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Sanford to Celebrate Independence Day with Two Days of Festivities

Members of The Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team rehearse a triple pyramid on Number One Pond. PHOTO: Dominic Buxton / bux__photography By Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford Wednesday, July 3:Block Party at Number One Pond 4 pm: Food Trucks and Vendors Open - William Oscar Emery Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic. 6 pm: Water Ski PreshowThe youngest members of the Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team are featured prior to the main show. 6:30 pm:…

Sanford Community Adult Education Holds Graduation Ceremony

2024 SCAE Graduates Photo: Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator "Go do good things." Advice from a father to his graduating daughter decades ago became a message for adult learners as they celebrated their own educational milestone on Wednesday, June 12, at Sanford Community Adult Education's graduation ceremony in the school’s library. SCAE Director Jayne Perkins passed on her father's words of wisdom urging the Class of 2024 to carry this simple yet powerful message into…

Graduates Urged to Aim High, Be Kind, Take Breaks

Led by Class President, Tatum Milley, the 231 graduates of Sanford High School’s Class of 2024 turned their tassels together after the final diploma was awarded. PHOTO: WSSR-TV By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator Valedictorian Zach Parison shared valuable life lessons he said were inspired by his beloved dog, Shami. He spoke about the importance of making connections, finding a balance between productivity and fun, and maintaining a positive outlook. "Life is all about finding the balance between being…

Sanford Pride Picnic

Photo: Gail Burnett Showing their colors at the Pride Picnic on June 2 are, left to right, Alex Braise, Coli Williams and Danielle Eschelbach. The event at Gowen Park featured music, food, information and crafts.

Memorial Day Commemorated at Veterans Cemetery Despite Rainy Weather

Vice Admiral George Emery, USN (Ret.) and Senator Susan Collins lay the memorial wreath. Credit: Pamela Hodgdon By Nadine Gookin The Memorial Day event at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale proceeded as planned on May 27 despite the wet and rainy conditions. A large, dedicated group of attendees, many of whom stood outside the Committal Shelter in the rain, gathered to honor and remember our nation's veterans. The ceremony featured meaningful speeches from Senator Susan Collins and Vice…

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