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Former Sanford alumnus, Chris Kumka (SHS, '93), will be leading the Sanford Springvale Basketball Association this year, operating out of the Nasson Community Center. Nasson is excited to welcome Chris, his wife Chambree, and their three sons back to the Sanford/Springvale community. Chris holds a degree in secondary education from The University of New England, where he was a member of the Men's Basketball team. Chris has over 15 years of coaching experience at various levels, which he gained while…

People Around Town: 8/26

Sanford resident Ella Davie has begun classes in The Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Washington DC. She is studying international relations with a foreign language focus in Mandarin. Ella is a 2021 graduate of Cheverus High School and is the daughter of Wes and Jen Davie, and the granddaughter of Ron and Janet Paquin. Becky Barnett, Gail Bodge and Emily Door at the Trafton Center's Stepping Out For Seniors walk on August 21. Over $5,000 was raised…

People Around Town: August 22

Have some good news to share about Sanford / Springvale folks? Let us know at sanfordspringvalenews@outlook.com. The Sanford Mainers have awarded the David M. Ahern Memorial Scholarship to Sanford High School graduate Mollie Hludik. Mollie was a member of the Spartans soccer program for all four years, while also participating as a member of the track and field and basketball teams her first three years. She also served on the board of directors for the school’s Key Club community service organization,…

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Have some news to share about Sanford / Springvale people? Let us know at sanfordspringvalenews@outlook.com. Dale Midgley (pictured above) has been chosen as the Maine American Legion's Legionnaire of the Year. At a ceremony last month, he was presented with the award, and also a Certificate of Achievement from Post #19. Dale is the Service Officer and Adjutant for the Post. He serves on a number of State Committees as well, including the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Each year…

Sanford / Springvale People in the News

Seaman Brayden Ginchreau has completed his U.S. Navy recruit training, having placed in the top five of his class, and is now in training at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT. Brayden is a 2019 graduate of Sanford High School and is the son of Amy O'Connor and grandson of David and Lynda Ginchreau. Sanford Country Club member Tom Ellis scored a hole in one this week on hole #13. Congratulations! During this challenging year everyone at…

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