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Published
June 15, 2023

Sanford Mainers begin new season with plenty of in-state talent

Eleven players who grew up or play college baseball in Maine are on the roster of a team in its 21st season in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
Published
June 13, 2023

Asylum seekers in Sanford forced to leave hotels as housing vouchers run out

City officials say about half of the 28 families who received General Assistance vouchers last month have found other housing, but some are still searching and others will have to leave hotels before those new options become available.
Published
May 11, 2023

Sanford crisis highlights lack of statewide General Assistance database

An influx of asylum seekers has overwhelmed city staff, who have been forced to cross-check GA rolls in other communities to make sure no one receives benefits twice.
Published
May 9, 2023

City officials say asylum seekers were promised better benefits in Sanford

City Manager Steve Buck says many of the more than 100 people who have come to Sanford for assistance "were solicited and brought here."
Published
May 9, 2023

Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools

The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.

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Published
May 8, 2023

As Portland exceeds its capacity to help, asylum seekers find their way to Sanford

With shelters in Portland filling up, about 90 people have gone to Sanford City Hall in the past week to seek General Assistance money and a place to live.
Published
April 27, 2023

State expands fish consumption warning due to PFAS contamination

It is now advising that people eat no more than 1 meal a month of largemouth bass from Number One Pond in Sanford.
Published
March 13, 2023

Teen hit by car in Sanford now in stable condition

The 15-year-old girl was flown by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in critical condition after she was hit Friday afternoon.
Published
March 10, 2023

Girl, 15, struck by vehicle in Sanford taken by helicopter to Maine Med

The teen's identity, and the severity of her injuries, were not released by police.
Published
March 4, 2023

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.