Category: People

People Around Town

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…
View Article

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…
View Article

Sanford’s Newest Library Proves Small is Beautiful

Need something to read? Or maybe you have a book you just finished? DeBe and Tony Nevells have built a new Community Lending Library in front of their home at 81 Twombley Rd. The idea behind it is simple: Take one now, leave one later. DeBe got the idea from seeing similar little libraries in South Portland, where she travels regularly for her home cleaning business. Handy Tony built it to her specifications, complete with asphalt-shingled roof, and she painted…
View Article

Sanford Youth Volunteer Wins Award

Sanford High School junior Grace Davie was selected this week as one of Maine’s two top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service. As a state Honoree, Grace will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of the 102 State Honorees will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year.  Those…
View Article

Categories

Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

View Calendar

Don't Miss The Latest In People