Primary Election Results

Republican party primary breakdown by ward and candidate. Source: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard Sanford and Springvale voters went to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the Republican and Democratic party primary elections. This was the first election in which unenrolled voters were allowed to vote in the party primary of their choice. In the Republican primary, former President Donald Trump received 1,011 votes, or 76.9%. Former S. Carolina Governor Nikki Haley…
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February Police Activity Report

Photo Credit: Sanford Police Department By: Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford  In February, the Sanford Police Department received 2,995 calls for service, covering a range of incidents: Burglary (including motor vehicle): 10 Theft: 36 Assaults: 13 Sex Offenses: 2 Scams: 12 Domestic Disturbances: 19 Disturbances: 62 911 Hang-ups/Misdials: 76 Animal Complaints: 78 Mental Health Support Calls: 63 Arrests and summonses in February include: February 1: Police served a warrant and arrested a 43-year-old man from Sanford on Main…
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Passion for Dance Earns Local Studio Honors for Third Consecutive Year

Dance Studio of Maine South instructor Felicia Pitcher directs a recent ballet class. Photo Credit: Zoe Day By Jenna Smith, Grade 7 - St. Thomas School Dance Studio of Maine South (DSOM South) is an award-winning dance studio located at 751 Main St. in Sanford. The studio’s director, Nikki Girroir, and the owner of the business, Trish Moulton, work together to lead the studio’s team with dedication and passion. Girroir comments that her greatest business achievements are watching her students…
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School Notes

Sanford High School staff attend a training session on tobacco prevention and available treatment resources. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan High school staff receive training on tobacco prevention: On Feb. 28, Sanford High School staff members participated in a tobacco prevention training session led by David Spaulding and Elizabeth Pratt from Maine Health’s Center for Tobacco Independence in Portland. The presentation focused on various aspects of tobacco prevention, with emphasis on addressing the trend of vaping and…
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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…
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