Category: News Notes

News Notes – March 22, 2025

Chief Eric Small of the Sanford Police Department welcomes Officer Sean Remick to the team. Photo: Sanford Police Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan New officer joins SPD: Sanford Police Department recently welcomed its newest officer, Sean Remick, who came from the Wells Police Department with over six years of law enforcement experience. Officer Remick brings a wealth of knowledge and training to the department as he holds certifications as a field training officer, Maine Criminal Justice Academy instructor, forensic phlebotomist…

News Notes – March 15, 2025

From left, Lucia Torres, Elsa Farwell, Lila Ivie, Harper Jones and Boston Ivie stand with some of the toiletry items they collected for those in need. Photo: Jennifer Davie Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Small hands, big impact: The children’s program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sanford recently organized a toiletry drive for those in need. The children learned about local struggles some people have with housing and hygiene, inspiring them to take action. With their…

News Notes – March 8, 2025 

Students and volunteers prepare and distribute over 800 boxes of food to community members in need during the Winter Food Distribution at Sanford High School on Feb. 27.  Photo: Sanford School Department  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan  SBP food distribution showcases student leadership and community spirit: The Sanford Backpack Program (SBP) hosted its fourth annual food distribution event at Sanford High School on Feb. 27. Between 3 pm and 6 pm, volunteers distributed over 800 boxes of food to community members…

News Notes – March 1, 2025

Sweetser receives a $3,000 donation from members of the Sanford Masonic Lodge. Photo: Sweetser Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Freemasons’ philanthropy benefits Sweetser: On Feb. 11, members of the Sanford Masonic Lodge, Preble Lodge #143, presented Sweetser with a check for $3,000 to support mental health services in the Sanford and Springvale communities. The group raised the funds through a bowling tournament. Brook Street home searched by police: An armored vehicle was used to execute a search warrant at a house…

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Veterans who attended last year’s Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast, put on by the Travis Mills Foundation, were honored for the sacrifices they made. This year’s event will take place on March 26. Photo: Fred J. Field Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Free Vietnam veterans event planned for Augusta: The Travis Mills Foundation is hosting its annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast on March 26 at 9 am at the Augusta Civic Center. This free event is open to all Vietnam-era veterans and includes a…