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Lip Sync Showdown-update

L-R: Tonya Pickering-SMS PTA, Makayla Rodney-SMS PTA, Ben Hartford- SMS student, Lenore Hartford -SMS PTA, Peggy Booker-Turgeon -MCS PTA By Kristi King The Sanford Backpack Program’s Lip Sync Showdown fundraising event took place at the Sanford Performing Arts on October 19. This friendly competition featured Sanford’s community members from the city council, schools, and sports teams performing for an audience of 260 people for a vital cause. The event raised funds to provide enough food to fill 600 backpacks for…

Nasson Alumni Gather for Homecoming

By Carl Johnson The Nasson College Alumni Association held its annual Homecoming and reunion this past weekend. Although the College, which was located in Springvale, has been closed since 1983, the Alumni Association is still a very active group. It provides funds for scholarships, grants to local agencies such as the Little Theater, the Goodall and Springvale Libraries and provided funds to help the Nasson Community Center to replace its gym floor and siding over the past year. A large…

Tree Planting Begins Rejuvenation of Sanford Community Forest

Some of the volunteers that helped with planting at Sanford Community Forest earlier this week. Photo: Lee Burnett From a press release Three Rivers Land Trust has launched a planting program at Sanford Community Forest and is looking for volunteers willing to dig holes and shovel dirt.Two planting days are scheduled in the coming weeks: Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. On both days, volunteers are invited to gather at 9:30 am at the Sanford Community Forest parking area…

Sanford Shines at Maine ACE Camp

ACE Campers learn hands-on about aircraft mechanics at Southern Maine Aviation. Photo: Maine ACE Camp By Zendelle Bouchard Maine ACE Camp, which last month brought 10 kids aged 12-16 from all over the state to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM), provided an opportunity for local businesses and individuals to shine as they introduced the campers to many different careers in the aviation industry. ACE stands for Aviation Career Education. Tim LeSiege, Maine ACE Camp’s interim director, presented a report on…

Success and Setback for Water Ski Team

Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team had a great showing at the Eastern Regional Show Ski Championships  Photo: Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan and Zendelle Bouchard Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team placed second overall at the 2024 Eastern Regional Show Ski Championships held July 27 and 28 in Northampton, MA. The team earned 1,236.13 points, falling short of first place by only 29 points. The team won best overall show and best showmanship of…

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