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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Posted inConnections
Maine Community Foundation offers grants to nonprofits
The application deadline is Monday, April 1.
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Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Sanford police charge man accused of waving knife downtown
Ashe ‘Scott’ Schaffer, who was shot by a food truck owner on Dec. 1, was charged after his release from the hospital Monday. The food truck owner, who said he acted in self-defense, is not facing charges.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sanford takes progressive approach on homeless camps as tents spike
As of Nov. 29, 153 people were living outside in Sanford – a striking number compared to the same time two years ago, when the city counted just 10.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sanford food truck operator says man charged at him with knife
David Poto said he was shooting to stop – not kill – the man in Sanford on Friday evening. Prosecutors have not determined if they will file charges against Poto or the victim.
Posted inLocal & State
DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash
The need for DNA testing means additional information about the fiery crash might not be released until next week.