Regardless of anyone’s intent, the sports teams’ name was offensive and hurtful and had to go.
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Crews knock down fire at Sanford business
The city fire marshal says an electrical problem sparked the blaze, which was spotted at 3:30 a.m. by a person walking past RepubliCash on Main Street.
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Cleanup of abandoned Sanford mill delayed by federal government shutdown
The work to remove asbestos and demolish part of the Stenton Trust mill is now set to begin this spring.
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Sanford police locate missing teen
The FBI and Maine State Police had joined the search for 16-year-old Ellie Thompson.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Sanford man awaiting trial in kidnapping is accused of selling prison contraband
Dylan Austin is being held at the York County Jail on kidnapping, terrorizing and assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident in which another Sanford man was stabbed and beaten with a pipe.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Sanford dig turns up artifacts, but no 18th century garrison
Archaeologists and volunteers had hoped to find evidence of the Phillipstown Garrison, which predated the incorporation of Sanford in 1768.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: It’s a who-knows type of season
Portland Coach Joe Russo says ‘every game is dangerous,’ and the results are showing he’s exactly right.
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Fundraiser begins for baby injured in crash as truck driver faces felony charge
Rene Romero, 53, of Lynn, Mass., is charged with aggravated driving to endanger in the collision Thursday in Waterboro.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Life & Culture, Local & State
Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million
The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Sanford seniors shine at their own Spartan tournament
Isaac Plante and Sol Demers are among five Mainers who emerge as champions in a meet that features several strong out-of-state teams.