The fire destroyed three buildings and damaged three others Thursday afternoon.
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Fire tears through Sanford neighborhood, destroying apartment buildings
A resident of the building where the fire started said she climbed down a fire escape to get out and was one of 4 people taken to a hospital for various reasons, including smoke inhalation.
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Two of three boys charged in Sanford mill fire plead guilty to minor offense
The more serious arson charge is likely to be dismissed if the boys, who were 12 and 13 at the time of the fire, don’t get in more trouble, a lawyer says.
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Sanford police charge woman with taking bag of cash dropped in store
A store security video that shows the woman picking up a bank deposit bag and keeping it led to tips about her identity, police say.
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Southern Maine Health Care plans $21 million nursing center in Sanford
The new 90-bed facility would be built next to existing facilities run by the York County health care organization.
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Two men sent to hospital after motorcycle hits pedestrian in Sanford
Police say Christopher Hodgkins was walking in Main Street when he was hit.
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Lobster Bowl: Final high school football game a tribute to mother’s memory
Playing brings solace instead of a sting to a Sanford athlete whose mom died shortly before a playoff game.
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Three boys face arson charges in massive fire that destroyed Sanford mill
Two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old, all from Sanford, are arrested and held on felony charges at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
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State Fire Marshal’s Office still can’t get at Sanford fire scene
Hot spots and equipment problems postpone the investigation of the mill blaze for a second day.
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Vacant mill building may smolder for days in Sanford
State Fire Marshal Joseph Thomas says firefighters dealt all day Saturday with rekindled fires at the former textile mill, postponing an immediate probe into the cause of the Friday night’s massive blaze.