Springvale Orchardist Represents Tree Fruit Growers in Augusta

Matt McAdam speaks with State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Press Release Matt McAdam of McDougal Orchards in Springvale represented the Maine State Pomological Society at the annual Agricultural Day March 19 at the State House in Augusta. The day was hosted by the Department of Conservation, Agriculture, and Forestry in the Hall of Flags. The event allows groups of agricultural and horticultural producers within Maine to set up displays highlighting…

Funeral Home Builds a Legacy of Comfort and Care

Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home Photo: Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home By DJ Guillemette, Grade 8 - St. Thomas School Located at 580 Main St. in Springvale, Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home specializes in memorialization, cremation and funeral services. The business provides personalized, professional and compassionate service to help lighten the burden of individuals experiencing loss. This commitment has been a pledge of the funeral home for decades. The history and evolution of Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home is an…

Sanford High School Senior Receives MPA Principal’s Award

Aidan Gendron with Sanford High School Principal Amanda Doyle Press Release Aidan Gendron of Sanford, a senior at Sanford High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal's Award, Principal Amanda Doyle announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship. “Aidan’s contributions to the SHS community are numerous and impactful. He’s an excellent student, a leader among his peers, and a steward of our…

School Notes

Winter Guard rehearsal at Sanford High School Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan And the gold goes to Sanford: The Sanford High School Winter Guard took first place at the New England Scholastic Band Association competition at Dover High School (Dover, NH) on March 10. This year’s show, “Car Wash,” was designed by coaches Drew Halpin Desmarais, Eric Desmarais, Anna Yuhas and Claire Anderson. The group is comprised of students from four area schools — Kennebunk, Massabesic, Noble…

Sports Notes

SHS senior Tucker Walker won the Class A title in the shot-put last month Photo: SHS Athletics Compiled by Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator SHS Senior Makes All-State Track Team Sanford High School senior Tucker Walker was recently named to the Portland Press Herald’s Indoor Track All-State team. Walker won the Class A shot-put title at the indoor track championships in February with a personal best throw of 53 feet, 10 inches. Seacoast Warhawks Football Team Opens 2024 Season…

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