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Saturday’s Gala Addresses Childcare Shortage

The 2,800-square foot addition on the right is for the expanded childcare program Photo Credit: Lee Burnett By Alexa Livingston, University of New England News Fellow A critical need is being addressed by the new childcare facilities under construction at the Sanford-Springvale YMCA, the focal point of the Gala fundraising event being held Saturday evening, 4/13, from 7-10 PM. Maine faces a significant childcare shortage, with 25% of childcare operations closing their doors since the pandemic, according to a report…

Sanford High School Winter Sports Award Presentations

Several athletes were recognized at Sanford High School’s Winter Award Presentation on Monday Photo Credit: Sanford School Department Compiled by Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator Sanford High School held its Winter Sports Award Presentations in the Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 4th, to recognize student-athletes and their teams' accomplishments. Athletic Director Zach Lemelin started the evening with opening remarks and highlighted two student-athletes for their recent performances in the postseason: Tucker Walker, who won the shot put at…

Author to Read, Donate Children’s Books

Ashlee Ridlon, children’s book author Photo: from author A children’s book author from Lebanon is holding a book reading and signing on Jan. 27 from 10 to 11 am at Sanford Community Adult Education. Ashlee Ridlon has written a handful of children’s books, including Bad Butter and Mad Max, both about cats. She is holding the book signing to promote childhood literacy and to get her name out, she said. “Every child and family who comes is going to get…

Local Christmas Eve Church Services

Complied by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Calvary Baptist Church47 High St.12/24 6 pm (Candlelight Cantata Service) Crossroads United Methodist Church15 Grammar Rd.12/24 8:45 am (Traditional Worship Service)12/24 5 pm (Candlelight Service) Curtis Lake Church38 Westview Dr.12/23 6 pm12/24 4 pm Mercy Chapel1861 Main St.12/24 9 am12/24 11 am North Parish Congregational Church UCC895 Main St.12/24 10:30 am (Intergenerational Service)12/24 7 pm (Candlelight Service) Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church10 Pleasant St. SpringvaleParking in back of church on Payne St.12/24 5 pm…

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