A bill to establish a $3 million training grant program drew praise from teachers and students, but a tepid response from the Maine Principals’ Association.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sanford Walmart closes briefly over reported COVID-19 concerns
Media outlets reported that the closure Tuesday and Wednesday would allow a vendor to sanitize the store. Walmart was set to reopen Thursday.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
Posted inMaine
Driver, awakened from slumber, leads police on chase in Sanford
The York County Sheriff’s Department says a suspected drunken driver led police on a pursuit at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
Posted inSports
Olympics: Maine’s Rachel Schneider narrowly misses advancing to 5,000-meter final
The 30-year-old from Sanford, making her first appearance at the Olympics, finishes seventh in her semifinal and is edged out of the final by less than a second.
Posted inMaine, News
Sanford woman banned from ever owning most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in 5 years to have the ban lifted.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Sanford man killed while trying to rescue cat in road
Rollinsford, N.H., police say 30-year-old Michal Wing was in the road trying to help an injured cat when he was struck by a vehicle.
Posted inMaine, News
Animal welfare officers seize 20 horses, other animals from Sanford farm
A state official says the animals, which include 11 chickens, two pigs, six dogs and six cats, were not abused, but were not getting the care they need.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman wounded in shooting Monday at Sanford hotel
The woman was shot in a leg, but her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sanford Mainers feature local baseball talent this summer
Some of Maine’s top collegians are playing in the wood-bat New England Collegiate Baseball League.