Seacoast Oldies

Local News via Sanford Springvale News

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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…

Entertainment News

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Paul McCartney releases new video for Wings classic ‘Let ‘Em In’

Cover of Wings anthology/(UMG)Paul McCartney has released a new video for the classic Wings track "Let ‘Em In," which appeared…

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Melissa Etheridge releases new song, ‘Bein’ Alive,’ from upcoming album

Melissa Etheridge, 'RISE' (Sun Records)Melissa Etheridge has dropped a new single from her upcoming album, RISE.The singer has released the album’s…

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Cream releases ‘Stormy Monday’ video from 2005 Royal Albert Hall reunion

Cream 'Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005' reissue/(Surfdog Records)Cream, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band made up…

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See it for the first time: Foreigner musical sets opening run

'Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical' admat (Courtesy of Foreigner/Tilles Center for the Performing Arts/Long Island University’s…

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On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950: Peter Gabriel was born

On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950 ...Peter Gabriel was born in Surrey, England. The musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and…

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James Taylor, The Doobie Brothers contribute signed guitars to Gibson Gives charity auction

Admat for Gibson Gives' guitar benefit auction (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Guitars autographed by James Taylor and The Doobie Brothers are…

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Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Fred Smith of Television performs at Georgia Theatre on September 10, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)Debbie…

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Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Gene Simmons on 'Dancing with the Stars'/(Disney/Eric McCandless)Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being…

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