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Photo of the Week
A downy woodpecker enjoys a free meal in Sanford. See Out in the Woods (this issue) for an in-depth story…
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SMS, SHS Principals Advocate for Increased Staffing
Sanford Middle School Principal Joe Mastraccio addresses the School Committee on Feb. 9. Photo: WSSR-TV By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford…
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Sanford High School Basketball Teams Poised for Deep Playoff Run
The girls open their playoff run on Tuesday, February 17, at 2:45 pm at the Portland Expo, while the boys…
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News Notes
Drawing of proposed Carpentier Park Splash Pad Photo: City of Sanford Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Make a splash all summer…
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Housing Authority Details Plans for Use of Grant
Credit: Sanford Housing Authority By Kendra Williams The Sanford Housing Authority Development Corp. has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding to…
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New Recovery Center Takes Shape in Alfred
Representatives of Kennebunk Savings Bank, First County Foundation, Partners Bank and York County government tour the new recovery center under…
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Community Calendar February 14-22
Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar at sanfordspringvalenews.com for more details. Free Meals, Free Pantries, & Support Meetings…
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City Chooses Natural Replacement for High Street Wall
The retaining wall on High Street, near York County Community Action, shows its age. Photo: Lee Burnett By Angelina Keizer,…
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School Notes
A cross-grade collaboration at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School, focusing on Greek myths, builds student confidence and communication skills. Photo:…
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Changes Proposed to Early Release Days
Photo Pixabay By Kendra Williams At the Feb. 2 meeting of the Sanford School Committee, Superintendent Matt Nelson presented a proposed 2026/27 school calendar that…
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The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to be rereleased in IMAX theaters
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band announce spring 2026 tour
Admat for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Courtesy of Bruce Springsteen…
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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe makes cameo on ‘The Simpsons’
Michael Stipe attends Netflix's "Goodbye June" New York screening at Whitby Hotel on December 08, 2025 in New York City.…
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On This Day, Feb. 17, 1973: Free play their final show ever
On This Day, Feb. 17, 1973 ...The rock band Free played their final show ever in West Palm Beach, Florida.The…
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof reflects on 30th anniversary
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Shia LaBeouf arrested after allegedly assaulting two men in New Orleans
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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series on March 15, 2005 in New York City.…
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US military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats in Eastern Pacific, Caribbean, killing 11: SOUTHCOM
The U.S. military says it hit three more vessels suspected of carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea,…
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Colman Domingo to receive President’s Award at 57th NAACP Image Awards
Colman Domingo attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills,…
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he US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- A person…
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