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…

Cast of 40 Students to Present ‘Guys and Dolls’

Jack Van Gieson (as Nathan Detroit) gets the cold shoulder from Kaylin Penley (as Adelaide). Photo: Sanford Performing Arts Center Sanford High School Theater Company will present the classic musical "Guys and Dolls" at Sanford Performing Arts Center on March 29 and 30. This highly anticipated production spotlights the talents of over 40 SHS student cast and crew members, and is packed with spectacular singing and dancing, vibrant costumes, a live band, and mesmerizing scenery. “Guys and Dolls” sits at…

Land Trust Invites Signups for Planting

Community Garden plots will soon be available at the McKeon Reserve in Springvale. Photo: Kevin McKeon Sanford Community Garden is accepting applications for gardeners to use 4-foot by 12-foot raised beds for this growing season. The 52 beds and a few 3-foot by 5-foot kids’ beds are located at the McKeon Environmental Reserve, 246 Blanchard Road in Springvale. Tools and fertilizer are provided in the tool shed, and water supply, produce wash area, table and chairs under a grape vine…

Out In The woods

Wood Frog Photo: NHPBS Wood Frogs Emerging from a Frozen State By Kevin McKeon, Director, Mousam Way Land Trust The duck-like, barking sounds of the wood frogs calling for their mates are among the first sounds we hear during our early spring walks, especially along the wetland areas of the Rail Trail. Built through Springvale’s damp valley, there are numerous vernal pools along this trail; breeding habitats loved by these early spring singers. When not breeding, wood frogs are found…

Three Sanford Properties Judged Dangerous Buildings

62 Twombley Rd. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin At the City Council meeting March 19, three properties, determined by Code Enforcement to be abandoned, were adjudged to be Dangerous Buildings under the state definition. 62 Twombley Rd. During August of 2023 notices of violation were sent twice to the owner for an overgrown lawn. The house on the property has had no water service and has been uninhabited since November 2023. The building has damage to the roof,…

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