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Ice skating conditions have been stellar during the recent cold spell, as these skaters found on Springvale Mill Pond earlier this week. Photo: Lee Burnett
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School Committee’s Newest Members

Lisa Blanchette and Jonathan Stimmell. Photo Credit: Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator The Sanford School Committee welcomes two new members, both bringing strong community ties and distinct perspectives to the district's educational leadership. Lisa Blanchette, with four decades of experience in the Sanford School Department, will join the committee alongside Jonathan Stimmell, a long-time community advocate and program director who has spent 20 years working in Sanford. For Stimmell, whose children are currently enrolled in…
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Schools Put New Mainers to Work

Kondi Nsimba, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, works as a custodian at Sanford High School. Photo: Jennifer Davie By Jennifer Davie A year and a half after arriving in Sanford, many immigrants are doing jobs that have been historically hard to fill, including custodial positions with the school system. Louisma Dosou of Haiti, Kondi Nsimba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nzita Lubita of Angola are helping to keep three different city schools in good shape for students…
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Community Calendar: Jan. 11-19, 2025 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these events and on events to come.   ONGOING Cereal Box Collection-Sanford Backpack Program, Sanford Schools, through Feb. 6 Saturday, Jan 11 Maple Sugaring 101 @ Eldredge Lumber, noon-2 pm, 1787 Main St. Sunday, Jan 12 Cub Scout Pack 355 Christmas Tree Pick Up, 7:30 am, Must be scheduled online Monday, Jan. 13 Baby Rhyme Time, 10:00-10:20 am, Springvale Library, 443 Main St. Sanford Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, 1204…
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FAA Rules Could Affect Sanford Airport

It may be harder for non-aviation uses of Sanford’s airport to take off. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin During their Jan. 7 meeting, city councilors learned that because of stricter enforcement of existing rules, non-aeronautical uses of the city’s airport have become harder to clear with the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA. Seacoast Regional Airport Manager Allison Navia explained that because of stipulations included in the deed when the South Sanford property was transferred from the federal government…
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