Category: News Notes

News Notes: November 5, 2023

Members of the Sanford Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol earned high honors in the Maine Wing Cadet Competition 2023. Photo Credit: Civil Air Patrol By Carolyn Cadigan Flying high after state competition: The Sanford Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol competed with integrity and a commitment to excellence in the Maine Wing Cadet Competition 2023 held at the Maine National Guard Armory in Augusta. The team was awarded third place overall behind the Portland Composite Squadron (first place) and…

News Notes: October 29, 2023

Sanford has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant from the US Department of Transportation, funding the development of a plan to prevent roadway fatalities and injuries. Photo Credit: The City of Sanford By Carolyn Cadigan Have a say in safer streets: The City of Sanford recently announced that it’s secured a $200,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant from the US Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to develop…

News Notes: October 22, 2023

Volunteers show off the new equipment and mulch they installed at the Carl J. Lamb Elementary School playground. Photo Credit: Carl J. Lamb Elementary School By Carolyn Cadigan They came, they saw, they built it: With the help of many volunteers — staff, families, PTA members, elementary school alumni and community members, including those from the Rotary Club — the Carl J. Lamb Elementary School is now sporting new playground equipment. All those involved are also grateful to the Genest…

News Notes: October 8, 2023

Officer Chris Kondos rejoins the Sanford Police Department. Photo Credit: Sanford Police Department By Carolyn Cadigan Sanford police officer rejoins the department: The Sanford Police Department has welcomed back Ofc. Chris Kondos, who worked for the department from 1996 to 2008. He was a founding member of the Special Response Team during that time. Ofc. Kondos joined the Kittery Police Department in 2008 and retired from there earlier this year. His dedication to the profession led him back to Sanford,…