Daily Local News Hailey's home: Mother - Abduction seems to have had little impact on totSANFORD — Lisa Gould looked like any mother of a 2-year-old as she walked into a police conference room on Thursday, Nov. 12. Mill yard makes the National Register SANFORD — It's official: The Sanford Mills Historic District is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Traynham held without bail pending extradition ROCHESTER, New Hampshire — Gary Traynham, the man who led police on a two-day search after abducting his daughter and allegedly assaulting his estranged girlfriend on Monday, Nov. 9, will be held without bail pending his extradition to Maine. Alfred woman dies in crash WATERBORO — A young woman from Alfred was killed Saturday night after she apparently lost control of her vehicle on a back road in Waterboro. Impending cuts put school budget in 'deep freeze' SANFORD — Although school officials do not yet know how much their subsidy from the state will be cut, they have been notified that there will be reductions. Lebanon accident results in power outage, minor injury LEBANON — A motor-vehicle accident on River Road resulted in a minor injury and caused a power outage on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Gratitude and tradition: Sanford townspeople honor veterans for service in war and peace SANFORD — A poster hanging at the Sanford Veterans Memorial Gym on Wednesday, Nov. 11, said it best: "Thank you, vets." Sanford-Springvale YMCA hires construction manager and architect SANFORD — The board of directors for the Sanford-Springvale YMCA has selected the local team of David Joy and Ron Woodward to serve as architect and construction manager for the Y's expansion project. Vacancies in Sanford need filling Crew just about finished with new Sanfordmill access road for the season Nasson College Alumni Association establishes outreach committee Brick thrown through Shapleigh church window Father held without bail in N.H. pending extradition to Maine Child abduction suspect held without bail pending extradition to Maine Tool time: Sanford's new Lowe's home improvement store celebrates grand opening Community Ruth Ham: Shapleigh, Acton and Sanford officials discussing future of Emery Mills DamShapleigh selectmen have held two meetings with Acton and Sanford officials to discuss the Emery Mills Dam. Sanford Police Log SANFORD — The following information was provided by the Sanford Police Department. Second vaccine clinic to be held in Sanford on Saturday SANFORD — Goodall Hospital and the Sanford School Department will hold a clinic on Saturday, Nov. 21, for children who have not yet received the H1N1 flu vaccine. Jollotta completes basic training SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Carin E. Jollotta graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. York County November iIndictments ALFRED — The following area residents were indicted this month by a York County grand jury. Calendar of events ARTS York County Sheriff's log -- 11/11/09 to 11/13/09 YORK COUNTY — The York County Sheriff's Office has released the following information regarding recent arrests. Veterans' Corner FARMINGTON — Greetings and a good day to you from the Farmington Veterans Group and an open invitation to you to attend our annual turkey raffle that will be held on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 526 Main St. and is open to everyone who wishes to attend. CJ Pike: Lions raise over 500 pounds of food for shelter The Newfield and Limerick Lions Club raised hundreds of pounds of food for Thanksgiving for York County Shelter Programs in Alfred. Church services GREATER SANFORD — Here is a listing of church services throughout Sanford and Springvale and their surrounding communities. Karen Gerrish: 'How do you thank someone who helped to save the world?' Approximately 100 residents gathered to honor veterans for Veterans Day at the Hanson School's gymnasium in Lebanon On Nov. 11. Lorraine Yeaton: Acton Town Hall smells like Thanksgiving desserts The Acton Town Hall smelled like apple pies baked with cinnamon and sugar as people arrived at the board of selectmen's meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13. Former Selectman Dean Knight stated that he felt the first item on the board's agenda should be serving pie to all present. Church services GREATER SANFORD — Here is a listing of church services throughout Sanford and Springvale and their surrounding communities. York County Sheriff's Department log - 11/3/09 to 11/8/09 YORK COUNTY — The York County Sheriff's Department has released the following information regarding recent arrests. Welcome to the world SANFORD — The following boys and girls recently were born at Goodall Hospital. Rusty French Club to meet on Nov. 24 in Sanford SANFORD — The Rusty French Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library at 6 p.m. Lebanon Rescue Department's open house scares up a good time LEBANON — The Lebanon Rescue Department held its 6th Annual Halloween Open House on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31. Joshua Guertin graduates from basic training COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Army Private First Class Joshua M. Guertin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. Fleurette Bannon: Autumn, my magic season As I shuffled through dried, brown leaves, I spied a perfect, brightly colored maple leaf among them. Its beauty seemed to jump right out from the dull, brown, crunchy carpet underfoot. Curtis Lake Church serving as Operation Christmas Child site SANFORD — Curtis Lake Christian Church will serve as a drop-off site for anyone who would like to donate this holiday season to Operation Christmas Child. Bowman completes basic training SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Timothy A. Bowman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Sports Sanford High golf team awards handed outSANFORD — Varsity letters and special awards were handed out at the annual Sanford High School golf team banquet held recently. Pierce leads Massabesic X-C team to second place in state meet, boys finish third CUMBERLAND—Massabesic's Hannah Pierce placed an impressive third to lead the Massabesic High School girls cross country team to a second place finish in the Class A state cross country championship meet held at Twin Brook here recently. Walsh, Vogel receive Sanford field hockey offensive, defensive awards SANFORD—Seniors Krystal Walsh and Kim Vogel received the Sanford High School field hockey team's top offensive and defensive player awards at the team banquet held last Thursday. Goodrich passes 1,000 yard mark for season SANFORD—Sanford High running back Shawn Goodrich went over the 1000 yard rushing mark this season, gaining 1033 yards in 153 carries. He also led the team in touchdowns with 11. Dutch to speak on auto racing at Sanford Historical Museum tonight SANFORD—David Dutch, a resident of North Berwick, will talk about auto racing tonight (Thursday) at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum at 505 Main St., Springvale, at 7 p.m. Sanford field hockey first team closes with 5-1-1 record SANFORD—The Sanford High School field hockey first team closed out the season with a win over Noble and a loss to York to finish with a 5-1-1 record recently. College notebook SANFORD—Former Sanford High cross country and track standout Vicky Hewey is among several former Sanford athletes reportedly doing well at the college level. Hewey is the top runner on the Worcester Polytech cross country team enjoying its first winning season in many years. SSYAA wrestling signups set SANFORD—The SSYAA will accept applications for the 2009-10 wrestling season at the Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St. Springvale on: Roundup: SSYAA Junior Division football results SANFORD — In mid-season SSYAA junior division football action, Hannaford Brothers remained undefeated by posting a 30-19 win over the Lafayette Social Club. Flood heads list of Sanford girls named SMAA All-Stars SANFORD—Eight members of the Sanford High School girls soccer team were recognized by the SMAA last week, including junior Taylor Flood who was named an All-SMAA second team all-star. Veino's 4 touchdowns lead Sanford Call SANFORD—Frankie Veino scored four touchdowns to lead the Sanford Call Firefighters to a 34-26 win over the Sanford Elks in a wild SSYAA senior division football game late in the season. Metrocast, Sanford Sound take semis in SSYAA youth field hockey SANFORD—Hannah Costin scored four goals to lead Sanford Sound to a 6-1 win over Bonanza Steakhouse in SSYAA field hockey semifinal action recently. Unbeaten, untied: A look back 50 years to the 1959 Sanford High School football team SANFORD—Sanford High School athlete Roland Cote didn't play football his sophomore year after having a solid year as halfback on the freshman team the previous year, deciding to spend the fall polishing up his basketball skills. And he didn't plan to play his junior year either. YMCA indoor soccer coming to Sanford SANFORD—The Sanford-Springvale YMCA has a fun-filled opportunity as we kick into gear our new Indoor Soccer Program. This recreation program is designed to offer individuals an engaging activity while building friendships and staying active. Amvets win two in SSYAA Senior Division play SANFORD—Brandon Brown scored three touchdowns to lead the Sanford Call Firefighters to a 25-0 win over Garnsey Insurance in Week 2 of SSYAA senior division football action. Business Pottery studio to donate to Project GraduationSANFORD — On Sunday, Nov. 29, the Get Fired Up pottery studio will donate 25 percent of all money raised to Sanford High School's 2010 Project Graduation. Maine Credit Union League donates to York County Food Rescue YORK COUNTY — The 8th Annual Maine Credit Unions' Ending Hunger Walking Tour recently made its way across York County, making stops in a record eight communities and contributing nearly $1,000 to local food pantries as part of the event. League of its own Bowl-A-Rama celebrates 50 years of local candlepin bowling SANFORD — The local bowling alley is celebrating the equivalent of a strike this year — its fiftieth anniversary. Bank to donate holiday gifts to Caring Unlimited SANFORD — Caring Unlimited's transitional housing program will receive $1,000 worth of home goods, games, toys and gifts for the coming holiday season, courtesy of Savings Bank of Maine's Kennebunk branch. Entertainment Lifestyles Real estate agents see return of foreign buyersCanadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices. Women giving birth at home without midwives ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — When Jennifer Margulis went into labor with her fourth child, she sent her husband off to take the kids to school, then waited at home for her body to do what she felt confident it had evolved over millions of years to do on its own. Researcher says text proves the Shroud of Turin is real ROME (AP) — A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth. |
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Editorial Hailey is safe because of a man's heroismIt was a chance encounter, but it was one that led to the return to safety of a 2-year-old Sanford child. Sen. Susan Collins: Defense bill benefits America's military and Maine's economy As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I have always worked to support our troops and their families. Shawn P. Sullivan: One year later, memories of Molly grow stronger Madeline visited our neighbors, John and Karen, on Saturday and told them that she misses Molly, our terrier who passed away last Thanksgiving. Shawn P. Sullivan: There's reason to believe Big Bird and his pals will be around in another 40 years Today's number is 40. Now, it is the Senate's turn The House of Representatives put its stamp on a sweeping national health care program Saturday night. With it comes the beginning of the end of private health care and massive increases in federal deficits and a national debt that will continue to soar. Letters to Editor Police Logs
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