The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
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Former courthouses in Biddeford, York and Sanford may be turned into affordable housing
State lawmakers are calling for legislation to allow the state to sell the former courthouses to local housing authorities.
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Mainers clean up and warm up after weekend storm combines snow, rain and ice
The combination of weather created a variety of challenges, including water damage in a Sanford library and widespread power outages in southern Maine that drove people to warming centers.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Sanford alternative learning program back in school budget – for now
The Sanford School Committee voted to keep the program in next year’s budget, but the City Council could still send the budget back to the committee to make more cuts.
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Students fight to save Sanford High’s alternative learning program
The district is considering cutting the program, which supports 40 students with serious mental health concerns, in an effort to close a projected $5 million budget gap without raising taxes 30%.
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Warming shelters take in hundreds as temperatures drop in southern Maine
MaineHousing gave out $1.4 million in grants to open overnight warming shelters. Many are filling up every night – and some are running out of money.
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Sanford family sues southern Maine mortuary for mishandling infant daughter’s body
The Korzeb family says Bibber Memorial knew they failed to properly embalm their daughter’s body ahead of a private viewing in February 2023.
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Maine schools say path to fixing chronic absenteeism starts with building relationships
Small steps like Sanford’s ‘walking school bus’ help kids make it over that first barrier – getting to the bus stop – as a way to reduce absences in class.
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Sanford man sentenced to 2 years probation in connection with U.S. Capitol riot
David Ball, who was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with his company’s logo, pleaded guilty to one charge for entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Teen killed in Christmas Eve crash had an infectious laugh, was constantly tinkering
Benjamin English, 19, died Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on Long Swamp Road in Berwick.