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Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Who you gonna call? Reminiscent of a scene from “Ghostbusters,” the York County Hazmat team recently visited the Sanford Regional Technical Center to work with the firefighting program. The students were able to gear up in full hazmat suits to experience how difficult it is to walk and communicate with each other while dealing with hazardous materials. Food donations needed: The staff at several local salons and barbershops are working with the Sanford Backpack Program to…

Sanford High School Senior Receives MPA Principal’s Award

Aidan Gendron with Sanford High School Principal Amanda Doyle Press Release Aidan Gendron of Sanford, a senior at Sanford High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal's Award, Principal Amanda Doyle announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship. “Aidan’s contributions to the SHS community are numerous and impactful. He’s an excellent student, a leader among his peers, and a steward of our…

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Winter Guard rehearsal at Sanford High School Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan And the gold goes to Sanford: The Sanford High School Winter Guard took first place at the New England Scholastic Band Association competition at Dover High School (Dover, NH) on March 10. This year’s show, “Car Wash,” was designed by coaches Drew Halpin Desmarais, Eric Desmarais, Anna Yuhas and Claire Anderson. The group is comprised of students from four area schools — Kennebunk, Massabesic, Noble…

Legacy Foundation Raising Funds for Sharon Remick Library

Sharon Remick with three grandchildren at a Halloween party Photo: submitted Press release The nonprofit Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is hoping to raise $5,000 to rename the Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School library in honor of Sharon Remick, a lifelong resident and second-generation educator who died on March 13. Remick spent 50 years in education, including 45 years in the Sanford school system, and retired in 2020 as principal at Lafayette School. As an elementary teacher and principal, Remick was…

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An engaged audience listens as Sanford band students perform at the 35th Annual Sanford Band Fest concert on March 12. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Band Fest showcases grades 5 through 12 bands: The Sanford community came together on March 12 to fill the stands of Partner’s Bank Gymnasium at Sanford High School for the 35th Annual Sanford Band Fest concert. The event served as a platform to showcase the musical talents of students enrolled in band…