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Meet the School Committee Candidates

The three candidates for the two open seats on the Sanford School Committee took part in the Candidates Night event on October 12, 2022, and answered questions from moderators Shawn Sullivan and Tammy Wells. Each candidate gave a brief introductory statement. Thomas Miscio previously served on the School Committee for four years, then took a four year break. He has also contributed to the community by coaching basketball, soccer and baseball. Melissa Simpson is a native of Presque Isle who…
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Meet the City Council Candidates

At Candidates Night on October 12, 2022, the four candidates for two City Council seats gave introductory statements and then answered questions posed by moderators Tammy Wells and Shawn Sullivan. This is a brief synopsis; the full Candidates Night video may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?tv=xP96uFBz5Z8&t=5263s. To kick things off, each candidate gave a brief opening statement. Oliver Jones III recently retired after serving 22 years in the U.S. Navy. He moved to New England eight years ago and Sanford caught…
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Meet the State Senate Candidates

The candidates for State Senate District 33 appeared at the Candidates Night event held at City Hall on October 12, 2022. This report is a summary of the questions and their responses. The questions were developed by Shawn Sullivan, Tammy Wells and Zendelle Bouchard, with suggestions submitted by local residents. The candidates began with introductory statements. Matt Harrington gave a brief statement detailing some of his experience. He has served in the State Legislature representing House District 19 for the…
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Election Update: September 9, 2022

The filing period for Sanford local elections ended yesterday. Here is the final list of candidates. Mayor: City Councilor Becky Brink will be the sole candidate on the ballot. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio is not seeking reelection. (Lance Hoenig and Bradford Littlefield both took out papers, but did not submit them.) Ms. Brink's term on the Council ends in 2024, so if she becomes Mayor, that will leave a vacant seat on the Council. City Council (Vote for two): Incumbent Councilors…
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November Election Update: August 11, 2022

City Clerk Sue Cote provided this update on filings for City offices. The deadline to file is September 8. Mayor: Councilor Becky Brink has taken out nomination papers, but not filed yetCity Council: Councilor Michael Termath has filed papers for reelection; Councilor Robert Stackpole has taken out papers but not filed yet; Peter Tranchemontagne has filed papers; Planning Board member Oliver Jones has taken out papers but not filed yet.School Committee: No one has taken out papers yet.Sanford Water District…
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