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An early childhood educator works one on one with her student.  Photo: U.S. Census Bureau  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan  Professional development for early childhood educators: Thriving with Intention, the York County Conference for Early Childhood Educators, will be held on April 26, from 8 am to 3:30 pm, at Sanford Regional Technical Center, 100 Alumni Blvd., Sanford. The conference will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, networking and lunch, with more than 20 vendors represented. FMI, email fccam.professionallearning@gmail.com. To register…

High Honor for SHS Student Artist 

Senior Elsie Gendron with her honorably mentioned self-portrait.  Courtesy photo  By Andrew Morin, Sanford High School Senior  Elsie Gendron, a senior at Sanford High School, is one of three students in southern Maine to earn an honorable mention in the annual Congressional Art Competition, an event designed to recognize the artistic talents of students throughout the country. In Maine's 1st Congressional District, the art submissions are chosen by the Maine College of Art and the National Scholastic Art and Writing…

Honor Society Students to Showcase Talents

The National Honor Society By Grace Pearson, Sanford High School Senior Sanford High School’s NHS is preparing for the annual variety show, this year titled, the “Spartan Showcase.” The show will take place on April 16, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Money raised at the show will go toward funding for the NHS. $5 admission, or $2 for students and seniors. Students from the high school will perform to show off their special talents and skills and community members are…

Voyage en France 

Eiffel Tower at night from a Seine River cruise  Photo by Bradley Morin  By Andrew Morin  Seniors of Sanford High School have just returned from our weeklong trip abroad to France. The trip, which occurred during February break, was an action filled adventure that explored much of north-western France. The students got to explore the landmarks and cultures of four distinct regions within France and had the chance to interact with the locals and eat the regions’ different foods. In…

School Budget Heads to City Council

Photo: WSSR TV By Kendra Williams Through several meetings during the past month, the Sanford School Committee has grappled with a lean 2025-26 budget affected by rising insurance costs and new wage laws. Some challenges to maintaining current services and programming include increases in health insurance costs and a new minimum wage law for ed techs. New this year is the Family Medical Leave Act, which requires a match to the mandated employee payroll deduction. The committee was ready to…