Sanford, ME

Community members are calling for more options to safely dispose of used needles after volunteers found more than 1,000 syringes during a cleanup at Gowen Park.

Windows on a Trafton Street house, at right, are broken in the aftermath of a police raid Wednesday evening. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett Sanford police are investigating three incidents this week in which gunfire broke out. An officer pursuing a vehicle on Lebanon Street in the wee hours Tuesday was on the receiving …

A recent social media post from the Sanford Police Department shared information on some of the scam reports received last month. The department pointed out that scammers don’t always sound suspicious. Sometimes they sound caring, official, helpful — or frightening. One resident lost $1,000 after someone they believed they knew asked for help with rent …

Adoption day: Kristen DeForge with her daughter Jenna Kimball. By Tiffani Bourque Each year, one person from every state is recognized with the Angels in Adoption Awardfor making a significant impact in the world of foster care and adoption. When Kristen DeForge of Sanford learned she had been selected as Maine’s honoree, she was stunned. …

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Police said residents in the area may have heard loud noises during the initial entry into the residence.

A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a woman Monday at an apartment on Sanford Street, officials said.

During an attempted traffic stop, an occupant of the vehicle fired at the officer and police cruiser, police said.

A man's body was discovered near a fire pit in a Sanford backyard early Thursday morning. Authorities are working to identify him. Continue reading…

The man's body was found near a fire pit, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.