Adams Reacts to Being Named USA Today Maine Woman of the Year

By Lee Burnett, submissions editor Sanford Police Sergeant Colleen Adams’ phone began blowing up with text messages Thursday morning. “I actually had to shut it off at one point – family, friends and co-workers. My whole phone was going off the hook,” she said with a laugh. The crush of attention followed news that the USA TODAY newspaper had named Adams one of its Women of the Year for her work with people grappling with homelessness and other crises. The…
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Harland Eastman

Harland Eastman Credit: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society By Lawrence Furbish Harland Eastman, a major contributor to the life of his beloved village of Springvale, died at his home on Feb. 29 at age 94. He was president of the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society and a driving force behind establishment of the Historical Museum. He had served on the Springvale Public Library board of directors since 1979. He will be greatly missed. More information about him and his legacy will be forthcoming next…
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Community Calendar: Mar. 4-10, 2024 

Photo: Canva Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar for details on these events as well as on upcoming events.   Monday, March 4 Baby Rhyme Time, 10 am, Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St. Food Pantry, 10 am-Noon, Sanford Food Pantry, 1204 Main St. Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am-3 pm, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St. Springvale Lego Builders Club, 3:30-4:30 pm, Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St. Sanford High School Winter Sports Award Presentations, 6-9…
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SHS Alternative Education Program Stays in the Budget – For Now 

SHS Alternative Education program Director Karen Webb addresses the School Committee. Photo: WSSR-TV By Alexa Livingston and Zendelle Bouchard On Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at an emotional emergency meeting, the Sanford School Committee voted to keep Sanford High School’s Alternative Education program in the school budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year, but members of the Committee and Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson made it clear that the program ultimately may not survive if the City Council demands further budget cuts. The…
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Maine’s First Semi-Open Presidential Primary is Tuesday, March 5

Photo: Geralt via Pixabay. By Renée Morin It’s that time of year again folks, and this year unenrolled voters (independents) are now eligible to participate in ONE of the presidential primaries. Here’s what you should know before casting your ballot: The Democratic and Republican parties are the only participants in this year’s primary. Voters may only vote in the primary of their party. If you are Unenrolled, you may choose which ballot you receive. 17-year-olds are permitted to vote in…
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