An influx of asylum seekers has overwhelmed city staff, who have been forced to cross-check GA rolls in other communities to make sure no one receives benefits twice.
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City officials say asylum seekers were promised better benefits in Sanford
City Manager Steve Buck says many of the more than 100 people who have come to Sanford for assistance “were solicited and brought here.”
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Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools
The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
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As Portland exceeds its capacity to help, asylum seekers find their way to Sanford
With shelters in Portland filling up, about 90 people have gone to Sanford City Hall in the past week to seek General Assistance money and a place to live.
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State expands fish consumption warning for Maine waters due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention warned people last year to limit consumption of fish from several freshwater locations around the state, and announced Thursday that it has expanded the advisory to include new locations.
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Teen hit by car in Sanford now in stable condition
The 15-year-old girl was flown by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in critical condition after she was hit Friday afternoon.
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Girl, 15, struck by vehicle in Sanford taken by helicopter to Maine Med
The teen’s identity, and the severity of her injuries, were not released by police.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools & Education
Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
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Victorian era remains found in Sanford identified after 6-year search
Working with the DNA Doe Project, local historians have identified the remains are those of Edith Patten, a 24-year-old woman who died of tuberculosis in 1891.
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Maine considers steeper fines to deter distracted driving
Since Maine’s hands-free driving law took effect in 2019, more than 3,000 drivers have received tickets each year. A legislative bill would increase penalties from $85 to $500 for a first offense and from $325 to $1,000 for a second offense.