Passages

By Rev. Sue Murphy Caption: L-R: Ruth Littlefield, James W. Jeannette, Patricia Eileen Fredette Ruth Littlefield of Springvale passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, with her family at her side at The Lodges in Springvale, Maine. Ruth was born on December 8, 1929, in Milo, Maine, and graduated from Kents Hill Prep School in Kents Hill, Maine. She then attended Nasson College where she first met Donald Littlefield. They were married on May 26, 1949 for 73 happy years. They…

Financial Supporters-We Couldn’t Do This Without You  

By Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member   Our heartfelt “Thank You” to these recent donors: Anonymous Helen Landry Rynep Vaneldik

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Sanford Springvale News team takes a moment to celebrate the holidays at El Mexicano Restaurant.Front to Back Left: Michelle McCarthy, Zendelle Bouchard, Lawrence Furbish, Barbara Sutcliffe, Kristi King, Jack McAdam, Lee Burnett.Front to Back Right: Carolyn Cadigan, Kendra Williams, Connie Garber, Lisa Blanchette, Gail Burnett.Photo: Terrence McCarthy This week we are taking a break from bringing you local news so we can spend quality time celebrating the holidays with our families. In the meantime, here's the Calendar of Events…
SPAC ad

Calendar of Events December 25-31

Photo: Pixabay Compiled by Lisa Blanchette  Monday, Dec. 25  A Very Merry Christmas to All!  Sanford Public Schools Closed for break through Jan. 1  Free Christmas Dinner, 12:00 noon-4:00 pm, VFW Post 9935, 1 Hutchinson St.  Tuesday, Dec. 26   Sanford Food Pantry, 10 am-noon,1204 Main St.  Baby/Toddler Rhyme Time, 10:30 am, Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 1364 Main St.  Pre-K Story Time, 11 am, Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 1364 Main St.  Free Lunch at Sanford Housing Authority’s Sunset Towers…

Passages

John Cochin Jr.,87, beloved teacher, coach, lover of baseball, the arts and community public servant died on December 18, 2023 at home in Sanford. He was born on August 16, 1936, to John Cochin Sr. and Beatrice (Grenier) Cochin in Sanford, where he was a lifelong resident and a cherished asset to the community. At the age of 10, John's passion for baseball was ignited by his neighbor, policeman Eugene Gerry, who taught him the game. This marked the beginning…

Featured Articles