Vacant mill building may smolder for days in Sanford

State Fire Marshal Joseph Thomas says firefighters dealt all day Saturday with rekindled fires at the former textile mill, postponing an immediate probe into the cause of the Friday night's massive blaze.

More than 100 firefighters battle flames that engulf Sanford mill

One wall of the mill is bowing, and firefighters planned to remain all night as they feared the building might collapse.

Sanford students delving into mystery of child’s grave

Teacher Paul Auger sets them to work – and learn – after a child's remains are found in a long-abandoned cemetery.

Sanford man charged with selling meth

Shane Thyng was arrested Tuesday at his home and charged with drug trafficking.

Human remains found at Sanford construction site belong to a child

The bones and remains of a coffin were found last week by workers building a Cumberland Farms store on the site of a former cemetery.

Human remains, Victorian-era coffin found at Sanford construction site

The property on Main Street was once home to the city's first municipal cemetery.

Sanford mayor says councilor’s Facebook post violates conduct rules

Columnist M.D. Harmon died after gun he thought was unloaded went off

No criminal charges will be pursued in the incident, Maine State Police say.

Sanford Girl Scouts go all out to turn cookie sales into life experience

Through snow, rain, sunshine and – this year – bitter cold, the members of Troop 1229 have become known in town for turning the annual sale into an event.

Kerry Rear’s family grateful for outpouring of support during 45-day search

The day after the discovery of her body, her father, Kenneth Rear, expresses his gratitude to the Sanford community and police force.