Staffing Turnover a Challenge for City’s Human Resources Department 

By Zendelle Bouchard  The city of Sanford has several staffing vacancies, but is doing well compared with other area municipalities, according to the city’s Human Resources Director Stacy Howes. However, she said the pace of turnover in many departments is a big challenge for her staff.  At the City Council’s budget workshop on Feb. 13, 2024, Howes told the Council the city currently has 199 full-time and four part-time employees, with twelve positions currently vacant. This does not include seasonal,…
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Valentines Day at the SRTC Cafe

 Breakfast Diners at the SRTC Cafe  Photos: Jack McAdam  By Jack McAdam  Ellen and Jack McAdam had breakfast at the Sanford Regional Technical Center Cafe on Valentine’s Day. The students in the culinary program run the dining room and do the cooking as an integral part of their educational and training experience. The students did an excellent job, were very attentive, and breakfast was great. The McAdams’ are looking forward to going to lunch one day.  SRTC Cafe is open…
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School Committee Meeting February 5, 2024

Photo: WSSRTV By Kendra Williams  Members: Paula Cote, Amy Sevigny, Jennifer Davie, Melissa Simpson and Emily Sheffield   Student Representatives: Aiden Gendron, Emma Adawadkar and Elise Gendron   All were present.  Student Representative Reports Emma announced that the Cheer Team will be competing in the finals on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Augusta. Step Africa performed for SHS students the day following its evening performance at the SPAC. It was well received with a lot of positive feedback. Aiden Gendron reported that the wrestling…
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York County Sheriff Awards

Deputy of the Year Award: L-R, Chief Deputy Jeremy Forbes, Sheriff William King, Deputy Sergeant Kyle Kassa and Major Nathan Thayer Photos: Lisa Blanchette York County Sheriff, William L. King, Jr., Presides over 2024 Recognition and Awards Ceremony  By Lisa Blanchette  The lobby of the York County Sheriff’s Department was filled with staff, family, friends and community leaders on Friday, February 9 for the 2024 Sheriff’s Department Recognition and Awards Ceremony. Sheriff William L. King, Jr., said of the event, “This…
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SHS Athletes Shine

Eight Sanford High School wrestlers qualified for the Class A State Championships. Pictured L-R: Coach Smitty, Richie Simpson, Coash Coleman Photo: SHS Wrestling   Sanford High School Athletes Shine in Championship Competitions By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator  SHS wrestlers heading to state championship  Sanford High School’s wrestling team finished third in its home gym at the Class A South Regional Championships on Saturday, February 10. Richie Simpson won the 175-pound title as the No. 4 seed. Canton Hill and James…
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