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Sanford airport gets $14,000 for runway repairs SANFORD - Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport has been awarded $14,000 to seal cracks in runway pavement from the Federal Aviation Administration. The award is part of a $2.2 million grant that will fund infrastructure upgrades at nine airports in Maine.

Safety Saturday, May 31!

New 4-H event stresses education, fun SPRINGVALE - With the goal of helping kids make safer choices, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering its first 4-H Safety Saturday on May 31. The program covers, ATV, bike, tractor and fire safety, and offers CPR instruction.

June 10 primary for York County Sheriff:

Three vie for sheriff’s Democratic primary win The pending retirement of York County Sheriff Maurice Ouellette has set off a three-way race for top cop in York County. Candidates William King, Dana Lajoie and Paul Main will be on the June 10 Democratic primary ballot. There are no Republican contenders for the post.

Ever wanted to grow a giant pumpkin?

Local growers can get a jump on contest prepping SANFORD - Gardeners interested in growing giant pumpkins can get a start with seedlings offered at Springvale Nurseries on Main Street in Sanford.

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The National Parent Leadership Institute - NPLI The Parent Leadership Training Institute enables parents to become leading advocates for children. Parents' opinions are often unheard. They lack advocacy skills, but not the motivation or will to change their children's lives. The PLTI teaches parents, who wish to improve the lifelong health, safet…

Sanford father arrested for assaulting infants A Sanford man has been arrested for assaulting two infants.

Sanford hunting for new high school, tech center leaders SANFORD - Sanford school administrators are planning the process to replace departing Sanford High School Principal Jed Petsinger and Sanford Regional Technical Center Director Jim Stopa.

Spose is awesome...seriously

Spose making mark on national stage SANFORD - Ryan Michael Peters is funny and serious, laid-back and driven all at the same time. He is also a writer, father, musician, emcee and the rapper known as Spose.

Can't wait!

Farm fresh – and more of it SANFORD - Farmers, crafters and herbalists will be among the vendors offering locally grown produce and other products in Central Park on Main Street for opening day of the sixth season of the Sanford Farmers’ Market on Saturday.

Sea Dogs Season!

Sea Dogs wrap-up: Catch Mookie while you can Since the Boston Red Sox tend to move players up a league when their opponents no longer present a challenge, it might be wise to get out to Hadlock Field soon: Mookie Betts of the Sea Dogs is rapidly outgrowing Double A.

Info on everything from free passes to rummage sales to growing trees and more in the area:

Observer News Briefs - 4/24 Goodall library offers cultural perks