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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School Notes

An engaged audience listens as Sanford band students perform at the 35th Annual Sanford Band Fest concert on March 12. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Band Fest showcases grades 5 through 12 bands: The Sanford community came together on March 12 to fill the stands of Partner’s Bank Gymnasium at Sanford High School for the 35th Annual Sanford Band Fest concert. The event served as a platform to showcase the musical talents of students enrolled in band…
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Sports Notes

Faculty and staff took on the varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in a friendly competition at Partners Bank Gymnasium on Thursday, March 14. Photo Credit: Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator Sanford Staff vs. Students Basketball Game The Sanford High School Class of 2027 hosted a faculty vs. varsity basketball game on Thursday, March 14, at the Partners Bank Gymnasium. The game was a unique opportunity for faculty and staff to showcase their basketball skills,…
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