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The Sanford High School Marching Band turns in a 5-star Gold Medal performance at the State Marching Band Finals held at Alumni Stadium on Nov. 4. Originally scheduled for Oct. 28, the competition had been postponed following the Lewiston shootings.Photo: Sanford High School By Carolyn Cadigan  Winning gold at Alumni Stadium: Congratulations to the Sanford High School Marching Band on their 5-star Gold Medal performance at the Maine Band Directors Association (MBDA) State Marching Band Finals at Alumni Stadium on Nov.…

Sanford School Committee Highlights 11/6/22  

By Kendra Williams  Members Present: Paula Cote, Jennifer Davie and Melissa Simpson  Student Representatives: Aiden Gendron, Emma Adawadkar and Elise Gendron    Communications  Chairwoman Cote announced and read the resignation letter of member Kelly Termath and expressed appreciation for her time on the board. There was a brief discussion about how the vacancy would be filled.  Committee Reports  Special Education Advisory and Stipend Committee updates were provided.  An insurance update was also provided.     Student Representative Reports  Aiden Gendron provided a summary…

School Notes: October 29, 2023

Najhaun Simpson assists School Resource Officer Joe Jourdain in the drop-off line at Sanford Middle School. Photo Credit: Sanford School Department By Carolyn Cadigan Bringing a smile to faces every day: Najhaun Simpson, a Sanford Middle School eighth-grade student, has taken on a unique role alongside School Resource Officer Joe Jourdain. From 7:15 to 7:40 each morning, Najhaun assists Ofc. Jourdain in the drop-off line in front of the school, helping to direct incoming traffic so students can cross the…

The Future is Looking Sunny for the Electric Wiring Program at SRTC

By Alexa Livingston UNE Community News Fellow As the future of Maine begins looking greener, the electric wiring program run by Timothy Fecteau at Sanford Regional Technical Center is giving students hands-on exposure to solar installation, a growing field in electrical work. Three companies -- Greentech Renewables, Generac, and Northeast Electrical -- have come together to donate solar equipment for Fecteau’s students. Jay Desmond, master electrician and owner of Northeast Electrical, has worked alongside Fecteau’s class to get the project…