Category: People

New Arrivals Getting Jobs

New Americans Pedro Mussumba and John Lumbala got hired recently as corrections officers at York County Jail. Also pictured are hirees Shelley Melendez, Andrew Dumond, and Joshua Rand. Credit: York County Jail By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Sanford’s asylum-seekers are starting to get jobs, a personal milestone for them and a lessening of the financial burden on state and local governments. One of the lucky ones is Abel Nimi, an engineer in Angola, who is in the final stages of…

A Great, Great Grandmother Turns 105

Barbara Bean celebrates with family Photo: St. George’s Episcopal Church By Mal Meyer DeBruyckere, Office Administrator, St. George’s Episcopal Church Friends and family of Barbara Bean recently celebrated her 105th birthday with a birthday cake, cards, presents and photo taking. Many of Mrs. Bean’s five-generation family attended the festivities. Over the years, she has been featured in newspaper articles and TV news stories, many of which centered around her age and volunteerism in the Sanford area. She attributes her longevity…

Student journalist to write about Sanford

Alexa Livingston By Lee Burnett - Submissions editor A student journalist from The University of New England has joined the team at Sanford Springvale News, thanks to a partnership with the university. Alexa Livingston is a junior environmental studies major and a writer for The Bolt, UNE’s student newspaper. She says she’s always enjoyed writing – whether creative or technical – and sees journalism as a good way to pursue her interests in environmental sustainability and civic involvement. “Local news…