Sanford News

Denise Neal returned to her home on Twombley Road and sensed that something was up.

General Assignment Reporter Jessica Van Sack is the Herald's Boston police bureau chief covering crime and justice.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2009 LYMAN, MAINE, November 2, 2009- Equest, the premier adaptive horseback riding program serving children and adults with disabilities in Southern Maine, will be honoring the 26 veterans who took part in their 2nd annual Veterans Program this year at a celebration on November 9 at 10 a.m. at Spring Creek Farm in ...

UU church awarded environmental certificationThe UUA awarded "">Green Sanctuary" certification to the Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church of Maine, for its efforts to save energy and promote conservation resources.

Maine Technology Institute Invests over $1.2 Million for Precision Manufacturing, Information Technology, Forest and Agriculture Products Released 10/28/09 GARDINER, Maine - The Maine Technology Institute announced that its board of directors approved recommendations for five Development Awards on October 13, 2009.

The following babies were born at York Hospital during the month of September: Sept.

Quilter Sue McIver of Baileyville is asking for pillowcases and for volunteers to sew the pillowcases.

The news that the Stop & Shop supermarket will be closing at the end of October raises concerns about our local economy and important questions about the Town of Kennebunk's approach to economic development.

Do you want to renew and refresh your French language speaking and listening skills? Join a few like-minded folks who want to venture forth in enjoyable easy conversation.

Hoping to mirror what York County town officials and legislators agree is an effective relationship between the two groups at the other end of Maine in Aroostook County, about 60 officials gathered recently to strategize how to create their own powerhouse in Augusta.

Oakhill Raceway will host The United Way 100 Lawn Mower Racing Event on Saturday, Oct.

Black Bear Entertainment LLC hopes to collect 80,000 signatures before Feb. 1. That would be more than enough to ensure that the casino goes to a vote in November 2010, spokesman Peter Martin said.

OgunquitFest 2009 kicked off last weekend with a scarecrow contest. There is no theme this year so participants will not be limited and can use their imagination to the fullest.

McArthur Home For the Aged Is Completed Designed by Gawron Turgeon Architects, Constructed by TPD Construction Co.

Kathie Chenard is the owner of Kathie's Quilt Shoppe in Sanford, Maine. Her love of all things crafty started at a very early age.

October 08, 2009 2:00 AM Halloween happenings We are already beginning to compile a list of area hauntings in celebration of Halloween.

The oldest woman in Kennebunk celebrated her birthday at the Kennebunk Nursing Home last week, where she was joined by friends and family members who gathered in honor of her 109 years.

AUGUSTA : Applications will be available later in the year for groups hoping to get the state designation as an innovative model high school, a goal sought by the supporters of the local Many Flags, One Campus proposal.

Thirteen-year-old Haley Monroe just started square dancing a few weeks ago. She and her mother Linda Monroe recently joined Linda's mother Carolyn Zeno on Sunday nights to square dance with the Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Square Dance Club.

A Sanford, Maine, woman on federal probation for bank fraud requiring restitution in the amount of $45,000 has been charged with transferring two counterfeit checks cumulatively worth more than $5,500. Cori Godin, 30, of 4 Church St.