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The U.S. Army Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band’s performing component. Photo: U.S. Army Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Then it’s hi! hi! hey! The Army’s on its way: The Sanford Performing Arts Center will host the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus on April 14 at 3 pm. The 60-member band and 29-member chorus have performed in all 50 states and in 30 foreign countries. Tickets for this event…
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Comments Being Sought for Extension of Facade Improvement Program

Replacement windows are an allowable expense Photo: Ivan Radic via Creative Commons SANFORD – Anyone interested in improving the appearance of downtown is encouraged to lend their support for extending a grant program to fix up storefronts, according to the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council. The City Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing April 2 to gather comments about a proposed application for $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, according to Mary Hastings, small business coordinator…
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New Round of Small-Business Recovery Funding Available

Keith McBride and Mary Hastings of Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council and Ben Bell, owner of Moe’s Italian Sandwiches Photo: Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council Compiled by Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission is offering a new round of Covid-relief funding to help small businesses and non-profits recover from pandemic disruptions. Applications for the so-called Economic Recovery HUB grants are due April 12. Businesses are eligible for cash grants up to $10,000 and technical assistance.…
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Sanford High School Athletic Director Recognized with Emerging Industry Leader Award

Zach Lemelin has been athletic director for Sanford High School since the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Photo: Sanford High School By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator Sanford High School Athletic Director Zach Lemelin has been recognized by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) with its interscholastic Emerging Industry Leader Award. The Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. Lemelin is the…
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Babe Ruth Gears Up With Fresh Volunteers

grounder to short Photo: the_robio via Creative Commons Press Release A December 2023 Sanford Babe Ruth Baseball Facebook post about disbanding the league due to lack of community support resulted in fresh volunteers stepping up. Plans are now underway for the 2024 season. Registration is open and interested players should hustle over to: https://sanfordbaseball.sportngin.com/ Babe Ruth Baseball is a league for 13 to 16-year-old baseball players. Games are held on local baseball fields, including many at historic Goodall Park in…
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