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Five People Arrested and Multiple Drugs Seized in Maine
Five people were arrested and a large amount of drugs were seized after a search warrant was executed at 149 College Street in Lewiston on Friday. The Lewiston Police Department said “this is the 4th warrant at this address in 9 months, as part of an ongoing drug investigation.”
Books and Big Ideas - "Spin" with Author Peter Zheutlin - August 21, 6PM at Rice Public Library
Join Author Peter Zheutlin as he discusses his book "Spin" based on a (mostly) true story. “Spin” follows Annie Londonderry, a young, Jewish mother of three who climbed onto a 42-pound Columbia bicycle and pedaled away into history in the 1890s. Often attired in a man’s riding suit, Annie turned every Victorian notion of female propriety on its head.
Boston Globe: Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art
PORTLAND — When I met Jeremy Frey at his studio in Eddington, Maine, in the spring, the delicate nature of his ash-woven basket practice evoked for me a certain fragility, both of material and purpose. He was quick to correct. “You could drive a truck over one of these,” he said, deadpan, as he whittled a long strand of wood into a slim, threadable filament.
Grant Money to Help Fund New Ambulance
Ambulance 1 is the primary ambulance out of the Springvale Station. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s office contacted the Sanford FIre Department (SFD) on Aug. 7 with news that SFD has been awarded a grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The grant, amounting to $422,727 according to the FEMA website, will fund 90 percent of the cost for an additional ambulance. The grant helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. In 2024, Maine cities and towns received 13 awards from this grant program.
Community Calendar: Aug. 17-25, 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. Maine Senior Games-Cornhole, 9:30 am, Sanford-Springvale YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Dr. Corner Cupboard, 10 am-noon, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. Safe Sitter babysitting class,...
City to Resume Renaming Duplicate Streets
Summer Street in Springvale will soon be renamed. The City of Sanford will resume the process of renaming streets where duplicate names exist, according to Planning and Codes Director Jamie Cole. The project began in 2022 when Sherburne Street in Sanford was renamed Tanguay Street to avoid a conflict with Sherburne Street in Springvale.
Megunticook Golf Club in Rockport celebrates 125th anniversary with three days of events
In 1898, a six-hole golf course was laid out on borrowed land on Beauchamp Point in Rockport. It quickly became a permanent golf course when Philadelphian Charles Henry donated nearby woodland and pastureland. The club was organized specifically for golf in 1899 and opened in 1902, with a layout by groundskeeper Thomas Grant.
Getting Ready for the Acton Fair
Mark Yerkes and Lawrence Furbish rebuilding the Rotary booth. The 160th version of the Acton Fair runs Aug. 22 to 25, and that means you will soon be able to get your yearly fix of the unique and highly prized Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club chicken livers. In preparation, members of the Rotary Club are renovating and upgrading the booth where these lovely little delicacies are prepared.
Court holds plea and sentencing hearings for Plummer
A Boothbay Harbor man accused of participating in a March 2023 shooting at Campbell Creek Housing Complex has plea and sentencing hearings set for 1 p.m. Sept. 23 in Lincoln County Superior Court. Matthew A. Plummer, 41, of Boothbay Harbor was arrested on March 19, 2023 for aggravated attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, police standoff and violating conditions of release. His plea and sentencing hearings also include other charges dating from 2018 to 2020.
The Next Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For Saturday
Looking for something to do this weekend? This event covers it all!. While I was taking a walk on a Saturday evening, I noticed a ton of people near the area surrounding the Sea Dog, also I saw an unusual amount of foot traffic, then it dawned on me, it was the Bangor Waterfront Night Market.
York residents petition for new distillery restrictions due to 'whiskey fungus' fears
YORK (WGME) -- Neighbors in York have submitted a petition to put a referendum on the ballot that would stop Wiggly Bridge Distillery from expanding. The are growing concerns about "whiskey fungus,” which feeds and grows off the fumes of alcohol. The petition looks to create an ordinance requiring...
Kittery Land Trust unveils Gib & Cormac Trail at Nooney Farm
KITTERY, Maine — Friends and volunteers of the Kittery Land Trust gathered Aug. 8 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Gib & Cormac Trail at Nooney Farm. The significant milestone marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by Kittery Land Trust's stewardship volunteers and the generous support of donors Tim and Mary Ann Driscoll. ...
Saco clothing distribution center seeks new volunteer to oversee operations
In 2008, Elaine Fournier wanted to do something to help others and to honor her late sister. At the time she was a bus driver in Saco, and after talking with guidance counselors and local school officials, she found there were many families in the community who couldn’t afford warm clothing for their children.
Husson University Inducts Bob O’Keefe Into Million-Dollar Donor Club
Husson University recently celebrated Bob O'Keefe '67 for surpassing $1 million in donations, marking his entry into the prestigious million-dollar donor club. O'Keefe, a longtime supporter of the university, began donating over 20 years ago, significantly enhancing Husson's athletic programs, particularly softball facilities. His contributions extend beyond athletics, aiding various campus projects and scholarships, inspiring students and faculty alike.
Westbrook clears way for new Asian-American community center, temple
WESTBROOK, Maine — Plans for a new Asian-American community center and Cambodian temple were officially approved by the city of Westbrook this week. The nonprofit Khmer Maine and the Watt Samaki Temple in Buxton are partnering to build a community center, a traditional Buddhist temple, and a worship hall on about 30 acres off Cumberland Street near Willoughby Farm Road.
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