Hampton Beach! With special guest, 12/OC. Listen to Hot Mornings at 8am and to B. Aull at 5pm this week to win a pair of tickets to the show Wednesday, August 7th at Bernie’s Beach Bar. (Contest dates 7/29/24-8/2/24)
Berwick residents should not drink tap water due to elevated manganese
BERWICK, Maine — The Maine Water Company has issued a health advisory for residents in Berwick. Due in part to dry summer weather, department officials say residents may see discolored water due to manganese levels that are higher than is considered safe to consume. The latest sample for Berwick...
YMCA Expands Early Childhood Programming
Janet Mills, center, cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the expanded YMCA childcare facility. Gov. Janet Mills stressed the importance of childcare and preschool programs on Tuesday during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Sanford-Springvale YMCA’s expanded childcare center. “High quality childhood programs prepare kids for success and give parents important peace of mind knowing that their children are learning in a safe environment,” said Mills, one of three state officials who attended the event.
Celebrated String Quartet Returning to Springvale
Quartet members Lydia Forbes and Kirsten Monke, seated, and Myles Jordan and Philipp Elssner. The DaPonte String Quartet, renowned for their exceptional musicality and artistry, returns to the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum with a concert at 4 pm on Sunday, Aug. 4, that will feature the debut of a new musician.
Local Author Monica Wood Discusses Her New Novel
Wood has written a powerful story of redemption and new beginnings. Thanks to a generous grant from the Nasson Alumni Association, the Springvale Public Library and Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library are presenting local book lovers with an opportunity to meet Monica Wood, acclaimed Maine author. Wood will be discussing her latest novel, How to Read a Book, at the Nasson Community Center (457 Main St., Springvale) on July 31 at 6:00 pm.
Art Day in the Park
David Jeannette displays some of his surrealistic paintings. The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring “Art Day in the Park” on Sunday, July 28 in scenic Gateway Park at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue. Artists and the community are invited to this free event, which will be held from noon to 7 pm.
Community Calendar: July 27 – August 4, 2024
Yoga at the Orchards, 8-9 am, McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale. Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Yard Sale, 9 am, Sanford-Springvale Fish & Game Clubhouse, 449 Country Club Rd. Baby Blessings, 10 am-noon, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. “The...
Sanford Native Living His Baseball Dream
By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator. Sanford native TJ Curley is living out one of his childhood dreams this summer, donning the jersey of his hometown team, the Sanford Mainers, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). For Curley, a homeschool student who graduated from Sanford in 2023,...
City Council July 16 Meeting Summary
Newly promoted Sanford firefighters (left to right) Assistant Chief Brian G. Watkins, Capt. Gregory Jones and Lt. Jayme Lappin. Sanford city councilors approved a new business for the airport, heard updates on local public works projects and recognized public safety workers at their regular meeting July 16. All members were present, with Executive Administrator Lorisa Ricketts attending via Zoom.
Officials optimistic despite ongoing issues at Kennebunkport wastewater facility
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) --Town leaders say they’re working to get the problem flushed, but Kennebunkport continues to have issues with its wastewater treatment facility. It’s been dumping only partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River for several weeks. Residents say the smell and sight of the waste being dumped...
Irish minister visits Maine to help build connections with those of Irish descent
PORTLAND (WGME) – An Irish minister is visiting Maine to boost connections with his country and those of Irish decent across New England. Sean Fleming is Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora, meaning the spread of Irish people living outside the country. He spoke at the Maine Irish Heritage...
Maine & Rhode Island Artists Receive 2024 Rebecca Blunk Fund Awards
(Boston, MA) The New England Foundation for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2024 awardees of the Rebecca Blunk Fund: Shey Rivera Rios of Providence, RI, and Sarah Sockbeson of Kingfield, ME. Each recipient receives $5,000 in unrestricted funding. In 2014, NEFA established The Rebecca Blunk Fund in memory...
Over $70M in federal dollars coming to Maine for coastal resilience, rural energy
Curt Brown’s alarm went off at 4 a.m. Friday. He woke up his son and the two grabbed some bait from Custom House Wharf in Portland before setting out to haul in a couple hundred lobster traps. Their catch was dropped off by 11 a.m. at Maine State Pier. “This is the working waterfront of […]
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