The first integrated basketball game in Maine took place in Sanford in 1913. This groundbreaking event occurred when Bucky Lew, described by the Sanford Tribune as the “famous colored dribbler,” brought his Lowell Five to the old Town Hall in Springvale village to face the local team.
Chris Boucher, the author of The Original Bucky Lew: Basketball’s First Black Professional, will share photos and stories from Lew’s career at the site of that historic game.
Admittance to this event is free to the public.
Many mallards gather on Number 2 Pond next to Oscar Emery Drive. Photo: Terry Jellerson
Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar for details on these and future events. Saturday, Nov. 9 Annual Fall…
Artist’s rendering of the planned Sanford Fire & EMS Headquarters station. By Zendelle Bouchard and Lee Burnett The city of…
State Rep. Lucas Lanigan and Patty Kidder By Zendelle Bouchard The race for state representative for District 141 between incumbent…
L to R: Mayor Becky Brink and City Councilors Ayn Hanselmann and Nate Hitchcock all retained their seats. By Zendelle…
Springvale District Courthouse is on the way to being remodeled as apartments. Photo: Gail Burnett Photo2: An architect’s drawing shows…