SANFORD, Maine — The city’s efforts to revitalize its historic mill yard recently got a $5.5 million boost via two newly awarded grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The funds, called brownfields grants, will be used to conduct several phases of assessment at 22 sites in Sanford’s downtown mill yard. Specifically, efforts will focus […]
SANFORD — Sanford High School Music Director Hailey Francoeur was recently named the 2023-2024 Maine Music Educators Association Outstanding New Music Educator of the Year. The award recognizes Francoeur’s work in revitalizing and expanding the school’s instrumental music offerings over the past three years. Under her leadership, the program has grown in student participation and […]
May 20—When Michael and Bonnie Patterson envision the campground they want to build in Sanford, they see large campsites that offer a peek at Sand Pond through the trees, trails through the woods and a “glamping” experience that gives visitors a taste of the Maine wilderness without having to fully rough it. Their neighbors see […]
2 girls, both 17, injured in drive-by shooting outside Sanford home Police said two 17-year-old girls were shot outside a Sanford home Monday night. Investigators said a drive-by shooting happened around 7 p.m. as the girls were standing in front of a Scott Drive home. Police said Layla Bennett suffered a gunshot wound to the […]
Two people are hurt following a shooting Monday, the Sanford Police Department said. Police told Channel 9 that one person has minor injuries and the other suffered critical injuries. The police department confirmed the shooting happened on Scott Drive, which is near Sanford Avenue. No other details about what led up to the shooting were […]
According to a statement released by the Houston Texans, wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a minor wound after being shot in Sanford. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The team posted on social media that Dell has been released from the hospital and is “in good spirits”. “We are in contact with him and his […]
Sanford police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Police said a victim was brought to the Emergency Room with an apparent gunshot wound. That person died as result of his injuries. Read: Orange County transportation tax initiative suspended after mayor reverses course Police have not released any […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a stop in Central Florida Monday morning. The governor said he will hold a news conference in Sanford at 10 a.m. DeSantis will be joined by the state’s surgeon general and the secretary of Department of Children and Families. SEE: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying 11 spacecraft on Bandwagon-1 […]
Police are on scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a Sunrail train in Sanford. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Sandford police responded to the crash around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Monroe Road and Orange Boulevard. Traffic is being diverted in both directions, police said. Read: Orange-Osceola State Attorney launches violent […]
The City of Sanford is undergoing a multi-million-dollar city-wide water meter replacement project and wants the public’s help spreading the word. Sanford officials want to not only want to spread the word but want to have fun with the marketing and awareness campaign. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS City leaders are asking the community […]
Sioux Falls welcomed its first baby of 2024 on Monday, a baby boy born to Nyibol Kuchlong, 26, and Nyok Kuoiloi, 36. Madit is the couple’s seventh child. He was born at 1:13 a.m. in the Sanford Medical Center. Nyibol Kuchlong looks over at her newborn Madit on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 at Sanford Medical […]